UUEC:F:F-United Utilities Group PLC (EUR)

COMMON STOCK | Utilities - Regulated Water |

Last Closing

USD 12.1

Change

+0.10 (+0.83)%

Market Cap

USD 7.91B

Volume

102.00

Analyst Target

N/A
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Largest Industry Peers for Utilities - Regulated Water

Symbol Name Price(Change) Market Cap
AWC:F American Water Works Company I..

+3.00 (+2.44%)

USD 21.50B
SAJA:F Companhia de Saneamento Básic..

-0.30 (-2.07%)

USD 9.91B
A2A:F Aqua America Inc.

+0.89 (+2.52%)

USD 9.63B
UUEA:F UNITED UTILITIES GP ADR/2

N/A

USD 8.24B
GUG:F Guangdong Investment Limited

+0.05 (+9.49%)

USD 3.43B
HUN2:F Beijing Enterprises Water Grou..

+0.02 (+10.41%)

USD 2.79B
GUG0:F GUANGDONG INV.UNSP.ADR/50

+1.40 (+5.79%)

USD 2.73B
FDK:F American States Water Company

+1.40 (+1.98%)

USD 2.54B
WT5:F California Water Service Group

+1.16 (+2.44%)

USD 2.42B
3PN0:F PENNON GROUP PLC UNS.ADR2

-0.10 (-0.67%)

USD 2.21B

ETFs Containing UUEC:F

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Market Performance

  Market Performance vs. Industry/Classification (Utilities - Regulated Water) Market Performance vs. Exchange
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
YTD  
Capital Gain N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Dividend Return N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Total Return N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Trailing 12 Months  
Capital Gain -0.82% 80% B- 50% F
Dividend Return 3.85% 50% F 41% F
Total Return 3.03% 73% C 49% F
Trailing 5 Years  
Capital Gain 24.18% 90% A- 60% D-
Dividend Return 13.49% 40% F 51% F
Total Return 37.67% 60% D- 53% F
Average Annual (5 Year Horizon)  
Capital Gain 5.13% 93% A 65% D
Dividend Return 7.21% 83% B 65% D
Total Return 2.08% 57% F 57% F
Risk Return Profile  
Volatility (Standard Deviation) 14.78% 57% F 70% C-
Risk Adjusted Return 48.76% 90% A- 78% C+
Market Capitalization 7.91B 87% B+ 84% B

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Analyst Rating

Target Price Action Rating Action Analyst Rating Price Date

This is a composite scorecard based on the application of evaluation criteria deemed most important by analysts. This is not a buy or sell recommendation.

What to like:
Superior risk adjusted returns

This stock has performed well, on a risk adjusted basis, compared to its sector peers(for a hold period of at least 12 months) and is in the top quartile.

High dividend returns

The stock has outperformed its sector peers on average annual dividend returns basis in the past 5 years (for a hold period of at least 12 months) and is in the top quartile. This can be a good buy, especially if it is outperforming on total return basis , for investors seeking high income yields.

High market capitalization

This is one of the largest entities in its sector and is among the top quartile. Such companies tend to be more stable.

Positive cash flow

The company had positive total cash flow in the most recent four quarters.

Positive free cash flow

The company had positive total free cash flow in the most recent four quarters.

High Gross Profit to Asset Ratio

This stock is in the top quartile compared to its peers on Gross Profit to Asset Ratio. This is a popular measure among value investors for showing superior returns in the long run.

What to not like:
Highly leveraged

The company is in the bottom half compared to its sector peers on debt to equity and is highly leveraged. However, do check the news and look at its sector and management statements. Sometimes this is high because the company is trying to grow aggressively.

Poor return on assets

The company management has delivered below median return on assets in the most recent 4 quarters compared to its peers.

Poor capital utilization

The company management has delivered below median return on invested capital in the most recent 4 quarters compared to its peers.

Overpriced on cashflow basis

The stock is trading high compared to its peers on a price to cash flow basis. It is priced above the median for its sectors. Proceed with caution if you are considering to buy.

Overpriced compared to book value

The stock is trading high compared to its peers median on a price to book value basis.

Overpriced compared to earnings

The stock is trading high compared to its peers on a price to earning basis and is above the sector median.

Overpriced on free cash flow basis

The stock is trading high compared to its peers on a price to free cash flow basis. It is priced above the median for its sectors. Proceed with caution if you are considering to buy.

Low Earnings Growth

This stock has shown below median earnings growth in the previous 5 years compared to its sector

Low Revenue Growth

This stock has shown below median revenue growth in the previous 5 years compared to its sector