The historical rank and industry rank for Severn Trent's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Severn Trent was 92.89%. The lowest was 84.33%. And the median was 91.96%.
STRNY's Gross Margin % is not ranked *
in the Utilities - Regulated industry.
Industry Median: 30.88 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Gross Margin % only.
Severn Trent had a gross margin of N/A% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Severn Trent was 0.00% per year.
Warren Buffett believes that firms with excellent long term economics tend to have consistently higher margins.
Durable competitive advantage creates a high Gross Margin % because of the freedom to price in excess of cost. Companies can be categorized by their Gross Margin %
1. Greater than 40% = Durable competitive advantage
2. Less than 40% = Competition eroding margins
3. Less than 20% = no sustainable competitive advantage
Consistency of Gross Margin is key
Severn Trent had a gross margin of N/A% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
Be Aware
If a company loses its competitive advantages, usually its gross margin declines well before its sales declines. Watching Gross Margin % and Operating Margin % closely helps avoid value trap situations.
Severn Trent Gross Margin % Related Terms
Severn Trent Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Severn Trent's Gross Margin % 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.
STRNY vs AWK, WTRG, AWR: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Utilities - Regulated Water subindustry, Severn Trent's Gross Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Gross Margin % 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 Gross Margin % vs Utilities - Regulated Industry
For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, Severn Trent's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Severn Trent's Gross Margin % falls into.
* 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.
A positive Gross Profit is only the first step for a company to make a net profit. The gross profit needs to be big enough to also cover related labor, equipment, rental, marketing/advertising, research and development and a lot of other costs in selling the products.
Severn Trent (STRNY) has a Gross Margin % of 0.00% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Severn Trent and its competitors. Over the past decade, Severn Trent's Gross Margin % has ranged from 84.33 to 92.89. According to the industry distribution chart, Severn Trent ranks #999999 out of 489 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry.
Is Severn Trent's Gross Margin % too high?
Severn Trent's current Gross Margin % is 0.00%. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 84.33 to a high of 92.89. Based on the distribution chart, Severn Trent ranks #999999 out of 489 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. 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 Gross Margin % compare to AWK and WTRG?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, Severn Trent ranks #999999 out of 489 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Severn Trent in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 30.88. Historically, Severn Trent's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 84.33 to 92.89 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Gross Margin % for an Utilities - Regulated company?
The median Gross Margin % among Utilities - Regulated companies is 30.88, based on 489 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Gross Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Gross Margin % 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 Gross Margin % mean?
A high Gross Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Severn Trent and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median Gross Margin % is 30.88 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Severn Trent's current Gross Margin % is 0.00%. 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 (STRNY) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $40.53, compared to a current price of $39.31 — trading 3% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 0.00%. Severn Trent's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Gross Margin % calculated?
Gross Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Severn Trent (STRNY), the current Gross Margin % is 0.00% 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 (STRNY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Severn Trent stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $39.31 is trading 3% below its estimated GF Value™ of $40.53.
GuruFocus considers Severn Trent to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for STRNY:
Gross Margin %: 0.00%
GF Value™: $40.53 vs. price of $39.31 (3% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STRNY 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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