Does the media favor UU or SVT?

In the previous week, Severn Trent had 6 more articles in the media than United Utilities Group. MarketBeat recorded 7 mentions for Severn Trent and 1 mentions for United Utilities Group. United Utilities Group's average media sentiment score of 1.50 beat Severn Trent's score of 0.19 indicating that United Utilities Group is being referred to more favorably in the media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment United Utilities Group 1 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 0 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive Severn Trent 3 Very Positive mention(s) 1 Positive mention(s) 1 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Neutral

Does the media prefer UU or PNN?

In the previous week, United Utilities Group and United Utilities Group both had 1 articles in the media. United Utilities Group's average media sentiment score of 1.50 beat Pennon Group's score of 0.00 indicating that United Utilities Group is being referred to more favorably in the media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment United Utilities Group 1 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 0 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive Pennon Group 0 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 1 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Neutral

Which has preferable valuation and earnings, UU or SSE?

SSE has higher revenue and earnings than United Utilities Group. SSE is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than United Utilities Group, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks. Company Gross Revenue Price/Sales Ratio Net Income Earnings Per Share Price/Earnings Ratio United Utilities Group £1.96B 4.84 £127.46M £18.53 74.65 SSE £10.19B 2.78 £1.71B £105.40 22.29

Does the media prefer UU or SSE?

In the previous week, United Utilities Group and United Utilities Group both had 1 articles in the media. United Utilities Group's average media sentiment score of 1.50 beat SSE's score of 0.00 indicating that United Utilities Group is being referred to more favorably in the media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment United Utilities Group 1 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 0 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive SSE 0 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 1 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Neutral

Does the media prefer UU or CNA?

In the previous week, Centrica had 10 more articles in the media than United Utilities Group. MarketBeat recorded 11 mentions for Centrica and 1 mentions for United Utilities Group. United Utilities Group's average media sentiment score of 1.50 beat Centrica's score of 0.58 indicating that United Utilities Group is being referred to more favorably in the media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment United Utilities Group 1 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 0 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive Centrica 3 Very Positive mention(s) 1 Positive mention(s) 1 Neutral mention(s) 2 Negative mention(s) 1 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

Does the media refer more to DRX or UU?

In the previous week, Drax Group had 7 more articles in the media than United Utilities Group. MarketBeat recorded 8 mentions for Drax Group and 1 mentions for United Utilities Group. United Utilities Group's average media sentiment score of 1.50 beat Drax Group's score of 0.65 indicating that United Utilities Group is being referred to more favorably in the news media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment Drax Group 1 Very Positive mention(s) 3 Positive mention(s) 2 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive United Utilities Group 1 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 0 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

United Utilities Group (UU) Competitors

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UU vs. SVT, PNN, SSE, CNA, and DRX

Should you buy United Utilities Group stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares United Utilities Group with other companies and stocks that may be similar based on industry, sector, market capitalization, business model, investor interest, or shared news coverage. Companies and stocks commonly compared with United Utilities Group include Severn Trent (SVT), Pennon Group (PNN), SSE (SSE), Centrica (CNA), and Drax Group (DRX). These companies are all part of the "utilities" sector.

How does United Utilities Group compare to Severn Trent?

United Utilities Group (LON:UU) and Severn Trent (LON:SVT) are both mid-cap utilities companies, but which is the better stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their media sentiment, earnings, risk, valuation, profitability, institutional ownership, dividends and analyst recommendations.

United Utilities Group presently has a consensus target price of GBX 1,431.43, suggesting a potential upside of 3.50%. Severn Trent has a consensus target price of GBX 6,867.14, suggesting a potential upside of 127.54%. Given Severn Trent's higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Severn Trent is more favorable than United Utilities Group.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
United Utilities Group	0 Sell rating(s)	5 Hold rating(s)	2 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.29
Severn Trent	1 Sell rating(s)	5 Hold rating(s)	1 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.00

United Utilities Group has a net margin of 22.43% compared to Severn Trent's net margin of 13.10%. United Utilities Group's return on equity of 27.72% beat Severn Trent's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
United Utilities Group	22.43%	27.72%	2.02%
Severn Trent	13.10%	20.35%	2.35%

United Utilities Group has a beta of 0.579, meaning that its share price is 42% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Severn Trent has a beta of 0.548, meaning that its share price is 45% less volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, Severn Trent had 6 more articles in the media than United Utilities Group. MarketBeat recorded 7 mentions for Severn Trent and 1 mentions for United Utilities Group. United Utilities Group's average media sentiment score of 1.50 beat Severn Trent's score of 0.19 indicating that United Utilities Group is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
United Utilities Group	1 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	0 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
Severn Trent	3 Very Positive mention(s)	1 Positive mention(s)	1 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral

United Utilities Group pays an annual dividend of GBX 50 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.6%. Severn Trent pays an annual dividend of GBX 123.43 per share and has a dividend yield of 4.1%. United Utilities Group pays out 269.9% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. Severn Trent pays out 100.3% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. Severn Trent is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

65.3% of United Utilities Group shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 76.2% of Severn Trent shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.1% of United Utilities Group shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.3% of Severn Trent shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Severn Trent has higher revenue and earnings than United Utilities Group. Severn Trent is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than United Utilities Group, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
United Utilities Group	£1.96B	4.84	£127.46M	£18.53	74.65
Severn Trent	£2.83B	3.22	£177.90M	£123.10	24.52

Summary

Severn Trent beats United Utilities Group on 10 of the 18 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does United Utilities Group compare to Pennon Group?

United Utilities Group (LON:UU) and Pennon Group (LON:PNN) are both mid-cap utilities companies, but which is the better business? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their dividends, valuation, earnings, analyst recommendations, media sentiment, profitability, institutional ownership and risk.

65.3% of United Utilities Group shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 80.8% of Pennon Group shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.1% of United Utilities Group shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 0.4% of Pennon Group shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

United Utilities Group pays an annual dividend of GBX 50 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.6%. Pennon Group pays an annual dividend of GBX 28.69 per share and has a dividend yield of 6.2%. United Utilities Group pays out 269.9% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. Pennon Group pays out 148.7% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. Pennon Group is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

United Utilities Group currently has a consensus target price of GBX 1,431.43, indicating a potential upside of 3.50%. Pennon Group has a consensus target price of GBX 1,432.50, indicating a potential upside of 209.42%. Given Pennon Group's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Pennon Group is more favorable than United Utilities Group.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
United Utilities Group	0 Sell rating(s)	5 Hold rating(s)	2 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.29
Pennon Group	0 Sell rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)	4 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.67

United Utilities Group has a net margin of 22.43% compared to Pennon Group's net margin of 7.09%. United Utilities Group's return on equity of 27.72% beat Pennon Group's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
United Utilities Group	22.43%	27.72%	2.02%
Pennon Group	7.09%	6.61%	1.81%

United Utilities Group has a beta of 0.579, indicating that its share price is 42% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Pennon Group has a beta of 0.561, indicating that its share price is 44% less volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, United Utilities Group and United Utilities Group both had 1 articles in the media. United Utilities Group's average media sentiment score of 1.50 beat Pennon Group's score of 0.00 indicating that United Utilities Group is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
United Utilities Group	1 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	0 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
Pennon Group	0 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	1 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral

United Utilities Group has higher revenue and earnings than Pennon Group. Pennon Group is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than United Utilities Group, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
United Utilities Group	£1.96B	4.84	£127.46M	£18.53	74.65
Pennon Group	£1.29B	1.69	-£16.20M	£19.30	23.99

Summary

United Utilities Group beats Pennon Group on 9 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does United Utilities Group compare to SSE?

United Utilities Group (LON:UU) and SSE (LON:SSE) are both utilities companies, but which is the superior business? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their risk, profitability, dividends, institutional ownership, valuation, analyst recommendations, earnings and media sentiment.

United Utilities Group has a beta of 0.579, indicating that its stock price is 42% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, SSE has a beta of 0.59, indicating that its stock price is 41% less volatile than the broader market.

United Utilities Group has a net margin of 22.43% compared to SSE's net margin of 11.87%. United Utilities Group's return on equity of 27.72% beat SSE's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
United Utilities Group	22.43%	27.72%	2.02%
SSE	11.87%	9.45%	6.57%

In the previous week, United Utilities Group and United Utilities Group both had 1 articles in the media. United Utilities Group's average media sentiment score of 1.50 beat SSE's score of 0.00 indicating that United Utilities Group is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
United Utilities Group	1 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	0 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
SSE	0 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	1 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral

United Utilities Group pays an annual dividend of GBX 50 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.6%. SSE pays an annual dividend of GBX 64.40 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.7%. United Utilities Group pays out 269.9% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. SSE pays out 61.1% of its earnings in the form of a dividend.

United Utilities Group presently has a consensus target price of GBX 1,431.43, suggesting a potential upside of 3.50%. SSE has a consensus target price of GBX 2,606.57, suggesting a potential upside of 10.93%. Given SSE's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe SSE is more favorable than United Utilities Group.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
United Utilities Group	0 Sell rating(s)	5 Hold rating(s)	2 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.29
SSE	1 Sell rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	5 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.57

SSE has higher revenue and earnings than United Utilities Group. SSE is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than United Utilities Group, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
United Utilities Group	£1.96B	4.84	£127.46M	£18.53	74.65
SSE	£10.19B	2.78	£1.71B	£105.40	22.29

65.3% of United Utilities Group shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 65.9% of SSE shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.1% of United Utilities Group shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.1% of SSE shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Summary

SSE beats United Utilities Group on 11 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does United Utilities Group compare to Centrica?

United Utilities Group (LON:UU) and Centrica (LON:CNA) are both mid-cap utilities companies, but which is the better stock? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their valuation, earnings, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, profitability, dividends, risk and media sentiment.

United Utilities Group has a beta of 0.579, indicating that its stock price is 42% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Centrica has a beta of 0.343, indicating that its stock price is 66% less volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, Centrica had 10 more articles in the media than United Utilities Group. MarketBeat recorded 11 mentions for Centrica and 1 mentions for United Utilities Group. United Utilities Group's average media sentiment score of 1.50 beat Centrica's score of 0.58 indicating that United Utilities Group is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
United Utilities Group	1 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	0 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
Centrica	3 Very Positive mention(s)	1 Positive mention(s)	1 Neutral mention(s)	2 Negative mention(s)	1 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

United Utilities Group has a net margin of 22.43% compared to Centrica's net margin of 3.64%. United Utilities Group's return on equity of 27.72% beat Centrica's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
United Utilities Group	22.43%	27.72%	2.02%
Centrica	3.64%	21.92%	-33.70%

65.3% of United Utilities Group shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 52.5% of Centrica shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.1% of United Utilities Group shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 0.4% of Centrica shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

United Utilities Group currently has a consensus target price of GBX 1,431.43, suggesting a potential upside of 3.50%. Centrica has a consensus target price of GBX 216.33, suggesting a potential upside of 39.57%. Given Centrica's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Centrica is more favorable than United Utilities Group.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
United Utilities Group	0 Sell rating(s)	5 Hold rating(s)	2 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.29
Centrica	0 Sell rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	5 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.83

Centrica has higher revenue and earnings than United Utilities Group. Centrica is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than United Utilities Group, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
United Utilities Group	£1.96B	4.84	£127.46M	£18.53	74.65
Centrica	£19.55B	0.36	£1.05B	-£1.50	N/A

United Utilities Group pays an annual dividend of GBX 50 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.6%. Centrica pays an annual dividend of GBX 4.83 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.1%. United Utilities Group pays out 269.9% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. Centrica pays out -322.0% of its earnings in the form of a dividend.

Summary

United Utilities Group beats Centrica on 10 of the 18 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does United Utilities Group compare to Drax Group?

Drax Group (LON:DRX) and United Utilities Group (LON:UU) are both mid-cap utilities companies, but which is the superior stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, valuation, dividends, media sentiment, institutional ownership, profitability, earnings and risk.

Drax Group currently has a consensus target price of GBX 3,360, suggesting a potential upside of 355.59%. United Utilities Group has a consensus target price of GBX 1,431.43, suggesting a potential upside of 3.50%. Given Drax Group's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, equities research analysts plainly believe Drax Group is more favorable than United Utilities Group.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Drax Group	0 Sell rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	2 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.67
United Utilities Group	0 Sell rating(s)	5 Hold rating(s)	2 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.29

Drax Group has a beta of 0.625, indicating that its share price is 38% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, United Utilities Group has a beta of 0.579, indicating that its share price is 42% less volatile than the broader market.

Drax Group has higher revenue and earnings than United Utilities Group. Drax Group is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than United Utilities Group, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Drax Group	£5.22B	0.48	£621.39M	£20.20	36.51
United Utilities Group	£1.96B	4.84	£127.46M	£18.53	74.65

61.4% of Drax Group shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 65.3% of United Utilities Group shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.9% of Drax Group shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 0.1% of United Utilities Group shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

In the previous week, Drax Group had 7 more articles in the media than United Utilities Group. MarketBeat recorded 8 mentions for Drax Group and 1 mentions for United Utilities Group. United Utilities Group's average media sentiment score of 1.50 beat Drax Group's score of 0.65 indicating that United Utilities Group is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Drax Group	1 Very Positive mention(s)	3 Positive mention(s)	2 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
United Utilities Group	1 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	0 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

United Utilities Group has a net margin of 22.43% compared to Drax Group's net margin of 0.37%. United Utilities Group's return on equity of 27.72% beat Drax Group's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Drax Group	0.37%	1.10%	11.44%
United Utilities Group	22.43%	27.72%	2.02%

Drax Group pays an annual dividend of GBX 27.20 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.7%. United Utilities Group pays an annual dividend of GBX 50 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.6%. Drax Group pays out 134.7% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. United Utilities Group pays out 269.9% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. Drax Group is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

Summary

Drax Group beats United Utilities Group on 11 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

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UU vs. The Competition

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Metric	United Utilities Group	Water Utilities Industry	Utilities Sector	LON Exchange
Market Cap	£9.47B	£6.25B	£16.19B	£2.82B
Dividend Yield	5.11%	3.97%	4.00%	6.15%
P/E Ratio	74.65	24.03	23.05	368.29
Price / Sales	4.84	52.56	391.22	83,501.30
Price / Cash	13.25	14.38	18.78	27.89
Price / Book	4.87	2.69	2.24	7.04
Net Income	£127.46M	£302.59M	£701.59M	£5.89B
7 Day Performance	1.10%	-0.65%	-1.08%	6.05%
1 Month Performance	3.52%	-1.16%	-0.80%	-0.22%
1 Year Performance	21.32%	2.45%	18.61%	63.72%

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Company	MarketRank	Share Price	Analysts' Price Target	1Y Price Performance	Market Cap	Revenue	P/E Ratio	Employee Count	Indicator(s)
UU United Utilities Group	2.3976 of 5 stars	GBX 1,383 +0.2%	GBX 1,431.43 +3.5%	+21.3%	£9.47B	£1.96B	74.65	6,000	Positive News High Trading Volume
SVT Severn Trent	3.2678 of 5 stars	GBX 3,044 +1.2%	GBX 6,867.14 +125.6%	+13.7%	£9.19B	£2.83B	24.73	270
PNN Pennon Group	2.9661 of 5 stars	GBX 467 +1.3%	GBX 1,432.50 +206.7%	-7.1%	£2.20B	£1.29B	24.20	3,000
SSE SSE	2.191 of 5 stars	GBX 2,361 -0.7%	GBX 2,606.57 +10.4%	+27.2%	£28.48B	£10.19B	22.40	12,180
CNA Centrica	4.3933 of 5 stars	GBX 156.70 -1.9%	GBX 216.33 +38.1%	-6.2%	£7.10B	£19.55B	N/A	6,100

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United Utilities Group (UU) Competitors

UU vs. SVT, PNN, SSE, CNA, and DRX

How does United Utilities Group compare to Severn Trent?

Do analysts recommend UU or SVT?

Is UU or SVT more profitable?

Which has more volatility and risk, UU or SVT?

Does the media favor UU or SVT?

Is UU or SVT a better dividend stock?

Do institutionals & insiders have more ownership in UU or SVT?

Which has higher valuation & earnings, UU or SVT?

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How does United Utilities Group compare to Pennon Group?

Do institutionals and insiders hold more shares of UU or PNN?

Is UU or PNN a better dividend stock?

Do analysts prefer UU or PNN?

Is UU or PNN more profitable?

Which has more volatility and risk, UU or PNN?

Does the media prefer UU or PNN?

Which has better valuation & earnings, UU or PNN?

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How does United Utilities Group compare to SSE?

Which has more volatility & risk, UU or SSE?

Is UU or SSE more profitable?

Does the media prefer UU or SSE?

Is UU or SSE a better dividend stock?

Do analysts recommend UU or SSE?

Which has preferable valuation and earnings, UU or SSE?

Do insiders and institutionals hold more shares of UU or SSE?

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How does United Utilities Group compare to Centrica?

Which has more volatility & risk, UU or CNA?

Does the media prefer UU or CNA?

Is UU or CNA more profitable?

Do insiders and institutionals have more ownership in UU or CNA?

Do analysts rate UU or CNA?

Which has preferable earnings & valuation, UU or CNA?

Is UU or CNA a better dividend stock?

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How does United Utilities Group compare to Drax Group?

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Which has more volatility and risk, DRX or UU?

Which has preferable valuation and earnings, DRX or UU?

Do institutionals and insiders hold more shares of DRX or UU?

Does the media refer more to DRX or UU?

Is DRX or UU more profitable?

Is DRX or UU a better dividend stock?

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