United Utilities GroupMEX:UUN 82 Net Margin % is 26.53% as of Mar. 2026, which is 64% above its 10-year median of 16.16. GuruFocus rates MEX:UUN with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN268.06. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 501 Utilities - Regulated companies, United Utilities Group ranks better than 87.82% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for United Utilities Group's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
MEX:UUN'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.05 Med: 16.16 Max: 25.46
Current: 22.43
MEX:UUN's Net Margin % is ranked better than 87.82% of 501
companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 8.8
vs MEX:UUN: 22.43
United Utilities Group (MEX:UUN) Net Margin % Explanation
Although Net Income and Earnings-per-Share (EPS) are the most widely used parameter in measuring a company's profitability and valuation, it is the least reliable. The reason is that reported earnings can be manipulated easily by adjusting any numbers such as Depreciation, Depletion and Amotorization and non-recurring items.
But the long term trend of the net margin is a good indicator of the competitiveness and health of the business.
United Utilities Group Net Margin % Related Terms
United Utilities Group Net Margin % Historical Data
* 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.
MEX:UUN vs AWK, WTRG, AWR: Net Margin % Comparison
For the Utilities - Regulated Water subindustry, United Utilities Group's Net Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Net Margin % 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 Net Margin % vs Utilities - Regulated Industry
For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, United Utilities Group's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where United Utilities Group's Net Margin % 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.
United Utilities Group (MEX:UUN) has a Net Margin % of 26.53% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on United Utilities Group and its competitors. This is 64% above median its historical median of 16.16. According to the industry distribution chart, United Utilities Group ranks #61 out of 501 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 12.2%.
Is United Utilities Group's Net Margin % too high?
United Utilities Group's current Net Margin % of 26.53% is 64% above median its 10-year median of 16.16. The Utilities - Regulated industry median Net Margin % is 8.80. United Utilities Group's value of 26.53% is 201.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, United Utilities Group ranks #61 out of 501 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, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does United Utilities Group's Net Margin % compare to AWK and WTRG?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, United Utilities Group ranks #61 out of 501 companies for Net Margin %. This places United Utilities Group in the top 12% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Net Margin % is 8.80. United Utilities Group's value of 26.53% is 201.5% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 16.16 vs. the industry median of 8.80, 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 Net Margin % for an Utilities - Regulated company?
The median Net Margin % among Utilities - Regulated companies is 8.80, based on 501 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Net Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Net Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. United Utilities Group's current Net Margin % of 26.53% is 201.5% 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 Net Margin % mean?
A high Net Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on United Utilities Group and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median Net Margin % is 8.80 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. United Utilities Group's current Net Margin % is 26.53%, which is 64% above median its own 10-year median of 16.16. 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?
United Utilities Group (MEX:UUN) has a current Net Margin % of 26.53%. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN268.06, compared to a current price of MXN243.19 — trading 9.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 26.53%, which is 64% above median its 10-year median of 16.16 and 201.5% above the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 8.80. United Utilities Group's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Net Margin % calculated?
Net Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For United Utilities Group (MEX:UUN), the current Net Margin % is 26.53% 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 (MEX:UUN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, United Utilities Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of MXN243.19 is trading 9.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of MXN268.06.
Key valuation signals for MEX:UUN:
Net Margin %: 26.53% (64% above median its 10-year median of 16.16)
GF Value™: MXN268.06 vs. price of MXN243.19 (9.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 201.5% above the Utilities - Regulated median (#61 of 501)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX:UUN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
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
Get the complete analysis for MEX:UUN
Net Margin % is just one metric. See GF Value™, 30-year financials, guru trades, warning signs, and more.
Quick Browse
Personalize
Premium Gurus 
Create New Portfolio
MEX:UUN has been successfully added to your 
