UGP vs KBH Comparison

Ultrapar Participacoes SA engages in the investment of its own capital in services, commercial, and industrial activities, through the subscription or acquisition of shares of other companies. The Company has three business segments: Ultragaz distributes LPG in the segments: bulk, comprising condominiums, trade, services, industries, and agribusiness; and bottled, mainly comprising residential consumers. The Ipiranga engages in the distribution and sale of oil-related products, biofuels, and similar products to service stations that operate under the Ipiranga brand throughout Brazil and to consumers and carrier-reseller-retailer. The Ultracargo operates in specialized liquid bulk storage solutions in the main logistics centers of Brazil.

KB Home is an American construction company that focuses on residential construction in the United States. The company builds single-family homes and communities across different geographical segments which include the West Coast which also derives the majority of the revenue, Southwest, Central, and Southeast. The company operates in several markets and focuses on first-time and move-up homebuyers. It also invests in land acquisition and development to support future building activities and is also engaged in financial services operations which includes providing mortgage banking services through its joint venture with a third party.