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U.K. (FTSE) Water Industry Analysis

UpdatedMar 10, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies3
  • 7D-6.4%
  • 3M9.7%
  • 1Y29.9%
  • YTDn/a

Over the last 7 days, the Water industry has dropped 6.4%, driven by declines from every company within the industry. Over the past 12 months, the industry was up 30%. Looking forward, earnings are forecast to grow by 14% annually.

Industry Valuation and Performance

Has the U.K. Water Industry valuation changed over the past few years?

DateMarket CapRevenueEarningsPEAbsolute PEPS
Tue, 10 Mar 2026UK£20.7bUK£6.2bUK£746.6m29.4x27.8x3.3x
Thu, 05 Feb 2026UK£20.5bUK£6.2bUK£746.6m28.7x27.4x3.3x
Sat, 03 Jan 2026UK£19.2bUK£6.2bUK£746.6m26.9x25.7x3.1x
Mon, 01 Dec 2025UK£19.5bUK£6.2bUK£746.6m26.9x26.1x3.2x
Wed, 29 Oct 2025UK£19.3bUK£5.6bUK£436.2m34.1x44.2x3.4x
Fri, 26 Sep 2025UK£17.4bUK£5.6bUK£436.2m30.9x39.8x3.1x
Sun, 24 Aug 2025UK£18.2bUK£5.6bUK£436.2m32.2x41.6x3.2x
Tue, 22 Jul 2025UK£18.1bUK£5.6bUK£436.2m32.5x41.5x3.2x
Thu, 19 Jun 2025UK£18.4bUK£5.6bUK£436.2m32.7x42.1x3.3x
Sat, 17 May 2025UK£17.9bUK£5.5bUK£453.5m31.8x39.4x3.2x
Mon, 14 Apr 2025UK£17.2bUK£5.4bUK£302.0m49x57x3.2x
Wed, 12 Mar 2025UK£15.4bUK£5.4bUK£302.0m46.1x51x2.8x
Fri, 07 Feb 2025UK£15.5bUK£5.4bUK£302.0m46.1x51.3x2.9x
Sun, 05 Jan 2025UK£16.1bUK£5.4bUK£302.0m47.4x53.5x3x
Tue, 03 Dec 2024UK£17.5bUK£5.4bUK£302.0m51.3x57.8x3.2x
Thu, 31 Oct 2024UK£16.5bUK£5.2bUK£257.6m56x64.2x3.2x
Sat, 28 Sep 2024UK£16.9bUK£5.2bUK£257.6m56.8x65.5x3.2x
Mon, 26 Aug 2024UK£16.0bUK£5.2bUK£257.6m53.6x62.3x3.1x
Wed, 24 Jul 2024UK£16.2bUK£5.2bUK£257.6m53.8x62.9x3.1x
Fri, 21 Jun 2024UK£15.8bUK£5.2bUK£257.6m52.8x61.5x3x
Sun, 19 May 2024UK£17.5bUK£5.0bUK£56.9m75.3x308x3.5x
Tue, 16 Apr 2024UK£15.8bUK£5.0bUK£56.9m67.8x278.2x3.2x
Thu, 14 Mar 2024UK£16.9bUK£5.0bUK£56.9m73.3x296.3x3.4x
Sat, 10 Feb 2024UK£16.2bUK£5.0bUK£56.9m70.3x284.6x3.3x
Mon, 08 Jan 2024UK£16.9bUK£5.0bUK£56.9m73.3x296.2x3.4x
Wed, 06 Dec 2023UK£17.1bUK£5.0bUK£56.9m74.7x301.1x3.4x
Fri, 03 Nov 2023UK£17.3bUK£4.8bUK£337.2m60.4x51.3x3.6x
Sun, 01 Oct 2023UK£15.1bUK£4.8bUK£337.2m53.5x44.7x3.1x
Tue, 29 Aug 2023UK£13.9bUK£4.8bUK£337.2m45.3x41.2x2.9x
Thu, 27 Jul 2023UK£15.2bUK£4.8bUK£337.2m49.1x45.1x3.2x
Sat, 24 Jun 2023UK£15.5bUK£4.8bUK£337.2m51.2x45.9x3.2x
Mon, 22 May 2023UK£16.3bUK£4.7bUK£740.0m38.5x22.1x3.5x
Wed, 19 Apr 2023UK£16.9bUK£4.7bUK£740.0m39.7x22.8x3.6x
Fri, 17 Mar 2023UK£16.7bUK£4.7bUK£740.0m40.9x22.6x3.5x
Price to Earnings Ratio

22.6x


Total Market Cap: UK£16.7bTotal Earnings: UK£740.0mTotal Revenue: UK£4.7bTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
U.K. Water Industry Price to Earnings3Y Average 89.3x202420252026
Current Industry PE
    There are only 3 companies in the British Water Utilities industry, so there is insufficient data to make an industry-wide assessment of both the PE and PS ratio.
Past Earnings Growth
  • The earnings for companies in the Water Utilities industry have remained mostly flat over the last three years.
  • Meanwhile revenues for these companies have grown 9.5% per year.
  • This means that although more sales are being generated, either the cost of doing business or the level of investment back into businesses has increased and as a result, profits have held steady.

Industry Comparison

How does U.K. Water compare with similar industries?

GB Market-5.15%
Utilities-4.18%
Water Utilities-6.36%
Water-6.36%
Industry PEThere are no additional sub-industries under this industry.
Forecasted GrowthThere are no additional sub-industries under this industry.

Top Stock Gainers and Losers

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

CompanyLast Price7D1YValuation
No data available

Latest News

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.