United Utilities Group (STU:UUEC) EBIT per Share: €1.98 (TTM As of Mar. 2026)

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STU:UUEC United Utilities Group PLC STU:UUEC
82 GF Score
Price €15.88
GF Value €16.83
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is United Utilities Group EBIT per Share?

United Utilities Group STU:UUEC +0.19% 82 EBIT per Share is €1.98 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates STU:UUEC with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of €16.83 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 432 Utilities - Regulated companies, United Utilities Group ranks better than 88.19% on this metric.

United Utilities Group's EBIT per Share for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was €1.05. Its EBIT per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €1.98.

During the past 12 months, the average EBIT per Share Growth Rate of United Utilities Group was 73.10% per year. During the past 3 years, the average EBIT per Share Growth Rate was 35.20% per year. During the past 5 years, the average EBIT per Share Growth Rate was 9.10% per year. During the past 10 years, the average EBIT per Share Growth Rate was 1.40% per year. Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the EBIT per Share growth rate using EBIT per Share data.

The historical rank and industry rank for United Utilities Group's EBIT per Share or its related term are showing as below:

STU:UUEC' s 3-Year EBIT Growth Rate Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -11.7   Med: -1.15   Max: 35.2
Current: 35.2

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average EBIT per Share Growth Rate of United Utilities Group was 35.20% per year. The lowest was -11.70% per year. And the median was -1.15% per year.

STU:UUEC's 3-Year EBIT Growth Rate is ranked better than
88.19% of 432 companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 5.55 vs STU:UUEC: 35.20

United Utilities Group's EBIT for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was €715 Mil.


United Utilities Group  (STU:UUEC) EBIT per Share Explanation

EBIT is a company's earnings before interest and tax expenses are deducted. It measures a company's profit generates from operating, ignoring tax burden and capital structure. As the tax expense are not deducted, EBIT is helpful when comparing companies in the same industry but with different tax situations. Also, the interest expense are included in EBIT, making it useful to compare companies that have high interest expenses due to large amount of debt.


United Utilities Group EBIT per Share Related Terms


United Utilities Group EBIT per Share Historical Data

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The historical data trend for United Utilities Group's EBIT per Share 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.

United Utilities Group EBIT per Share Chart

United Utilities Group Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
EBIT per Share
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.35 1.25 0.94 1.27 1.98

United Utilities Group Semi-Annual Data
Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 Mar26
EBIT per Share Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.30 0.58 0.69 0.93 1.05
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United Utilities Group EBIT per Share Calculation

EBIT per Share is the amount of Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT) per outstanding share of the company's stock.

Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT) is what the company earns before it expenses interest and taxes.

United Utilities Group's EBIT per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

EBIT per Share(A: Mar. 2026 )
=EBIT/Shares Outstanding (Diluted Average)
=1352.745/683.600
=1.98

United Utilities Group's EBIT per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

EBIT per Share(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=EBIT/Shares Outstanding (Diluted Average)
=715.067/683.600
=1.05

EBIT per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the semi-annually data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €1.98

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about EBIT per Share →
What does a EBIT per Share of €1.98 mean?
United Utilities Group (STU:UUEC) has a EBIT per Share of €1.98 as of Mar. 2026. EBIT per Share is the amount of Earnings Before Interest and Taxes per outstanding share of the company's stock. View historical data on United Utilities Group and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, United Utilities Group ranks #51 out of 432 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 11.8%.
Is United Utilities Group's EBIT per Share too high?
United Utilities Group's current EBIT per Share is €1.98. Based on the distribution chart, United Utilities Group ranks #51 out of 432 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 82/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does United Utilities Group's EBIT per Share compare to AWK and WTRG?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, United Utilities Group ranks #51 out of 432 companies for EBIT per Share. This places United Utilities Group in the top 12% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EBIT per Share is 5.55. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good EBIT per Share for an Utilities - Regulated company?
The median EBIT per Share among Utilities - Regulated companies is 5.55, based on 432 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EBIT per Share significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EBIT per Share 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 EBIT per Share mean?
A high EBIT per Share can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EBIT per Share is the amount of Earnings Before Interest and Taxes per outstanding share of the company's stock. View historical data on United Utilities Group and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median EBIT per Share is 5.55 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. United Utilities Group's current EBIT per Share is €1.98. 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 (STU:UUEC) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €16.83, compared to a current price of €15.88 — trading 5.6% below its estimated fair value. The current EBIT per Share is €1.98. 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 EBIT per Share calculated?
EBIT per Share is calculated from a company's financial statements. For United Utilities Group (STU:UUEC), the current EBIT per Share is €1.98 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 (STU:UUEC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, United Utilities Group stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €15.88 is trading 5.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of €16.83. GuruFocus considers United Utilities Group to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for STU:UUEC:

  • EBIT per Share: €1.98
  • GF Value™: €16.83 vs. price of €15.88 (5.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 82/100 with 6 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:UUEC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


United Utilities Group Business Description

Address Lingley Green Avenue, Haweswater House, Lingley Mere Business Park, Great Sankey, Warrington, GBR, WA5 3LP
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.
82GF Score

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