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Severn TrentLSE:SVT +0.20%79 EV-to-EBITDA is 13.10 as of Jul. 26, 2026, which is 1% below its 10-year median of 13.24. GuruFocus rates LSE:SVT with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of £30.26 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 468 Utilities - Regulated companies, Severn Trent ranks worse than 69.87% on this metric.
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Severn Trent's enterprise value is £19,302 Mil.
Severn Trent's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was £1,474 Mil. Therefore, Severn Trent's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 13.10.
The historical rank and industry rank for Severn Trent's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
LSE:SVT'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 9.95 Med: 13.24 Max: 16.04
Current: 13.1
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Severn Trent was 16.04. The lowest was 9.95. And the median was 13.24.
LSE:SVT's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 69.87% of 468
companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 9.995
vs LSE:SVT: 13.10
EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio to determine the fair market value of a company.
The "classic" EV-to-EBITDA is much better in capturing debt and net cash than the PE Ratio (TTM).
Severn Trent (LSE:SVT) EV-to-EBITDA Explanation
EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.
Severn Trent's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Severn Trent's share price for today is £30.20.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Severn Trent's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was £1.231.
* 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.
Study has found that the companies with the lowest EV-to-EBITDA outperforms companies measured as cheap by other ratios such as PE Ratio (TTM).
The historical data trend for Severn Trent's EV-to-EBITDA 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: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Utilities - Regulated Water subindustry, Severn Trent's EV-to-EBITDA, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBITDA 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 EV-to-EBITDA vs Utilities - Regulated Industry
For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, Severn Trent's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Severn Trent's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
Severn Trent's current Enterprise Value is £19,302 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Severn Trent's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was £1,474 Mil.
* 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.
Severn Trent (LSE:SVT) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 13.10 as of Jul. 26, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Severn Trent. This is near median its historical median of 13.24. Over the past decade, Severn Trent's EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 9.95 to 16.04. According to the industry distribution chart, Severn Trent ranks #327 out of 468 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 69.9%.
Is Severn Trent's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Severn Trent's current EV-to-EBITDA of 13.10 is near median its 10-year median of 13.24. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 9.95 to a high of 16.04. The Utilities - Regulated industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 10.00. Severn Trent's value of 13.10 is 31.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Severn Trent ranks #327 out of 468 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Severn Trent has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Severn Trent's EV-to-EBITDA compare to AWK and WTRG?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, Severn Trent ranks #327 out of 468 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Severn Trent in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 10.00. Severn Trent's value of 13.10 is 31.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Severn Trent's own EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 9.95 to 16.04 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 13.24 vs. the industry median of 10.00, Severn Trent has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good EV-to-EBITDA for an Utilities - Regulated company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Utilities - Regulated companies is 10.00, based on 468 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBITDA significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBITDA should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Severn Trent's current EV-to-EBITDA of 13.10 is 31.1% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high EV-to-EBITDA mean?
A high EV-to-EBITDA can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Severn Trent. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 10.00 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Severn Trent's current EV-to-EBITDA is 13.10, which is near median its own 10-year median of 13.24. 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 £30.26, compared to a current price of £30.20 — trading 0.2% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 13.10, which is near median its 10-year median of 13.24 and 31.1% above the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 10.00. Severn Trent's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-EBITDA calculated?
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Severn Trent (LSE:SVT), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 13.10 as of Jul. 26, 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 undervalued.
The current stock price of £30.20 is trading 0.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of £30.26.
GuruFocus considers Severn Trent to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for LSE:SVT:
EV-to-EBITDA: 13.10 (near median its 10-year median of 13.24)
GF Value™: £30.26 vs. price of £30.20 (0.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 31.1% above the Utilities - Regulated median (#327 of 468)
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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