Severn Trent PLC (GB:SVT)
LSE:SVT
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Rating:55Neutral
Price Target:
3,178.00 p
▲(0.86% Upside)
Action:Downgraded
Date:05/22/26
The score is primarily held back by balance sheet leverage and deeply negative free cash flow despite solid operating results. Technicals are neutral-to-slightly weak, while valuation is somewhat full but supported by the dividend yield. Earnings call commentary is supportive due to improved ODI guidance and stated gearing targets, though regulatory and customer satisfaction risks remain.
Positive Factors
Regulated, recurring revenue base
Severn Trent’s core revenues are set within the UK regulatory framework and come from recurring customer bills and allowed tariffs, providing durable cashflow visibility. Over multi-year cycles, regulated pricing and the regulated asset base underpin predictable revenue and investment recovery.
Negative Factors
Heavy balance-sheet leverage
Very high debt relative to equity and an £11bn debt stock leave limited balance-sheet cushion. Elevated leverage materially reduces financial flexibility, magnifies the impact of any adverse regulatory outcomes or operational setbacks, and increases refinancing and interest-rate sensitivity over the medium term.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
Regulated, recurring revenue base
Severn Trent’s core revenues are set within the UK regulatory framework and come from recurring customer bills and allowed tariffs, providing durable cashflow visibility. Over multi-year cycles, regulated pricing and the regulated asset base underpin predictable revenue and investment recovery.
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Severn Trent (SVT) vs. iShares MSCI United Kingdom ETF (EWC)
Market Cap
£9.42B
Dividend Yield4.5%
Average Volume (3M)463.51K
Price to Earnings (P/E)25.0
Beta (1Y)0.72
Revenue Growth16.66%
EPS Growth61.14%
CountryUK
Employees7,040
SectorUtilities
Sector Strength65
IndustryRegulated Water
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)1.24
Shares Outstanding301,092,320
10 Day Avg. Volume505,828
30 Day Avg. Volume463,512
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.41
Price to Book (P/B)5.04
Price to Sales (P/S)3.28
P/FCF Ratio-9.55
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
£3,190.83Price Target Upside1.26% Upside
Rating ConsensusHold
Number of Analyst Covering6
EPS Forecast (FY)2.02
Revenue Forecast (FY)£3.08B
Severn Trent Business Overview & Revenue Model
Company Description
Severn Trent Plc operates as a water and sewerage company in England and Wales. It operates in two segments, Regulated Water and Waste Water, and Business Services. The Regulated Water and Waste Water segment offers water and waste water services ...
How the Company Makes Money
Severn Trent makes money primarily from regulated charges billed to customers for water supply and wastewater services within its appointed service areas. Its largest revenue stream is recurring customer bills (household and non-household) that re...
Severn Trent Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Date:Nov 19, 2025
(Q2-2026)
| % Change Since: |
Next Earnings Date:Nov 18, 2026
Earnings Call Sentiment Positive
Severn Trent has reported a strong performance in the first half of the year, with significant achievements in ODI performance, financial strength, and infrastructure services growth. While there are challenges in customer satisfaction and regulatory changes on the horizon, the company is well-prepared and optimistic about future opportunities. The sentiment is overall positive, driven by confidence in achieving strategic goals and maintaining financial health.Positive Updates
Strong ODI Performance
Severn Trent reported that about 90% of their measures are green, indicating strong performance across the basket of ODIs. Specific achievements include being on track for their eighth year hitting the leakage target, finding and fixing more leaks than ever, and recovering quickly after a summer with 1/3 more bursts than usual.
Negative Updates
Challenges in Customer Satisfaction
Severn Trent acknowledged that their CMEC scores are only mid-table and aim to improve these to podium positions, indicating ongoing challenges in customer satisfaction.
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Q2-2026 Updates
Positive
Negative
Strong ODI Performance
Severn Trent reported that about 90% of their measures are green, indicating strong performance across the basket of ODIs. Specific achievements include being on track for their eighth year hitting the leakage target, finding and fixing more leaks than ever, and recovering quickly after a summer with 1/3 more bursts than usual.
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Company Guidance
During the recent Severn Trent half-year results presentation, the company provided several key metrics and guidance for future performance. Severn Trent upgraded its ODI guidance, forecasting at least £300 million in outperformance over the next 4.5 years, with 90% of measures currently green. The company highlighted strong performances in key areas such as spills, pollution, and leakage, with a focus on innovation and operational efficiency. Severn Trent also announced a target to maintain gearing at 60% to 65% by the end of the AMP, supported by capital efficiencies of at least £500 million. The company plans to reinvest these efficiencies to further enhance performance and is preparing for future growth opportunities, including potential capital reopeners. Additionally, Severn Trent aims to double the EBITDA of its Infrastructure Services division, leveraging strategic acquisitions and sector growth. The company remains committed to delivering strong returns with a projected 13% RoRE for the fiscal year, driven by higher inflation and operational outperformance.Severn Trent Financial Statement Overview
Summary
Income Statement
74
Positive
Balance Sheet
46
Neutral
Cash Flow
38
Negative
| Breakdown | Mar 2026 | Mar 2025 | Mar 2024 | Mar 2023 | Mar 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | |||||
| Total Revenue | 2.83B | 2.43B | 2.34B | 2.17B | 1.94B |
| Gross Profit | 907.00M | 2.23B | 536.60M | 1.27B | 1.17B |
| EBITDA | 1.36B | 1.16B | 886.70M | 1.03B | 997.40M |
| Net Income | 371.00M | 229.40M | 140.20M | 132.20M | -87.20M |
Balance Sheet | |||||
| Total Assets | 17.57B | 15.91B | 14.20B | 12.24B | 11.59B |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 796.00M | 1.02B | 953.20M | 34.20M | 115.40M |
| Total Debt | 10.98B | 9.70B | 8.27B | 7.30B | 6.73B |
| Total Liabilities | 15.73B | 14.14B | 12.37B | 11.27B | 10.33B |
| Stockholders Equity | 1.84B | 1.77B | 1.83B | 970.60M | 1.26B |
Cash Flow | |||||
| Free Cash Flow | -972.00M | -680.50M | -356.40M | -190.20M | 62.90M |
| Operating Cash Flow | 924.00M | 912.30M | 813.30M | 549.50M | 709.50M |
| Investing Cash Flow | -1.95B | -1.54B | -1.19B | -721.70M | -650.10M |
| Financing Cash Flow | 771.00M | 718.60M | 1.30B | 93.20M | 4.30M |
Severn Trent Technical Analysis
Positive
3151.00
Price Trends
3111.92
Positive
3054.28
Positive
2847.74
Positive
Market Momentum
-19.67
Positive
51.80
Neutral
78.66
Neutral
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For GB:SVT, the sentiment is Positive. The current price of 3151 is above the 20-day moving average (MA) of 3110.95, above the 50-day MA of 3111.92, and above the 200-day MA of 2847.74, indicating a bullish trend. The MACD of -19.67 indicates Positive momentum. The RSI at 51.80 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 78.66 is Neutral, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Positive sentiment for GB:SVT.
Severn Trent Peers Comparison
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (66)
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
74 Outperform | £29.25B | 16.49 | 7.09% | 2.98% | 1.78% | -50.72% | |
68 Neutral | £10.10B | 6.46 | 27.72% | 4.45% | 21.96% | 121.69% | |
67 Neutral | £2.50B | 9.64 | 3.09% | 6.56% | 19.50% | ― | |
66 Neutral | $17.65B | 18.10 | 5.60% | 3.62% | 6.62% | 11.55% | |
62 Neutral | £63.74B | 19.37 | 8.47% | 4.15% | -3.76% | 8.19% | |
59 Neutral | £9.07B | 2.73 | 1.68% | 2.86% | -2.11% | -104.48% | |
55 Neutral | £9.42B | 25.02 | 20.35% | 4.50% | 16.66% | 61.14% |
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Severn Trent Corporate Events
Business Operations and StrategyDividendsFinancial DisclosuresPrivate Placements and Financing
Severn Trent boosts profits and investment as it upgrades earnings outlook
Positive
May 20, 2026
Severn Trent reported another year of strong growth, investing £1.9 billion to expand its water and wastewater infrastructure and lifting its regulatory asset base by 13% to £15.4 billion. Revenue rose 16.6% to £2.83 billion and PBI...
Regulatory Filings and Compliance
Severn Trent Executives Increase Holdings Through 2023 Sharesave Option Exercises
Positive
May 5, 2026
Severn Trent disclosed that director James Jesic and senior managers Stephanie Cawley and Didar Dhillon acquired a combined 1,152 ordinary shares in the company on 1 May 2026 through the exercise of options under its 2023 HMRC-approved Sharesave S...
Regulatory Filings and Compliance
Severn Trent Updates Share Pools for Employee Schemes in Block Listing Return
Neutral
May 1, 2026
Severn Trent has reported its latest six‑monthly block listing update for employee share schemes, detailing changes in the number of ordinary shares available under its plans. The Sharesave Scheme saw its unallotted pool rise to 840,191 shar...
Regulatory Filings and Compliance
Severn Trent Updates Market on Total Voting Rights and Share Capital
Neutral
May 1, 2026
Severn Trent has confirmed that as of 30 April 2026 its issued share capital comprises 303,310,945 ordinary shares, of which 2,218,618 are held in treasury, leaving 301,092,327 voting rights in the company. The updated voting rights figure provide...
Regulatory Filings and Compliance
Severn Trent Updates Share Capital and Voting Rights
Neutral
Apr 1, 2026
Severn Trent has confirmed that as of 31 March 2026 its issued share capital comprises 303,308,247 ordinary shares, of which 2,218,618 are held in treasury, leaving 301,089,629 voting rights in issue. The updated share and voting rights figures pr...
Private Placements and FinancingRegulatory Filings and Compliance
Severn Trent Updates €12 Billion Medium-Term Note Programme with New Supplementary Prospectus
Neutral
Mar 24, 2026
Severn Trent has published a new supplementary prospectus for its €12 billion Euro Medium Term Note programme, which has been approved by the Financial Conduct Authority. The document updates the existing prospectus for notes that can be iss...
Regulatory Filings and Compliance
Severn Trent Updates Market on Share Capital and Voting Rights
Neutral
Mar 2, 2026
Severn Trent has updated the market on its share capital and voting rights position as of 28 February 2026, confirming an issued share capital of 303,306,820 ordinary shares, of which 2,218,618 are held in Treasury, leaving 301,088,202 voting righ...
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