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About SSE
SSE plc is a UK-based energy company primarily involved in the production and supply of electricity and natural gas. It operates through transmission, distribution, and energy services segments, focusing on renewable energy, including wind farms and hydroelectric generation. Founded in 1998, SSE emerged from the merger of Scottish Hydro-Electric and Southern Electric. The company is headquartered in Perth, Scotland, and has a significant presence in the UK and Ireland. SSE's strategic focus on renewable energy projects and infrastructure underscores its commitment to supporting the transition to a low-carbon economy.
- Ticker
- £SSE
- Sector
- Utilities
- Primary listing
- LSE
- Employees
- 15,197
- Headquarters
- Perth, United Kingdom
- Website
- www.sse.com
SSE Metrics
BasicAdvanced
£29B
22.89
£1.05
0.60
£0.64
2.67%
Price and volume
Market cap
£29B
Beta
0.6
52-week high
£27.68
52-week low
£16.11
Average daily volume
2.5M
Dividend rate
£0.64
Financial strength
Current ratio
1.199
Quick ratio
0.695
Long term debt to equity
54.666
Total debt to equity
63.473
Dividend payout ratio (TTM)
52.59%
Interest coverage (TTM)
6.61%
Profitability
EBITDA (TTM)
2,722.1
Gross margin (TTM)
37.05%
Net profit margin (TTM)
11.87%
Operating margin (TTM)
20.14%
Effective tax rate (TTM)
23.17%
Revenue per employee (TTM)
£670,000
Management effectiveness
Return on assets (TTM)
3.85%
Return on equity (TTM)
9.70%
Valuation
Price to earnings (TTM)
22.894
Price to revenue (TTM)
2.713
Price to book
2.29
Price to tangible book (TTM)
2.56
Price to free cash flow (TTM)
-27.408
Free cash flow yield (TTM)
-3.65%
Free cash flow per share (TTM)
-0.88
Dividend yield (TTM)
2.67%
Growth
Revenue change (TTM)
0.54%
Earnings per share change (TTM)
-2.50%
3-year revenue growth (CAGR)
-6.57%
10-year revenue growth (CAGR)
-9.87%
3-year earnings per share growth (CAGR)
109.57%
10-year earnings per share growth (CAGR)
8.64%
3-year dividend per share growth (CAGR)
-10.77%
10-year dividend per share growth (CAGR)
-2.60%
What the Analysts think about SSE
Analyst ratings (Buy, Hold, Sell) for SSE stock.
Analyst projections of the future price of SSE stock.
Bulls say / Bears say
SSE was awarded one of six fixed-bottom offshore wind contracts in the UK’s AR7 subsidy auction, highlighting its competitive strength in offshore renewables. (Bloomberg)
The Seagreen offshore wind farm, in which SSE holds a stake, delayed the start of a profit-capped government contract until the fall to sell electricity at higher market rates, potentially boosting near-term margins. (Bloomberg)
SSE’s regulated networks investment accelerated 83% year-on-year, with £0.9 billion invested in the first quarter, underscoring robust growth in its transmission business. (Reuters)
The majority of newly awarded offshore wind projects, including SSE’s AR7 contract, remain stuck in grid connection queues due to UK bottlenecks, risking delays to commissioning and revenue. (Bloomberg)
SSE reiterated its adjusted EPS guidance but warned outcomes remain subject to weather variability, market conditions and plant availability, exposing earnings to volatility ahead of the key winter season. (Reuters)
The Coire Glas pumped hydro storage project is still at a ‘minded-to’ stage with Ofgem, requiring detailed approvals before final investment, delaying capital deployment and long-term storage revenues. (Reuters)
Data summarised monthly by Lightyear AI. Last updated on 7 Sept 2026.
SSE Financial Performance
Revenues and expenses
SSE Earnings Performance
Company profitability
Upcoming events
Funds containing SSE
AllEURGBPUSD
Fund name | Fund size | £SSE weighting |
|---|---|---|
iShares STOXX Europe 600 Utilities€EXH9 | €786M | 5.79% |
SPDR MSCI World Utilities€WUTI | €72M | 1.78% |
iShares Core FTSE 100€ISFA | €19B | 1.11% |
iShares Core FTSE 100£ISF | £17B | 1.11% |
Vanguard FTSE 100£VUKE | £4.7B | 1.09% |
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