United Utilities GroupMEX:UUN 82 Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 34.04% as of Mar. 2026, which is 162% above its 10-year median of 13.00. GuruFocus rates MEX:UUN with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN256.89. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 496 Utilities - Regulated companies, United Utilities Group ranks better than 82.86% on this metric.
Return-on-Tangible-Equity is calculated as Net Income divided by its average total shareholder tangible equity. Total shareholder tangible equity equals to Total Stockholders Equity minus Intangible Assets. United Utilities Group's annualized net income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN16,677 Mil. United Utilities Group's average shareholder tangible equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN48,989 Mil. Therefore, United Utilities Group's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 34.04%.
The historical rank and industry rank for United Utilities Group's Return-on-Tangible-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
MEX:UUN'
s Return-on-Tangible-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.01 Med: 13 Max: 29.79
Current: 29.79
During the past 13 years, United Utilities Group's highest Return-on-Tangible-Equity was 29.79%. The lowest was -2.01%. And the median was 13.00%.
MEX:UUN's Return-on-Tangible-Equity is ranked better than 82.86% of 496
companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 10.935
vs MEX:UUN: 29.79
United Utilities Group (MEX:UUN) Return-on-Tangible-Equity Explanation
Return-on-Tangible-Equity measures the rate of return on the ownership interest (shareholder's tangible equity) of the common stock owners. It measures a firm's efficiency at generating profits from every unit of shareholders' tangible equity (shareholders equity minus intangibles). Return-on-Tangible-Equity shows how well a company uses investment funds to generate earnings growth. Return-on-Tangible-Equitys between 15% and 20% are considered desirable.
Be Aware
Net Income is used.
Because a company can increase its Return-on-Tangible-Equity by having more financial leverage, it is important to watch the leverage ratio when investing in high Return-on-Tangible-Equity companies. Like Return-on-Tangible-Asset, Return-on-Tangible-Equity is calculated with only 12 months data. Fluctuations in company's earnings or business cycles can affect the ratio drastically. It is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective.
Asset light businesses require very few assets to generate very high earnings. Their Return-on-Tangible-Equitys can be extremely high.
United Utilities Group Return-on-Tangible-Equity Related Terms
United Utilities Group Return-on-Tangible-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for United Utilities Group's Return-on-Tangible-Equity can be seen below:
* 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 Return-on-Tangible-Equity Chart
MEX:UUN vs AWK, WTRG, AWR: Return-on-Tangible-Equity Comparison
For the Utilities - Regulated Water subindustry, United Utilities Group's Return-on-Tangible-Equity, along with its competitors' market caps and Return-on-Tangible-Equity 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 Return-on-Tangible-Equity vs Utilities - Regulated Industry
For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, United Utilities Group's Return-on-Tangible-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where United Utilities Group's Return-on-Tangible-Equity 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.
In the calculation of annual Return-on-Tangible-Equity, the net income of the last fiscal year and the average total shareholder tangible equity over the fiscal year are used. In calculating the quarterly data,
the net income data used here is two times the semi-annual (Mar. 2026) net income data.
Return-on-Tangible-Equity is displayed in the 10-year financial page.
What does a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 34.04% mean?
United Utilities Group (MEX:UUN) has a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 34.04% as of Mar. 2026. Return on tangible equity is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible equity. View historical data on United Utilities Group and its competitors. This is 162% above median its historical median of 13.00. According to the industry distribution chart, United Utilities Group ranks #85 out of 496 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 17.1%.
Is United Utilities Group's Return-on-Tangible-Equity too high?
United Utilities Group's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 34.04% is 162% above median its 10-year median of 13.00. The Utilities - Regulated industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 10.94. United Utilities Group's value of 34.04% is 211.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, United Utilities Group ranks #85 out of 496 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 Return-on-Tangible-Equity compare to AWK and WTRG?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, United Utilities Group ranks #85 out of 496 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Equity. This places United Utilities Group in the top 17% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 10.94. United Utilities Group's value of 34.04% is 211.3% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 13.00 vs. the industry median of 10.94, 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 Return-on-Tangible-Equity for an Utilities - Regulated company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Equity among Utilities - Regulated companies is 10.94, based on 496 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Return-on-Tangible-Equity significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Return-on-Tangible-Equity should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. United Utilities Group's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 34.04% is 211.3% 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 Return-on-Tangible-Equity mean?
A high Return-on-Tangible-Equity can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on tangible equity is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible equity. View historical data on United Utilities Group and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 10.94 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. United Utilities Group's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 34.04%, which is 162% above median its own 10-year median of 13.00. 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?
United Utilities Group (MEX:UUN) has a current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 34.04%. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN256.89, compared to a current price of MXN243.19 — trading 5.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 34.04%, which is 162% above median its 10-year median of 13.00 and 211.3% above the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 10.94. United Utilities Group's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Return-on-Tangible-Equity calculated?
Return-on-Tangible-Equity is calculated from a company's financial statements. For United Utilities Group (MEX:UUN), the current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 34.04% 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 5.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of MXN256.89.
Key valuation signals for MEX:UUN:
Return-on-Tangible-Equity: 34.04% (162% above median its 10-year median of 13.00)
GF Value™: MXN256.89 vs. price of MXN243.19 (5.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 211.3% above the Utilities - Regulated median (#85 of 496)
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.
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