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Severn Trent (SVT) Competitors

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SVT vs. SHAW, ACA, CRH, NWF, and IGP

Should you buy Severn Trent stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares Severn Trent with other companies and stocks that may be similar based on industry, sector, market capitalization, business model, investor interest, or shared news coverage. Companies and stocks commonly compared with Severn Trent include Shawbrook Group (SHAW), Acacia Mining (ACA), CRH (CRH), NWF Group (NWF), and Intercede Group (IGP). These companies are all part of the "construction materials" industry.

How does Severn Trent compare to Shawbrook Group?

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

76.2% of Severn Trent shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 9.1% of Shawbrook Group shares are held by institutional investors. 0.3% of Severn Trent shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Severn Trent presently has a consensus price target of GBX 6,867.14, suggesting a potential upside of 126.49%. Shawbrook Group has a consensus price target of GBX 520, suggesting a potential upside of 53.62%. Given Severn Trent's higher possible upside, equities research analysts plainly believe Severn Trent is more favorable than Shawbrook Group.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Severn Trent
1 Sell rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.00
Shawbrook Group
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00

In the previous week, Severn Trent had 6 more articles in the media than Shawbrook Group. MarketBeat recorded 6 mentions for Severn Trent and 0 mentions for Shawbrook Group. Severn Trent's average media sentiment score of 0.29 beat Shawbrook Group's score of 0.00 indicating that Severn Trent is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Severn Trent Neutral
Shawbrook Group Neutral

Severn Trent has a net margin of 13.10% compared to Shawbrook Group's net margin of 0.00%. Severn Trent's return on equity of 20.35% beat Shawbrook Group's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Severn Trent13.10% 20.35% 2.35%
Shawbrook Group N/A N/A N/A

Severn Trent has higher revenue and earnings than Shawbrook Group. Shawbrook 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£2.83B3.23£177.90M£123.1024.63
Shawbrook Group£688.30M2.56N/A£35.009.67

Summary

Severn Trent beats Shawbrook Group on 12 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Severn Trent compare to Acacia Mining?

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

Severn Trent has higher revenue and earnings than Acacia Mining. Acacia Mining 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
Acacia Mining£645.41M0.00N/A£0.50N/A
Severn Trent£2.83B3.23£177.90M£123.1024.63

Severn Trent has a consensus target price of GBX 6,867.14, suggesting a potential upside of 126.49%. Given Severn Trent's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Severn Trent is more favorable than Acacia Mining.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Acacia Mining
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)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.00

In the previous week, Severn Trent had 6 more articles in the media than Acacia Mining. MarketBeat recorded 6 mentions for Severn Trent and 0 mentions for Acacia Mining. Severn Trent's average media sentiment score of 0.29 beat Acacia Mining's score of 0.00 indicating that Severn Trent is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Acacia Mining Neutral
Severn Trent Neutral

Severn Trent has a net margin of 13.10% compared to Acacia Mining's net margin of 0.00%. Severn Trent's return on equity of 20.35% beat Acacia Mining's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Acacia MiningN/A N/A N/A
Severn Trent 13.10%20.35%2.35%

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 endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Summary

Severn Trent beats Acacia Mining on 12 of the 13 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Severn Trent compare to CRH?

Severn Trent (LON:SVT) and CRH (LON:CRH) are both construction materials companies, but which is the superior business? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, valuation, risk, media sentiment, institutional ownership, dividends, profitability and earnings.

Severn Trent pays an annual dividend of GBX 123.43 per share and has a dividend yield of 4.1%. CRH pays an annual dividend of GBX 148 per share and has a dividend yield of 128.8%. 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. CRH pays out 26.9% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. CRH is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

CRH has higher revenue and earnings than Severn Trent. CRH 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£2.83B3.23£177.90M£123.1024.63
CRH£38.06B0.02£4.69B£551.000.21

Severn Trent has a beta of 0.548, suggesting that its stock price is 45% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, CRH has a beta of 1.241, suggesting that its stock price is 24% more volatile than the broader market.

Severn Trent presently has a consensus price target of GBX 6,867.14, suggesting a potential upside of 126.49%. CRH has a consensus price target of £105.22, suggesting a potential upside of 9,056.73%. Given CRH's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe CRH 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)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.00
CRH
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00

In the previous week, Severn Trent had 3 more articles in the media than CRH. MarketBeat recorded 6 mentions for Severn Trent and 3 mentions for CRH. Severn Trent's average media sentiment score of 0.29 beat CRH's score of 0.00 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
3 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
CRH
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
3 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

Severn Trent has a net margin of 13.10% compared to CRH's net margin of 8.86%. Severn Trent's return on equity of 20.35% beat CRH's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Severn Trent13.10% 20.35% 2.35%
CRH 8.86%10.85%6.20%

76.2% of Severn Trent shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 59.2% of CRH shares are held by institutional investors. 0.3% of Severn Trent shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.3% of CRH shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Summary

CRH beats Severn Trent on 10 of the 18 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Severn Trent compare to NWF Group?

NWF Group (LON:NWF) and Severn Trent (LON:SVT) are both construction materials companies, but which is the better investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their media sentiment, profitability, risk, institutional ownership, earnings, analyst recommendations, valuation and dividends.

NWF Group has a beta of 0.221, indicating that its share price is 78% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Severn Trent has a beta of 0.548, indicating that its share price is 45% less volatile than the broader market.

Severn Trent has higher revenue and earnings than NWF Group. NWF 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
NWF Group£920.30M0.07£9.14M£10.5013.05
Severn Trent£2.83B3.23£177.90M£123.1024.63

4.9% of NWF Group shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 76.2% of Severn Trent shares are held by institutional investors. 3.7% of NWF Group shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 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 will outperform the market over the long term.

In the previous week, Severn Trent had 3 more articles in the media than NWF Group. MarketBeat recorded 6 mentions for Severn Trent and 3 mentions for NWF Group. NWF Group's average media sentiment score of 0.49 beat Severn Trent's score of 0.29 indicating that NWF Group is being referred to more favorably in the media.

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

NWF Group pays an annual dividend of GBX 8.40 per share and has a dividend yield of 6.1%. Severn Trent pays an annual dividend of GBX 123.43 per share and has a dividend yield of 4.1%. NWF Group pays out 80.0% 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. NWF Group is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

NWF Group currently has a consensus price target of GBX 214, indicating a potential upside of 56.20%. Severn Trent has a consensus price target of GBX 6,867.14, indicating a potential upside of 126.49%. Given Severn Trent's higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Severn Trent is more favorable than NWF Group.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
NWF Group
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.50
Severn Trent
1 Sell rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.00

Severn Trent has a net margin of 13.10% compared to NWF Group's net margin of 0.60%. Severn Trent's return on equity of 20.35% beat NWF Group's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
NWF Group0.60% 6.02% 3.71%
Severn Trent 13.10%20.35%2.35%

Summary

Severn Trent beats NWF Group on 11 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Severn Trent compare to Intercede Group?

Intercede Group (LON:IGP) and Severn Trent (LON:SVT) are both construction materials companies, but which is the better investment? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their institutional ownership, valuation, dividends, analyst recommendations, risk, media sentiment, profitability and earnings.

Intercede Group has a net margin of 19.68% compared to Severn Trent's net margin of 13.10%. Severn Trent's return on equity of 20.35% beat Intercede Group's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Intercede Group19.68% 18.91% 15.26%
Severn Trent 13.10%20.35%2.35%

Intercede Group has a beta of 1.623, indicating that its share price is 62% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Severn Trent has a beta of 0.548, indicating that its share price is 45% less volatile than the broader market.

Severn Trent has a consensus target price of GBX 6,867.14, suggesting a potential upside of 126.49%. Given Severn Trent's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Severn Trent is more favorable than Intercede Group.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Intercede Group
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)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.00

Severn Trent has higher revenue and earnings than Intercede Group. Intercede 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
Intercede Group£17.16M3.73£5.86M£5.5019.36
Severn Trent£2.83B3.23£177.90M£123.1024.63

In the previous week, Severn Trent had 5 more articles in the media than Intercede Group. MarketBeat recorded 6 mentions for Severn Trent and 1 mentions for Intercede Group. Intercede Group's average media sentiment score of 0.67 beat Severn Trent's score of 0.29 indicating that Intercede Group is being referred to more favorably in the media.

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

10.5% of Intercede Group shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 76.2% of Severn Trent shares are owned by institutional investors. 45.8% of Intercede Group 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 large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Summary

Severn Trent beats Intercede Group on 10 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

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Media Sentiment Over Time

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SVT vs. The Competition

MetricSevern TrentUtilities IndustryUtilities SectorLON Exchange
Market Cap£9.15B£4.45B£18.92B£2.92B
Dividend Yield4.17%5.13%3.97%6.15%
P/E Ratio24.6322.5819.77367.83
Price / Sales3.23196.2432.6084,362.39
Price / Cash18.1614.6219.3827.89
Price / Book3.893.012.377.13
Net Income£177.90M£78.15M£786.22M£5.89B
7 Day Performance-0.20%0.48%-0.97%6.30%
1 Month Performance2.33%2.16%-0.86%0.67%
1 Year Performance15.29%9.02%11.81%67.54%

Severn Trent Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
SVT
Severn Trent
3.3286 of 5 stars
GBX 3,032
-0.9%
GBX 6,867.14
+126.5%
+15.8%£9.15B£2.83B24.63270
SHAW
Shawbrook Group
N/AGBX 364
+2.2%
GBX 520
+42.9%
N/A£1.89B£688.30M10.40N/A
ACA
Acacia Mining
N/AN/AN/AN/A£959.60M£645.41M468.005,230
CRH
CRH
2.6865 of 5 stars
GBX 114.91
+2.1%
£105.22
+9,056.7%
-98.4%£768.04M£38.06B0.2177,400
NWF
NWF Group
3.2288 of 5 stars
GBX 138.50
-1.4%
GBX 283
+104.3%
-19.6%£68.69M£883.40M13.191,339

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