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U.K. (FTSE) Water Industry Analysis
UpdatedSep 17, 2025
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies3
- 7D0.7%
- 3M-4.3%
- 1Y-4.5%
- YTDn/a
Over the last 7 days, the Water industry has risen 2.2%, driven by gains from United Utilities Group of 1.4%. Despite this gain, the industry's performance has been flat over the past year. As for the next few years, earnings are expected to grow by 17% per annum.
Industry Valuation and Performance
Has the U.K. Water Industry valuation changed over the past few years?
| Date | Market Cap | Revenue | Earnings | PE | Absolute PE | PS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, 17 Sep 2025 | UK£17.6b | UK£5.6b | UK£436.2m | 31.3x | 40.3x | 3.1x |
| Fri, 15 Aug 2025 | UK£17.9b | UK£5.6b | UK£436.2m | 31.8x | 41x | 3.2x |
| Sun, 13 Jul 2025 | UK£17.6b | UK£5.6b | UK£436.2m | 31.2x | 40.3x | 3.1x |
| Tue, 10 Jun 2025 | UK£18.1b | UK£5.6b | UK£436.2m | 32.2x | 41.5x | 3.2x |
| Thu, 08 May 2025 | UK£18.4b | UK£5.4b | UK£302.0m | 52.1x | 61.1x | 3.4x |
| Sat, 05 Apr 2025 | UK£17.2b | UK£5.4b | UK£302.0m | 48.8x | 57x | 3.2x |
| Mon, 03 Mar 2025 | UK£15.4b | UK£5.4b | UK£302.0m | 45.9x | 51x | 2.8x |
| Wed, 29 Jan 2025 | UK£15.5b | UK£5.4b | UK£302.0m | 45.7x | 51.3x | 2.9x |
| Fri, 27 Dec 2024 | UK£16.4b | UK£5.4b | UK£302.0m | 48x | 54.5x | 3x |
| Sun, 24 Nov 2024 | UK£17.7b | UK£5.4b | UK£333.7m | 52.2x | 53.2x | 3.3x |
| Tue, 22 Oct 2024 | UK£17.1b | UK£5.2b | UK£257.6m | 57.7x | 66.2x | 3.3x |
| Thu, 19 Sep 2024 | UK£17.0b | UK£5.2b | UK£257.6m | 57.1x | 66x | 3.3x |
| Sat, 17 Aug 2024 | UK£16.2b | UK£5.2b | UK£257.6m | 54.1x | 62.7x | 3.1x |
| Mon, 15 Jul 2024 | UK£17.1b | UK£5.2b | UK£257.6m | 56.8x | 66.3x | 3.3x |
| Wed, 12 Jun 2024 | UK£15.6b | UK£5.1b | UK£99.4m | 50.9x | 157x | 3x |
| Fri, 10 May 2024 | UK£17.4b | UK£5.0b | UK£56.9m | 74.2x | 305.2x | 3.5x |
| Sun, 07 Apr 2024 | UK£16.1b | UK£5.0b | UK£56.9m | 69.2x | 283.1x | 3.2x |
| Tue, 05 Mar 2024 | UK£16.3b | UK£5.0b | UK£56.9m | 71.2x | 286.7x | 3.3x |
| Thu, 01 Feb 2024 | UK£17.1b | UK£5.0b | UK£56.9m | 74x | 299.8x | 3.4x |
| Sat, 30 Dec 2023 | UK£16.9b | UK£5.0b | UK£56.9m | 73.5x | 297x | 3.4x |
| Mon, 27 Nov 2023 | UK£17.7b | UK£5.0b | UK£73.8m | 10054.6x | 239.2x | 3.6x |
| Wed, 25 Oct 2023 | UK£16.2b | UK£4.8b | UK£337.2m | 58.2x | 48x | 3.4x |
| Fri, 22 Sep 2023 | UK£14.5b | UK£4.8b | UK£337.2m | 46.6x | 43.1x | 3x |
| Sun, 20 Aug 2023 | UK£13.7b | UK£4.8b | UK£337.2m | 44.3x | 40.7x | 2.9x |
| Tue, 18 Jul 2023 | UK£14.5b | UK£4.8b | UK£337.2m | 46.8x | 43x | 3x |
| Thu, 15 Jun 2023 | UK£15.9b | UK£4.8b | UK£337.2m | 51.6x | 47.2x | 3.3x |
| Sat, 13 May 2023 | UK£16.9b | UK£4.7b | UK£740.0m | 39.6x | 22.9x | 3.6x |
| Mon, 10 Apr 2023 | UK£17.2b | UK£4.7b | UK£740.0m | 41.2x | 23.2x | 3.6x |
| Wed, 08 Mar 2023 | UK£16.1b | UK£4.7b | UK£740.0m | 39.6x | 21.7x | 3.4x |
| Fri, 03 Feb 2023 | UK£17.1b | UK£4.7b | UK£740.0m | 42x | 23.1x | 3.6x |
| Sun, 01 Jan 2023 | UK£15.7b | UK£4.7b | UK£740.0m | 38.9x | 21.3x | 3.3x |
| Tue, 29 Nov 2022 | UK£16.7b | UK£4.7b | UK£699.4m | 40.7x | 23.8x | 3.6x |
| Thu, 27 Oct 2022 | UK£14.7b | UK£4.6b | -UK£128,600,000.00 | 142.1x | -114.4x | 3.2x |
| Sat, 24 Sep 2022 | UK£15.4b | UK£4.6b | -UK£128,600,000.00 | 148.2x | -119.5x | 3.3x |
Price to Earnings Ratio
-119.5x
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
- Total earnings for the Water Utilities industry have gone up over the last three years, and the industry is now profitable. Revenues have grown 6.9% per year.
- This means that more sales are being generated by the industry overall, and subsequently profits are increasing too.
Industry Comparison
How does U.K. Water compare with similar industries?
| GB Market | -0.50% | |
| Utilities | 1.30% | |
| Water Utilities | 0.68% | |
| Water | 0.68% | |
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?
| Company | Last Price | 7D | 1Y | Valuation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UU. United Utilities Group | UK£11.50 | 2.1% +UK£160.2m | 8.6% | PE29.6x | |
| PNN Pennon Group | UK£4.66 | 1.2% +UK£25.5m | -23.0% | PS2.1x | |
| SVT Severn Trent | UK£25.58 | 0.2% +UK£18.1m | -4.6% | PE33.6x |