United Utilities Group/£UU
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About United Utilities Group
United Utilities Group PLC is a water and wastewater services company based in Warrington, England. The company is primarily involved in the management and supply of water and wastewater services in the North West of England. United Utilities operates under a regulated utility framework, focusing on the delivery and maintenance of infrastructure facilities for water collection, treatment, and conveyance. With a strong regional presence, the company serves millions of households and businesses, providing essential services and adhering to strict environmental standards. Strategic investments in operational efficiency and sustainable practices characterize its approach to maintaining service reliability and environmental stewardship.
Ticker
£UU
Sector
Primary listing
LSE
Employees
6,631
Headquarters
Website
UU Metrics
BasicAdvanced
£7.7B
29.38
£0.39
0.45
£0.52
4.56%
Price and volume
Market cap
£7.7B
Beta
0.45
52-week high
£11.84
52-week low
£9.28
Average daily volume
1.9M
Dividend rate
£0.52
Financial strength
Current ratio
1.937
Quick ratio
1.903
Long term debt to equity
516.356
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)
29.38
Price to revenue (TTM)
3.614
Price to book
3.87
Price to tangible book (TTM)
4.09
Price to free cash flow (TTM)
-97.037
Free cash flow yield (TTM)
-1.03%
Free cash flow per share (TTM)
-0.117
Dividend yield (TTM)
4.56%
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 accepted Ofwat’s PR24 final determination, committing to a £13 billion investment programme over 2025–30—the largest water infrastructure investment in over a century—supporting 30,000 jobs and £35 billion in economic value for the North West (Sharecast).
At the PR24 acceptance announcement, United Utilities reported gearing at 60%, within its 55–65% target range, and maintained £2.6 billion of available liquidity through 2027, underpinning financial flexibility and preserving its long-term credit ratings (Sharecast).
In FY2025, United Utilities delivered a 109% increase in pre-tax profit to £355 million, operating profit growth of 31.5% to £631.5 million, and more than doubled EPS to 38.8 pence on a 10% rise in revenue to £2.15 billion, while raising the total dividend by 4.2% in line with CPIH (Sharecast).
Environmental group River Action has initiated a legal challenge against Ofwat and United Utilities, claiming that recent 36% bill increases unlawfully shift long-term infrastructure costs to customers and may result in customers paying twice (Proactive Investors).
The UK government has prohibited United Utilities from awarding bonuses to its CEO and CFO for the 2024–25 financial year under the Water (Special Measures) Act, highlighting increased regulatory scrutiny regarding environmental performance and customer service failures (Financial Times).
RBC Capital Markets downgraded United Utilities to “sector perform” from “outperform,” citing limited valuation upside at current levels and possible headwinds from expected Outcome Delivery Incentive penalties in FY26 (Investing.com).
Data summarised monthly by Lightyear AI. Last updated on 4 Sept 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 £7.7B as of September 17, 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 29.38 as of September 17, 2025.
Does United Utilities Group stock pay dividends?
Yes, the United Utilities Group (UU) stock pays dividends to shareholders. As of September 17, 2025, the dividend rate is £0.5185 and the yield is 4.56%. 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 date is unconfirmed.
What is the beta indicator for United Utilities Group?
United Utilities Group (UU) has a beta rating of 0.45. 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.