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Severn Trent (SVT) Competitors

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SVT vs. UU, PNN, MWG, SSE, and CKI

Should you buy Severn Trent stock or one of its competitors? Severn Trent's main competitors and comparable companies include United Utilities Group (UU), Pennon Group (PNN), Modern Water plc (MWG.L) (MWG), SSE (SSE), and Ck Infrastructure Holdings Limited (cdi) (CKI). Companies are selected based on similarities in market, industry, and size. These companies are all part of the "utilities" sector.

How does Severn Trent compare to United Utilities Group?

Severn Trent (LON:SVT) and United Utilities Group (LON:UU) are both mid-cap utilities companies, but which is the superior stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their risk, earnings, dividends, institutional ownership, media sentiment, valuation, profitability and analyst recommendations.

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
Severn Trent13.10% 20.35% 2.35%
United Utilities Group 22.43%27.72%2.02%

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.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Severn Trent£2.83B3.31£177.90M£123.1025.24
United Utilities Group£1.96B4.93£127.46M£18.5376.05

Severn Trent currently has a consensus price target of GBX 7,447.50, suggesting a potential upside of 139.71%. United Utilities Group has a consensus price target of GBX 1,419.17, suggesting a potential upside of 0.72%. Given Severn Trent's higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Severn Trent is more favorable than United Utilities Group.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Severn Trent
1 Sell rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.83
United Utilities Group
0 Sell rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.17

In the previous week, United Utilities Group had 1 more articles in the media than Severn Trent. MarketBeat recorded 2 mentions for United Utilities Group and 1 mentions for Severn Trent. Severn Trent's average media sentiment score of 1.02 beat United Utilities Group's score of 0.50 indicating that Severn Trent is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Severn Trent
1 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
United Utilities Group
1 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
1 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

Severn Trent has a beta of 0.55, suggesting that its stock price is 45% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, United Utilities Group has a beta of 0.585, suggesting that its stock price is 42% less volatile than the broader market.

Severn Trent pays an annual dividend of GBX 123.43 per share and has a dividend yield of 4.0%. United Utilities Group pays an annual dividend of GBX 50 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.5%. Severn Trent pays out 100.3% 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 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 is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

76.2% of Severn Trent shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 65.3% of United Utilities Group shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.3% of Severn Trent shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.1% of United Utilities Group shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Summary

Severn Trent beats United Utilities Group on 10 of the 18 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Severn Trent compare to Pennon Group?

Severn Trent (LON:SVT) and Pennon Group (LON:PNN) are both mid-cap utilities companies, but which is the better business? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, earnings, institutional ownership, risk, dividends, media sentiment, valuation and profitability.

76.2% of Severn Trent shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 80.8% of Pennon Group shares are held by institutional investors. 0.3% of Severn Trent shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 0.3% of Pennon Group shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Severn Trent currently has a consensus price target of GBX 7,447.50, suggesting a potential upside of 139.71%. Pennon Group has a consensus price target of GBX 1,417.50, suggesting a potential upside of 207.72%. Given Pennon Group's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Pennon Group is more favorable than Severn Trent.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Severn Trent
1 Sell rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.83
Pennon Group
0 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.67

Severn Trent has a beta of 0.55, indicating that its share price is 45% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Pennon Group has a beta of 0.564, indicating that its share price is 44% less volatile than the broader market.

Severn Trent has a net margin of 13.10% compared to Pennon Group's net margin of 7.09%. Severn Trent's return on equity of 20.35% beat Pennon Group's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Severn Trent13.10% 20.35% 2.35%
Pennon Group 7.09%6.61%1.81%

Severn Trent pays an annual dividend of GBX 123.43 per share and has a dividend yield of 4.0%. Pennon Group pays an annual dividend of GBX 28.69 per share and has a dividend yield of 6.2%. Severn Trent pays out 100.3% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. Pennon Group pays out 148.7% 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, Severn Trent had 1 more articles in the media than Pennon Group. MarketBeat recorded 1 mentions for Severn Trent and 0 mentions for Pennon Group. Severn Trent's average media sentiment score of 1.02 beat Pennon Group's score of 0.00 indicating that Severn Trent is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Severn Trent Positive
Pennon Group Neutral

Severn Trent has higher revenue and earnings than Pennon Group. Pennon Group is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Severn Trent, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Severn Trent£2.83B3.31£177.90M£123.1025.24
Pennon Group£1.29B1.68-£16.20M£19.3023.87

Summary

Severn Trent beats Pennon Group on 11 of the 18 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Severn Trent compare to Modern Water plc (MWG.L)?

Modern Water plc (MWG.L) (LON:MWG) and Severn Trent (LON:SVT) are both utilities companies, but which is the better stock? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their profitability, earnings, dividends, media sentiment, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, risk and valuation.

Severn Trent has a net margin of 13.10% compared to Modern Water plc (MWG.L)'s net margin of 0.00%. Severn Trent's return on equity of 20.35% beat Modern Water plc (MWG.L)'s return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Modern Water plc (MWG.L)N/A N/A N/A
Severn Trent 13.10%20.35%2.35%

76.2% of Severn Trent shares are held by institutional investors. 0.3% of Severn Trent shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Severn Trent has higher revenue and earnings than Modern Water plc (MWG.L). Modern Water plc (MWG.L) is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Severn Trent, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Modern Water plc (MWG.L)£1.74M0.00N/A-£1.20N/A
Severn Trent£2.83B3.31£177.90M£123.1025.24

In the previous week, Severn Trent had 1 more articles in the media than Modern Water plc (MWG.L). MarketBeat recorded 1 mentions for Severn Trent and 0 mentions for Modern Water plc (MWG.L). Severn Trent's average media sentiment score of 1.02 beat Modern Water plc (MWG.L)'s score of 0.00 indicating that Severn Trent is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Modern Water plc (MWG.L) Neutral
Severn Trent Positive

Severn Trent has a consensus target price of GBX 7,447.50, suggesting a potential upside of 139.71%. Given Severn Trent's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Severn Trent is more favorable than Modern Water plc (MWG.L).

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Modern Water plc (MWG.L)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00
Severn Trent
1 Sell rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.83

Summary

Severn Trent beats Modern Water plc (MWG.L) on 12 of the 12 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Severn Trent compare to SSE?

SSE (LON:SSE) and Severn Trent (LON:SVT) are both utilities companies, but which is the better stock? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their media sentiment, valuation, dividends, institutional ownership, profitability, analyst recommendations, earnings and risk.

SSE pays an annual dividend of GBX 64.40 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.7%. Severn Trent pays an annual dividend of GBX 123.43 per share and has a dividend yield of 4.0%. SSE pays out 61.1% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Severn Trent pays out 100.3% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future.

SSE has higher revenue and earnings than Severn Trent. SSE is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Severn Trent, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
SSE£10.19B2.83£1.71B£105.4022.64
Severn Trent£2.83B3.31£177.90M£123.1025.24

SSE currently has a consensus price target of GBX 2,606.57, suggesting a potential upside of 9.24%. Severn Trent has a consensus price target of GBX 7,447.50, suggesting a potential upside of 139.71%. Given Severn Trent's higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Severn Trent is more favorable than SSE.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
SSE
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
5 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.57
Severn Trent
1 Sell rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.83

66.1% of SSE shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 76.2% of Severn Trent shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.1% of SSE 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.

Severn Trent has a net margin of 13.10% compared to SSE's net margin of 11.87%. Severn Trent's return on equity of 20.35% beat SSE's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
SSE11.87% 9.45% 6.57%
Severn Trent 13.10%20.35%2.35%

SSE has a beta of 0.576, meaning that its share price is 42% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Severn Trent has a beta of 0.55, meaning that its share price is 45% less volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, SSE had 1 more articles in the media than Severn Trent. MarketBeat recorded 2 mentions for SSE and 1 mentions for Severn Trent. SSE's average media sentiment score of 1.36 beat Severn Trent's score of 1.02 indicating that SSE is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
SSE
2 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Severn Trent
1 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Summary

SSE and Severn Trent tied by winning 9 of the 18 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Severn Trent compare to Ck Infrastructure Holdings Limited (cdi)?

Ck Infrastructure Holdings Limited (cdi) (LON:CKI) and Severn Trent (LON:SVT) are both utilities companies, but which is the superior stock? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, earnings, risk, profitability, media sentiment, valuation and dividends.

Severn Trent has a consensus target price of GBX 7,447.50, indicating a potential upside of 139.71%. Given Severn Trent's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Severn Trent is more favorable than Ck Infrastructure Holdings Limited (cdi).

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Ck Infrastructure Holdings Limited (cdi)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00
Severn Trent
1 Sell rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.83

Severn Trent has lower revenue, but higher earnings than Ck Infrastructure Holdings Limited (cdi). Ck Infrastructure Holdings Limited (cdi) is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Severn Trent, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Ck Infrastructure Holdings Limited (cdi)£4.28B3.51N/A£328.001.82
Severn Trent£2.83B3.31£177.90M£123.1025.24

Ck Infrastructure Holdings Limited (cdi) pays an annual dividend of GBX 259 per share and has a dividend yield of 43.5%. Severn Trent pays an annual dividend of GBX 123.43 per share and has a dividend yield of 4.0%. Ck Infrastructure Holdings Limited (cdi) pays out 79.0% 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 100.3% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. Ck Infrastructure Holdings Limited (cdi) is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

Severn Trent has a net margin of 13.10% compared to Ck Infrastructure Holdings Limited (cdi)'s net margin of 0.00%. Severn Trent's return on equity of 20.35% beat Ck Infrastructure Holdings Limited (cdi)'s return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Ck Infrastructure Holdings Limited (cdi)N/A N/A N/A
Severn Trent 13.10%20.35%2.35%

In the previous week, Severn Trent had 1 more articles in the media than Ck Infrastructure Holdings Limited (cdi). MarketBeat recorded 1 mentions for Severn Trent and 0 mentions for Ck Infrastructure Holdings Limited (cdi). Severn Trent's average media sentiment score of 1.02 beat Ck Infrastructure Holdings Limited (cdi)'s score of 0.00 indicating that Severn Trent is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Ck Infrastructure Holdings Limited (cdi) Neutral
Severn Trent Positive

9.9% of Ck Infrastructure Holdings Limited (cdi) shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 76.2% of Severn Trent shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.3% of Severn Trent shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Summary

Severn Trent beats Ck Infrastructure Holdings Limited (cdi) on 10 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

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SVT vs. The Competition

MetricSevern TrentWater Utilities IndustryUtilities SectorLON Exchange
Market Cap£9.38B£6.20B£15.98B£2.88B
Dividend Yield4.08%3.95%4.02%6.14%
P/E Ratio25.2422.8525.04368.31
Price / Sales3.3153.68369.0983,538.25
Price / Cash18.1614.6518.7627.89
Price / Book3.995.082.247.24
Net Income£177.90M£302.59M£701.59M£5.89B
7 Day Performance0.09%0.03%-0.48%0.23%
1 Month Performance3.22%1.84%-1.37%3.02%
1 Year Performance18.09%3.96%9.49%23.21%

Severn Trent Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
SVT
Severn Trent
3.3952 of 5 stars
GBX 3,106.91
+1.3%
GBX 6,867.14
+121.0%
+19.5%£9.38B£2.83B25.24270
UU
United Utilities Group
1.8557 of 5 stars
GBX 1,423
-0.5%
GBX 1,435.71
+0.9%
+25.0%£9.75B£1.96B76.816,000
PNN
Pennon Group
N/AGBX 462.20
-1.2%
GBX 1,417.50
+206.7%
-3.6%£2.18B£1.29B23.953,000
MWG
Modern Water plc (MWG.L)
N/AN/AN/AN/A£13.64M£1.74MN/A23
SSE
SSE
3.0137 of 5 stars
GBX 2,420
-0.5%
GBX 2,606.57
+7.7%
+34.7%£29.19B£10.19B22.9612,180

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