United Utilities Group PLC (UU) — 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). Check asset allocation strategy of United Utilities Group PLC to assess the company's strategic physical and investment asset allocation.
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United Utilities Group PLC Financial Flexibility Index (2004–2026)
Historical Financial Flexibility Index trend for United Utilities Group PLC across 23 annual periods. See United Utilities Group PLC short-term liquidity ratio to evaluate short-term liquidity relative to the company's equity base.
Annual Financial Flexibility Index for United Utilities Group PLC (2004–2026)
Year-by-year free cash flow to debt coverage for United Utilities Group PLC. For the full company profile including market capitalisation, see United Utilities Group PLC market capitalisation.
| 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 | — |