Severn Trent (SVTRF) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

Severn Trent is a UK-based water utility company that provides regulated water and wastewater services to residential, commercial and industrial customers. Operating primarily in the Midlands region, the company manages the collection, treatment and distribution of water, alongside the safe removal and processing of wastewater. Its core operations focus on ensuring compliance with stringent environmental standards, maintaining water quality, and delivering reliable service through an extensive network of treatment works, pumping stations and pipelines.

In addition to its regulated utility business, Severn Trent offers a range of value-added services designed to support infrastructure resilience and resource management. These include leak detection, network monitoring, and customer-focused initiatives aimed at reducing consumption and promoting sustainability. The company has invested significantly in modernising its assets, deploying advanced metering technologies and data analytics to optimise system performance and to detect and address potential issues before they impact customers.

Beyond its UK operations, Severn Trent operates an international arm that delivers specialist engineering, environmental and operational services across North America, Asia and the Middle East. This division provides design, construction and lifecycle management of water and wastewater facilities, serving municipal, industrial and agricultural clients. By leveraging its technical expertise and project management capabilities, Severn Trent’s global business helps to develop and upgrade critical water infrastructure in diverse regulatory and environmental settings.

Severn Trent traces its origins to the establishment of regional water authorities under the UK Water Act of 1973 and subsequent privatisation in 1989. Since then, the company has grown through targeted investments and strategic acquisitions while maintaining a focus on regulatory compliance and customer service. Headquartered in Coventry, Severn Trent is led by a seasoned executive team committed to sustainable growth, continuous improvement and the delivery of safe, clean water to its communities.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $35.47 to $35.47
• 50-Day Range: $32.39 to $37.89
• 52-Week Range: $30.05 to $37.89
• Volume: 216 shs
• Average Volume: 500 shs
• Market Capitalization: N/A
• P/E Ratio: 43.29
• Dividend Yield: 2.27%
• Price Target: N/A
• Consensus Rating: N/A

Severn Trent Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

Severn Trent scored higher than 10% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

Analyst's Opinion

• Score: N/A
• Analyst Rating: N/A

Consensus Rating

There is not enough analysis data for Severn Trent.

Earnings and Valuation

• Score: 0.0 / 5
• Proj. Earnings Growth: N/A

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

The P/E ratio of Severn Trent is 43.29, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 26.52.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

The P/E ratio of Severn Trent is 43.29, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the Utilities sector average P/E ratio of about 20.00.

Short Interest

• Score: 2.0 / 5
• Short Interest Level: Bearish

Percentage of Shares Shorted

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Severn Trent has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 5713, which indicates bearish sentiment.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Severn Trent has recently decreased by 6.24%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly.

Dividend

• Score: 1.7 / 5
• Dividend Strength: Weak

Dividend Leadership

Severn Trent is a leading dividend payer. It pays a dividend yield of 4.15%, putting its dividend yield in the top 25% of dividend-paying stocks.

Dividend Growth

Severn Trent does not have a long track record of dividend growth.

Dividend Coverage

The dividend payout ratio of Severn Trent is 98.13%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable.

Sustainability and ESG

• Score: N/A
• Environmental Score: N/A

Percentage of Shares Shorted

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Severn Trent has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 5713, which indicates bearish sentiment.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Severn Trent has recently decreased by 6.24%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly.

News and Social Media

• Score: 3.1 / 5
• News Sentiment: N/A

News Sentiment

Severn Trent has a news sentiment score of 1.50. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a higher news sentiment than the 0.85 average news sentiment score of Utilities companies.

News Coverage This Week

MarketBeat has tracked 1 news article for Severn Trent this week, compared to 0 articles on an average week.

Company Ownership

• Score: 0.0 / 5
• Insider Trading: N/A

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

In the past three months, Severn Trent insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.

Percentage Held by Institutions

Only 37.32% of the stock of Severn Trent is held by institutions.

SVTRF Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have SVTRF shares performed this year?

Severn Trent's stock was trading at $31.90 at the start of the year. Since then, SVTRF stock has increased by 11.2% and is now trading at $35.4699.

How do I buy shares of Severn Trent?

Shares of SVTRF stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.

Company Calendar

• Ex-Dividend for 7/15 Dividend: 5/29/2025
• Record date for 7/15 Dividend: 5/30/2025
• Today: 7/15/2025
• Dividend Payable: 7/15/2025

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: OTCMKTS
• Sector: Utilities
• Industry: Utilities - Regulated Water
• Sub-Industry: N/A
• Current Symbol: OTCMKTS:SVTRF
• CIK: N/A
• Web: www.severntrent.com
• Phone: 442477715000
• Fax: N/A
• Employees: 7,939
• Year Founded: N/A

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): N/A
• Trailing P/E Ratio: 43.29
• Forward P/E Ratio: N/A
• P/E Growth: N/A
• Net Income: N/A
• Net Margins: N/A
• Pretax Margin: N/A
• Return on Equity: N/A
• Return on Assets: N/A

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: N/A
• Current Ratio: N/A
• Quick Ratio: N/A

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: N/A
• Price / Sales: N/A
• Cash Flow: N/A
• Price / Cash Flow: N/A
• Book Value: N/A
• Price / Book: N/A

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: N/A
• Free Float: N/A
• Market Cap: N/A
• Optionable: Not Optionable
• Beta: N/A