Return on Retained Earnings (RORE) is an indicator of a company's growth potential, it shows how much a company earns by reinvesting its retained earnings, i.e. profits after dividend payments.
United Utilities Group's 3-Year RORE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 76.44%.
The industry rank for United Utilities Group's 3-Year RORE % or its related term are showing as below:
MEX:UUN's 3-Year RORE % is ranked worse than 99.19% of 493
companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 6.67
vs MEX:UUN: 76.44
United Utilities Group (MEX:UUN) 3-Year RORE % Explanation
Return on Retained Earnings (RORE) is important to investors because it reveals a company's efficiency and growth potential. A higher RORE indicates a higher return. A high RORE indicates that the company should reinvest profits into the business. A lower RORE suggests that the company should distribute profits to shareholders by paying out dividends, since those dollars aren't generating much additional growth for the company.
There are a several different ways to arrive at the Return on Retained Earnings. The simplest way to calculate it is by using published information on Earnings per Share (EPS) and Dividend per Share (DPS) over a selected period. Here, 3-year period is chosen.
Be Aware
Please keep in mind that the RORE is relative to the nature of the business and its competitors. If another company in the same sector is producing a lower return on retained earnings, it doesn’t necessarily mean it’s a bad investment. It may just suggest the company is older and no longer in a high growth stage. At such a stage in the business cycle, it would be expected to see a lower RORE and higher dividend payout.
United Utilities Group 3-Year RORE % Related Terms
United Utilities Group 3-Year RORE % 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.
MEX:UUN vs AWK, WTRG, AWR: 3-Year RORE % Comparison
For the Utilities - Regulated Water subindustry, United Utilities Group's 3-Year RORE %, along with its competitors' market caps and 3-Year RORE % 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 3-Year RORE % vs Utilities - Regulated Industry
For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, United Utilities Group's 3-Year RORE % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where United Utilities Group's 3-Year RORE % 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 3-Year RORE %, the most recent and first period EPS (Diluted) is the trailing twelve months (TTM) data ended in Mar. 2026 and 3-year before.
United Utilities Group (MEX:UUN) has a 3-Year RORE % of 76.44 as of Mar. 2026. 3-Year RORE % shows how much a company earns by reinvesting its retained earnings in 3-year. View historical data on United Utilities Group and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, United Utilities Group ranks #489 out of 493 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 99.2%.
Is United Utilities Group's 3-Year RORE % too high?
United Utilities Group's current 3-Year RORE % is 76.44. The Utilities - Regulated industry median 3-Year RORE % is 6.67. United Utilities Group's value of 76.44 is 1046% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, United Utilities Group ranks #489 out of 493 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is in the bottom quartile 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 3-Year RORE % compare to AWK and WTRG?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, United Utilities Group ranks #489 out of 493 companies for 3-Year RORE %. This places United Utilities Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 3-Year RORE % is 6.67. United Utilities Group's value of 76.44 is 1046% above this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 3-Year RORE % for an Utilities - Regulated company?
The median 3-Year RORE % among Utilities - Regulated companies is 6.67, based on 493 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 3-Year RORE % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 3-Year RORE % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. United Utilities Group's current 3-Year RORE % of 76.44 is 1046% 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 3-Year RORE % mean?
A high 3-Year RORE % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 3-Year RORE % shows how much a company earns by reinvesting its retained earnings in 3-year. View historical data on United Utilities Group and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median 3-Year RORE % is 6.67 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. United Utilities Group's current 3-Year RORE % is 76.44. 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 3-Year RORE % of 76.44. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN258.21, compared to a current price of MXN243.19 — trading 5.8% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year RORE % is 76.44 and 1046% above the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 6.67. 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 3-Year RORE % calculated?
3-Year RORE % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For United Utilities Group (MEX:UUN), the current 3-Year RORE % is 76.44 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 5.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of MXN258.21.
Key valuation signals for MEX:UUN:
3-Year RORE %: 76.44
GF Value™: MXN258.21 vs. price of MXN243.19 (5.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 1046% above the Utilities - Regulated median (#489 of 493)
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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