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Severn TrentLSE:SVT +0.46%79 EV-to-OCF is 15.33 as of Aug. 05, 2026, which is 6% above its 10-year median of 14.46. GuruFocus rates LSE:SVT with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of £30.34 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 507 Utilities - Regulated companies, Severn Trent ranks worse than 69.43% on this metric.
EV-to-OCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its cash flow from operations. As of today, Severn Trent's Enterprise Value is £19,393 Mil.
Severn Trent's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was £1,265 Mil. Therefore, Severn Trent's EV-to-OCF for today is 15.33.
The historical rank and industry rank for Severn Trent's EV-to-OCF or its related term are showing as below:
LSE:SVT'
s EV-to-OCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 11.2 Med: 14.46 Max: 20.34
Current: 15.26
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-OCF of Severn Trent was 20.34. The lowest was 11.20. And the median was 14.46.
LSE:SVT's EV-to-OCF is ranked worse than 69.43% of 507
companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 10.83
vs LSE:SVT: 15.26
EV-to-OCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. 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.
EV-to-OCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. 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 £30.50.
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.
Enterprise Value is used because it is a more complete measure in reflecting how much an investor pays when buying a company. Cash Flow from Operations is an important financial metric because it represents the cash generated from operating activities at a company's disposal. Companies with a low EV-to-OCF ratio, combined with a strong balance sheet are generally considered as undervalued.
Severn Trent EV-to-OCF Related Terms
Severn Trent EV-to-OCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Severn Trent's EV-to-OCF 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.
For the Utilities - Regulated Water subindustry, Severn Trent's EV-to-OCF, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-OCF 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-OCF vs Utilities - Regulated Industry
For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, Severn Trent's EV-to-OCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Severn Trent's EV-to-OCF falls into.
Severn Trent's current Enterprise Value is £19,393 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Severn Trent's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was £1,265 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-OCF of 15.33 as of Aug. 05, 2026. This is near median its historical median of 14.46. Over the past decade, Severn Trent's EV-to-OCF has ranged from 11.20 to 20.34. According to the industry distribution chart, Severn Trent ranks #352 out of 507 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 69.4%.
Is Severn Trent's EV-to-OCF too high?
Severn Trent's current EV-to-OCF of 15.33 is near median its 10-year median of 14.46. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 11.20 to a high of 20.34. The Utilities - Regulated industry median EV-to-OCF is 10.83. Severn Trent's value of 15.33 is 41.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Severn Trent ranks #352 out of 507 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-OCF compare to AWK and WTRG?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, Severn Trent ranks #352 out of 507 companies for EV-to-OCF. This places Severn Trent in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-OCF is 10.83. Severn Trent's value of 15.33 is 41.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Severn Trent's own EV-to-OCF has ranged from 11.20 to 20.34 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 14.46 vs. the industry median of 10.83, 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-OCF for an Utilities - Regulated company?
The median EV-to-OCF among Utilities - Regulated companies is 10.83, based on 507 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-OCF significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-OCF should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Severn Trent's current EV-to-OCF of 15.33 is 41.6% 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-OCF mean?
A high EV-to-OCF can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median EV-to-OCF is 10.83 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Severn Trent's current EV-to-OCF is 15.33, which is near median its own 10-year median of 14.46. 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 £30.34, compared to a current price of £30.50 — trading 0.5% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-OCF is 15.33, which is near median its 10-year median of 14.46 and 41.6% above the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 10.83. 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-OCF calculated?
EV-to-OCF is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Severn Trent (LSE:SVT), the current EV-to-OCF is 15.33 as of Aug. 05, 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 £30.50 is trading 0.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of £30.34.
GuruFocus considers Severn Trent to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for LSE:SVT:
EV-to-OCF: 15.33 (near median its 10-year median of 14.46)
GF Value™: £30.34 vs. price of £30.50 (0.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 41.6% above the Utilities - Regulated median (#352 of 507)
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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