UUGRY (United Utilities Group) EV-to-EBITDA: 12.03 (As of Aug. 04, 2026) — Near Median

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UUGRY United Utilities Group PLC UUGRY
85 GF Score
Price $38.01
GF Value $38.27
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is United Utilities Group EV-to-EBITDA?

United Utilities Group UUGRY +1.06% 85 EV-to-EBITDA is 12.03 as of Aug. 04, 2026, which is 7% below its 10-year median of 12.97. GuruFocus rates UUGRY with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of $38.27 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 468 Utilities - Regulated companies, United Utilities Group ranks worse than 63.89% on this metric.

EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, United Utilities Group's enterprise value is $27,020 Mil. United Utilities Group's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $2,246 Mil. Therefore, United Utilities Group's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 12.03.

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

UUGRY' s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 11.02   Med: 12.97   Max: 16.5
Current: 12.03

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of United Utilities Group was 16.50. The lowest was 11.02. And the median was 12.97.

UUGRY's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
63.89% of 468 companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 9.925 vs UUGRY: 12.03

EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio to determine the fair market value of a company.

As of today (2026-08-04), United Utilities Group's stock price is $38.01. United Utilities Group's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $2.301. Therefore, United Utilities Group's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 16.52.

The "classic" EV-to-EBITDA is much better in capturing debt and net cash than the PE Ratio (TTM).


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

EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.

United Utilities Group's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=38.01/2.301
=16.52

United Utilities Group's share price for today is $38.01.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. United Utilities Group's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $2.301.

* 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.

Study has found that the companies with the lowest EV-to-EBITDA outperforms companies measured as cheap by other ratios such as PE Ratio (TTM).

Please read Which price ratio outperforms the enterprise multiple?


United Utilities Group EV-to-EBITDA Related Terms


United Utilities Group EV-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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

United Utilities Group Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
EV-to-EBITDA
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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-EBITDA 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 15.78 0.00 13.41 0.00 11.15

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

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

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

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


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United Utilities Group EV-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

EV-to-EBITDA=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBITDA (TTM)
=27020.254/2245.526
=12.03

United Utilities Group's current Enterprise Value is $27,020 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. United Utilities Group's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $2,246 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-EBITDA →
What does a EV-to-EBITDA of 12.03 mean?
United Utilities Group (UUGRY) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 12.03 as of Aug. 04, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on United Utilities Group. This is near median its historical median of 12.97. Over the past decade, United Utilities Group's EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 11.02 to 16.50. According to the industry distribution chart, United Utilities Group ranks #299 out of 468 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 63.9%.
Is United Utilities Group's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
United Utilities Group's current EV-to-EBITDA of 12.03 is near median its 10-year median of 12.97. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 11.02 to a high of 16.50. The Utilities - Regulated industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.93. United Utilities Group's value of 12.03 is 21.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, United Utilities Group ranks #299 out of 468 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-EBITDA compare to AWK and WTRG?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, United Utilities Group ranks #299 out of 468 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places United Utilities Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.93. United Utilities Group's value of 12.03 is 21.2% above this benchmark. Historically, United Utilities Group's own EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 11.02 to 16.50 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 12.97 vs. the industry median of 9.93, 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-EBITDA for an Utilities - Regulated company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Utilities - Regulated companies is 9.93, based on 468 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBITDA significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBITDA should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. United Utilities Group's current EV-to-EBITDA of 12.03 is 21.2% 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-EBITDA mean?
A high EV-to-EBITDA can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on United Utilities Group. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.93 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. United Utilities Group's current EV-to-EBITDA is 12.03, which is near median its own 10-year median of 12.97. 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 $38.27, compared to a current price of $38.01 — trading 0.7% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 12.03, which is near median its 10-year median of 12.97 and 21.2% above the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 9.93. 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-EBITDA calculated?
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated from a company's financial statements. For United Utilities Group (UUGRY), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 12.03 as of Aug. 04, 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 $38.01 is trading 0.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of $38.27. GuruFocus considers United Utilities Group to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for UUGRY:

  • EV-to-EBITDA: 12.03 (near median its 10-year median of 12.97)
  • GF Value™: $38.27 vs. price of $38.01 (0.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 85/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 21.2% above the Utilities - Regulated median (#299 of 468)

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.
85GF Score

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