United Utilities Group PLC
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PositoAI's own ratios from United Utilities Group PLC's yearly results (2023–2026), compared with companies in United Kingdom. Tap ? on any ratio for what it means.
What stands out
- Self-Funding Ratio: Over the last 3 years its own operating cash paid for 92% of its investment spending (capex); the rest came from other sources such as borrowing, cash reserves or new shares. Lower than 91% of companies in United Kingdom.
- Cash Cushion Ratio: Debt, after subtracting cash, equals 86% of its market value (net debt). Lower than 91% of companies in United Kingdom.
- Tangible Assets Ratio: Of every £100 the company owns, £99 is in tangible assets such as plants, cash, stock and receivables; the rest is goodwill and other intangibles. More tangible than 89% of companies in United Kingdom.
Where £100 of sales goes
Latest year (Mar 2026). Taxes and other income are not shown, so the parts need not add up to 100.
Cash quality
Profit Cash Ratio
£311Over the last 3 years, every £100 of reported profit came with £311 of operating cash.
Higher than 86% of companies in United Kingdom.
Self-Funding Ratio
0.9×Over the last 3 years its own operating cash paid for 92% of its investment spending (capex); the rest came from other sources such as borrowing, cash reserves or new shares.
Lower than 91% of companies in United Kingdom.
Cash Locked Ratio
−£4Money owed to suppliers is larger than money owed by customers plus stock: £4 per £100 of sales comes from others' credit, against £1 tied up three years earlier.
Less money tied up than 76% of companies in United Kingdom.
Growth quality
Steadiness Ratio
3/3 · 2/3Sales grew in 3 of the last 3 years; profit grew in 2 of 3.
Steadier than 68% of companies in United Kingdom.
Growth Efficiency Ratio
£47Sales grew 45% in 3 years; of every extra £100 of sales, £47 became extra profit.
Higher than 79% of companies in United Kingdom.
Asset Productivity Ratio
+45% / +25%In 3 years sales changed by +45% while total assets changed by +25%. Sales grew faster than assets.
Balance-sheet strength
Debt Due Cover Ratio
8.8×Debt due within a year is covered 8.8 times by its yearly operating cash.
Higher than 62% of companies in United Kingdom.
Cash Cushion Ratio
−86%Debt, after subtracting cash, equals 86% of its market value (net debt).
Lower than 91% of companies in United Kingdom.
Tangible Assets Ratio
99%Of every £100 the company owns, £99 is in tangible assets such as plants, cash, stock and receivables; the rest is goodwill and other intangibles.
More tangible than 89% of companies in United Kingdom.
Tangible Net Worth Ratio
95%Of every £100 of net worth, £95 is tangible; the rest is goodwill and other intangibles, often from buying other companies.
More tangible than 85% of companies in United Kingdom.
Shareholders
Standard fundamentals
P/E, P/B, ROE, debt, growth and more (14)
United Utilities Group PLC owes £0.88 for every £1 it owns. Net profit rose 122% in the year to Mar 2026, and grew 42% a year on average over 3 years.
Compared with companies in United Kingdom · latest annual results Mar 2026.
P/E ratio
17.6Investors pay £17.6 for every £1 of United Utilities Group PLC's yearly profit, lower than 64% of companies in United Kingdom.
P/B ratio
5.01The share price is 5.01 times United Utilities Group PLC's book value per share, higher than 72% of companies in United Kingdom.
Market cap
£11.2 BThe total market value of all of United Utilities Group PLC's shares at today's price (share price × number of shares), larger than 52% of companies in United Kingdom. PosiCap size class: Tito Cap.
Net worth (book value)
£2.2 BWhat United Utilities Group PLC would have left on paper if it sold everything it owns and paid everything it owes, from its latest balance sheet (31 Mar 2026).
Book value per share
£3.02Net worth divided by the number of shares. The share price of £15.13 is 5.0 times this, which is the P/B above.
Return on equity (ROE)
27.7%United Utilities Group PLC earned 27.7% on its shareholders' money over the last year, higher than 79% of companies in United Kingdom.
Owes vs Owns
0.88×United Utilities Group PLC owes £0.88 for every £1 it owns (high), higher than 82% of companies in United Kingdom.
Dividend yield
3.62%United Utilities Group PLC pays 3.62% of its share price as dividends a year, higher than 68% of dividend-paying companies in United Kingdom.
Revenue growth
+22%Revenue rose 22% in the year to Mar 2026, and grew 13% a year on average over 3 years.
Profit growth
+122%Net profit rose 122% in the year to Mar 2026, and grew 42% a year on average over 3 years.
Profit margin
22.4%United Utilities Group PLC keeps £22 of every £100 of revenue as net profit.
Cash quality
2.4×Cash from United Utilities Group PLC's business was 2.4× its reported profit in the year to Mar 2026 — its profit turned into cash.
Interest cover
2.8×United Utilities Group PLC's operating profit covered its interest costs 2.8 times in the year to Mar 2026.
Cash vs debt
Net debtUnited Utilities Group PLC had £9.7 B more debt than cash (net debt) at Mar 2026.
Questions
What is United Utilities Group PLC's P/E ratio?
Investors pay £17.6 for every £1 of United Utilities Group PLC's yearly profit, lower than 64% of companies in United Kingdom.
How is P/B calculated on PositoAI?
P/B is market cap divided by net worth from the latest balance sheet. For United Utilities Group PLC: £11.2 B ÷ £2.2 B (31 Mar 2026) = 5.0.
What is United Utilities Group PLC's return on equity?
United Utilities Group PLC earned 27.7% on its shareholders' money over the last year, higher than 79% of companies in United Kingdom.
How much does United Utilities Group PLC owe compared with what it owns?
United Utilities Group PLC owes £0.88 for every £1 it owns (high), higher than 82% of companies in United Kingdom.
Does United Utilities Group PLC pay a dividend?
Yes. United Utilities Group PLC pays 3.62% of its share price as dividends a year, higher than 68% of dividend-paying companies in United Kingdom.
Is United Utilities Group PLC's revenue growing?
Revenue rose 22% in the year to Mar 2026, and grew 13% a year on average over 3 years.
Figures from the company's yearly results and PositoAI's own data. Full tables are on the Go Deep tab. What each figure means. PositoAI is for research and education only and is not investment advice.