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UIL narrows discount and outperforms index despite March market sell-off

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  • UIL’s NAV fell 6% in March but still outperformed the FTSE All Share amid geopolitical-driven market turmoil.
  • Portfolio activity, capital raisings and a narrowing discount to NAV supported UIL’s shares and investor returns.
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UIL narrows discount and outperforms index despite March market sell-off

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UIL Ltd ( (GB:UTL) ) has shared an update.

UIL Limited reported a 6.0% decline in net asset value total return for March, slightly outperforming the FTSE All Share’s 6.7% fall amid sharp market volatility triggered by an unexpected US–Israeli military campaign against Iran. Despite the monthly setback, UIL posted a robust 21.9% NAV total return over the past three months, far ahead of the index, underscoring resilient performance in a risk-off environment.

Portfolio movements were mixed, with key holding Horizon Gold completing a AUD 30m capital raise for drilling and feasibility work, while several financial and resources names saw double-digit share price declines. UIL’s ordinary share price rose 4.7% in March and its discount to NAV narrowed significantly, and the company maintained investor returns through payment of its second quarterly interim dividend, while zero dividend preference shares were broadly stable.

The most recent analyst rating on (GB:UTL) stock is a Buy with a £242.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on UIL Ltd stock, see the GB:UTL Stock Forecast page.

Spark’s Take on UTL Stock

According to Spark, TipRanks’ AI Analyst, UTL is a Outperform.

The score is driven primarily by the 2025 financial turnaround (improved profitability, balance sheet leverage, and positive cash flow), supported by a strong technical uptrend. Extremely low P/E and a solid dividend yield further lift the rating, while the key risk is the company’s pronounced multi-year volatility and near-overbought momentum signals.

To see Spark’s full report on UTL stock, click here.

More about UIL Ltd

UIL Limited is a London-listed investment company focused on generating long-term total returns through a global portfolio of equities and other securities. The company is actively managed and measures its performance against indices such as the FTSE All Share, with a diversified exposure that includes resources, financials and emerging markets via holdings like Zeta Resources and Utilico Emerging Markets.

Average Trading Volume: 7,265

Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy

See more data about UTL stock on TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.

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