United Utilities GroupLSE:UU. +2.63%82 OCF Yield % is 14.04 as of Jun. 25, 2026, which is 12% above its 10-year median of 12.55. 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 508 Utilities - Regulated companies, United Utilities Group ranks better than 57.48% on this metric.
OCF Yield % is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by Market Capitalization. It is a financial solvency ratio that compares the operating cash flow a company is expected to earn against its market value.
Similar to Earnings Yield %, OCF Yield % is financial solvency ratio. A lower ratio suggests a less attractive investment, indicating that investors might not receive substantial returns in proportion to their investment. Conversely, a high operating cash flow yield signals that a company generates sufficient cash to comfortably meet its debts, obligations, and dividend payments, making it a promising investment choice.
United Utilities Group OCF Yield % Related Terms
United Utilities Group OCF Yield % 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.
For the Utilities - Regulated Water subindustry, United Utilities Group's OCF Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and OCF Yield % 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 Yield % vs Utilities - Regulated Industry
For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, United Utilities Group's OCF Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where United Utilities Group's OCF Yield % 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 Yield % of 14.04 as of Jun. 25, 2026. OCF Yield is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on United Utilities Group and its competitors. This is 12% above median its historical median of 12.55. Over the past decade, United Utilities Group's OCF Yield % has ranged from 9.63 to 18.13. According to the industry distribution chart, United Utilities Group ranks #216 out of 508 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 42.5%.
Is United Utilities Group's OCF Yield % too high?
United Utilities Group's current OCF Yield % of 14.04 is 12% above median its 10-year median of 12.55. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 9.63 to a high of 18.13. The Utilities - Regulated industry median OCF Yield % is 11.79. United Utilities Group's value of 14.04 is 19.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, United Utilities Group ranks #216 out of 508 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is above the industry midpoint. 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 Yield % compare to AWK and WTRG?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, United Utilities Group ranks #216 out of 508 companies for OCF Yield %. This puts United Utilities Group in the upper half of its industry. The industry median OCF Yield % is 11.79. United Utilities Group's value of 14.04 is 19.1% above this benchmark. Historically, United Utilities Group's own OCF Yield % has ranged from 9.63 to 18.13 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 12.55 vs. the industry median of 11.79, 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 Yield % for an Utilities - Regulated company?
The median OCF Yield % among Utilities - Regulated companies is 11.79, based on 508 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a OCF Yield % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, OCF Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. United Utilities Group's current OCF Yield % of 14.04 is 19.1% 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 Yield % mean?
A high OCF Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. OCF Yield is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on United Utilities Group and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median OCF Yield % is 11.79 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. United Utilities Group's current OCF Yield % is 14.04, which is 12% above median its own 10-year median of 12.55. 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 Yield % is 14.04, which is 12% above median its 10-year median of 12.55 and 19.1% above the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 11.79. 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 Yield % calculated?
OCF Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For United Utilities Group (LSE:UU.), the current OCF Yield % is 14.04 as of Jun. 25, 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 Yield %: 14.04 (12% above median its 10-year median of 12.55)
GF Value™: £14.23 vs. price of £13.25 (6.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 19.1% above the Utilities - Regulated median (#216 of 508)
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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