Severn Trent PLC Share Price and Company Fundamentals
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Severn Trent PLC provides water and wastewater services in the United Kingdom. It operates in two segments, Regulated Water and Wastewater, and Business Services. The company offers water and wastewater services to approximately 4.7 million households and businesses. It also generates renewable energy from anaerobic digestion, hydropower, wind turbines, and solar technologies; and provides property development services, as well as engages in the sale of surplus land. It offers services to municipal and industrial clients, including the Ministry of Defence and the Coal Authority for the design, building, and operation of water and wastewater treatment facilities and networks. Severn Trent PLC was founded in 1974 and is headquartered in Coventry, the United Kingdom.
Key Metrics
PE ratio
30.42
PB ratio
532.60
Dividend yield
3.86%
Beta
0.56
Market cap
£9.62B
Enterprise value
£18.94B
Company profile
| Industry / Sector | Utilities - Regulated Water / Utilities |
|---|---|
| Full time employees | 9846 |
| Website | https://www.severntrent.com |
| Mailing address | Severn Trent Centre 2 St John’s Street Coventry CV1 2LZ United Kingdom |
| Phone / Fax | 44 3457 500500 / |
Dividends
Dividend yield
3.86%
Dividend amount
£1.23
Payout ratio
116.14%
5Y Avg. yield
-%
Severn Trent PLC paid £1.23 dividend and the ex-dividend date was 27 Nov 2025.The dividend payout ratio is 116.14%. The dividend payout ratio is defined as the amout of dividend paid divided by the earnings of the company.SVT dividend payout ratio is more than 90% making it difficult for the company to maintain the dividends and increase it year by year.
Company Executives
As of Mar 2026, following are the company executives and directors listed on Severn Trent PLC.
| Name | Title | Age | Total Pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ms. Helen Marie Miles A.C.M.A., CIMA | CFO & Executive Director | 54 | |
| Ms. Olivia Ruth Garfield B.A., BA (Hons), CBE | Executive Officer | 50 | |
| Dr. James John Jesic B.E., Ph.D. | CEO & Director | 47 | |
| Ms. Rachel Martin | Head of Investor Relations | ||
| Mr. Didar Singh Dhillon | Group General Counsel | ||
| Mr. Neil Morrison B.Sc. | Director of Human Resources | ||
| Mr. Bob Stear Ph.D. | Chief Engineer | ||
| Kathryn Greenwood | Head of Resourcing & New Talent | ||
| Mr. Shane Anderson | Director of Strategy & Regulation | ||
| Ms. Stephanie Cawley B.A., M.Sc. | Director of Customer Operations |
Profitability and management effectiveness
Profit margin
11.92%
Operating margin
32.21%
Return on assets
2.91%
Return on equity
17.41%
Profitability ratios are a class of financial metrics that are used to assess a business's ability to generate earnings relative to its revenue, operating costs, balance sheet assets, and shareholders' equity over time, using data from a specific point in time.
The return on equity signifies how well the management is running the company in terms of capital management. The ideal return on equity is greater than 10%. The return on equity is calculated as net income divided by total share holders equity.
Valuation and Trading Info
The market capitalization of Severn Trent PLC is 9.62B and its enterprise value is 18.94B. The enterprise value to revenue ratio of SVT is 7.16. The enterprise value to EBITDA ratio of SVT is 16.05.
The SVT's stocks Beta value is 0.56 making it 44% less volatile compared to LSE market index. Technology stocks and small caps tend to have higher betas than the market benchmark. This indicates that adding the stock to a portfolio will increase the portfolio’s risk, but also increase its expected return. On the other hand utility stocks often have low betas because they tend to move more slowly than market averages.
Severn Trent PLC (LSE:SVT) Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is Severn Trent PLC's Stock Symbol?
Severn Trent PLC trades on LSE under the ticker symbol "SVT".
2. What is Severn Trent PLC's stock price today?
One share of SVT stock can currently be purchased for approximately £3194.
3. How can I contact Severn Trent PLC?
Severn Trent PLC's mailing address is Severn Trent Centre 2 St John’s Street Coventry CV1 2LZ United Kingdom. The company can be reached via phone at 44 3457 500500.
4. What is Severn Trent PLC's official website?
The official website of Severn Trent PLC is https://www.severntrent.com.