Severn Trent (FRA:SVT) Receivables Turnover: 1.41 (As of Mar. 2026)


FRA:SVT Severn Trent PLC FRA:SVT
61 GF Score
Price €34.40
GF Value €34.91
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Severn Trent Receivables Turnover?

Severn Trent FRA:SVT +1.18% 61 Receivables Turnover is 1.41 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:SVT with a GF Score™ of 61/100 and a GF Value™ of €34.91 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 497 Utilities - Regulated companies, Severn Trent ranks worse than 78.87% on this metric.

The Receivables Turnover ratio measures the number of times a company collects its average accounts receivable balance. It is calculated as Revenue divided by average Accounts Receivable. An efficient company has a higher accounts receivable turnover ratio while an inefficient company has a lower ratio. Severn Trent's Revenue for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was €1,608 Mil. Severn Trent's average Accounts Receivable for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was €1,142 Mil. Hence, Severn Trent's Receivables Turnover for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.41.


Severn Trent  (FRA:SVT) Receivables Turnover Explanation

An efficient company has a higher accounts receivable turnover ratio while an inefficient company has a lower ratio. This metric is commonly used to compare companies within the same industry to check whether they are on par with their competitors.


Severn Trent Receivables Turnover Related Terms


Severn Trent Receivables Turnover Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Severn Trent's Receivables Turnover 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 Receivables Turnover Chart

Severn Trent Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Receivables Turnover
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 9.25 8.26 7.76 7.20 4.32

Severn Trent Semi-Annual Data
Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 Mar26
Receivables Turnover Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 2.02 2.09 1.99 2.01 1.41

FRA:SVT vs AWK, WTRG, AWR: Receivables Turnover Comparison

For the Utilities - Regulated Water subindustry, Severn Trent's Receivables Turnover, along with its competitors' market caps and Receivables Turnover 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 Receivables Turnover vs Utilities - Regulated Industry

For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, Severn Trent's Receivables Turnover distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Severn Trent's Receivables Turnover falls into.


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Severn Trent Receivables Turnover Calculation

Receivables Turnover measures the number of times a company collects its average accounts receivable balance.

Severn Trent's Receivables Turnover for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Receivables Turnover (A: Mar. 2026 )
=Revenue / Average Accounts Receivable
=Revenue (A: Mar. 2026 ) / ((Accounts Receivable (A: Mar. 2025 ) + Accounts Receivable (A: Mar. 2026 )) / count )
=3265.087 / ((435.013 + 1076.06) / 2 )
=3265.087 / 755.5365
=4.32

Severn Trent's Receivables Turnover for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Receivables Turnover (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=Revenue / Average Accounts Receivable
=Revenue (Q: Mar. 2026 ) / ((Accounts Receivable (Q: Sep. 2025 ) + Accounts Receivable (Q: Mar. 2026 )) / count )
=1607.862 / ((1208.343 + 1076.06) / 2 )
=1607.862 / 1142.2015
=1.41

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Receivables Turnover →
What does a Receivables Turnover of 1.41 mean?
Severn Trent (FRA:SVT) has a Receivables Turnover of 1.41 as of Mar. 2026. The accounts receivables turnover ratio measures the number of times a company collects its average accounts receivable balance. It is calculated as Revenue divided by Average Accounts Receivable. View historical data on Severn Trent and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Severn Trent ranks #392 out of 497 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 78.9%.
Is Severn Trent's Receivables Turnover too high?
Severn Trent's current Receivables Turnover is 1.41. The Utilities - Regulated industry median Receivables Turnover is 6.77. Severn Trent's value of 1.41 is 79.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Severn Trent ranks #392 out of 497 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Severn Trent has a GF Score™ of 61/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Severn Trent's Receivables Turnover compare to AWK and WTRG?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, Severn Trent ranks #392 out of 497 companies for Receivables Turnover. This places Severn Trent in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Receivables Turnover is 6.77. Severn Trent's value of 1.41 is 79.2% below this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Receivables Turnover for an Utilities - Regulated company?
The median Receivables Turnover among Utilities - Regulated companies is 6.77, based on 497 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Receivables Turnover significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Receivables Turnover should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Severn Trent's current Receivables Turnover of 1.41 is 79.2% below 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 Receivables Turnover mean?
A high Receivables Turnover can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The accounts receivables turnover ratio measures the number of times a company collects its average accounts receivable balance. It is calculated as Revenue divided by Average Accounts Receivable. View historical data on Severn Trent and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median Receivables Turnover is 6.77 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Severn Trent's current Receivables Turnover is 1.41. 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:SVT) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €34.91, compared to a current price of €34.40 — trading 1.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Receivables Turnover is 1.41 and 79.2% below the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 6.77. Severn Trent's overall GF Score™ is 61/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Receivables Turnover calculated?
Receivables Turnover is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Severn Trent (FRA:SVT), the current Receivables Turnover is 1.41 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 (FRA:SVT) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Severn Trent stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €34.40 is trading 1.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of €34.91. GuruFocus considers Severn Trent to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:SVT:

  • Receivables Turnover: 1.41
  • GF Value™: €34.91 vs. price of €34.40 (1.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 61/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 79.2% below the Utilities - Regulated median (#392 of 497)

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:SVT stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Severn Trent Business Description

Address 2 St John’s Street, Severn Trent Centre, Coventry, GBR, CV1 2LZ
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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