United Utilities Group PLC (UU) — Working Capital to Net Assets Ratio
United Utilities Group PLC (UU) has a Working Capital to Net Assets ratio of 60.3% as of March 2026. Working capital of GBX1.35 Billion (current assets of GBX2.22 Billion minus current liabilities of GBX872.10 Million) is measured against net assets of GBX2.24 Billion. A higher ratio indicates strong short-term liquidity financed by the equity base. See UU equity to assets ratio to measure how much of total assets are equity-financed.
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United Utilities Group PLC Working Capital to Net Assets (2004–2026)
This chart shows how United Utilities Group PLC's Working Capital to Net Assets ratio has evolved across 23 annual periods from 2004 to 2026. As of March 2026, the ratio stands at 60.3%, reflecting working capital of GBX1.35 Billion against net assets of GBX2.24 Billion GBX. Check United Utilities Group PLC tangible equity quality to evaluate the tangible quality of the company's equity base.
Annual Working Capital to Net Assets for United Utilities Group PLC (2004–2026)
The table below presents the year-by-year Working Capital to Net Assets ratio for United Utilities Group PLC from 2004 to 2026, covering 23 annual filings. Each row shows current assets, current liabilities, working capital, net assets, the ratio, and the change in percentage points compared to the prior year. For live market cap and the full company profile, see United Utilities Group PLC (UU) total market value.
| Year | WC/NA Ratio | Working Capital (GBX) | Net Assets | Current Assets | Current Liabilities | Change (pp) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 60.3% | GBX1.35 Billion | GBX2.24 Billion | GBX2.22 Billion | GBX872.10 Million | ▲ +9.9 pp |
| 2025 | 50.4% | GBX1.01 Billion | GBX2.00 Billion | GBX2.08 Billion | GBX1.08 Billion | ▲ +18.2 pp |
| 2024 | 32.2% | GBX661.20 Million | GBX2.06 Billion | GBX1.77 Billion | GBX1.11 Billion | ▲ +27.6 pp |
| 2023 | 4.6% | GBX115.50 Million | GBX2.51 Billion | GBX691.40 Million | GBX575.90 Million | ▲ +7.1 pp |
| 2022 | -2.5% | GBX-74.80 Million | GBX2.96 Billion | GBX613.80 Million | GBX688.60 Million | ▼ -3.1 pp |
| 2021 | 0.6% | GBX17.40 Million | GBX3.03 Billion | GBX1.01 Billion | GBX995.50 Million | ▲ +13.3 pp |
| 2020 | -12.7% | GBX-376.30 Million | GBX2.96 Billion | GBX828.40 Million | GBX1.20 Billion | ▼ -2.1 pp |
| 2019 | -10.6% | GBX-330.60 Million | GBX3.11 Billion | GBX721.40 Million | GBX1.05 Billion | ▼ -10.9 pp |
| 2018 | 0.3% | GBX8.40 Million | GBX2.95 Billion | GBX1.15 Billion | GBX1.14 Billion | ▲ +1.4 pp |
| 2017 | -1.1% | GBX-31.90 Million | GBX2.82 Billion | GBX657.90 Million | GBX689.80 Million | ▲ +6.9 pp |
| 2016 | -8.1% | GBX-218.20 Million | GBX2.71 Billion | GBX626.00 Million | GBX844.20 Million | ▲ +6.8 pp |
| 2015 | -14.9% | GBX-362.70 Million | GBX2.43 Billion | GBX638.80 Million | GBX1.00 Billion | ▼ -12.5 pp |
| 2014 | -2.4% | GBX-53.40 Million | GBX2.22 Billion | GBX542.90 Million | GBX596.30 Million | ▲ +0.8 pp |
| 2013 | -3.2% | GBX-60.10 Million | GBX1.87 Billion | GBX630.20 Million | GBX690.30 Million | ▼ -6.7 pp |
| 2012 | 3.4% | GBX60.70 Million | GBX1.76 Billion | GBX719.90 Million | GBX659.20 Million | ▲ +5.0 pp |
| 2011 | -1.6% | GBX-26.50 Million | GBX1.68 Billion | GBX601.60 Million | GBX628.10 Million | ▲ +3.6 pp |
| 2010 | -5.1% | GBX-77.40 Million | GBX1.51 Billion | GBX845.60 Million | GBX923.00 Million | ▲ +12.0 pp |
| 2009 | -17.2% | GBX-248.00 Million | GBX1.44 Billion | GBX1.06 Billion | GBX1.30 Billion | ▼ -34.4 pp |
| 2008 | 17.3% | GBX554.10 Million | GBX3.21 Billion | GBX2.43 Billion | GBX1.87 Billion | ▲ +1.1 pp |
| 2007 | 16.2% | GBX442.80 Million | GBX2.73 Billion | GBX2.95 Billion | GBX2.50 Billion | ▲ +0.6 pp |
| 2006 | 15.6% | GBX410.50 Million | GBX2.63 Billion | GBX2.11 Billion | GBX1.70 Billion | ▲ +26.3 pp |
| 2005 | -10.7% | GBX-228.40 Million | GBX2.14 Billion | GBX1.35 Billion | GBX1.58 Billion | ▼ -16.6 pp |
| 2004 | 6.0% | GBX186.10 Million | GBX3.10 Billion | GBX1.56 Billion | GBX1.37 Billion | — |