UNITED UTILITIES GP ADR/2 (UUEA) - Net Assets
Based on the latest financial reports, UNITED UTILITIES GP ADR/2 (UUEA) has net assets worth €1.99 Billion EUR (≈ $2.33 Billion USD) as of September 2025. Net assets (also known as shareholders' equity or book value) represent the difference between a company's total assets (€17.53 Billion ≈ $20.49 Billion USD) and total liabilities (€15.54 Billion ≈ $18.16 Billion USD). This figure indicates the residual interest in the assets after deducting liabilities, essentially showing what would remain for shareholders if all assets were liquidated and all debts paid off. Explore cash efficiency ratio of UNITED UTILITIES GP ADR/2 to assess how effectively this company generates cash.
Key Net Assets Metrics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Net Assets | €1.99 Billion |
| % of Total Assets | 11.36% |
| Annual Growth Rate | -12.22% |
| 5-Year Change | N/A |
| 10-Year Change | N/A |
| Growth Volatility | 6.64 |
UNITED UTILITIES GP ADR/2 - Net Assets Trend (2022–2025)
This chart illustrates how UNITED UTILITIES GP ADR/2's net assets have evolved over time, based on quarterly financial data. Also explore UNITED UTILITIES GP ADR/2 balance sheet assets for the complete picture of this company's asset base.
Annual Net Assets for UNITED UTILITIES GP ADR/2 (2022–2025)
The table below shows the annual net assets of UNITED UTILITIES GP ADR/2 from 2022 to 2025. For live valuation and market cap data, see UUEA market cap overview.
| Year | Net Assets | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-03-31 | €2.00 Billion ≈ $2.34 Billion |
-2.73% |
| 2024-03-31 | €2.06 Billion ≈ $2.40 Billion |
-18.04% |
| 2023-03-31 | €2.51 Billion ≈ $2.93 Billion |
-15.17% |
| 2022-03-31 | €2.96 Billion ≈ $3.46 Billion |
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Equity Component Analysis
This analysis shows how different components contribute to UNITED UTILITIES GP ADR/2's total equity over time. Equity components include common stock, retained earnings, additional paid-in capital, and other elements.
Equity Composition Insights
- Retained earnings have decreased by 42.2% over the analyzed period, potentially due to dividend distributions or operating losses.
Current Equity Component Breakdown (March 2025)
| Component | Amount | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Retained Earnings | €1.18 Billion | 58.90% |
| Other Components | €821.90 Million | 41.10% |
| Total Equity | €2.00 Billion | 100.00% |
UNITED UTILITIES GP ADR/2 Competitors by Market Cap
The table below lists competitors of UNITED UTILITIES GP ADR/2 ranked by their market capitalization.
| Company | Market Cap |
|---|---|
|
Allison Transmission Holdings Inc
NYSE:ALSN
|
$9.47 Billion |
|
Advanced Fiber Resources Zhuhai Ltd
SHE:300620
|
$9.47 Billion |
|
Figma, Inc.
NYSE:FIG
|
$9.48 Billion |
|
Maplebear Inc.
NASDAQ:CART
|
$9.48 Billion |
|
Addtech AB (publ.)
ST:ADDT-B
|
$9.46 Billion |
|
Eneva S.A
SA:ENEV3
|
$9.45 Billion |
|
Keyera Corp.
TO:KEY
|
$9.44 Billion |
|
Plaza S.A
SN:MALLPLAZA
|
$9.43 Billion |
Equity Growth Attribution
This analysis shows how different factors contributed to changes in UNITED UTILITIES GP ADR/2's equity between the two most recent reporting periods.
Equity Growth Insights
- From 2024 to 2025, total equity changed from 2,056,100,000 to 1,999,900,000, a change of -56,200,000 (-2.7%).
- Net income of 264,700,000 contributed positively to equity growth.
- Dividend payments of 344,100,000 reduced retained earnings.
- Other factors increased equity by 28,200,000.
Equity Change Factors (2024 to 2025)
| Factor | Impact | Contribution |
|---|---|---|
| Net Income | €264.70 Million | +13.24% |
| Dividends Paid | €344.10 Million | -17.21% |
| Other Changes | €28.20 Million | +1.41% |
| Total Change | €- | -2.73% |
Book Value vs Market Value Analysis
This analysis compares UNITED UTILITIES GP ADR/2's book value (net assets) with its market value over time. The relationship between these values can provide insights into investor sentiment and company valuation.
Valuation Insights
- Current price-to-book ratio: 10.30x
- The company is trading at a significant premium to its book value, suggesting the market values its earnings potential, brand, or other intangibles highly.
- The price-to-book ratio has increased from 6.96x to 10.30x over the analyzed period, suggesting growing market confidence.
Historical Price-to-Book Ratios
| Date | Book Value per Share | Market Price | P/B Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-03-31 | €4.34 | €30.20 | x |
| 2023-03-31 | €3.68 | €30.20 | x |
| 2024-03-31 | €3.02 | €30.20 | x |
| 2025-03-31 | €2.93 | €30.20 | x |
Capital Efficiency Dashboard
This dashboard shows how efficiently UNITED UTILITIES GP ADR/2 utilizes its equity to generate returns, including Return on Equity (ROE) and its components based on the DuPont analysis framework.
Capital Efficiency Insights
- Current Return on Equity (ROE): 13.24%
- The company shows good efficiency in utilizing shareholder equity.
- DuPont Analysis Breakdown:
- • Net Profit Margin: 12.34%
- • Asset Turnover: 0.13x
- • Equity Multiplier: 8.39x
- Recent ROE (13.24%) is above the historical average (6.41%), indicating improving capital efficiency.
Historical Capital Efficiency Metrics
| Year | Return on Equity | Net Profit Margin | Asset Turnover | Equity Multiplier | Economic Value Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | -1.92% | -3.05% | 0.13x | 4.88x | €-352.54 Million |
| 2023 | 8.17% | 11.36% | 0.12x | 5.79x | €-45.97 Million |
| 2024 | 6.17% | 6.51% | 0.12x | 7.61x | €-78.71 Million |
| 2025 | 13.24% | 12.34% | 0.13x | 8.39x | €64.71 Million |
Industry Comparison
This section compares UNITED UTILITIES GP ADR/2's net assets metrics with peer companies in the Utilities - Regulated Water industry.
Industry Context
- Industry: Utilities - Regulated Water
- Average net assets among peers: $4,523,143,296
- Average return on equity (ROE) among peers: -6.27%
Peer Company Comparison
| Company | Net Assets | Return on Equity | Debt-to-Equity | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNITED UTILITIES GP ADR/2 (UUEA) | €1.99 Billion | -1.92% | 7.80x | $9.46 Billion |
| Kangda International Environmental Company Limited (27K) | $6.02 Billion | 2.79% | 2.18x | $173.03 Million |
| Yunnan Water Investment Co. Limited (2WI) | $6.69 Billion | 7.60% | 3.05x | $3.83 Million |
| PENNON GROUP PLC UNS.ADR2 (3PN0) | $1.27 Billion | 1.21% | 3.19x | $3.04 Billion |
| Eastern Water Resources Development and Management Public Company Limited (7ES1) | $10.43 Billion | 11.71% | 0.87x | $119.79 Million |
| MEMIONTEC HOLDINGS LTD (8900) | $13.99 Million | -52.82% | 2.53x | $2.01 Million |
| CLEAN TEQ WATER LTD (9NK) | $3.98 Million | -75.89% | 2.11x | $20.35 Million |
| AQUA SA ZY 16 (9S0) | $392.03 Million | 2.72% | 0.31x | $30.13 Million |
| AS Tallinna Vesi (A1T) | $112.25 Million | 14.91% | 1.28x | $227.00 Million |
| American Water Works Company Inc. (AWC) | $7.30 Billion | 17.31% | 2.57x | $20.87 Billion |
| CN EVERBRIGHT WATER HD 1 (BIU2) | $13.00 Billion | 7.77% | 1.57x | $420.55 Million |
About UNITED UTILITIES GP ADR/2
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.