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
Industry
Water Utilities
Headquarters
Employees
9,846
Website
Severn Trent Metrics
BasicAdvanced
£8B
34.65
£0.76
0.34
£1.22
4.60%
Price and volume
Market cap
£8B
Beta
0.34
52-week high
£27.99
52-week low
£23.23
Average daily volume
509K
Dividend rate
£1.22
Financial strength
Current ratio
1.367
Quick ratio
1.309
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)
992.4
Gross margin (TTM)
25.75%
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)
34.647
Price to revenue (TTM)
3.267
Price to book
4.49
Price to tangible book (TTM)
5.48
Price to free cash flow (TTM)
-11.65
Free cash flow yield (TTM)
-8.58%
Free cash flow per share (TTM)
-2.272
Dividend yield (TTM)
4.60%
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.
Bulls say / Bears say
Severn Trent's earnings are forecasted to grow by 20% per year, indicating strong future profitability. (Simply Wall St)
The company has demonstrated a 63.6% increase in earnings over the past year, reflecting robust financial performance. (Simply Wall St)
Severn Trent's infrastructure investments and strategic focus on reducing spills and improving operational efficiency are expected to enhance net margins and performance rewards. (Simply Wall St)
Severn Trent's interest payments are not well covered by earnings, indicating potential financial strain. (Simply Wall St)
The company's dividend of 4.52% is not well covered by earnings or free cash flows, raising concerns about dividend sustainability. (Simply Wall St)
Severn Trent's debt-to-equity ratio stands at 450.94, suggesting a high level of leverage that could pose financial risks. (MarketBeat)
Data summarised monthly by Lightyear AI. Last updated on 12 Jul 2025.
Severn Trent Financial Performance
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Severn Trent Earnings Performance
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FAQs
What’s the current market cap for Severn Trent stock?
Severn Trent (SVT) has a market cap of £8B as of August 01, 2025.
What is the P/E ratio for Severn Trent stock?
The price to earnings (P/E) ratio for Severn Trent (SVT) stock is 34.65 as of August 01, 2025.
Does Severn Trent stock pay dividends?
Yes, the Severn Trent (SVT) stock pays dividends to shareholders. As of August 01, 2025, the dividend rate is £1.2171 and the yield is 4.6%. 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 0.34. 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.