United Utilities Group/£UU
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About United Utilities Group
UNITED UTIL GRP S/ADR PLC
Ticker
£UU
Sector
Primary listing
LSE
Industry
Water Utilities
Headquarters
Employees
6,631
ISIN
GB00B39J2M42
Website
UU Metrics
BasicAdvanced
£7.5B
28.45
£0.39
0.41
£0.50
4.58%
Price and volume
Market cap
£7.5B
Beta
0.41
52-week high
£11.84
52-week low
£9.28
Average daily volume
1.4M
Dividend rate
£0.50
Financial strength
Current ratio
1.937
Quick ratio
1.903
Long term debt to equity
516.351
Total debt to equity
539.457
Dividend payout ratio (TTM)
130.00%
Interest coverage (TTM)
1.73%
Profitability
EBITDA (TTM)
1,098.9
Gross margin (TTM)
91.09%
Net profit margin (TTM)
12.34%
Operating margin (TTM)
29.63%
Effective tax rate (TTM)
25.44%
Revenue per employee (TTM)
£320,000
Management effectiveness
Return on assets (TTM)
2.45%
Return on equity (TTM)
13.05%
Valuation
Price to earnings (TTM)
28.45
Price to revenue (TTM)
3.5
Price to book
3.75
Price to tangible book (TTM)
3.95
Price to free cash flow (TTM)
-93.964
Free cash flow yield (TTM)
-1.06%
Free cash flow per share (TTM)
-11.72%
Dividend yield (TTM)
4.58%
Growth
Revenue change (TTM)
10.04%
Earnings per share change (TTM)
108.06%
3-year revenue growth (CAGR)
4.82%
10-year revenue growth (CAGR)
2.23%
3-year earnings per share growth (CAGR)
66.86%
10-year earnings per share growth (CAGR)
-0.25%
3-year dividend per share growth (CAGR)
6.03%
10-year dividend per share growth (CAGR)
3.24%
What the Analysts think about UU
Analyst ratings (Buy, Hold, Sell) for United Utilities Group stock.
Bulls say / Bears say
United Utilities reported a 22% increase in underlying operating profit to £634 million for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2025, driven by regulatory adjustments and higher prices. (fintel.io)
The company plans to invest £13.7 billion in the North West by 2030, aiming to enhance infrastructure and service quality, which could lead to long-term growth. (rttnews.com)
United Utilities has maintained a strong dividend policy, with a 4% increase in dividend per share to 51.9 pence, aligning with CPIH inflation, appealing to income-focused investors. (fintel.io)
UBS downgraded United Utilities to 'Neutral' from 'Buy', citing limited upside potential unless there's a fall in real government bond yields or a substantial improvement in allowed returns. (investing.com)
The company's balance sheet shows limited flexibility, with an expected net debt to regulated asset base ratio of around 64% by the end of the 2025–30 regulatory period, potentially constraining future investments. (investing.com)
United Utilities' shares trade at a 7% premium to the estimated regulated asset base for FY March 2026, which may indicate limited room for stock price appreciation. (investing.com)
Data summarised monthly by Lightyear AI. Last updated on 12 Jul 2025.
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FAQs
What’s the current market cap for United Utilities Group stock?
United Utilities Group (UU) has a market cap of £7.5B as of July 18, 2025.
What is the P/E ratio for United Utilities Group stock?
The price to earnings (P/E) ratio for United Utilities Group (UU) stock is 28.45 as of July 18, 2025.
Does United Utilities Group stock pay dividends?
Yes, the United Utilities Group (UU) stock pays dividends to shareholders. As of July 18, 2025, the dividend rate is £0.5047 and the yield is 4.58%. United Utilities Group has a payout ratio of 130% on a trailing twelve-month basis.
When is the next United Utilities Group dividend payment date?
The next United Utilities Group (UU) dividend payment is scheduled for August 01, 2025.
What is the beta indicator for United Utilities Group?
United Utilities Group (UU) has a beta rating of 0.41. This means that it is less volatile than the market, on average. A beta of 1 would indicate the stock moves in-line with the market, while a beta of 0.5 would mean it moves half as much as the market.