Severn Trent (LSE:SVT) Tax Rate %: 33.58% (As of Mar. 2026)

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LSE:SVT Severn Trent PLC LSE:SVT
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What is Severn Trent Tax Rate %?

Severn Trent LSE:SVT +1.76% 80 Tax Rate % is 33.58% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates LSE:SVT with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of £30.16 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review.

Tax Rate % is calculated as Tax Expense divided by its Pre-Tax Income. Severn Trent's Tax Expense for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was £73 Mil. Severn Trent's Pre-Tax Income for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was £216 Mil. Therefore, Severn Trent's Tax Rate % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 33.58%.

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Severn Trent Tax Rate % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Severn Trent's Tax Rate % can be seen below:

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Severn Trent Tax Rate % Chart

Severn Trent Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Tax Rate %
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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
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Severn Trent Tax Rate % Calculation

Tax Rate % is the ratio of tax expense divided by pretax income, usually presented in percent.

Severn Trent's Tax Rate % for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Tax Rate %=Tax Expense (A: Mar. 2026 )/Pre-Tax Income (A: Mar. 2026 )
=153/524
=29.20 %

Severn Trent's Tax Rate % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Tax Rate %=Tax Expense (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Pre-Tax Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=72.6/216.2
=33.58 %

* 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 Tax Rate % →
What does a Tax Rate % of 33.58% mean?
Severn Trent (LSE:SVT) has a Tax Rate % of 33.58% as of Mar. 2026.
Is Severn Trent's Tax Rate % too high?
Severn Trent's current Tax Rate % is 33.58%. 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 Tax Rate % compare to AWK and WTRG?
Severn Trent's Tax Rate % of 33.58% can be compared against companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Tax Rate % for an Utilities - Regulated company?
A good Tax Rate % depends on the Utilities - Regulated industry context. However, Tax Rate % 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 Tax Rate % mean?
A high Tax Rate % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Severn Trent's current Tax Rate % is 33.58%. 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 £30.16, compared to a current price of £30.12 — trading 0.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Tax Rate % is 33.58%. 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 Tax Rate % calculated?
Tax Rate % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Severn Trent (LSE:SVT), the current Tax Rate % is 33.58% 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 (LSE:SVT) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Severn Trent stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of £30.12 is trading 0.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of £30.16. GuruFocus considers Severn Trent to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for LSE:SVT:

  • Tax Rate %: 33.58%
  • GF Value™: £30.16 vs. price of £30.12 (0.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 80/100 with 7 warning signs

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 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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