Severn TrentFRA:SVT1 +1.19%80 PB Ratio is 4.81 as of Jun. 26, 2026, which is 3% below its 10-year median of 4.98. GuruFocus rates FRA:SVT1 with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of €35.01 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 502 Utilities - Regulated companies, Severn Trent ranks worse than 94.02% on this metric.
The PB Ratio, or Price-to-Book ratio, or Price/Book, is a financial ratio used to compare a company's market price to its Book Value per Share. As of today (2026-06-26), Severn Trent's share price is €33.92. Severn Trent's Book Value per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €7.05. Hence, Severn Trent's PB Ratio of today is 4.81.
The historical rank and industry rank for Severn Trent's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:SVT1'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.85 Med: 4.98 Max: 7.71
Current: 4.73
During the past 13 years, Severn Trent's highest PB Ratio was 7.71. The lowest was 3.85. And the median was 4.98.
FRA:SVT1's PB Ratio is ranked worse than 94.02% of 502
companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 1.43
vs FRA:SVT1: 4.73
During the past 12 months, Severn Trent's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 3.70% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 16.60% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 6.40% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 3.70% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Severn Trent was 96.90% per year. The lowest was -21.10% per year. And the median was 0.50% per year.
The PB Ratio works the best for the businesses that earn most of their profit from their assets, e.g. banks and insurance companies.
Be Aware
Some businesses have very light assets, such as software companies or insurance agencies. The PB Ratio does not work well for these companies. Some companies even have negative equity, so the PB Ratio cannot be applied to them.
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Severn Trent PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Severn Trent's PB 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.
For the Utilities - Regulated Water subindustry, Severn Trent's PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and PB 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 PB Ratio vs Utilities - Regulated Industry
For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, Severn Trent's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Severn Trent's PB Ratio falls into.
The PB Ratio, or Price-to-Book ratio, or Price/Book, is a financial ratio used to compare a company's market price to its Book Value per Share. It is a ratio widely used to value stocks.
Severn Trent's PB Ratio for today is calculated as follows:
* 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.
It can also be calculated from the numbers for the whole company:
A closely related ratio is called Price-to-Tangible-Book. The difference between Price-to-Tangible-Book and PB Ratio is that book value other than intangibles are used in the calculation.
Severn Trent (FRA:SVT1) has a PB Ratio of 4.81 as of Jun. 26, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Severn Trent and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 4.98. Over the past decade, Severn Trent's PB Ratio has ranged from 3.85 to 7.71. According to the industry distribution chart, Severn Trent ranks #472 out of 502 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 94%.
Is Severn Trent's PB Ratio too high?
Severn Trent's current PB Ratio of 4.81 is near median its 10-year median of 4.98. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.85 to a high of 7.71. The Utilities - Regulated industry median PB Ratio is 1.43. Severn Trent's value of 4.81 is 236.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Severn Trent ranks #472 out of 502 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 PB Ratio compare to AWK and WTRG?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, Severn Trent ranks #472 out of 502 companies for PB Ratio. This places Severn Trent in the lower half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.43. Severn Trent's value of 4.81 is 236.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Severn Trent's own PB Ratio has ranged from 3.85 to 7.71 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.98 vs. the industry median of 1.43, 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 PB Ratio for an Utilities - Regulated company?
The median PB Ratio among Utilities - Regulated companies is 1.43, based on 502 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a PB Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, PB Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Severn Trent's current PB Ratio of 4.81 is 236.4% 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 PB Ratio mean?
A high PB Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Severn Trent and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median PB Ratio is 1.43 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Severn Trent's current PB Ratio is 4.81, which is near median its own 10-year median of 4.98. 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 (FRA:SVT1) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €35.01, compared to a current price of €33.92 — trading 3.1% below its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 4.81, which is near median its 10-year median of 4.98 and 236.4% above the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 1.43. 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 PB Ratio calculated?
PB Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Severn Trent (FRA:SVT1), the current PB Ratio is 4.81 as of Jun. 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 (FRA:SVT1) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Severn Trent stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €33.92 is trading 3.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of €35.01.
GuruFocus considers Severn Trent to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:SVT1:
PB Ratio: 4.81 (near median its 10-year median of 4.98)
GF Value™: €35.01 vs. price of €33.92 (3.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 236.4% above the Utilities - Regulated median (#472 of 502)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:SVT1 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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