Severn Trent/£SVT
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About Severn Trent
Severn Trent is a water and wastewater services company operating primarily in the utility sector. Its core business involves the supply and treatment of water and the management of wastewater to households and businesses in the UK. The company serves millions of customers and spans a significant geographical area, predominantly across the Midlands and Wales. Headquartered in Coventry, England, Severn Trent has a long-standing history, having been established in 1974. The company's strategic positioning emphasizes operational efficiency and environmental sustainability, offering resilience in its services amidst regulatory frameworks.
Ticker
£SVT
Sector
Primary listing
LSE
Employees
9,846
Headquarters
Website
Severn Trent Metrics
BasicAdvanced
£7.7B
33.56
£0.76
0.35
£1.22
4.75%
Price and volume
Market cap
£7.7B
Beta
0.35
52-week high
£27.99
52-week low
£23.23
Average daily volume
431K
Dividend rate
£1.22
Financial strength
Current ratio
1.367
Quick ratio
1.333
Long term debt to equity
517.512
Total debt to equity
547.611
Dividend payout ratio (TTM)
155.19%
Interest coverage (TTM)
2.02%
Profitability
EBITDA (TTM)
1,027.6
Gross margin (TTM)
25.76%
Net profit margin (TTM)
9.45%
Operating margin (TTM)
23.90%
Effective tax rate (TTM)
28.33%
Revenue per employee (TTM)
£250,000
Management effectiveness
Return on assets (TTM)
2.41%
Return on equity (TTM)
12.73%
Valuation
Price to earnings (TTM)
33.56
Price to revenue (TTM)
3.164
Price to book
4.33
Price to tangible book (TTM)
5.3
Price to free cash flow (TTM)
-11.285
Free cash flow yield (TTM)
-8.86%
Free cash flow per share (TTM)
-2.272
Dividend yield (TTM)
4.75%
Growth
Revenue change (TTM)
3.78%
Earnings per share change (TTM)
50.10%
3-year revenue growth (CAGR)
7.59%
10-year revenue growth (CAGR)
3.03%
3-year earnings per share growth (CAGR)
29.47%
10-year earnings per share growth (CAGR)
4.41%
3-year dividend per share growth (CAGR)
6.02%
10-year dividend per share growth (CAGR)
3.67%
What the Analysts think about Severn Trent
Analyst ratings (Buy, Hold, Sell) for Severn Trent stock.
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Severn Trent exceeded its PR19 environmental targets, including over a 30% reduction in sewage spills, qualifying for customer rebates and regulatory rewards—demonstrating operational outperformance (Reuters).
In July 2024, Severn Trent issued a £350 million 14-year sustainability bond, attracting £1.6 billion in bids (4.5× subscribed), reflecting strong market confidence in its credit profile (Bloomberg).
The board's CPIH-linked dividend policy ensures predictable, inflation-adjusted payouts, with a forecast FY25/26 dividend of 126.02 pence per share, making Severn Trent attractive to income-focused investors (Reuters).
In July 2024, Ofwat expanded its sector-wide sewage probe to include Severn Trent, subjecting the company to further compliance reviews and raising the risk of future enforcement actions (Financial Times).
The Competition and Markets Authority's six-month extension of the PR24 redetermination delays the final decision on price controls, prolonging regulatory uncertainty over Severn Trent's allowed revenues (Bloomberg).
Ofwat approved bill increases below what Severn Trent proposed, granting smaller rises than requested. This restricts Severn Trent's ability to fully pass on higher costs to customers and could put pressure on margins (Reuters).
Data summarised monthly by Lightyear AI. Last updated on 3 Sept 2025.
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FAQs
What’s the current market cap for Severn Trent stock?
Severn Trent (SVT) has a market cap of £7.7B as of September 19, 2025.
What is the P/E ratio for Severn Trent stock?
The price to earnings (P/E) ratio for Severn Trent (SVT) stock is 33.56 as of September 19, 2025.
Does Severn Trent stock pay dividends?
Yes, the Severn Trent (SVT) stock pays dividends to shareholders. As of September 19, 2025, the dividend rate is £1.2171 and the yield is 4.75%. Severn Trent has a payout ratio of 155.19% on a trailing twelve-month basis.
When is the next Severn Trent dividend payment date?
The next Severn Trent (SVT) dividend payment date is unconfirmed.
What is the beta indicator for Severn Trent?
Severn Trent (SVT) has a beta rating of 0.35. This means that it is less volatile than the market, on average. A beta of 1 would indicate the stock moves in-line with the market, while a beta of 0.5 would mean it moves half as much as the market.