United Utilities Group PLC
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.
United Utilities Group PLC (UUGWF) - Net Assets
Latest net assets as of September 2025: $1.99 Billion USD
Based on the latest financial reports, United Utilities Group PLC (UUGWF) has net assets worth $1.99 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) and total liabilities ($15.54 Billion). 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.
Key Net Assets Metrics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Net Assets | $1.99 Billion |
| % of Total Assets | 11.36% |
| Annual Growth Rate | -2.07% |
| 5-Year Change | -34.02% |
| 10-Year Change | -26.08% |
| Growth Volatility | 17.24 |
United Utilities Group PLC - Net Assets Trend (2004–2025)
This chart illustrates how United Utilities Group PLC's net assets have evolved over time, based on quarterly financial data. Explore and compare other companies by net assets.
Annual Net Assets for United Utilities Group PLC (2004–2025)
The table below shows the annual net assets of United Utilities Group PLC from 2004 to 2025.
| Year | Net Assets | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-03-31 | $2.00 Billion | -2.73% |
| 2024-03-31 | $2.06 Billion | -18.04% |
| 2023-03-31 | $2.51 Billion | -15.17% |
| 2022-03-31 | $2.96 Billion | -2.43% |
| 2021-03-31 | $3.03 Billion | +2.33% |
| 2020-03-31 | $2.96 Billion | -4.78% |
| 2019-03-31 | $3.11 Billion | +5.42% |
| 2018-03-31 | $2.95 Billion | +4.58% |
| 2017-03-31 | $2.82 Billion | +4.29% |
| 2016-03-31 | $2.71 Billion | +11.14% |
| 2015-03-31 | $2.43 Billion | +9.86% |
| 2014-03-31 | $2.22 Billion | +18.38% |
| 2013-03-31 | $1.87 Billion | +6.08% |
| 2012-03-31 | $1.76 Billion | +5.19% |
| 2011-03-31 | $1.68 Billion | +11.25% |
| 2010-03-31 | $1.51 Billion | +4.37% |
| 2009-03-31 | $1.44 Billion | -54.99% |
| 2008-03-31 | $3.21 Billion | +17.38% |
| 2007-03-31 | $2.73 Billion | +3.95% |
| 2006-03-31 | $2.63 Billion | +22.69% |
| 2005-03-31 | $2.14 Billion | -30.89% |
| 2004-03-31 | $3.10 Billion | -- |
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 12.6% 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% |
| Common Stock | $34.10 Million | 1.71% |
| Other Components | $787.80 Million | 39.39% |
| Total Equity | $2.00 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 |
|---|---|
|
Polski Koncern Naftowy ORLEN Spólka Akcyjna
PINK:PSKOF
|
$9.35 Billion |
|
Builders FirstSource Inc
NYSE:BLDR
|
$9.36 Billion |
|
Mitsui Mining & Smelting Co. Ltd
F:MMG
|
$9.37 Billion |
|
Zillow Group Inc
NASDAQ:ZG
|
$9.37 Billion |
|
KGHM Polska Miedz SA
WAR:KGH
|
$9.30 Billion |
|
Oshkosh Corporation
NYSE:OSK
|
$9.29 Billion |
|
GDS Holdings Ltd
NASDAQ:GDS
|
$9.29 Billion |
|
Adani Power Limited
NSE:ADANIPOWER
|
$9.28 Billion |
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 | $264.70 Million | +13.24% |
| Dividends Paid | $344.10 Million | -17.21% |
| Other Comprehensive Income | $-1.01 Billion | -50.74% |
| Other Changes | $1.04 Billion | +52.15% |
| Total Change | $- | -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: 4.73x
- 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 2.40x to 4.73x 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 | $5.75 | $13.83 | x |
| 2005-03-31 | $3.51 | $13.83 | x |
| 2006-03-31 | $3.96 | $13.83 | x |
| 2007-03-31 | $5.19 | $13.83 | x |
| 2008-03-31 | $6.11 | $13.83 | x |
| 2009-03-31 | $2.12 | $13.83 | x |
| 2010-03-31 | $2.21 | $13.83 | x |
| 2011-03-31 | $2.46 | $13.83 | x |
| 2012-03-31 | $2.59 | $13.83 | x |
| 2013-03-31 | $2.74 | $13.83 | x |
| 2014-03-31 | $3.24 | $13.83 | x |
| 2015-03-31 | $3.56 | $13.83 | x |
| 2016-03-31 | $3.96 | $13.83 | x |
| 2017-03-31 | $4.13 | $13.83 | x |
| 2018-03-31 | $4.32 | $13.83 | x |
| 2019-03-31 | $4.55 | $13.83 | x |
| 2020-03-31 | $4.33 | $13.83 | x |
| 2021-03-31 | $4.43 | $13.83 | x |
| 2022-03-31 | $4.34 | $13.83 | x |
| 2023-03-31 | $3.67 | $13.83 | x |
| 2024-03-31 | $3.01 | $13.83 | x |
| 2025-03-31 | $2.93 | $13.83 | 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 (14.49%), 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 | $52.67 Million |
| 2005 | 12.15% | 12.37% | 0.21x | 4.74x | $45.99 Million |
| 2006 | 7.91% | 9.97% | 0.18x | 4.30x | $-55.02 Million |
| 2007 | 15.85% | 21.82% | 0.16x | 4.48x | $160.02 Million |
| 2008 | 28.32% | 38.48% | 0.23x | 3.22x | $588.20 Million |
| 2009 | 12.40% | 7.38% | 0.25x | 6.75x | $34.63 Million |
| 2010 | 26.76% | 25.65% | 0.16x | 6.41x | $252.71 Million |
| 2011 | 27.31% | 30.28% | 0.16x | 5.57x | $290.45 Million |
| 2012 | 17.94% | 20.22% | 0.16x | 5.68x | $140.04 Million |
| 2013 | 15.86% | 18.15% | 0.16x | 5.56x | $109.71 Million |
| 2014 | 33.37% | 43.38% | 0.16x | 4.74x | $517.81 Million |
| 2015 | 11.14% | 15.77% | 0.15x | 4.64x | $27.76 Million |
| 2016 | 14.69% | 22.98% | 0.15x | 4.40x | $126.95 Million |
| 2017 | 15.38% | 25.46% | 0.14x | 4.40x | $151.74 Million |
| 2018 | 12.02% | 20.43% | 0.13x | 4.41x | $59.51 Million |
| 2019 | 11.68% | 19.98% | 0.14x | 4.24x | $52.32 Million |
| 2020 | 3.61% | 5.74% | 0.13x | 4.74x | $-189.41 Million |
| 2021 | 14.96% | 25.08% | 0.13x | 4.68x | $150.30 Million |
| 2022 | -1.92% | -3.05% | 0.13x | 4.88x | $-352.54 Million |
| 2023 | 8.17% | 11.23% | 0.13x | 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 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: $3,225,632,883
- Average return on equity (ROE) among peers: -36.40%
Peer Company Comparison
| Company | Net Assets | Return on Equity | Debt-to-Equity | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Utilities Group PLC (UUGWF) | $1.99 Billion | 11.71% | 7.80x | $9.34 Billion |
| American Energy Partners Inc (AEPT) | $2.39 Million | -209.56% | 6.60x | $150.58K |
| Aris Water Solutions Inc (ARIS) | $16.05 Million | -4.69% | 1.06x | $588.71 Million |
| Artesian Resources Corporation (ARTNA) | $139.02 Million | 9.32% | 2.24x | $297.85 Million |
| SIIC Environment Holdings Ltd (AWAEF) | $15.29 Billion | 3.95% | 1.79x | $59.96 Million |
| American Water Works (AWK) | $364.50 Million | 12.87% | 2.79x | $26.06 Billion |
| Beijing Enterprises Water Group Limited (BJWTY) | $15.92 Billion | 6.81% | 1.77x | $3.33 Billion |
| Cadiz Inc (CDZI) | $18.97 Million | -121.40% | 1.43x | $288.72 Million |
| Clean Teq Water Ltd (CNQQF) | $3.98 Million | -76.35% | 2.11x | $9.48 Million |
| Consolidated Water Co Ltd (CWCO) | $107.34 Million | 7.01% | 0.29x | $516.89 Million |
| California Water Service Group (CWT) | $389.18 Million | 8.01% | 2.04x | $2.66 Billion |