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United Utilities GroupUUGRY -0.27%85 Cash Ratio is 2.06 as of Mar. 2026, which is 296% above its 10-year median of 0.52. GuruFocus rates UUGRY with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of $38.41 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 484 Utilities - Regulated companies, United Utilities Group ranks better than 93.18% on this metric.
United Utilities Group has a Cash Ratio of 2.06. It generally indicates that the company is able to cover all short-term debt and still have cash remaining.
The historical rank and industry rank for United Utilities Group's Cash Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
UUGRY'
s Cash Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.32 Med: 0.52 Max: 2.06
Current: 2.06
During the past 13 years, United Utilities Group's highest Cash Ratio was 2.06. The lowest was 0.32. And the median was 0.52.
UUGRY's Cash Ratio is ranked better than 93.18% of 484
companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 0.35
vs UUGRY: 2.06
United Utilities Group (OTCPK:UUGRY) Cash Ratio Explanation
The cash ratio is more conservative than other liquidity ratios, such as Quick Ratio and Current Ratio, because it only considers a company's most liquid resources. The numerator of cash ratio only considers Cash, Cash Equivalents and marketable securities. Other current assets, such as accounts receivable and inventories, are not included. The rationale is that these assets may require time to be transformed into cash, and the amount of money received is also uncertain.
The cash ratio shows a company’s ability to pay all current liabilities immediately without selling or liquidating other assets. Generally speaking, a higher cash ratio suggests the company has a stronger ability to cover its short-term debt. However, a high cash ratio could also indicate inefficient management: the company is inefficient in making full utilization of cash to invest protential profitable project. It may also suggest that the company is not confident about future profitability.
In general, the higher the cash ratio, the better the company's liquidity position.
* 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.
For the Utilities - Regulated Water subindustry, United Utilities Group's Cash Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cash Ratio 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 Cash Ratio vs Utilities - Regulated Industry
For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, United Utilities Group's Cash Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where United Utilities Group's Cash Ratio 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 (UUGRY) has a Cash Ratio of 2.06 as of Mar. 2026. Cashflow ratio is the ratio of Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities to current liabilities. View historical data on United Utilities Group and its competitors. This is 296% above median its historical median of 0.52. Over the past decade, United Utilities Group's Cash Ratio has ranged from 0.32 to 2.06. According to the industry distribution chart, United Utilities Group ranks #33 out of 484 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 6.8%.
Is United Utilities Group's Cash Ratio too high?
United Utilities Group's current Cash Ratio of 2.06 is 296% above median its 10-year median of 0.52. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.32 to a high of 2.06. The Utilities - Regulated industry median Cash Ratio is 0.35. United Utilities Group's value of 2.06 is 488.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, United Utilities Group ranks #33 out of 484 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, United Utilities Group has a GF Score™ of 85/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does United Utilities Group's Cash Ratio compare to AWK and WTRG?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, United Utilities Group ranks #33 out of 484 companies for Cash Ratio. This places United Utilities Group in the top 7% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Cash Ratio is 0.35. United Utilities Group's value of 2.06 is 488.6% above this benchmark. Historically, United Utilities Group's own Cash Ratio has ranged from 0.32 to 2.06 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.52 vs. the industry median of 0.35, United Utilities Group has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cash Ratio for an Utilities - Regulated company?
The median Cash Ratio among Utilities - Regulated companies is 0.35, based on 484 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cash Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cash Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. United Utilities Group's current Cash Ratio of 2.06 is 488.6% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Cash Ratio mean?
A high Cash Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cashflow ratio is the ratio of Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities to current liabilities. View historical data on United Utilities Group and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median Cash Ratio is 0.35 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. United Utilities Group's current Cash Ratio is 2.06, which is 296% above median its own 10-year median of 0.52. 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?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, United Utilities Group (UUGRY) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $38.41, compared to a current price of $37.27 — trading 3% below its estimated fair value. The current Cash Ratio is 2.06, which is 296% above median its 10-year median of 0.52 and 488.6% above the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 0.35. United Utilities Group's overall GF Score™ is 85/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cash Ratio calculated?
Cash Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For United Utilities Group (UUGRY), the current Cash Ratio is 2.06 as of Mar. 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 (UUGRY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, United Utilities Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $37.27 is trading 3% below its estimated GF Value™ of $38.41.
GuruFocus considers United Utilities Group to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for UUGRY:
Cash Ratio: 2.06 (296% above median its 10-year median of 0.52)
GF Value™: $38.41 vs. price of $37.27 (3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 488.6% above the Utilities - Regulated median (#33 of 484)
No single metric tells the full story. See the UUGRY 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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