United Utilities Group PLC
UU
Rank in Stocks
#1420
United Utilities Group Plc engages in the provision of water and wastewater... United Utilities Group Plc engages in the provision of water and wastewater services. It collects water from the environment, which the firm cleans and stores before distributing it to customers for their use then collect it as wastewater and treat it before returning clean water back to the environment. The firm's wastewater treatment captures sludge which is then transported to its Bioresources treatment facilities. The firm's main treatment process uses digestion technologies to safely and compliantly treat the sewage sludge. The digestion treatment produces biogas which it uses to generate renewable energy and biosolids for onward use. The company was founded on April 1, 1989 and is headquartered in Warrington, the United Kingdom.
Share Price
$20.78
Last synced: 2026-11-09
Market Cap
$15.44B
Change (1 day)
0.79%
Change (1 year)
30.74%
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Operating Margin for United Utilities Group PLC (UU)
Operating Margin as of November 2026 TTM: 41.69%
According to United Utilities Group PLC's latest financial reports, its current operating margin (TTM) is 41.69%. At the end of 2025 the company had an operating margin of 29.44%.
Operating Margin history for United Utilities Group PLC from 2004 to 2026
Operating Margin at the end of each year
| Year | Operating Margin | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (TTM) | 41.69% | 41.61% |
| 2025 | 29.44% | 19.53% |
| 2024 | 24.63% | 1.82% |
| 2023 | 24.19% | -29.76% |
| 2022 | 34.44% | -2.85% |
| 2021 | 35.45% | -4.19% |
| 2020 | 37.00% | -2.25% |
| 2019 | 37.85% | 0.77% |
| 2018 | 37.56% | 2.20% |
| 2017 | 36.75% | 11.30% |
| 2016 | 33.02% | -14.32% |
| 2015 | 38.54% | 1.34% |
| 2014 | 38.03% | 1.58% |
| 2013 | 37.44% | -0.95% |
| 2012 | 37.80% | -1.41% |
| 2011 | 38.34% | -21.45% |
| 2010 | 48.81% | 62.38% |
| 2009 | 30.06% | 7.09% |
| 2008 | 28.07% | -13.15% |
| 2007 | 32.32% | -7.58% |
| 2006 | 34.97% | 12.95% |
| 2005 | 30.96% | 11.89% |
| 2004 | 27.67% | 0.00% |
Operating Margin for similar companies or competitors
| Company | Operating Margin | Operating Margin Difference | Country |
|---|---|---|---|
| 37.04% | -99.11% |
US
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| 30.59% | -99.27% |
BR
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| 30.42% | -99.27% |
GB
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| 35.06% | -99.16% |
US
|
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| 21.12% | -99.49% |
US
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What is a company's Operating Margin?
The operating margin is a key indicator to assess the profitability of a company. Higher operating margins are generaly better as they show that a company is able to sell its products or services for much more than their production costs. The operating margin is calculated by dividing a company's earnings by its revenue.
Questions about United Utilities Group PLC's operating margin
What is United Utilities Group PLC's operating margin?
United Utilities Group PLC's operating margin is 41.69%, as of Nov 2026.
What was United Utilities Group PLC's operating margin in 2025?
In 2025, United Utilities Group PLC's operating margin was 29.44%, compared with 24.63% in 2024.
How has United Utilities Group PLC's operating margin changed since 2020?
From 2020 to 2025, United Utilities Group PLC's operating margin was highest in 2020 (37.00%) and lowest in 2023 (24.19%).
How does United Utilities Group PLC's operating margin compare with similar companies?
United Utilities Group PLC's operating margin (41.69%) is higher than that of all 5 similar companies listed above. The highest among them is American Water Works Company, Inc., with 37.04%.