United Utilities Group PLC Financial Flexibility Index
United Utilities Group PLC financial flexibility index. United Utilities Group PLC (UU) has a Financial Flexibility Index of 0.10x as of March 2026. Free cash flow of GBX1.55 Billion (operating CF GBX695.40 Million minus capex GBX854.60 Million) represents 0% of total liabilities (GBX15.89 Billion). Explore UU capex to operating cash flow ratio to see what proportion of operating cash flow is directed to capital expenditures.
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Financial Flexibility Index of United Utilities Group PLC (2004–2026)
Financial flexibility index of United Utilities Group PLC from 2004 to 2026. Historical Financial Flexibility Index trend for United Utilities Group PLC across 23 annual periods. Check United Utilities Group PLC cash flow reinvestment rate to assess the company's total reinvestment commitment from operating cash flow.
United Utilities Group PLC Financial Flexibility Index by Year (2004–2026)
United Utilities Group PLC financial flexibility index by year from 2004 to 2026. Year-by-year free cash flow to debt coverage for United Utilities Group PLC. For the full cash flow conversion analysis, see UU cash flow conversion.
| Year | Flexibility Index | Free Cash Flow (GBX) | Operating CF | Total Liabilities | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0.18x | GBX2.87 Billion | GBX1.38 Billion | GBX15.89 Billion | ▲ +39.5% |
| 2025 | 0.13x | GBX1.92 Billion | GBX918.10 Million | GBX14.77 Billion | ▲ +16.9% |
| 2024 | 0.11x | GBX1.51 Billion | GBX745.10 Million | GBX13.60 Billion | ▼ -8.8% |
| 2023 | 0.12x | GBX1.46 Billion | GBX787.50 Million | GBX12.02 Billion | ▼ -9.4% |
| 2022 | 0.13x | GBX1.54 Billion | GBX934.40 Million | GBX11.48 Billion | ▲ +2.0% |
| 2021 | 0.13x | GBX1.47 Billion | GBX859.40 Million | GBX11.15 Billion | ▼ -0.1% |
| 2020 | 0.13x | GBX1.46 Billion | GBX810.30 Million | GBX11.08 Billion | ▼ -8.5% |
| 2019 | 0.14x | GBX1.45 Billion | GBX832.30 Million | GBX10.08 Billion | ▼ -4.2% |
| 2018 | 0.15x | GBX1.51 Billion | GBX815.60 Million | GBX10.05 Billion | ▼ -3.1% |
| 2017 | 0.16x | GBX1.49 Billion | GBX820.80 Million | GBX9.60 Billion | ▲ +8.4% |
| 2016 | 0.14x | GBX1.32 Billion | GBX685.60 Million | GBX9.20 Billion | ▼ -7.3% |
| 2015 | 0.15x | GBX1.37 Billion | GBX706.50 Million | GBX8.87 Billion | ▼ -12.4% |
| 2014 | 0.18x | GBX1.46 Billion | GBX796.40 Million | GBX8.26 Billion | ▲ +20.1% |
| 2013 | 0.15x | GBX1.26 Billion | GBX629.70 Million | GBX8.54 Billion | ▲ +12.7% |
| 2012 | 0.13x | GBX1.08 Billion | GBX559.40 Million | GBX8.27 Billion | ▼ -21.8% |
| 2011 | 0.17x | GBX1.28 Billion | GBX782.90 Million | GBX7.66 Billion | ▼ -4.2% |
| 2010 | 0.17x | GBX1.42 Billion | GBX884.90 Million | GBX8.15 Billion | ▲ +6.5% |
| 2009 | 0.16x | GBX1.36 Billion | GBX644.50 Million | GBX8.31 Billion | ▲ +1.7% |
| 2008 | 0.16x | GBX1.15 Billion | GBX475.70 Million | GBX7.13 Billion | ▲ +30.0% |
| 2007 | 0.12x | GBX1.18 Billion | GBX624.70 Million | GBX9.53 Billion | ▼ -7.6% |
| 2006 | 0.13x | GBX1.16 Billion | GBX530.00 Million | GBX8.67 Billion | ▼ -12.4% |
| 2005 | 0.15x | GBX1.22 Billion | GBX360.90 Million | GBX8.00 Billion | ▼ -34.6% |
| 2004 | 0.23x | GBX1.50 Billion | GBX489.10 Million | GBX6.42 Billion | — |