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Severn TrentLSE:SVT -0.52%82 Earnings per Share (Diluted) is £1.23 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates LSE:SVT with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of £30.22 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 415 Utilities - Regulated companies, Severn Trent ranks better than 91.57% on this metric.
Severn Trent's EPS (Basic) for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was £0.48.
Its EPS (Basic) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was £1.24.
During the past 12 months, Severn Trent's average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was 64.30% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was 46.90% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was 10.80% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was -0.60% per year.
During the past 13 years, Severn Trent's highest 3-Year average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 56.60% per year. The lowest was -26.30% per year. And the median was 3.30% per year.
Severn Trent (LSE:SVT) Earnings per Share (Diluted) Explanation
Earnings Per Share (EPS) is the single most important variable used by Wall Street in determining the earnings power of a company. But investors need to be aware that Earnings per Share can be easily manipulated by adjusting depreciation and amortization rate or non-recurring items. That's why GuruFocus lists EPS without NRI, which better reflects the company's underlying performance.
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Compared with Earnings per share, a company's cash flow is better indicator of the company's earnings power.
If a company's earnings per share is less than cash flow per share over long term, investors need to be cautious and find out why.
Severn Trent Earnings per Share (Diluted) Related Terms
Severn Trent Earnings per Share (Diluted) Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Severn Trent's Earnings per Share (Diluted) can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
LSE:SVT vs AWK, WTRG, AWR: Earnings per Share (Diluted) Comparison
For the Utilities - Regulated Water subindustry, Severn Trent's PE Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and PE Ratio data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Severn Trent PE Ratio vs Utilities - Regulated Industry
For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, Severn Trent's PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Severn Trent's PE Ratio falls into.
Severn Trent Earnings per Share (Diluted) Calculation
Earnings Per Share (EPS) is the amount of earnings per outstanding share of the company's stock. In calculating earnings per share, the dividends of preferred stocks need to subtracted from the total net income first.
Severn Trent's Earnings Per Share (Diluted) for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as
Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the semi-annually data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was £1.23
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Companies also reported diluted shares in their financial reports. Diluted shares include the shares of convertibles or warrants outstanding.
What does a Earnings per Share (Diluted) of £1.23 mean?
Severn Trent (LSE:SVT) has a Earnings per Share (Diluted) of £1.23 as of Mar. 2026. Diluted EPS equals net earnings divided by average shares outstanding, including dilutive securities. View historical data on Severn Trent and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Severn Trent ranks #35 out of 415 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 8.4%.
Is Severn Trent's Earnings per Share (Diluted) too high?
Severn Trent's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is £1.23. Based on the distribution chart, Severn Trent ranks #35 out of 415 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Severn Trent has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Severn Trent's Earnings per Share (Diluted) compare to AWK and WTRG?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, Severn Trent ranks #35 out of 415 companies for Earnings per Share (Diluted). This places Severn Trent in the top 8% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 5.10. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Earnings per Share (Diluted) for an Utilities - Regulated company?
The median Earnings per Share (Diluted) among Utilities - Regulated companies is 5.10, based on 415 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Earnings per Share (Diluted) significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Earnings per Share (Diluted) should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Earnings per Share (Diluted) mean?
A high Earnings per Share (Diluted) can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Diluted EPS equals net earnings divided by average shares outstanding, including dilutive securities. View historical data on Severn Trent and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 5.10 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Severn Trent's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is £1.23. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Severn Trent stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Severn Trent (LSE:SVT) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is £30.22, compared to a current price of £30.82 — trading 2% above its estimated fair value. The current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is £1.23. Severn Trent's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 with 9 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Earnings per Share (Diluted) calculated?
Earnings per Share (Diluted) is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Severn Trent (LSE:SVT), the current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is £1.23 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Severn Trent (LSE:SVT) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Severn Trent stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of £30.82 is trading 2% above its estimated GF Value™ of £30.22.
GuruFocus considers Severn Trent to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for LSE:SVT:
Earnings per Share (Diluted): £1.23
GF Value™: £30.22 vs. price of £30.82 (2% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:SVT stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Severn Trent PLC is a United Kingdom-based water utilities company. It mainly operates in the U.K., but also in the United States and other countries in Europe. The company derives the majority of its revenue from its regulated water and wastewater segment, which supplies water and conducts sewage and environmental services. The company also operates a business services segment that is involved with renewable energy operations. The company provides contract services to industrial and municipal clients to develop water treatment facilities and networks. The firm generates its renewable energy by using hydropower, wind power, and solar power.
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