United Utilities GroupSTU:UUEC +1.12%74 Quick Ratio is 2.54 as of Mar. 2026, which is 154% above its 10-year median of 1.00. GuruFocus rates STU:UUEC with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of €16.41 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 510 Utilities - Regulated companies, United Utilities Group ranks better than 90.59% on this metric.
United Utilities Group has a quick ratio of 2.54. It generally indicates good short-term financial strength.
The historical rank and industry rank for United Utilities Group's Quick Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
STU:UUEC'
s Quick Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.67 Med: 1 Max: 2.54
Current: 2.54
During the past 13 years, United Utilities Group's highest Quick Ratio was 2.54. The lowest was 0.67. And the median was 1.00.
STU:UUEC's Quick Ratio is ranked better than 90.59% of 510
companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 1.005
vs STU:UUEC: 2.54
United Utilities Group (STU:UUEC) Quick Ratio Explanation
The quick ratio is more conservative than the Current Ratio because it excludes inventories from current assets. The ratio derives its name presumably from the fact that assets such as cash and marketable securities are quick sources of cash. Inventories generally take time to be converted into cash, and if they have to be sold quickly, the company may have to accept a lower price than book value of these inventories. As a result, they are justifiably excluded from assets that are ready sources of immediate cash.
In general, low or decreasing quick ratios generally suggest that a company is over-leveraged, struggling to maintain or grow sales, paying bills too quickly or collecting receivables too slowly. On the other hand, a high or increasing quick ratio generally indicates that a company is experiencing solid top-line growth, quickly converting receivables into cash, and easily able to cover its financial obligations. Such companies often have faster inventory turnover and cash conversion cycles.
The higher the quick ratio, the better the company's liquidity position.
United Utilities Group Quick Ratio Related Terms
United Utilities Group Quick Ratio 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.
STU:UUEC vs AWK, WTRG, AWR: Quick Ratio Comparison
For the Utilities - Regulated Water subindustry, United Utilities Group's Quick Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Quick Ratio 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 Quick Ratio vs Utilities - Regulated Industry
For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, United Utilities Group's Quick Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where United Utilities Group's Quick Ratio falls into.
The quick ratio measures a company's ability to meet its short-term obligations with its most liquid assets. For this reason, the ratio excludes inventories from current assets.
United Utilities Group's Quick Ratio 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.
United Utilities Group (STU:UUEC) has a Quick Ratio of 2.54 as of Mar. 2026. Quick ratio is the ratio of current assets less inventory to current liabilities. View historical data on United Utilities Group and its competitors. This is 154% above median its historical median of 1.00. Over the past decade, United Utilities Group's Quick Ratio has ranged from 0.67 to 2.54. According to the industry distribution chart, United Utilities Group ranks #48 out of 510 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 9.4%.
Is United Utilities Group's Quick Ratio too high?
United Utilities Group's current Quick Ratio of 2.54 is 154% above median its 10-year median of 1.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.67 to a high of 2.54. The Utilities - Regulated industry median Quick Ratio is 1.01. United Utilities Group's value of 2.54 is 152.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, United Utilities Group ranks #48 out of 510 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 74/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does United Utilities Group's Quick Ratio compare to AWK and WTRG?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, United Utilities Group ranks #48 out of 510 companies for Quick Ratio. This places United Utilities Group in the top 9% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Quick Ratio is 1.01. United Utilities Group's value of 2.54 is 152.7% above this benchmark. Historically, United Utilities Group's own Quick Ratio has ranged from 0.67 to 2.54 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.00 vs. the industry median of 1.01, 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 Quick Ratio for an Utilities - Regulated company?
The median Quick Ratio among Utilities - Regulated companies is 1.01, based on 510 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Quick Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Quick Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. United Utilities Group's current Quick Ratio of 2.54 is 152.7% 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 Quick Ratio mean?
A high Quick Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Quick ratio is the ratio of current assets less inventory to current liabilities. View historical data on United Utilities Group and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median Quick Ratio is 1.01 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. United Utilities Group's current Quick Ratio is 2.54, which is 154% above median its own 10-year median of 1.00. 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 (STU:UUEC) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €16.41, compared to a current price of €15.32 — trading 6.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Quick Ratio is 2.54, which is 154% above median its 10-year median of 1.00 and 152.7% above the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 1.01. United Utilities Group's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Quick Ratio calculated?
Quick Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For United Utilities Group (STU:UUEC), the current Quick Ratio is 2.54 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 (STU:UUEC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, United Utilities Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €15.32 is trading 6.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of €16.41.
GuruFocus considers United Utilities Group to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for STU:UUEC:
Quick Ratio: 2.54 (154% above median its 10-year median of 1.00)
GF Value™: €16.41 vs. price of €15.32 (6.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 152.7% above the Utilities - Regulated median (#48 of 510)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:UUEC 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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