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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
Primary listing
LSE
Industry
Electric Utilities
Headquarters
Employees
15,824
ISIN
GB0007908733
Website
SSE Metrics
BasicAdvanced
£21B
17.40
£1.08
0.58
£0.61
3.25%
Price and volume
Market cap
£21B
Beta
0.58
52-week high
£19.92
52-week low
£14.47
Average daily volume
3.1M
Dividend rate
£0.61
Financial strength
Current ratio
1.005
Quick ratio
0.627
Long term debt to equity
68.073
Total debt to equity
83.547
Dividend payout ratio (TTM)
40.00%
Interest coverage (TTM)
7.05%
Profitability
EBITDA (TTM)
3,285.9
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)
17.401
Price to revenue (TTM)
2.041
Price to book
2.03
Price to tangible book (TTM)
2.59
Price to free cash flow (TTM)
-31.605
Free cash flow yield (TTM)
-3.16%
Free cash flow per share (TTM)
-59.52%
Dividend yield (TTM)
3.25%
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 strategic focus on renewable energy positions it to benefit from the UK's goal to decarbonize its electricity sector by 2030, with plans to invest around £3 billion in 2025 under its Net Zero Acceleration Programme Plus plan. (reuters.com)
The company reported a 9.8% growth in renewables output for fiscal year 2024 and anticipates a 17% increase for the year ending March 31, 2025, driven by increased capacity despite adverse weather conditions. (reuters.com)
SSE's adjusted earnings target for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2027, remains at 175 pence to 200 pence per share, indicating confidence in its long-term profitability. (reuters.com)
SSE has revised its annual adjusted earnings per share forecast for fiscal year 2025 to a range of 155 pence to 160 pence, slightly lower than its previous range of 154 pence to 163 pence, indicating potential challenges in meeting earlier profit expectations. (reuters.com)
The company's significant investment of around £3 billion in 2025 under its Net Zero Acceleration Programme Plus plan may strain financial resources and impact short-term profitability. (reuters.com)
Adverse weather conditions have previously impacted SSE's renewables output, and similar future events could hinder the company's ability to meet its projected 17% increase in renewables output for the year ending March 31, 2025. (reuters.com)
Data summarised monthly by Lightyear AI. Last updated on 12 Jul 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 £21B as of July 21, 2025.
What is the P/E ratio for SSE stock?
The price to earnings (P/E) ratio for SSE (SSE) stock is 17.4 as of July 21, 2025.
Does SSE stock pay dividends?
Yes, the SSE (SSE) stock pays dividends to shareholders. As of July 21, 2025, the dividend rate is £0.612 and the yield is 3.25%. 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.