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About SSE
SSE PLC is a UK-based energy company specializing in the generation, transmission, distribution, and supply of electricity. The company operates in the energy sector and focuses on producing energy from multiple sources including water, gas, coal, oil, and multi-fuel systems. Established in 1998, SSE plc has grown to be a significant player in the UK energy market.
Ticker
£SSE
Sector
Primary listing
LSE
Industry
Electric Utilities
Headquarters
Employees
15,824
ISIN
GB0007908733
Website
SSE Metrics
BasicAdvanced
£20B
16.98
£1.08
0.58
£0.61
3.33%
Price and volume
Market cap
£20B
Beta
0.58
52-week high
£19.92
52-week low
£14.47
Average daily volume
3.9M
Dividend rate
£0.61
Financial strength
Current ratio
1.005
Quick ratio
0.627
Long term debt to equity
68.506
Total debt to equity
83.547
Dividend payout ratio (TTM)
40.00%
Interest coverage (TTM)
7.05%
Profitability
EBITDA (TTM)
2,849.7
Gross margin (TTM)
38.13%
Net profit margin (TTM)
11.74%
Operating margin (TTM)
22.21%
Effective tax rate (TTM)
27.99%
Revenue per employee (TTM)
£640,000
Management effectiveness
Return on assets (TTM)
4.80%
Return on equity (TTM)
10.88%
Valuation
Price to earnings (TTM)
16.98
Price to revenue (TTM)
1.991
Price to book
1.98
Price to tangible book (TTM)
2.27
Price to free cash flow (TTM)
-30.84
Free cash flow yield (TTM)
-3.24%
Free cash flow per share (TTM)
-59.52%
Dividend yield (TTM)
3.33%
Growth
Revenue change (TTM)
-3.11%
Earnings per share change (TTM)
-30.93%
3-year revenue growth (CAGR)
5.22%
10-year revenue growth (CAGR)
-10.77%
3-year earnings per share growth (CAGR)
-27.73%
10-year earnings per share growth (CAGR)
6.95%
3-year dividend per share growth (CAGR)
-9.18%
10-year dividend per share growth (CAGR)
-3.15%
What the Analysts think about SSE
Analyst ratings (Buy, Hold, Sell) for SSE stock.
Bulls say / Bears say
SSE's commitment to renewable energy is evident through its plan to invest around £3 billion in 2025 under the Net Zero Acceleration Programme Plus, positioning the company to benefit from the UK's goal to decarbonize its electricity sector by 2030. (reuters.com)
The company's renewables output grew by 9.8% in fiscal year 2024 and is expected to have increased by 17% in the year ended March 31, 2025, driven by increased capacity despite adverse weather conditions. (reuters.com)
SSE reported a 26.4% increase in half-year profits, primarily driven by its electricity networks and renewables sectors, indicating strong operational performance. (reuters.com)
SSE has trimmed its annual adjusted earnings per share forecast for the fiscal year 2025 to a range of 155 pence to 160 pence, slightly lower than its previous range of 154 pence to 163 pence, which may indicate potential financial challenges. (reuters.com)
The upcoming retirement of CEO Alistair Phillips-Davies in 2025 after over 11 years of leadership introduces uncertainty regarding future strategic direction and leadership stability. (reuters.com)
Despite growth in renewables output, adverse weather conditions such as low wind speeds and cold spells have impacted SSE's distribution network, potentially affecting operational efficiency and profitability. (reuters.com)
Data summarised monthly by Lightyear AI. Last updated on 9 Jun 2025.
SSE Financial Performance
Revenues and expenses
SSE Earnings Performance
Company profitability
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Capital at risk
Upcoming events
Jul24
SSE
Dividend·Ex-dividend
Sept18
SSE
Dividend·Payment
£0.43Per share
FAQs
What’s the current market cap for SSE stock?
SSE (SSE) has a market cap of £20B as of June 30, 2025.
What is the P/E ratio for SSE stock?
The price to earnings (P/E) ratio for SSE (SSE) stock is 16.98 as of June 30, 2025.
Does SSE stock pay dividends?
Yes, the SSE (SSE) stock pays dividends to shareholders. As of June 30, 2025, the dividend rate is £0.612 and the yield is 3.33%. SSE has a payout ratio of 40% on a trailing twelve-month basis.
When is the next SSE dividend payment date?
The next SSE (SSE) dividend payment is scheduled for September 18, 2025.
What is the beta indicator for SSE?
SSE (SSE) has a beta rating of 0.58. This means that it is less volatile than the market, on average. A beta of 1 would indicate the stock moves in-line with the market, while a beta of 0.5 would mean it moves half as much as the market.