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SEVERN TRENT PLC ORD 97 17/19P (SVT.L)
LSE2,932pGBX-12.00p (-0.41%)
Market ClosedLast close Sep 8
Severn Trent PLC provides water and wastewater services in the United Kingdom.
Historical Price
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Whystock Brain
The Narrative
Severn Trent PLC in the Utilities sector is trading at 2,932p with a market capitalization of $8.8B. Wall Street consensus targets 3,247p (13 analysts), implying a +10.7% move over the next 12 months. The stock is currently 12% below its 52-week high of 3,335p, remaining 2.2% below its 200-day moving average. Risk note: MACD remains below its signal line. The Whystock Score of 50/100 suggests a balanced risk-reward profile.
Ecosystem Influences
Sell-side targets imply +10.7% upside over 12 months
Long-term trend bearish (price vs 200-day SMA)
Macro-economic sensitivity to interest rate and inflation shifts
Annual Financials
| Metric (GBP) · Annual | FY2022 | FY2023 | FY2024 | FY2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Revenue | £1.94B↓ | £2.17B↓ | £2.34B↓ | £2.43B |
| Gross Profit | £1.74B↓ | £1.83B↓ | £1.97B↓ | £2.23B |
| Operating Income | £501.30M↓ | £506.60M↑ | £505.80M↓ | £599.50M |
| Net Income | -£87.20M↓ | £132.20M↓ | £140.20M↓ | £229.40M |
Peer Comparison
Fundamentals
Severn Trent PLC provides water and wastewater services in the United Kingdom. It operates in two segments, Regulated Water and Wastewater, and Infrastructure Services. It offers water and wastewater services. The company also generates renewable ene...
Market Cap
Total dollar market value of a company's outstanding shares of stock (Price * Shares).
£8.80B
P/E Ratio
Priced for growth. Investors expect sustained double-digit expansion.
23.71
Beta
Defensive asset. Lower volatility than the S&P 500.
0.54
Div Yield
Strong income play. Yield provides a meaningful total return floor.
431.00%
ROE
Elite ROE. Management converts capital into profit efficiently.
20.54%
Volume
Today's trading volume
7,608
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