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Pennon GroupPEGRF 77 Net Cash per Share is $-16.22 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates PEGRF with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of $6.35 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 38 Utilities - Regulated companies, Pennon Group ranks worse than 2631576.32% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Pennon Group's Net Cash per Share or its related term are showing as below:
PEGRF's Price-to-Net-Cash is not ranked *
in the Utilities - Regulated industry.
Industry Median: 5.31 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Price-to-Net-Cash only.
Pennon Group (OTCPK:PEGRF) Net Cash per Share Explanation
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Pennon Group Net Cash per Share Related Terms
Pennon Group Net Cash per Share Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Pennon Group's Net Cash 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.
PEGRF vs AWK, WTRG, AWR: Net Cash per Share Comparison
For the Utilities - Regulated Water subindustry, Pennon Group's Price-to-Net-Cash, along with its competitors' market caps and Price-to-Net-Cash 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 Price-to-Net-Cash vs Utilities - Regulated Industry
For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, Pennon Group's Price-to-Net-Cash distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Pennon Group's Price-to-Net-Cash falls into.
In the calculation of a company's Net Cash per Share, assets other than cash and short term investments are considered to be worth nothing. But the company has to pay its debt and other liabilities in full. This is an extremely conservative way of valuation. Most companies have negative Net Cash per Share. But sometimes a company's price may be lower than its net-cash.
Pennon Group's Net Cash per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as
* 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 (PEGRF) has a Net Cash per Share of $-16.22 as of Mar. 2026. Net cash per share equals the per-share value of cash and equivalents less total liabilities and minority interest. View historical data on Pennon Group and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Pennon Group ranks #999999 out of 38 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry.
Is Pennon Group's Net Cash per Share too high?
Pennon Group's current Net Cash per Share is $-16.22. Based on the distribution chart, Pennon Group ranks #999999 out of 38 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Pennon Group has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Pennon Group's Net Cash per Share compare to AWK and WTRG?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, Pennon Group ranks #999999 out of 38 companies for Net Cash per Share. This places Pennon Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Cash per Share is 5.31. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Net Cash per Share for an Utilities - Regulated company?
The median Net Cash per Share among Utilities - Regulated companies is 5.31, based on 38 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Net Cash per Share significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Net Cash 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 Net Cash per Share mean?
A high Net Cash per Share can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Net cash per share equals the per-share value of cash and equivalents less total liabilities and minority interest. View historical data on Pennon Group and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median Net Cash per Share is 5.31 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Pennon Group's current Net Cash per Share is $-16.22. 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 (PEGRF) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $6.35, compared to a current price of $6.23 — trading 2% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Cash per Share is $-16.22. Pennon Group's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 with 9 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Net Cash per Share calculated?
Net Cash per Share is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Pennon Group (PEGRF), the current Net Cash per Share is $-16.22 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 (PEGRF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pennon Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $6.23 is trading 2% below its estimated GF Value™ of $6.35.
GuruFocus considers Pennon Group to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for PEGRF:
Net Cash per Share: $-16.22
GF Value™: $6.35 vs. price of $6.23 (2% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the PEGRF 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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