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U.K. (FTSE) Water Utilities Industry Analysis

UpdatedJun 01, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies3
  • 7D-3.0%
  • 3M-3.9%
  • 1Y10.3%
  • YTD7.1%

Over the last 7 days, the Water Utilities industry has dropped 3.0%, driven by declines from every company within the industry. In the past year, the industry has gained 10%. Earnings are forecast to grow by 12% annually.

Industry Valuation and Performance

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

DateMarket CapRevenueEarningsPEAbsolute PEPS
Tue, 02 Jun 2026UK£21.4bUK£6.6bUK£987.4m24.1x21.6x3.2x
Thu, 30 Apr 2026UK£20.6bUK£6.2bUK£746.6m29.1x27.5x3.3x
Sat, 28 Mar 2026UK£20.2bUK£6.2bUK£746.6m28.6x27.1x3.3x
Mon, 23 Feb 2026UK£21.4bUK£6.2bUK£746.6m30x28.6x3.4x
Wed, 21 Jan 2026UK£19.4bUK£6.2bUK£746.6m27.2x26x3.1x
Fri, 19 Dec 2025UK£18.9bUK£6.2bUK£746.6m26.4x25.3x3x
Sun, 16 Nov 2025UK£18.7bUK£5.8bUK£573.1m28.1x32.6x3.2x
Tue, 14 Oct 2025UK£18.4bUK£5.6bUK£436.2m32.6x42.1x3.3x
Thu, 11 Sep 2025UK£17.5bUK£5.6bUK£436.2m31.2x40.2x3.1x
Sat, 09 Aug 2025UK£17.9bUK£5.6bUK£436.2m31.7x41.1x3.2x
Mon, 07 Jul 2025UK£18.0bUK£5.6bUK£436.2m32x41.3x3.2x
Wed, 04 Jun 2025UK£18.2bUK£5.6bUK£436.2m32.3x41.7x3.2x
Fri, 02 May 2025UK£18.4bUK£5.4bUK£302.0m52.2x61x3.4x
Sun, 30 Mar 2025UK£16.5bUK£5.4bUK£302.0m46.5x54.6x3x
Tue, 25 Feb 2025UK£15.4bUK£5.4bUK£302.0m45.7x50.9x2.8x
Thu, 23 Jan 2025UK£15.9bUK£5.4bUK£302.0m45.4x52.8x2.9x
Sat, 21 Dec 2024UK£16.3bUK£5.4bUK£302.0m47.9x54.1x3x
Mon, 18 Nov 2024UK£17.1bUK£5.3bUK£243.9m61.5x70.1x3.2x
Wed, 16 Oct 2024UK£16.6bUK£5.2bUK£257.6m56.9x64.6x3.2x
Fri, 13 Sep 2024UK£16.9bUK£5.2bUK£257.6m56.8x65.5x3.2x
Sun, 11 Aug 2024UK£16.0bUK£5.2bUK£257.6m53.7x62.3x3.1x
Tue, 09 Jul 2024UK£16.2bUK£5.2bUK£257.6m54.4x63x3.1x
Thu, 06 Jun 2024UK£15.9bUK£5.1bUK£99.4m51.5x160.1x3.1x
Sat, 04 May 2024UK£16.8bUK£5.0bUK£56.9m71.7x296x3.4x
Mon, 01 Apr 2024UK£16.3bUK£5.0bUK£56.9m70.4x285.7x3.3x
Wed, 28 Feb 2024UK£16.5bUK£5.0bUK£56.9m71.2x289.3x3.3x
Fri, 26 Jan 2024UK£16.4bUK£5.0bUK£56.9m71.2x288.8x3.3x
Sun, 24 Dec 2023UK£17.1bUK£5.0bUK£56.9m74.6x300.3x3.4x
Tue, 21 Nov 2023UK£17.2bUK£4.8bUK£101.0m9745.8x170.7x3.6x
Thu, 19 Oct 2023UK£16.4bUK£4.8bUK£337.2m57.4x48.7x3.4x
Sat, 16 Sep 2023UK£14.7bUK£4.8bUK£337.2m47.7x43.5x3.1x
Mon, 14 Aug 2023UK£14.3bUK£4.8bUK£337.2m45.9x42.4x3x
Wed, 12 Jul 2023UK£14.3bUK£4.8bUK£337.2m46.2x42.3x3x
Fri, 09 Jun 2023UK£16.2bUK£4.8bUK£337.2m52.6x48.1x3.4x
Price to Earnings Ratio

48.1x


Total Market Cap: UK£16.2bTotal 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 89.5x202420252026
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 grown 43% per year over the last three years.
  • Revenues for these companies have grown 11% 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 Market-0.29%
Utilities-5.36%
Water Utilities-2.98%
Water-2.98%
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£13.15
United Utilities Group
7D
-3.3%
1Y
11.3%
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SVT
UK£29.24
Severn Trent
7D
-6.5%
1Y
7.4%
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.
PNN
UK£5.04
Pennon Group
7D
-4.8%
1Y
-1.0%
Narrative Update • May 31

PNN: Mid £6 Repricing Will Reflect Strengthened Cash Flow Visibility

Analysts have raised their average price target on Pennon Group into the mid £6 range, with incremental increases from £6.00 to £6.36 and up to £6.50, supported by recent research that reiterates a positive stance on the stock. Analyst Commentary Recent research on Pennon Group has focused on a series of refined price targets in the £6 range, giving you a clearer sense of how analysts are framing the risk and reward around the stock.