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U.K. (FTSE) Water Utilities Industry Analysis

UpdatedApr 16, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies3
  • 7D-1.1%
  • 3M10.1%
  • 1Y17.5%
  • YTD10.9%

Over the last 7 days, the Water Utilities industry has dropped 1.1%, driven by pullbacks from every company within the industry. In the past year, the industry has gained 18%. 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
Thu, 16 Apr 2026UK£21.3bUK£6.2bUK£746.6m30.2x28.5x3.4x
Sat, 14 Mar 2026UK£21.3bUK£6.2bUK£746.6m30.1x28.6x3.4x
Mon, 09 Feb 2026UK£20.3bUK£6.2bUK£746.6m28.5x27.2x3.3x
Wed, 07 Jan 2026UK£19.4bUK£6.2bUK£746.6m27.1x26x3.1x
Fri, 05 Dec 2025UK£19.4bUK£6.2bUK£746.6m26.9x25.9x3.1x
Sun, 02 Nov 2025UK£19.0bUK£5.6bUK£436.2m33.7x43.6x3.4x
Tue, 30 Sep 2025UK£17.5bUK£5.6bUK£436.2m31.2x40.1x3.1x
Thu, 28 Aug 2025UK£18.1bUK£5.6bUK£436.2m32.1x41.4x3.2x
Sat, 26 Jul 2025UK£18.0bUK£5.6bUK£436.2m31.9x41.3x3.2x
Mon, 23 Jun 2025UK£18.0bUK£5.6bUK£436.2m32.1x41.3x3.2x
Wed, 21 May 2025UK£18.2bUK£5.5bUK£453.5m32.3x40.2x3.3x
Fri, 18 Apr 2025UK£18.1bUK£5.4bUK£302.0m51.4x60x3.3x
Sun, 16 Mar 2025UK£15.3bUK£5.4bUK£302.0m46x50.8x2.8x
Tue, 11 Feb 2025UK£15.6bUK£5.4bUK£302.0m46.4x51.6x2.9x
Thu, 09 Jan 2025UK£15.3bUK£5.4bUK£302.0m44.9x50.8x2.8x
Sat, 07 Dec 2024UK£17.2bUK£5.4bUK£302.0m50.2x56.8x3.2x
Mon, 04 Nov 2024UK£16.4bUK£5.2bUK£257.6m55.5x63.6x3.2x
Wed, 02 Oct 2024UK£17.0bUK£5.2bUK£257.6m57.4x66.1x3.3x
Fri, 30 Aug 2024UK£16.2bUK£5.2bUK£257.6m54.3x62.9x3.1x
Sun, 28 Jul 2024UK£16.2bUK£5.2bUK£257.6m54x62.9x3.1x
Tue, 25 Jun 2024UK£16.1bUK£5.2bUK£257.6m53.7x62.4x3.1x
Thu, 23 May 2024UK£17.1bUK£5.1bUK£64.2m75.2x267x3.4x
Sat, 20 Apr 2024UK£16.0bUK£5.0bUK£56.9m68.9x281.8x3.2x
Mon, 18 Mar 2024UK£16.9bUK£5.0bUK£56.9m73.3x296.7x3.4x
Wed, 14 Feb 2024UK£16.4bUK£5.0bUK£56.9m71.1x287.4x3.3x
Fri, 12 Jan 2024UK£16.7bUK£5.0bUK£56.9m72.4x294x3.4x
Sun, 10 Dec 2023UK£17.6bUK£5.0bUK£56.9m77.3x309.5x3.5x
Tue, 07 Nov 2023UK£17.1bUK£4.8bUK£337.2m60x50.8x3.6x
Thu, 05 Oct 2023UK£14.0bUK£4.8bUK£337.2m43.4x41.5x2.9x
Sat, 02 Sep 2023UK£14.0bUK£4.8bUK£337.2m45.5x41.6x2.9x
Mon, 31 Jul 2023UK£15.1bUK£4.8bUK£337.2m48.6x44.7x3.1x
Wed, 28 Jun 2023UK£15.4bUK£4.8bUK£337.2m51.2x45.7x3.2x
Fri, 26 May 2023UK£15.9bUK£4.7bUK£740.0m36.7x21.5x3.4x
Sun, 23 Apr 2023UK£17.0bUK£4.7bUK£740.0m40.3x22.9x3.6x
Price to Earnings Ratio

22.9x


Total Market Cap: UK£17.0bTotal Earnings: UK£740.0mTotal Revenue: UK£4.7bTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
U.K. Water Utilities Industry Price to Earnings3Y Average 89.5x202420252026
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 Trends

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

GB Market-0.19%
Utilities-1.71%
Water Utilities-1.15%
Water-1.15%
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

UU.
UK£13.52
United Utilities Group
7D
-1.0%
1Y
22.0%

UU.: Mixed Rating Shifts And Modest Assumption Tweaks Will Guide Post Repricing Trade-Off

Analysts have nudged their fair value estimate for United Utilities higher from about £13.68 to roughly £13.93 per share. This reflects updated price targets around £14.50 and refreshed assumptions on discount rates, revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E multiples.
PNN
UK£5.39
Pennon Group
7D
-3.1%
1Y
9.6%

PNN: Refreshed £6.50 Outlook Will Temper Mixed Rating Movements

Analysts have nudged Pennon Group's implied price target higher to around £6.50, supported by refreshed models that reflect updated assumptions on revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E expectations. Analyst Commentary Recent research on Pennon Group shows a mix of optimism around valuation support and caution around execution risk, with several target price adjustments and rating changes in quick succession.
SVT
UK£31.68
Severn Trent
7D
-0.8%
1Y
15.6%

SVT: Clustered 3,300 GBp Views Will Guide A Measured Forward Outlook

Analysts have nudged their fair value estimate for Severn Trent slightly higher to £31.26 from £31.03, citing recent price target moves to £3,300 that reflect updated assumptions on growth, margins and P/E multiples. Analyst Commentary Recent Street commentary on Severn Trent points to a mixed set of views, with several firms adjusting ratings and price targets around the £33.00 level.