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U.K. (FTSE) Utilities Sector Analysis

UpdatedMar 10, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies12
  • 7D-4.2%
  • 3M17.2%
  • 1Y44.2%
  • YTD13.8%

Over the last 7 days, the Utilities industry has dropped 3.6%, driven by a pullback from National Grid of 4.8%. This takes the industry's 12 month performance to a gain of 47%. Looking forward, earnings are forecast to grow by 15% annually.

Sector Valuation and Performance

Has the U.K. Utilities Sector valuation changed over the past few years?

DateMarket CapRevenueEarningsPEAbsolute PEPS
Tue, 10 Mar 2026UK£132.1bUK£61.6bUK£4.7b23.1x28.2x2.1x
Thu, 05 Feb 2026UK£127.3bUK£61.8bUK£4.8b21.8x26.3x2.1x
Sat, 03 Jan 2026UK£115.8bUK£61.8bUK£4.8b20x23.9x1.9x
Mon, 01 Dec 2025UK£114.9bUK£62.0bUK£4.8b19.4x23.7x1.9x
Wed, 29 Oct 2025UK£109.7bUK£62.1bUK£4.7b17.5x23.1x1.8x
Fri, 26 Sep 2025UK£100.2bUK£62.1bUK£4.7b16.9x21.1x1.6x
Sun, 24 Aug 2025UK£102.1bUK£62.1bUK£4.7b16.6x21.6x1.6x
Tue, 22 Jul 2025UK£103.1bUK£63.0bUK£6.4b15.1x16x1.6x
Thu, 19 Jun 2025UK£102.0bUK£63.0bUK£6.4b14.4x15.9x1.6x
Sat, 17 May 2025UK£100.7bUK£62.9bUK£7.2b11.1x14.1x1.6x
Mon, 14 Apr 2025UK£94.5bUK£63.8bUK£5.9b10.1x16x1.5x
Wed, 12 Mar 2025UK£89.7bUK£63.9bUK£5.9b10x15.2x1.4x
Fri, 07 Feb 2025UK£91.6bUK£65.7bUK£5.8b10.3x15.8x1.4x
Sun, 05 Jan 2025UK£91.9bUK£65.7bUK£5.8b10.4x15.8x1.4x
Tue, 03 Dec 2024UK£96.4bUK£65.7bUK£5.8b11.1x16.6x1.5x
Thu, 31 Oct 2024UK£95.0bUK£66.5bUK£6.1b11.7x15.7x1.4x
Sat, 28 Sep 2024UK£98.7bUK£66.5bUK£6.1b11.9x16.3x1.5x
Mon, 26 Aug 2024UK£96.1bUK£66.4bUK£6.1b12.3x15.9x1.4x
Wed, 24 Jul 2024UK£94.2bUK£73.1bUK£8.8b12.5x10.7x1.3x
Fri, 21 Jun 2024UK£90.3bUK£73.1bUK£8.8b13.1x10.3x1.2x
Sun, 19 May 2024UK£91.4bUK£75.7bUK£7.8b14.3x11.7x1.2x
Tue, 16 Apr 2024UK£82.6bUK£75.7bUK£7.8b13.4x10.6x1.1x
Thu, 14 Mar 2024UK£83.1bUK£75.6bUK£7.8b13.5x10.7x1.1x
Sat, 10 Feb 2024UK£80.5bUK£79.2bUK£7.7b13.3x10.4x1x
Mon, 08 Jan 2024UK£90.2bUK£81.4bUK£7.8b11.7x11.5x1.1x
Wed, 06 Dec 2023UK£88.9bUK£81.4bUK£7.8b11.8x11.4x1.1x
Fri, 03 Nov 2023UK£86.1bUK£82.7bUK£7.5b12.8x11.5x1x
Sun, 01 Oct 2023UK£82.1bUK£82.7bUK£7.5b13x10.9x1x
Tue, 29 Aug 2023UK£81.1bUK£82.5bUK£7.5b13.1x10.8x1x
Thu, 27 Jul 2023UK£86.2bUK£75.8bUK£2.4b19.5x36.2x1.1x
Sat, 24 Jun 2023UK£85.5bUK£74.5bUK£2.3b23.4x36.7x1.1x
Mon, 22 May 2023UK£89.7bUK£72.6bUK£3.9b17.3x22.9x1.2x
Wed, 19 Apr 2023UK£90.2bUK£71.9bUK£4.1b18.3x21.8x1.3x
Fri, 17 Mar 2023UK£86.3bUK£71.9bUK£4.1b18.2x20.9x1.2x
Price to Earnings Ratio

20.9x


Total Market Cap: UK£86.3bTotal Earnings: UK£4.1bTotal Revenue: UK£71.9bTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
U.K. Utilities Sector Price to Earnings3Y Average 17.4x202420252026
Current Industry PE
  • Investors are optimistic on the British Utilities industry, and appear confident in long term growth rates.
  • The industry is trading at a PE ratio of 28.3x which is higher than its 3-year average PE of 17.4x.
  • The 3-year average PS ratio of 1.4x is lower than the industry's current PS ratio of 2.2x.
Past Earnings Growth
  • The earnings for companies in the Utilities industry have grown 4.3% per year over the last three years.
  • Meanwhile revenues for these companies have declined 5.0% per year.
  • This means that less sales are being generated overall, but since cost of doing business is lower, profits have been increasing.

Industry Trends

Which industries have driven the changes within the U.K. Utilities sector?

GB Market-5.15%
Utilities-4.18%
Gas Utilities0%0
Electric Utilities-2.30%
Renewable Energy-4.30%
Other Utilities-4.35%
Water Utilities-6.36%
Industry PE
  • Investors are most optimistic about the Electric Utilities industry which is trading above its 3-year average PE ratio.
    • Analysts are expecting annual earnings growth of 19.8%, which is higher than its past year's earnings decline of 26.4% per year.
  • Investors are most pessimistic about the Other Utilities industry, although it looks like investor sentiment has improved given that it's trading above its 3-year average of 16.1x.
Forecasted Growth
  • Analysts are most optimistic on the Electric Utilities industry, expecting annual earnings growth of 20% over the next 5 years.
  • This is better than its past earnings decline of 26% per year.
  • In contrast, the Renewable Energy industry is expected to see its earnings grow by 13% per year over the next few years.

Top Stock Gainers and Losers

Which companies have driven the market over the last 7 days?

CompanyLast Price7D1YValuation
QDE Quantum Data EnergyUK£0.0221.1%
+UK£55.8k		-71.9%PS4x

Latest News

SSE
UK£26.31
SSE
7D
-2.3%
1Y
78.0%

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DRX
UK£8.59
Drax Group
7D
-4.3%
1Y
50.5%
SVT
UK£30.76
Severn Trent
7D
-6.0%
1Y
25.0%

SVT: Mixed Rating Shifts Will Shape A Fairly Balanced Outlook

The analyst fair value estimate for Severn Trent has edged up from about £30.22 to roughly £30.45, reflecting updated price targets in which some analysts see valuation as more balanced while others still identify upside, leading to a mixed shift in ratings. Analyst Commentary Recent research views on Severn Trent are mixed, with some firms trimming their stance on the shares while still lifting price targets, and others taking a more constructive view.
UU.
UK£13.13
United Utilities Group
7D
-5.6%
1Y
33.7%
PNN
UK£5.36
Pennon Group
7D
-10.0%
1Y
35.4%

PNN: Mixed Rating Shifts And Regulatory Uncertainty Will Shape £6 Outlook

Analysts have nudged their fair value estimate for Pennon Group higher to £6.00. This reflects updated assumptions on discount rates, growth and margins following a mix of recent rating changes and price target revisions across the Street.
CNA
UK£1.94
Centrica
7D
-1.2%
1Y
35.0%

CNA: Neutral Stance Will Rely On Execution Against Tight P/E Expectations

Centrica's analyst fair value estimate has edged up to reflect higher price targets in the £2.24 to £2.32 range, with analysts citing adjusted expectations for revenue growth, improved profit margin assumptions, and a lower expected future P/E of 11.4x. Analyst Commentary Recent research has clustered Centrica's price targets in the £2.24 to £2.32 range, with several banks adjusting their numbers in quick succession.
NG.
UK£13.33
National Grid
7D
-4.8%
1Y
39.4%

NG.: Earnings Quality And Regulation Will Shape Predictable Future Returns

Analysts have adjusted their price target on National Grid to £12.47, reflecting updated views on revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E assumptions, while keeping key valuation inputs broadly unchanged. Analyst Commentary Bullish Takeaways Bullish analysts view the reaffirmed assumptions on revenue and profit margins as supportive of the revised £12.47 target and suggest the current P/E framework is still seen as appropriate for National Grid's earnings profile.
YU.
UK£16.80
Yü Group
7D
-4.0%
1Y
12.8%
QDE
UK£0.022
Quantum Data Energy
7D
1.1%
1Y
-71.9%