United Utilities Group PLC Share Price and Company Fundamentals
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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 operates approximately 122,000 kilometers of water and wastewater pipes. United Utilities Group PLC was incorporated in 2008 and is based in Warrington, the United Kingdom.
Key Metrics
PE ratio
22.68
PB ratio
458.06
Dividend yield
3.85%
Beta
0.56
Market cap
£9.12B
Enterprise value
£18.73B
Company profile
| Industry / Sector | Utilities - Regulated Water / Utilities |
|---|---|
| Full time employees | 6940 |
| Website | https://www.unitedutilities.com |
| Mailing address | Haweswater House Lingley Mere Business Park Lingley Green Avenue Great Sankey Warrington WA5 3LP United Kingdom |
| Phone / Fax | 44 1925 237 000 / 44 34 5070 2058 |
Dividends
Dividend yield
3.85%
Dividend amount
£0.52
Payout ratio
88.33%
5Y Avg. yield
-%
United Utilities Group PLC paid £0.52 dividend and the ex-dividend date was 18 Dec 2025.The dividend payout ratio is 88.33%. The dividend payout ratio is defined as the amout of dividend paid divided by the earnings of the company.UU dividend payout ratio is between 70-90%. The lower dividend payout ratio is preferrable since it provides company margin to grow the dividends in future.
Company Executives
As of Mar 2026, following are the company executives and directors listed on United Utilities Group PLC.
| Name | Title | Age | Total Pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ms. Louise Beardmore | CEO & Director | 51 | |
| Mr. Philip Anthony Aspin | CFO & Director | 57 | |
| Mr. Matthew Hemmings | Chief Operating Officer | ||
| Mr. Mike Gauterin | Customer Services & Technology Director | ||
| Mr. Robert Lee | Head of Investor Relations | ||
| Mr. Simon Roger Gardiner | General Counsel & Company Secretary | 58 | |
| Mr. James Bullock | Regulation & Compliance Director | ||
| Ms. Adrienne McFarland | People and Health & Safety Director | 57 | |
| Ms. Ruth Henshaw | Head of Reward & Pensions | ||
| Mr. Brendan Francis Murphy | Treasurer | 55 |
Profitability and management effectiveness
Profit margin
16.93%
Operating margin
42.93%
Return on assets
3.17%
Return on equity
20.43%
Profitability ratios are a class of financial metrics that are used to assess a business's ability to generate earnings relative to its revenue, operating costs, balance sheet assets, and shareholders' equity over time, using data from a specific point in time.
The return on equity signifies how well the management is running the company in terms of capital management. The ideal return on equity is greater than 10%. The return on equity is calculated as net income divided by total share holders equity.
Valuation and Trading Info
The market capitalization of United Utilities Group PLC is 9.12B and its enterprise value is 18.73B. The enterprise value to revenue ratio of UU is 7.90. The enterprise value to EBITDA ratio of UU is 14.12.
The UU's stocks Beta value is 0.56 making it 44% less volatile compared to LSE market index. Technology stocks and small caps tend to have higher betas than the market benchmark. This indicates that adding the stock to a portfolio will increase the portfolio’s risk, but also increase its expected return. On the other hand utility stocks often have low betas because they tend to move more slowly than market averages.
United Utilities Group PLC (LSE:UU) Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is United Utilities Group PLC's Stock Symbol?
United Utilities Group PLC trades on LSE under the ticker symbol "UU".
2. What is United Utilities Group PLC's stock price today?
One share of UU stock can currently be purchased for approximately £1338.
3. How can I contact United Utilities Group PLC?
United Utilities Group PLC's mailing address is Haweswater House Lingley Mere Business Park Lingley Green Avenue Great Sankey Warrington WA5 3LP United Kingdom. The company can be reached via phone at 44 1925 237 000.
4. What is United Utilities Group PLC's official website?
The official website of United Utilities Group PLC is https://www.unitedutilities.com.