United Utilities GroupLSE:UU. +2.63%82 OCF Margin % is 53.20% as of Mar. 2026, which is 15% above its 10-year median of 46.38. GuruFocus rates LSE:UU. with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of £14.23 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 499 Utilities - Regulated companies, United Utilities Group ranks better than 92.18% on this metric.
* 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.
LSE:UU. vs AWK, WTRG, AWR: OCF Margin % Comparison
For the Utilities - Regulated Water subindustry, United Utilities Group's OCF Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and OCF 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 OCF Margin % vs Utilities - Regulated Industry
For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, United Utilities Group's OCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where United Utilities Group's OCF 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 (LSE:UU.) has a OCF Margin % of 53.20% as of Mar. 2026. OCF Margin is the ratio of Cash Flow from Operations to Total Revenue. View historical data on United Utilities Group and its competitors. This is 15% above median its historical median of 46.38. Over the past decade, United Utilities Group's OCF Margin % has ranged from 38.22 to 52.82. According to the industry distribution chart, United Utilities Group ranks #39 out of 499 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 7.8%.
Is United Utilities Group's OCF Margin % too high?
United Utilities Group's current OCF Margin % of 53.20% is 15% above median its 10-year median of 46.38. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 38.22 to a high of 52.82. The Utilities - Regulated industry median OCF Margin % is 18.61. United Utilities Group's value of 53.20% is 185.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, United Utilities Group ranks #39 out of 499 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 OCF Margin % compare to AWK and WTRG?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, United Utilities Group ranks #39 out of 499 companies for OCF Margin %. This places United Utilities Group in the top 8% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median OCF Margin % is 18.61. United Utilities Group's value of 53.20% is 185.9% above this benchmark. Historically, United Utilities Group's own OCF Margin % has ranged from 38.22 to 52.82 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 46.38 vs. the industry median of 18.61, 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 OCF Margin % for an Utilities - Regulated company?
The median OCF Margin % among Utilities - Regulated companies is 18.61, based on 499 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a OCF Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, OCF Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. United Utilities Group's current OCF Margin % of 53.20% is 185.9% 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 OCF Margin % mean?
A high OCF Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. OCF Margin is the ratio of Cash Flow from Operations to Total Revenue. View historical data on United Utilities Group and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median OCF Margin % is 18.61 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. United Utilities Group's current OCF Margin % is 53.20%, which is 15% above median its own 10-year median of 46.38. 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 (LSE:UU.) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is £14.23, compared to a current price of £13.25 — trading 6.9% below its estimated fair value. The current OCF Margin % is 53.20%, which is 15% above median its 10-year median of 46.38 and 185.9% above the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 18.61. 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 OCF Margin % calculated?
OCF Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For United Utilities Group (LSE:UU.), the current OCF Margin % is 53.20% 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 (LSE:UU.) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, United Utilities Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of £13.25 is trading 6.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of £14.23.
GuruFocus considers United Utilities Group to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for LSE:UU.:
OCF Margin %: 53.20% (15% above median its 10-year median of 46.38)
GF Value™: £14.23 vs. price of £13.25 (6.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 185.9% above the Utilities - Regulated median (#39 of 499)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:UU. 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.
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