United Utilities Group PLC (UU) - Net Assets

Latest as of September 2025: GBX1.99 Billion GBX ≈ $242.38K USD

Based on the latest financial reports, United Utilities Group PLC (UU) has net assets worth GBX1.99 Billion GBX (≈ $242.38K USD) as of September 2025. Net assets (also known as shareholders' equity or book value) represent the difference between a company's total assets (GBX17.53 Billion ≈ $2.13 Million USD) and total liabilities (GBX15.54 Billion ≈ $1.89 Million 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. Check United Utilities Group PLC (UU) asset resilience to evaluate the company's liquid asset resilience ratio.

Key Net Assets Metrics

Metric Value
Current Net Assets GBX1.99 Billion
% of Total Assets 11.36%
Annual Growth Rate -0.92%
5-Year Change -34.02%
10-Year Change -26.08%
Growth Volatility 16.69

United Utilities Group PLC - Net Assets Trend (2000–2025)

This chart illustrates how United Utilities Group PLC's net assets have evolved over time, based on quarterly financial data. Also explore how large is United Utilities Group PLC's balance sheet for the complete picture of this company's asset base.

Annual Net Assets for United Utilities Group PLC (2000–2025)

The table below shows the annual net assets of United Utilities Group PLC from 2000 to 2025. For live valuation and market cap data, see UU stock market capitalisation.

Year Net Assets Change
2025-03-31 GBX2.00 Billion
≈ $243.33K		 -2.73%
2024-03-31 GBX2.06 Billion
≈ $250.17K		 -18.04%
2023-03-31 GBX2.51 Billion
≈ $305.24K		 -15.17%
2022-03-31 GBX2.96 Billion
≈ $359.83K		 -2.43%
2021-03-31 GBX3.03 Billion
≈ $368.79K		 +2.33%
2020-03-31 GBX2.96 Billion
≈ $360.40K		 -4.78%
2019-03-31 GBX3.11 Billion
≈ $378.49K		 +5.42%
2018-03-31 GBX2.95 Billion
≈ $359.04K		 +4.58%
2017-03-31 GBX2.82 Billion
≈ $343.31K		 +4.29%
2016-03-31 GBX2.71 Billion
≈ $329.18K		 +11.14%
2015-03-31 GBX2.43 Billion
≈ $296.20K		 +9.86%
2014-03-31 GBX2.22 Billion
≈ $269.61K		 +18.38%
2013-03-31 GBX1.87 Billion
≈ $227.76K		 +6.08%
2012-03-31 GBX1.76 Billion
≈ $214.70K		 +5.19%
2011-03-31 GBX1.68 Billion
≈ $204.10K		 +11.25%
2010-03-31 GBX1.51 Billion
≈ $183.47K		 +4.37%
2009-03-31 GBX1.44 Billion
≈ $175.78K		 -54.99%
2008-03-31 GBX3.21 Billion
≈ $390.56K		 +17.38%
2007-03-31 GBX2.73 Billion
≈ $332.75K		 +3.95%
2006-03-31 GBX2.63 Billion
≈ $320.10K		 +22.69%
2005-03-31 GBX2.14 Billion
≈ $260.91K		 -30.89%
2004-03-31 GBX3.10 Billion
≈ $377.53K		 +21.62%
2003-03-31 GBX2.55 Billion
≈ $310.42K		 -0.01%
2002-03-31 GBX2.55 Billion
≈ $310.44K		 -10.29%
2001-03-31 GBX2.84 Billion
≈ $346.04K		 +12.98%
2000-03-31 GBX2.52 Billion
≈ $306.29K		 --

Equity Component Analysis

This analysis shows how different components contribute to United Utilities Group PLC'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 10.9% over the analyzed period, potentially due to dividend distributions or operating losses.

Current Equity Component Breakdown (March 2025)

Component Amount Percentage
Retained Earnings GBX1.18 Billion 58.90%
Common Stock GBX34.10 Million 1.71%
Other Components GBX787.80 Million 39.39%
Total Equity GBX2.00 Billion 100.00%

United Utilities Group PLC Competitors by Market Cap

The table below lists competitors of United Utilities Group PLC ranked by their market capitalization.

Company Market Cap
DAM CAPITAL ADVISORS LTD
NSE:DAMCAPITAL
 $117.53 Million
Buda Juice, Inc.
NYSE MKT:BUDA
 $117.60 Million
Genelux Corporation Common Stock
NASDAQ:GNLX
 $117.61 Million
Chinyang Hold
KO:100250
 $117.62 Million
Thai Steel Cable Public Company Limited
BK:TSC
 $117.42 Million
Abans Holdings Limited
NSE:AHL
 $117.39 Million
Value Valves Co Ltd
TWO:4580
 $117.37 Million
CareCloud Inc.
NASDAQ:CCLD
 $117.28 Million

Equity Growth Attribution

This analysis shows how different factors contributed to changes in United Utilities Group PLC'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 comprehensive income decreased equity by 1,014,700,000.
  • Other factors increased equity by 1,042,900,000.

Equity Change Factors (2024 to 2025)

Factor Impact Contribution
Net Income GBX264.70 Million +13.24%
Dividends Paid GBX344.10 Million -17.21%
Other Comprehensive Income GBX-1.01 Billion -50.74%
Other Changes GBX1.04 Billion +52.15%
Total Change GBX- -2.73%

Book Value vs Market Value Analysis

This analysis compares United Utilities Group PLC'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: 484.18x
  • 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 246.19x to 484.18x over the analyzed period, suggesting growing market confidence.

Historical Price-to-Book Ratios

Date Book Value per Share Market Price P/B Ratio
2004-03-31 GBX5.75 GBX1416.50 x
2005-03-31 GBX3.51 GBX1416.50 x
2006-03-31 GBX3.96 GBX1416.50 x
2007-03-31 GBX5.19 GBX1416.50 x
2008-03-31 GBX6.11 GBX1416.50 x
2009-03-31 GBX2.12 GBX1416.50 x
2010-03-31 GBX2.21 GBX1416.50 x
2011-03-31 GBX2.46 GBX1416.50 x
2012-03-31 GBX2.59 GBX1416.50 x
2013-03-31 GBX2.74 GBX1416.50 x
2014-03-31 GBX3.24 GBX1416.50 x
2015-03-31 GBX3.56 GBX1416.50 x
2016-03-31 GBX3.96 GBX1416.50 x
2017-03-31 GBX4.13 GBX1416.50 x
2018-03-31 GBX4.32 GBX1416.50 x
2019-03-31 GBX4.55 GBX1416.50 x
2020-03-31 GBX4.33 GBX1416.50 x
2021-03-31 GBX4.43 GBX1416.50 x
2022-03-31 GBX4.34 GBX1416.50 x
2023-03-31 GBX3.67 GBX1416.50 x
2024-03-31 GBX3.01 GBX1416.50 x
2025-03-31 GBX2.93 GBX1416.50 x

Capital Efficiency Dashboard

This dashboard shows how efficiently United Utilities Group PLC 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 below the historical average (14.48%), suggesting potential challenges in capital efficiency.

Historical Capital Efficiency Metrics

Year Return on Equity Net Profit Margin Asset Turnover Equity Multiplier Economic Value Added
2004 11.71% 17.52% 0.22x 3.09x GBX52.67 Million
2005 12.15% 12.37% 0.21x 4.74x GBX45.99 Million
2006 7.91% 9.97% 0.18x 4.30x GBX-55.02 Million
2007 15.85% 21.82% 0.16x 4.48x GBX160.02 Million
2008 28.32% 38.48% 0.23x 3.22x GBX588.20 Million
2009 12.40% 7.38% 0.25x 6.75x GBX34.63 Million
2010 26.76% 25.65% 0.16x 6.41x GBX252.71 Million
2011 27.31% 30.28% 0.16x 5.57x GBX290.45 Million
2012 17.94% 20.22% 0.16x 5.68x GBX140.04 Million
2013 15.86% 18.15% 0.16x 5.56x GBX109.71 Million
2014 33.33% 43.74% 0.16x 4.73x GBX517.01 Million
2015 11.14% 15.77% 0.15x 4.64x GBX27.76 Million
2016 14.69% 22.98% 0.15x 4.40x GBX126.95 Million
2017 15.38% 25.46% 0.14x 4.40x GBX151.74 Million
2018 12.02% 20.43% 0.13x 4.41x GBX59.51 Million
2019 11.68% 19.98% 0.14x 4.24x GBX52.32 Million
2020 3.61% 5.74% 0.13x 4.74x GBX-189.41 Million
2021 14.96% 25.08% 0.13x 4.68x GBX150.30 Million
2022 -1.92% -3.05% 0.13x 4.88x GBX-352.54 Million
2023 8.17% 11.23% 0.13x 5.79x GBX-45.97 Million
2024 6.17% 6.51% 0.12x 7.61x GBX-78.71 Million
2025 13.24% 12.34% 0.13x 8.39x GBX64.71 Million

Industry Comparison

This section compares United Utilities Group PLC's net assets metrics with peer companies in the Utilities - Regulated Water industry.

Industry Context

  • Industry: Utilities - Regulated Water
  • Average net assets among peers: $935,009,667
  • Average return on equity (ROE) among peers: 15.19%

Peer Company Comparison

Company Net Assets Return on Equity Debt-to-Equity Market Cap
United Utilities Group PLC (UU) GBX1.99 Billion 11.71% 7.80x $117.52 Million
The Alumasc Group plc (ALU) $15.93 Million 27.47% 3.26x $1.07 Million
Pennon Group Plc (PNN) $890.10 Million 6.42% 1.66x $31.12 Million
Severn Trent PLC (SVT) $1.90 Billion 11.67% 2.75x $117.12 Million

About United Utilities Group PLC

LSE:UU UK Utilities - Regulated Water
Market Cap
$117.52 Million
GBX965.89 Billion GBX
Market Cap Rank
#18580 Global
#104 in UK
Share Price
GBX1416.50
Change (1 day)
-2.78%
52-Week Range
GBX1060.50 - GBX1457.00
All Time High
GBX1457.00
Categories
Companies in UK Utilities - Regulated Water
About

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.