UUGRY (United Utilities Group) EV-to-EBIT: 17.01 (As of Jul. 30, 2026) — 16% Below Median

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UUGRY United Utilities Group PLC UUGRY
85 GF Score
Price $37.33
GF Value $38.40
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is United Utilities Group EV-to-EBIT?

United Utilities Group UUGRY +1.95% 85 EV-to-EBIT is 17.01 as of Jul. 30, 2026, which is 16% below its 10-year median of 20.31. GuruFocus rates UUGRY with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of $38.40 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 462 Utilities - Regulated companies, United Utilities Group ranks worse than 63.85% on this metric.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, United Utilities Group's Enterprise Value is $26,769 Mil. United Utilities Group's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $1,574 Mil. Therefore, United Utilities Group's EV-to-EBIT for today is 17.01.

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

UUGRY' s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 15.72   Med: 20.31   Max: 29.68
Current: 17.01

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of United Utilities Group was 29.68. The lowest was 15.72. And the median was 20.31.

UUGRY's EV-to-EBIT is ranked worse than
63.85% of 462 companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 13.62 vs UUGRY: 17.01

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. United Utilities Group's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $24,855 Mil. United Utilities Group's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $1,574 Mil. United Utilities Group's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 6.33%.


United Utilities Group  (OTCPK:UUGRY) EV-to-EBIT Explanation

This is a more accurate valuation of companies' operation because it considers the debt and cash on its balance sheet, and non-operating items such as interest payment, tax, and one-time items are not included in the Operating Income.

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %.

United Utilities Group's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % (Q: Mar. 2026 ) =EBIT / Enterprise Value (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=1573.829/24855.45888
=6.33 %

United Utilities Group's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $24,855 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. United Utilities Group's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $1,574 Mil.

* 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 EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


United Utilities Group EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for United Utilities Group's EV-to-EBIT 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 EV-to-EBIT Chart

United Utilities Group Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
EV-to-EBIT
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 19.99 20.31 28.37 21.98 15.90

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
EV-to-EBIT 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 28.37 0.00 21.98 0.00 15.90

UUGRY vs AWK, WTRG, AWR: EV-to-EBIT Comparison

For the Utilities - Regulated Water subindustry, United Utilities Group's EV-to-EBIT, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBIT 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 EV-to-EBIT vs Utilities - Regulated Industry

For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, United Utilities Group's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where United Utilities Group's EV-to-EBIT falls into.


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United Utilities Group EV-to-EBIT Calculation

United Utilities Group's EV-to-EBIT for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=26769.167/1573.829
=17.01

United Utilities Group's current Enterprise Value is $26,769 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. United Utilities Group's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $1,574 Mil.

* 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 EV-to-EBIT →
What does a EV-to-EBIT of 17.01 mean?
United Utilities Group (UUGRY) has a EV-to-EBIT of 17.01 as of Jul. 30, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on United Utilities Group and its competitors. This is 16% below median its historical median of 20.31. Over the past decade, United Utilities Group's EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 15.72 to 29.68. According to the industry distribution chart, United Utilities Group ranks #295 out of 462 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 63.9%.
Is United Utilities Group's EV-to-EBIT too high?
United Utilities Group's current EV-to-EBIT of 17.01 is 16% below median its 10-year median of 20.31. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 15.72 to a high of 29.68. The Utilities - Regulated industry median EV-to-EBIT is 13.62. United Utilities Group's value of 17.01 is 24.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, United Utilities Group ranks #295 out of 462 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is below the industry midpoint. 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 EV-to-EBIT compare to AWK and WTRG?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, United Utilities Group ranks #295 out of 462 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places United Utilities Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 13.62. United Utilities Group's value of 17.01 is 24.9% above this benchmark. Historically, United Utilities Group's own EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 15.72 to 29.68 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 20.31 vs. the industry median of 13.62, 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 EV-to-EBIT for an Utilities - Regulated company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Utilities - Regulated companies is 13.62, based on 462 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBIT significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBIT should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. United Utilities Group's current EV-to-EBIT of 17.01 is 24.9% 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 EV-to-EBIT mean?
A high EV-to-EBIT can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on United Utilities Group and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 13.62 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. United Utilities Group's current EV-to-EBIT is 17.01, which is 16% below median its own 10-year median of 20.31. 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 $38.40, compared to a current price of $37.33 — trading 2.8% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 17.01, which is 16% below median its 10-year median of 20.31 and 24.9% above the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 13.62. 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 EV-to-EBIT calculated?
EV-to-EBIT is calculated from a company's financial statements. For United Utilities Group (UUGRY), the current EV-to-EBIT is 17.01 as of Jul. 30, 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 $37.33 is trading 2.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of $38.40. GuruFocus considers United Utilities Group to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for UUGRY:

  • EV-to-EBIT: 17.01 (16% below median its 10-year median of 20.31)
  • GF Value™: $38.40 vs. price of $37.33 (2.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 85/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 24.9% above the Utilities - Regulated median (#295 of 462)

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 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.
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