United Utilities Group PLC UU.L
Composite 60/100; the shares have moved about 28% annualised. Names that move more contribute more risk for the same amount invested, and our composite reflects how strong the evidence for this one is right now.
Balance-sheet strength ranks 34/100 — a moderate mark against it.
Growth ranks 88/100 — a strong point in its favour. Income ranks 88/100 — a strong point in its favour. Valuation ranks 63/100 — a moderate point in its favour.
Balance-sheet strength ranks 34/100 — a moderate mark against it.
What the company does United Utilities Group PLC (UU.L) is the UK’s largest listed water and wastewater utility, serving 7M customers via 122 000 km of pipes and generating renewable energy.
Key financials High margins (gross 98.5%, net 22.4%) and returns (ROE 27.7%, ROA 3.9%) sit alongside strong growth (revenue 22.9%, EPS 114.9%). Balance sheet leverage is elevated (Debt/Equity 5.13, Net debt/EBITDA 6.07) but coverage is thin (Interest 2.20x).
Stock health SideraVia scores Quality 74.4, Growth 84.8 and Income 86.6, offset by Strength 35.3 and Valuation 60.0. Momentum is positive over 3m/6m/12m (5.14%, 10.88%, 23.23%) but RSI 58.70 signals mild fatigue.
Price vs fair value The stock trades at a **discount** of 14.60% to our fair-value estimate and a **discount** of 9.29% to the 12-month target. - High profitability and income scores (SideraVia 74.4, 86.6) support valuation. - Leverage metrics (Debt/Equity 5.13, Net debt/EBITDA 6.07) cap upside. - Forward PEG 0.59 and EV/EBITDA 11.85 indicate undervaluation vs growth.
Looking forward Forward P/E 13.09 and payout ratio 61.1% suggest sustainable dividends, but interest coverage 2.20x remains a risk. Analysts (n=13) see 9.29% upside to 1507.15 over 12 months.
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