United Utilities Group PLC
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Daily timeframeUnited Utilities Group PLC provides water and wastewater services in the United Kingdom. The company carries a $10.01B market cap, placing it firmly in the large-cap category. It is involved in the renewable energy generation, corporate trustee, financing, and property management activities.
Market Cap
$10.01B
Beta
0.59
P/E (TTM)
15.66
P/E (Fwd)
12.01
EPS (TTM)
$0.86
EPS (Fwd)
$1.12
ROE
27.7%
ROA
3.9%
Cash
$1.79B
Total Debt
$11.49B
Free CF
-$513.5M
52W Change
16.2%
Annual Financials
Cash vs Debt
On the balance sheet, UU.L has $1.79B in cash with $11.49B in obligations. The ability to service this debt comfortably depends on continued operational cash generation. The company is burning cash, with free cash flow at -$513.5M. This typically occurs when a company is investing aggressively in growth, but sustained cash burn can strain the balance sheet. ROE of 27.7% points to strong capital efficiency, indicating how much profit the company produces per dollar of shareholder equity. ROA of 3.9% is on the lower side, which is common in asset-heavy industries. Revenue has been uneven over recent years, ranging from $1.86B to $2.15B.
With a beta below 0.7, United Utilities Group PLC typically sees smaller price swings than the overall market, offering a degree of stability during turbulent periods. Debt significantly exceeds cash reserves, which means the company's financial flexibility could be constrained during economic downturns. The company is burning cash at the operating level, which is not unusual for growth-phase companies but adds risk if it persists. No single metric tells the full story. Reviewing UU.L's risk profile alongside its fundamentals and technical indicators provides a more complete picture.