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U.K. (FTSE) Water Utilities Industry Analysis

UpdatedJun 16, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies3
  • 7D-2.7%
  • 3M-9.1%
  • 1Y7.2%
  • YTD2.2%

Over the last 7 days, the Water Utilities industry has dropped 2.7%, driven by pullbacks from every company within the industry. This takes the industry's 12 month performance to a gain of 7.2%. Looking forward, earnings are forecast to grow by 13% annually.

Industry Valuation and Performance

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

DateMarket CapRevenueEarningsPEAbsolute PEPS
Tue, 16 Jun 2026UK£20.4bUK£6.7bUK£1.0b23.3x19.4x3x
Thu, 14 May 2026UK£22.1bUK£6.2bUK£746.6m29.7x29.6x3.6x
Sat, 11 Apr 2026UK£22.0bUK£6.2bUK£746.6m31.1x29.4x3.5x
Mon, 09 Mar 2026UK£21.1bUK£6.2bUK£746.6m29.8x28.3x3.4x
Wed, 04 Feb 2026UK£20.0bUK£6.2bUK£746.6m28.1x26.8x3.2x
Fri, 02 Jan 2026UK£19.0bUK£6.2bUK£746.6m26.6x25.5x3.1x
Sun, 30 Nov 2025UK£19.5bUK£6.2bUK£746.6m26.9x26.1x3.2x
Tue, 28 Oct 2025UK£19.3bUK£5.6bUK£436.2m34.2x44.2x3.4x
Thu, 25 Sep 2025UK£17.4bUK£5.6bUK£436.2m31.1x40x3.1x
Sat, 23 Aug 2025UK£18.2bUK£5.6bUK£436.2m32.2x41.8x3.2x
Mon, 21 Jul 2025UK£18.1bUK£5.6bUK£436.2m32x41.5x3.2x
Wed, 18 Jun 2025UK£18.2bUK£5.6bUK£436.2m32.5x41.8x3.2x
Fri, 16 May 2025UK£17.7bUK£5.5bUK£453.5m31.3x39x3.2x
Sun, 13 Apr 2025UK£17.2bUK£5.4bUK£302.0m49x57x3.2x
Tue, 11 Mar 2025UK£15.2bUK£5.4bUK£302.0m45.6x50.4x2.8x
Thu, 06 Feb 2025UK£15.6bUK£5.4bUK£302.0m46.8x51.6x2.9x
Sat, 04 Jan 2025UK£16.1bUK£5.4bUK£302.0m47.4x53.5x3x
Mon, 02 Dec 2024UK£17.5bUK£5.4bUK£302.0m51.3x57.8x3.2x
Wed, 30 Oct 2024UK£16.5bUK£5.2bUK£257.6m56x64.2x3.2x
Fri, 27 Sep 2024UK£16.8bUK£5.2bUK£257.6m56.4x65.1x3.2x
Sun, 25 Aug 2024UK£16.0bUK£5.2bUK£257.6m53.6x62.3x3.1x
Tue, 23 Jul 2024UK£16.4bUK£5.2bUK£257.6m54.2x63.5x3.1x
Thu, 20 Jun 2024UK£15.8bUK£5.2bUK£257.6m52.9x61.4x3x
Sat, 18 May 2024UK£17.5bUK£5.0bUK£56.9m75.3x308x3.5x
Mon, 15 Apr 2024UK£15.9bUK£5.0bUK£56.9m68.3x280x3.2x
Wed, 13 Mar 2024UK£16.7bUK£5.0bUK£56.9m72.7x293x3.4x
Fri, 09 Feb 2024UK£16.4bUK£5.0bUK£56.9m71.1x287.7x3.3x
Sun, 07 Jan 2024UK£16.9bUK£5.0bUK£56.9m73.3x296.2x3.4x
Tue, 05 Dec 2023UK£16.9bUK£5.0bUK£56.9m73.7x297.4x3.4x
Thu, 02 Nov 2023UK£17.1bUK£4.8bUK£337.2m61.1x50.7x3.6x
Sat, 30 Sep 2023UK£14.0bUK£4.8bUK£337.2m45.2x41.4x2.9x
Mon, 28 Aug 2023UK£13.9bUK£4.8bUK£337.2m45.3x41.2x2.9x
Wed, 26 Jul 2023UK£15.2bUK£4.8bUK£337.2m49x45x3.2x
Fri, 23 Jun 2023UK£15.5bUK£4.8bUK£337.2m51.3x46.1x3.2x
Price to Earnings Ratio

46.1x


Total Market Cap: UK£15.5bTotal Earnings: UK£337.2mTotal Revenue: UK£4.8bTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
U.K. Water Utilities Industry Price to Earnings3Y Average 89.2x202420252026
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 grown 46% per year over the last three years.
  • Revenues for these companies have grown 12% per year.
  • This means that more sales are being generated by these companies overall, and subsequently their profits are increasing too.

Industry Trends

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

GB Market0.74%
Utilities-0.52%
Water Utilities-2.70%
Water-2.70%
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

PNN
UK£4.70
Pennon Group
7D
-8.5%
1Y
-2.5%
Narrative Update • Jun 14

PNN: Repricing Will Reflect Cash Flow Visibility And Progressive Dividend Support

The analyst fair value estimate for Pennon Group has been nudged lower, tracking recent price target cuts of roughly £0.10 to £0.13 per share as analysts factor in tempered growth assumptions along with updated profitability and valuation inputs. Analyst Commentary Bullish Takeaways Bullish analysts continue to assign Buy ratings even as price targets are revised, which suggests they still see the current valuation as leaving room for upside if execution matches their expectations.
UU.
UK£12.79
United Utilities Group
7D
-2.2%
1Y
10.3%
Narrative Update • Jun 04

UU.: Equity Raise And Infrastructure Spend Will Shape Post Repricing Outlook

Narrative update The updated analyst price target for United Utilities Group has moved from a fair value estimate of £14.07 to £15.16. Analysts cite recent target increases from several banks, along with adjustments to the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E assumptions.
SVT
UK£28.74
Severn Trent
7D
-1.6%
1Y
6.7%
Narrative Update • Jun 01

SVT: Dividend Policy And 3,300 GBp Views Will Guide Balanced Outlook

Analysts have nudged their average price target for Severn Trent slightly higher to around £32.12, reflecting updated assumptions on fair value, discount rates, growth, margins and future P/E multiples, informed by recent research that includes both target increases and a downgrade. Analyst Commentary Bullish Takeaways Bullish analysts are highlighting higher assessed fair value, with targets such as £33, reflecting confidence that the stock can justify a premium through consistent execution.