Does the media favor UU or SVT?

In the previous week, Severn Trent had 1 more articles in the media than United Utilities Group. MarketBeat recorded 3 mentions for Severn Trent and 2 mentions for United Utilities Group. United Utilities Group's average media sentiment score of 0.37 beat Severn Trent's score of 0.33 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 0 Very Positive mention(s) 1 Positive mention(s) 1 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Neutral Severn Trent 0 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 2 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Neutral

Does the media refer more to UU or PNN?

In the previous week, United Utilities Group and United Utilities Group both had 2 articles in the media. United Utilities Group's average media sentiment score of 0.37 beat Pennon Group's score of 0.30 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 0 Very Positive mention(s) 1 Positive mention(s) 1 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Neutral Pennon Group 0 Very Positive mention(s) 1 Positive mention(s) 1 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Neutral

Which has better earnings & valuation, 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 4.48 £127.46M £18.53 69.09 SSE £10.19B 2.77 £1.71B £86.90 26.92

Does the media prefer UU or SSE?

In the previous week, SSE had 12 more articles in the media than United Utilities Group. MarketBeat recorded 14 mentions for SSE and 2 mentions for United Utilities Group. SSE's average media sentiment score of 0.44 beat United Utilities Group's score of 0.37 indicating that SSE is being referred to more favorably in the news media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment United Utilities Group 0 Very Positive mention(s) 1 Positive mention(s) 1 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Neutral SSE 3 Very Positive mention(s) 1 Positive mention(s) 5 Neutral mention(s) 2 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Neutral

Does the media refer more to UU or CNA?

In the previous week, United Utilities Group had 1 more articles in the media than Centrica. MarketBeat recorded 2 mentions for United Utilities Group and 1 mentions for Centrica. Centrica's average media sentiment score of 0.91 beat United Utilities Group's score of 0.37 indicating that Centrica is being referred to more favorably in the news media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment United Utilities Group 0 Very Positive mention(s) 1 Positive mention(s) 1 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Neutral Centrica 0 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 1 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

Does the media prefer UU or DRX?

In the previous week, Drax Group had 4 more articles in the media than United Utilities Group. MarketBeat recorded 6 mentions for Drax Group and 2 mentions for United Utilities Group. Drax Group's average media sentiment score of 0.38 beat United Utilities Group's score of 0.37 indicating that Drax Group is being referred to more favorably in the news media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment United Utilities Group 0 Very Positive mention(s) 1 Positive mention(s) 1 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Neutral Drax Group 2 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 3 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Neutral

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 institutional ownership, earnings, media sentiment, analyst recommendations, valuation, profitability, dividends and risk.

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, 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 1,429.57, indicating a potential upside of 11.69%. Severn Trent has a consensus target price of GBX 3,161.29, indicating a potential upside of 8.34%. Given United Utilities Group's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, research analysts plainly believe United Utilities Group is more favorable than Severn Trent.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
United Utilities Group	0 Sell rating(s)	4 Hold rating(s)	3 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.43
Severn Trent	1 Sell rating(s)	5 Hold rating(s)	1 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.00

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	4.48	£127.46M	£18.53	69.09
Severn Trent	£2.83B	3.10	£177.90M	£104.80	27.84

United Utilities Group has a beta of 0.593, suggesting that its stock price is 41% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Severn Trent has a beta of 0.556, suggesting that its stock price is 44% less volatile than the broader market.

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 pays an annual dividend of GBX 50 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.9%. Severn Trent pays an annual dividend of GBX 121.71 per share and has a dividend yield of 4.2%. 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. Severn Trent pays out 116.1% 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.

In the previous week, Severn Trent had 1 more articles in the media than United Utilities Group. MarketBeat recorded 3 mentions for Severn Trent and 2 mentions for United Utilities Group. United Utilities Group's average media sentiment score of 0.37 beat Severn Trent's score of 0.33 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	0 Very Positive mention(s)	1 Positive mention(s)	1 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral
Severn Trent	0 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	2 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral

Summary

United Utilities Group and Severn Trent tied by winning 9 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 contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their valuation, dividends, profitability, earnings, media sentiment, institutional ownership, risk and analyst recommendations.

United Utilities Group pays an annual dividend of GBX 50 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.9%. Pennon Group pays an annual dividend of GBX 30.98 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 645.3% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future.

United Utilities Group currently has a consensus price target of GBX 1,429.57, suggesting a potential upside of 11.69%. Pennon Group has a consensus price target of GBX 630.25, suggesting a potential upside of 25.17%. Given Pennon Group's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly 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)	4 Hold rating(s)	3 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.43
Pennon Group	0 Sell rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	3 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.75

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

United Utilities Group has a net margin of 22.43% compared to Pennon Group's net margin of 4.73%. 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	4.73%	3.09%	1.81%

United Utilities Group has a beta of 0.593, suggesting that its stock price is 41% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Pennon Group has a beta of 0.556, suggesting that its stock price is 44% less volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, United Utilities Group and United Utilities Group both had 2 articles in the media. United Utilities Group's average media sentiment score of 0.37 beat Pennon Group's score of 0.30 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	0 Very Positive mention(s)	1 Positive mention(s)	1 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral
Pennon Group	0 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 has higher revenue and earnings than Pennon Group. United Utilities Group is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Pennon 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	4.48	£127.46M	£18.53	69.09
Pennon Group	£1.18B	2.02	-£16.20M	£4.80	104.90

Summary

United Utilities Group beats Pennon Group on 10 of the 16 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 better business? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their risk, analyst recommendations, media sentiment, earnings, profitability, institutional ownership, dividends and valuation.

United Utilities Group pays an annual dividend of GBX 50 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.9%. SSE pays an annual dividend of GBX 64.20 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 73.9% of its earnings in the form of a dividend.

United Utilities Group has a beta of 0.593, indicating that its stock price is 41% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, SSE has a beta of 0.624, indicating that its stock price is 38% 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, SSE had 12 more articles in the media than United Utilities Group. MarketBeat recorded 14 mentions for SSE and 2 mentions for United Utilities Group. SSE's average media sentiment score of 0.44 beat United Utilities Group's score of 0.37 indicating that SSE is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
United Utilities Group	0 Very Positive mention(s)	1 Positive mention(s)	1 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral
SSE	3 Very Positive mention(s)	1 Positive mention(s)	5 Neutral mention(s)	2 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral

United Utilities Group currently has a consensus price target of GBX 1,429.57, indicating a potential upside of 11.69%. SSE has a consensus price target of GBX 2,606.57, indicating a potential upside of 11.42%. Given United Utilities Group's higher probable upside, research analysts clearly believe United Utilities Group is more favorable than SSE.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
United Utilities Group	0 Sell rating(s)	4 Hold rating(s)	3 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.43
SSE	1 Sell rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	5 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.57

65.3% of United Utilities Group shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 67.8% of SSE shares are held by institutional investors. 0.1% of United Utilities Group shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 0.2% of SSE shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

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	4.48	£127.46M	£18.53	69.09
SSE	£10.19B	2.77	£1.71B	£86.90	26.92

Summary

SSE beats United Utilities Group on 12 of the 18 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 superior investment? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their dividends, valuation, institutional ownership, risk, profitability, earnings, media sentiment and analyst recommendations.

In the previous week, United Utilities Group had 1 more articles in the media than Centrica. MarketBeat recorded 2 mentions for United Utilities Group and 1 mentions for Centrica. Centrica's average media sentiment score of 0.91 beat United Utilities Group's score of 0.37 indicating that Centrica is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
United Utilities Group	0 Very Positive mention(s)	1 Positive mention(s)	1 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral
Centrica	0 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	1 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 Centrica's net margin of 0.37%. 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	0.37%	1.68%	-33.70%

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	4.48	£127.46M	£18.53	69.09
Centrica	£19.49B	0.44	£1.05B	-£1.50	N/A

United Utilities Group pays an annual dividend of GBX 50 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.9%. Centrica pays an annual dividend of GBX 4.83 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.6%. 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.

United Utilities Group presently has a consensus price target of GBX 1,429.57, indicating a potential upside of 11.69%. Centrica has a consensus price target of GBX 221.33, indicating a potential upside of 17.51%. 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)	4 Hold rating(s)	3 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.43
Centrica	0 Sell rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	5 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.83

United Utilities Group has a beta of 0.593, indicating that its stock price is 41% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Centrica has a beta of 0.362, indicating that its stock price is 64% less volatile than the broader market.

65.3% of United Utilities Group shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 44.3% of Centrica shares are held by institutional investors. 0.1% of United Utilities Group shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 0.4% of Centrica shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

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?

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

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
United Utilities Group	£1.96B	4.48	£127.46M	£18.53	69.09
Drax Group	£5.39B	0.50	£621.39M	£20.20	39.46

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

United Utilities Group currently has a consensus price target of GBX 1,429.57, indicating a potential upside of 11.69%. Drax Group has a consensus price target of GBX 1,010.75, indicating a potential upside of 26.82%. Given Drax Group's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Drax 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)	4 Hold rating(s)	3 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.43
Drax Group	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	4 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	3.00

United Utilities Group has a beta of 0.593, indicating that its share price is 41% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Drax Group has a beta of 0.656, indicating that its share price is 34% less volatile than the broader market.

United Utilities Group pays an annual dividend of GBX 50 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.9%. Drax Group pays an annual dividend of GBX 27.20 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.4%. 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 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.

In the previous week, Drax Group had 4 more articles in the media than United Utilities Group. MarketBeat recorded 6 mentions for Drax Group and 2 mentions for United Utilities Group. Drax Group's average media sentiment score of 0.38 beat United Utilities Group's score of 0.37 indicating that Drax Group is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

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

United Utilities Group has a net margin of 22.43% compared to Drax Group's net margin of 1.35%. 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
United Utilities Group	22.43%	27.72%	2.02%
Drax Group	1.35%	3.94%	11.44%

Summary

Drax Group beats United Utilities Group on 12 of the 18 factors compared between the two stocks.

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UU vs. The Competition

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Metric	United Utilities Group	Utilities Industry	Utilities Sector	LON Exchange
Market Cap	£8.77B	£4.29B	£18.78B	£2.78B
Dividend Yield	5.11%	5.10%	3.92%	6.13%
P/E Ratio	69.09	28.39	20.09	364.74
Price / Sales	4.48	192.81	64.19	87,565.33
Price / Cash	13.25	14.39	19.36	27.85
Price / Book	4.50	2.90	2.52	7.71
Net Income	£127.46M	£78.15M	£787.85M	£5.89B
7 Day Performance	-6.98%	-1.17%	-0.18%	0.07%
1 Month Performance	-9.64%	-2.55%	-1.00%	3.26%
1 Year Performance	8.38%	10.36%	17.63%	75.52%

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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	3.1397 of 5 stars	GBX 1,280 -2.7%	GBX 1,429.57 +11.7%	+12.3%	£8.77B	£1.96B	69.09	6,000	High Trading Volume
SVT Severn Trent	1.8497 of 5 stars	GBX 2,924 -1.5%	GBX 3,161.29 +8.1%	+6.5%	£8.80B	£2.83B	27.90	270	Analyst Forecast High Trading Volume
PNN Pennon Group	3.3418 of 5 stars	GBX 503.50 -2.4%	GBX 630.25 +25.2%	-2.4%	£2.38B	£1.18B	104.90	3,000	News Coverage
SSE SSE	2.5711 of 5 stars	GBX 2,331.60 +0.0%	GBX 2,606.57 +11.8%	+27.9%	£28.10B	£10.19B	26.83	12,180	Earnings Report
CNA Centrica	3.752 of 5 stars	GBX 188.75 +0.7%	GBX 221.33 +17.3%	+18.4%	£8.55B	£19.49B	N/A	6,100	Positive News

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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 institutionals and insiders hold more shares of UU or SVT?

Do analysts rate UU or SVT?

Which has preferable earnings and valuation, UU or SVT?

Which has more volatility and risk, UU or SVT?

Is UU or SVT more profitable?

Is UU or SVT a better dividend stock?

Does the media favor UU or SVT?

Summary

How does United Utilities Group compare to Pennon Group?

Is UU or PNN a better dividend stock?

Do analysts rate UU or PNN?

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

Is UU or PNN more profitable?

Which has more risk and volatility, UU or PNN?

Does the media refer more to UU or PNN?

Which has stronger earnings & valuation, UU or PNN?

Summary

How does United Utilities Group compare to SSE?

Is UU or SSE a better dividend stock?

Which has more volatility & risk, UU or SSE?

Is UU or SSE more profitable?

Does the media prefer UU or SSE?

Do analysts recommend UU or SSE?

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

Which has better earnings & valuation, UU or SSE?

Summary

How does United Utilities Group compare to Centrica?

Does the media refer more to UU or CNA?

Is UU or CNA more profitable?

Which has higher valuation and earnings, UU or CNA?

Is UU or CNA a better dividend stock?

Do analysts prefer UU or CNA?

Which has more volatility & risk, UU or CNA?

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

Summary

How does United Utilities Group compare to Drax Group?

Which has better earnings & valuation, UU or DRX?

Do insiders & institutionals believe in UU or DRX?

Do analysts recommend UU or DRX?

Which has more volatility & risk, UU or DRX?

Is UU or DRX a better dividend stock?

Does the media prefer UU or DRX?

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