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About United Utilities Group
United Utilities Group PLC, listed as UU on the stock exchange, is a prominent UK-based utility company specializing in water and wastewater services. Established in 1995 and headquartered in Warrington, England, it operates mainly in the North West of England. The company's responsibilities include water supply and treatment, wastewater management, and maintaining infrastructure.
Ticker
£UU
Sector
Primary listing
LSE
Industry
Water Utilities
Headquarters
Employees
6,631
ISIN
GB00B39J2M42
Website
UU Metrics
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£7.8B
29.44
£0.39
0.41
£0.50
4.43%
Price and volume
Market cap
£7.8B
Beta
0.41
52-week high
£11.84
52-week low
£9.28
Average daily volume
1.9M
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)
1.71%
Profitability
EBITDA (TTM)
1,100.4
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)
29.444
Price to revenue (TTM)
3.622
Price to book
3.89
Price to tangible book (TTM)
4.11
Price to free cash flow (TTM)
-97.25
Free cash flow yield (TTM)
-1.03%
Free cash flow per share (TTM)
-11.72%
Dividend yield (TTM)
4.43%
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
Citigroup upgraded United Utilities Group to a 'strong-buy' rating, indicating strong confidence in the company's future performance. (marketbeat.com)
Barclays raised its price target for United Utilities to 1,250 GBp from 1,200 GBp, reflecting a positive outlook on the stock. (tipranks.com)
United Utilities declared a dividend of 33.19 pence per share, marking a 9.4% increase, demonstrating a commitment to returning value to shareholders. (reuters.com)
United Utilities forecasts higher costs for 2024-2025 due to potential regulatory charges associated with overflows from high rainfall, which could impact profitability. (reuters.com)
The company reported an 8.1% increase in revenue to £1.95 billion and an adjusted operating profit of £517.8 million for the fiscal year ending March 31, both figures falling short of analyst expectations. (reuters.com)
UBS Group downgraded United Utilities Group from a 'strong-buy' rating to a 'hold' rating, suggesting a more cautious stance on the stock. (techdows.com)
Data summarised monthly by Lightyear AI. Last updated on 10 Jun 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 £7.8B as of July 01, 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 29.44 as of July 01, 2025.
Does United Utilities Group stock pay dividends?
Yes, the United Utilities Group (UU) stock pays dividends to shareholders. As of July 01, 2025, the dividend rate is £0.5047 and the yield is 4.43%. 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.