United Utilities GroupMEX:UUN 82 Buyback Yield % is 0.05 as of Jul. 09, 2026, which is 17% below its 10-year median of 0.06. GuruFocus rates MEX:UUN with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN256.89. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 131 Utilities - Regulated companies, United Utilities Group ranks better than 72.52% on this metric.
Buyback yield is the net repurchase of shares outstanding over the market capital of the company. It is a measure of shareholder return.
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United Utilities Group Buyback Yield % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for United Utilities Group's Buyback Yield % can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
MEX:UUN vs AWK, WTRG, AWR: Buyback Yield % Comparison
For the Utilities - Regulated Water subindustry, United Utilities Group's Buyback Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and Buyback Yield % data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
United Utilities Group Buyback Yield % vs Utilities - Regulated Industry
For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, United Utilities Group's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where United Utilities Group's Buyback Yield % falls into.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
United Utilities Group (MEX:UUN) has a Buyback Yield % of 0.05 as of Jul. 09, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on United Utilities Group and its competitors. This is 17% below median its historical median of 0.06. Over the past decade, United Utilities Group's Buyback Yield % has ranged from 0.04 to 0.12. According to the industry distribution chart, United Utilities Group ranks #36 out of 131 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 27.5%.
Is United Utilities Group's Buyback Yield % too high?
United Utilities Group's current Buyback Yield % of 0.05 is 17% below median its 10-year median of 0.06. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.04 to a high of 0.12. Based on the distribution chart, United Utilities Group ranks #36 out of 131 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, United Utilities Group has a GF Score™ of 82/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does United Utilities Group's Buyback Yield % compare to AWK and WTRG?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, United Utilities Group ranks #36 out of 131 companies for Buyback Yield %. This puts United Utilities Group in the upper half of its industry. Historically, United Utilities Group's own Buyback Yield % has ranged from 0.04 to 0.12 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Buyback Yield % for an Utilities - Regulated company?
A good Buyback Yield % depends on the Utilities - Regulated industry context. However, Buyback Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Buyback Yield % mean?
A high Buyback Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on United Utilities Group and its competitors. United Utilities Group's current Buyback Yield % is 0.05, which is 17% below median its own 10-year median of 0.06. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is United Utilities Group stock overvalued right now?
United Utilities Group (MEX:UUN) has a current Buyback Yield % of 0.05. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN256.89, compared to a current price of MXN243.19 — trading 5.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 0.05, which is 17% below median its 10-year median of 0.06. United Utilities Group's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Buyback Yield % calculated?
Buyback Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For United Utilities Group (MEX:UUN), the current Buyback Yield % is 0.05 as of Jul. 09, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is United Utilities Group (MEX:UUN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, United Utilities Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of MXN243.19 is trading 5.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of MXN256.89.
Key valuation signals for MEX:UUN:
Buyback Yield %: 0.05 (17% below median its 10-year median of 0.06)
GF Value™: MXN256.89 vs. price of MXN243.19 (5.3% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX:UUN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
United Utilities Group is primarily a holding company for United Utilities Water, the country's largest regulated water and wastewater utility, serving customers in northwest England, including Manchester and Liverpool.
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