United Utilities Group PLC (UU) — Cash Flow Quality Index
United Utilities Group PLC (UU) has a Cash Flow Quality Index of 2.01x as of March 2026. Operating cash flow of GBX695.40 Million exceeds net income of GBX346.80 Million, indicating high earnings quality where cash backs reported profits. Explore UU cash flow metrics to assess how effectively this company generates cash.
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United Utilities Group PLC Cash Flow Quality Index (2004–2026)
Historical Cash Flow Quality Index for United Utilities Group PLC across 22 annual periods. Values consistently above 1.0x indicate high-quality earnings. Check United Utilities Group PLC total reinvestment intensity to assess the company's total reinvestment commitment from operating cash flow.
Annual Cash Flow Quality Index for United Utilities Group PLC (2004–2026)
Year-by-year earnings quality comparison for United Utilities Group PLC. For live market cap and the full company financial profile, see market value of United Utilities Group PLC.
| Year | Quality Index | Operating CF (GBX) | Net Income | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2.35x | GBX1.38 Billion | GBX586.80 Million | ▼ -8.9% |
| 2025 | 2.59x | GBX918.10 Million | GBX355.00 Million | ▼ -56.0% |
| 2024 | 5.87x | GBX745.10 Million | GBX126.90 Million | ▲ +52.8% |
| 2023 | 3.84x | GBX787.50 Million | GBX204.90 Million | ▲ +102.8% |
| 2021 | 1.90x | GBX859.40 Million | GBX453.40 Million | ▼ -75.0% |
| 2020 | 7.59x | GBX810.30 Million | GBX106.80 Million | ▲ +231.3% |
| 2019 | 2.29x | GBX832.30 Million | GBX363.40 Million | ▼ -0.4% |
| 2018 | 2.30x | GBX815.60 Million | GBX354.60 Million | ▲ +21.6% |
| 2017 | 1.89x | GBX820.80 Million | GBX433.90 Million | ▲ +9.7% |
| 2016 | 1.72x | GBX685.60 Million | GBX397.50 Million | ▼ -33.8% |
| 2015 | 2.61x | GBX706.50 Million | GBX271.20 Million | ▲ +141.9% |
| 2014 | 1.08x | GBX796.40 Million | GBX739.40 Million | ▼ -48.3% |
| 2013 | 2.08x | GBX629.70 Million | GBX302.40 Million | ▲ +121.5% |
| 2012 | 0.94x | GBX559.40 Million | GBX595.00 Million | ▼ -3.5% |
| 2011 | 0.97x | GBX782.90 Million | GBX803.50 Million | ▲ +0.1% |
| 2010 | 0.97x | GBX884.90 Million | GBX908.90 Million | ▲ +10.2% |
| 2009 | 0.88x | GBX644.50 Million | GBX729.50 Million | ▲ +23.2% |
| 2008 | 0.72x | GBX475.70 Million | GBX663.20 Million | ▼ -26.3% |
| 2007 | 0.97x | GBX624.70 Million | GBX642.10 Million | ▲ +33.9% |
| 2006 | 0.73x | GBX530.00 Million | GBX729.50 Million | ▲ +31.1% |
| 2005 | 0.55x | GBX360.90 Million | GBX651.40 Million | ▼ -35.4% |
| 2004 | 0.86x | GBX489.10 Million | GBX570.10 Million | — |