Pennon GroupFRA:3PN +0.83%75 Current Ratio is 1.51 as of Mar. 2026, which is 15% below its 10-year median of 1.77. GuruFocus rates FRA:3PN with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of €5.84 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 507 Utilities - Regulated companies, Pennon Group ranks better than 69.63% on this metric.
The current ratio is a liquidity ratio that measures a company's ability to pay short-term obligations. It is calculated as a company's Total Current Assets divides by its Total Current Liabilities. Pennon Group's current ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.51.
Pennon Group has a current ratio of 1.51. It generally indicates good short-term financial strength.
The historical rank and industry rank for Pennon Group's Current Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:3PN'
s Current Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.96 Med: 1.77 Max: 14.04
Current: 1.51
During the past 13 years, Pennon Group's highest Current Ratio was 14.04. The lowest was 0.96. And the median was 1.77.
FRA:3PN's Current Ratio is ranked better than 69.63% of 507
companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 1.08
vs FRA:3PN: 1.51
Pennon Group (FRA:3PN) Current Ratio Explanation
The current ratio can give a sense of the efficiency of a company's operating cycle or its ability to turn its product into cash. Companies that have trouble getting paid on their receivables or have long inventory turnover can run into liquidity problems because they are unable to alleviate their obligations. Because business operations differ in each industry, it is always more useful to compare companies within the same industry.
Acceptable current ratios vary from industry to industry and are generally between 1 and 3 for healthy businesses.
The higher the current ratio, the more capable the company is of paying its obligations. A ratio under 1 suggests that the company would be unable to pay off its obligations if they came due at that point. While this shows the company is not in good financial health, it does not necessarily mean that it will go bankrupt - as there are many ways to access financing - but it is definitely not a good sign.
If all other things were equal, a creditor, who is expecting to be paid in the next 12 months, would consider a high current ratio to be better than a low current ratio, because a high current ratio means that the company is more likely to meet its liabilities which fall due in the next 12 months.
Pennon Group Current Ratio Related Terms
Pennon Group Current Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Pennon Group's Current Ratio 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.
FRA:3PN vs AWK, WTRG, AWR: Current Ratio Comparison
For the Utilities - Regulated Water subindustry, Pennon Group's Current Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Current 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.
Pennon Group Current Ratio vs Utilities - Regulated Industry
For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, Pennon Group's Current Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Pennon Group's Current 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.
Pennon Group (FRA:3PN) has a Current Ratio of 1.51 as of Mar. 2026. This is 15% below median its historical median of 1.77. Over the past decade, Pennon Group's Current Ratio has ranged from 0.96 to 14.04. According to the industry distribution chart, Pennon Group ranks #154 out of 507 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 30.4%.
Is Pennon Group's Current Ratio too high?
Pennon Group's current Current Ratio of 1.51 is 15% below median its 10-year median of 1.77. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.96 to a high of 14.04. The Utilities - Regulated industry median Current Ratio is 1.08. Pennon Group's value of 1.51 is 39.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Pennon Group ranks #154 out of 507 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Pennon Group has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Pennon Group's Current Ratio compare to AWK and WTRG?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, Pennon Group ranks #154 out of 507 companies for Current Ratio. This puts Pennon Group in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Current Ratio is 1.08. Pennon Group's value of 1.51 is 39.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Pennon Group's own Current Ratio has ranged from 0.96 to 14.04 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.77 vs. the industry median of 1.08, Pennon 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 Current Ratio for an Utilities - Regulated company?
The median Current Ratio among Utilities - Regulated companies is 1.08, based on 507 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Current Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Current Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Pennon Group's current Current Ratio of 1.51 is 39.8% 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 Current Ratio mean?
A high Current Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median Current Ratio is 1.08 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Pennon Group's current Current Ratio is 1.51, which is 15% below median its own 10-year median of 1.77. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Pennon Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pennon Group (FRA:3PN) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €5.84, compared to a current price of €5.47 — trading 6.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Current Ratio is 1.51, which is 15% below median its 10-year median of 1.77 and 39.8% above the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 1.08. Pennon Group's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 9 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Current Ratio calculated?
Current Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Pennon Group (FRA:3PN), the current Current Ratio is 1.51 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 Pennon Group (FRA:3PN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pennon Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €5.47 is trading 6.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of €5.84.
GuruFocus considers Pennon Group to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:3PN:
Current Ratio: 1.51 (15% below median its 10-year median of 1.77)
GF Value™: €5.84 vs. price of €5.47 (6.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 39.8% above the Utilities - Regulated median (#154 of 507)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:3PN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Pennon Group PLC is a British water and environmental utility infrastructure company that operates mainly in the United Kingdom. It has smaller operations in the European Union, China, and other countries. The company operates through Water, Non-household retail, and other segments. The water business comprises the regulated water and wastewater services undertaken by South West Water. The non-household retail business comprises the services provided by Pennon Water Services in the non-household water and wastewater retail market. The majority of revenue is derived from the water division.
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