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 United Utilities Group PLC (UU) flexibility index to measure the company's free cash flow as a share of total liabilities.
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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. See operational self-sufficiency of United Utilities Group PLC to measure how many days the company can operate on defensive assets alone.
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 how much is United Utilities Group PLC worth.
| 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 | — |