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Severn Trent (LSE:SVT) Forward PE Ratio Explanation
The Forward PE Ratio of a company is often used to compare current earnings to estimated future earnings, as well as gaining a clearer picture of what earnings will look like without charges and other accounting adjustments. If earnings are expected to grow in the future, the Forward PE Ratio will be lower than the current PE Ratio. This measure is also used to compare one company to another with a forward-looking focus.
Trailing PE Ratio relies on what is already done. It uses the current share price and divides by the total EPS (Basic) over the past 12 months. PE Ratio can be affected by Non Operating Income such as the sale of part of businesses. This may increase for the current year or quarter dramatically. But it cannot be repeated over and over. Therefore PE Ratio without NRI is a more accurate indication of valuation than PE Ratio .
Severn Trent Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
Severn Trent Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Severn Trent's Forward PE Ratio 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.
Severn Trent Forward PE Ratio Chart
Severn Trent Annual Data
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2016-03
2017-03
2018-03
2019-03
2020-03
2021-03
2022-03
2023-03
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2026-03
Forward PE Ratio
21.79
20.08
13.97
13.83
19.27
18.02
18.55
35.71
22.22
14.76
14.67
Severn Trent Semi-Annual Data
2016-03
2016-09
2017-03
2017-09
2018-03
2018-09
2019-03
2019-09
2020-03
2020-09
2021-03
2021-09
2022-03
2022-09
2023-03
2023-09
2024-03
2024-09
2025-03
2025-09
2026-03
Forward PE Ratio
21.79
24.10
20.08
17.61
13.97
14.01
13.83
15.63
19.27
20.92
18.02
21.65
18.55
27.03
35.71
23.92
22.22
25.32
14.76
15.38
14.67
LSE:SVT vs AWK, WTRG, AWR: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Utilities - Regulated Water subindustry, Severn Trent's Forward PE Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Forward 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 Forward PE Ratio vs Utilities - Regulated Industry
For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, Severn Trent's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Severn Trent's Forward PE Ratio falls into.
It's a measure of the price-to-earnings ratio (PE Ratio) using forecasted earnings for the calculation. While the earnings used are just an estimate and are not as reliable as current earnings data, there is still benefit in estimated P/E analysis. The forecasted earnings used in the formula can either be for the next 12 months or for the next full-year fiscal period.
Severn Trent (LSE:SVT) has a Forward PE Ratio of 14.89 as of Jul. 15, 2026. Forward P/E ratio is the share price dividend by the expected per-share earnings in the next 12 months. View historical data on Severn Trent and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Severn Trent ranks #142 out of 275 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 51.6%.
Is Severn Trent's Forward PE Ratio too high?
Severn Trent's current Forward PE Ratio is 14.89. The Utilities - Regulated industry median Forward PE Ratio is 14.54. Severn Trent's value of 14.89 is 2.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Severn Trent ranks #142 out of 275 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Severn Trent has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Severn Trent's Forward PE Ratio compare to AWK and WTRG?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, Severn Trent ranks #142 out of 275 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This places Severn Trent in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 14.54. Severn Trent's value of 14.89 is 2.4% above this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Forward PE Ratio for an Utilities - Regulated company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Utilities - Regulated companies is 14.54, based on 275 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Forward PE Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Forward PE Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Severn Trent's current Forward PE Ratio of 14.89 is 2.4% 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 Forward PE Ratio mean?
A high Forward PE Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Forward P/E ratio is the share price dividend by the expected per-share earnings in the next 12 months. View historical data on Severn Trent and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 14.54 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Severn Trent's current Forward PE Ratio is 14.89. 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 £30.17, compared to a current price of £30.08 — trading 0.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 14.89 and 2.4% above the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 14.54. Severn Trent's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Forward PE Ratio calculated?
Forward PE Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Severn Trent (LSE:SVT), the current Forward PE Ratio is 14.89 as of Jul. 15, 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 £30.08 is trading 0.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of £30.17.
GuruFocus considers Severn Trent to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for LSE:SVT:
Forward PE Ratio: 14.89
GF Value™: £30.17 vs. price of £30.08 (0.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 2.4% above the Utilities - Regulated median (#142 of 275)
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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