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United Utilities Group PLC(UU)
GBX --+0.00%
Reward47Moderate
Risk51Moderate
📊75%Data
Strong 17% profit margin · 3.8% dividend yield · Revenue growing 21% YoY
UU
+0.0 · +0.00%
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United Utilities Group PLC | Utilities
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Market Cap:9.17Bn
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Reward Rating
47
Moderate
Bottom 25% (model universe)
75% data coverage
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Risk Rating
51
Moderate
Risk Assessment
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Market Performance

Stock returned +10.0% over the past year, broadly in line with market conditions.

Analyst Target

Analyst consensus price target: 1336p.

What is United Utilities Group PLC?

United Utilities Group PLC provides water and wastewater services in the United Kingdom.

UU · Verdict

Moderate reward · elevated risk

UU's standout is volatility; valuation and balance sheet weigh on the picture.

Based on 88% data coverage

UU · Verdict

What’s working & what to watch

Strengths 1

  • Volatility80/100

    Top decile vs peers

Watchouts 3

  • Valuation0/100

    P/E 28.0× · PEG 1.75

  • Balance sheet27/100

    Interest covered 2.0×

  • Cash flow42/100

    -4% free-cash-flow margin

Model-based scoring. For information only — not financial advice.

What is United Utilities Group PLC?

United Utilities Group PLC provides water and wastewater services in the United Kingdom. It is involved in the renewable energy generation, corporate trustee, financing, and property management activities. The company is listed on the LSE in UK, operating in the Utilities sector, with a market capitalisation of 9.17B, and a P/E ratio of 22.8x.

Financial Highlights

Investment Breakdown

📈 Growth
Revenue and earnings growing steadily, indicating improving operating performance.
💰 Profitability
Adequate profitability with some margin variability in recent periods.
⚠️ Risk
Risk profile appears balanced versus broad market conditions.
💸 Valuation
Premium valuation reflects strong growth expectations already priced in.

OpenBook Logo Analysis

Reward: Moderate (47)

The scoring profile indicates limited reward potential at this time, with growth and profitability offering the most support. Risk indicators are elevated — volatility and macro sensitivity warrant consideration.

For informational purposes only. Not financial advice.

Company Information
SectorUtilities
Market Cap9.17B
P/E Ratio22.7966
Dividend Yield3.77%
52 Week High1404
52 Week Low891.2337
Last AnnualMarch
IPO Date1/29/1998
IncorporatedUK
Shares Outstanding682M
No. of Employees6,940
IndustryUtilities - Regulated Water
ExchangeLSE
Beta0.563
CurrencyGBX · Reports in GBP
Websitewww.unitedutilities.com
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