UUGRY (United Utilities Group) Profitability Rank: 8 (As of Mar. 2026) — Near Median

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UUGRY United Utilities Group PLC UUGRY
88 GF Score
Price $38.31
GF Value $38.63
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 7 Warning Signs
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What is United Utilities Group Profitability Rank?

United Utilities Group UUGRY +0.23% 88 Profitability Rank is 8 as of Mar. 2026, which is at its 10-year median of 8.00. GuruFocus rates UUGRY with a GF Score™ of 88/100 and a GF Value™ of $38.63 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review.

United Utilities Group has the Profitability Rank of 8. It has a higher profitability and may stay that way.

GuruFocus Profitability Rank ranks how profitable a company is and how likely the company's business will stay that way. It is rated on a scale of 1 to 10 and is based on these factors:

1. Operating Margin %
2. Piotroski F-Score
3. Trend of the Operating Margin % (5-year average). The company with an uptrend profit margin has a higher rank.
4. Consistency of the profitability
5. Predictability Rank

A higher score indicates superior profitability, with companies rated 7 or above considered to have more robust and sustainable profit generation. Conversely, a score of 3 or lower suggests challenges in generating consistent profits.

United Utilities Group's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 41.18%. As of today, United Utilities Group's Piotroski F-Score is 8.


United Utilities Group Profitability Rank Related Terms


UUGRY vs AWK, WTRG, AWR: Profitability Rank Comparison

For the Utilities - Regulated Water subindustry, United Utilities Group's Profitability Rank, along with its competitors' market caps and Profitability Rank 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 Profitability Rank vs Utilities - Regulated Industry

For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, United Utilities Group's Profitability Rank distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where United Utilities Group's Profitability Rank falls into.


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United Utilities Group Profitability Rank Calculation

GuruFocus Profitability Rank ranks how profitable a company is and how likely the company's business will stay that way.

The rank is rated on a scale of 1 to 10. A higher score indicates superior profitability, with companies rated 7 or above considered to have more robust and sustainable profit generation. Conversely, a score of 3 or lower suggests challenges in generating consistent profits.

United Utilities Group has the Profitability Rank of 8. It has a higher profitability and may stay that way.

Profitability Rank is not directly related to the Financial Strength. But if a company is consistently profitable, its financial strength will be stronger.

Profitability Rank is based on these factors:

1. Operating Margin %

Operating Margin % - also known as operating income margin, operating profit margin and return on sales (ROS) - is the ratio of Operating Income divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.

United Utilities Group's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

Operating Margin %=Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 ) / Revenue (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=717.733 / 1742.8
=41.18 %

* 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.

2. Piotroski F-Score

Good Sign:

Piotroski F-Score is 8, indicates a very healthy situation.

The zones of discrimination were as such:

Good or high score = 8 or 9
Bad or low score = 0 or 1

United Utilities Group has an F-score of 8. It is a good or high score, which usually indicates a very healthy situation.

3. Trend of the Operating Margin % (5-year average). The company with an uptrend profit margin has a higher rank.

Good Sign:

United Utilities Group PLC operating margin is expanding. Margin expansion is usually a good sign.

4. Consistency of the profitability

5. Predictability Rank

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Profitability Rank →
What does a Profitability Rank of 8 mean?
United Utilities Group (UUGRY) has a Profitability Rank of 8 as of Mar. 2026. Profitability and Growth ranks a company based on its profit margins and earnings growth. View historical data on United Utilities Group and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 8.00. Over the past decade, United Utilities Group's Profitability Rank has ranged from 7.00 to 9.00.
Is United Utilities Group's Profitability Rank too high?
United Utilities Group's current Profitability Rank of 8 is near median its 10-year median of 8.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 7.00 to a high of 9.00. Overall, United Utilities Group has a GF Score™ of 88/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does United Utilities Group's Profitability Rank compare to AWK and WTRG?
United Utilities Group's Profitability Rank of 8 can be compared against companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry. Historically, United Utilities Group's own Profitability Rank has ranged from 7.00 to 9.00 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Profitability Rank for an Utilities - Regulated company?
A good Profitability Rank depends on the Utilities - Regulated industry context. However, Profitability Rank 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 Profitability Rank mean?
A high Profitability Rank can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Profitability and Growth ranks a company based on its profit margins and earnings growth. View historical data on United Utilities Group and its competitors. United Utilities Group's current Profitability Rank is 8, which is near median its own 10-year median of 8.00. 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 (UUGRY) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $38.63, compared to a current price of $38.31 — trading 0.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Profitability Rank is 8, which is near median its 10-year median of 8.00. United Utilities Group's overall GF Score™ is 88/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Profitability Rank calculated?
Profitability Rank is calculated from a company's financial statements. For United Utilities Group (UUGRY), the current Profitability Rank is 8 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 (UUGRY) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, United Utilities Group stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $38.31 is trading 0.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of $38.63. GuruFocus considers United Utilities Group to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for UUGRY:

  • Profitability Rank: 8 (near median its 10-year median of 8.00)
  • GF Value™: $38.63 vs. price of $38.31 (0.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 88/100 with 7 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the UUGRY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


United Utilities Group Business Description

Address Lingley Green Avenue, Haweswater House, Lingley Mere Business Park, Great Sankey, Warrington, GBR, WA5 3LP
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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