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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
Employees
15,824
Headquarters
Website
SSE Metrics
BasicAdvanced
£21B
17.30
£1.08
0.59
£0.64
3.43%
Price and volume
Market cap
£21B
Beta
0.59
52-week high
£19.36
52-week low
£14.14
Average daily volume
3M
Dividend rate
£0.64
Financial strength
Current ratio
1.005
Quick ratio
0.801
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)
3,285.9
Gross margin (TTM)
38.13%
Net profit margin (TTM)
11.74%
Operating margin (TTM)
22.20%
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)
17.303
Price to revenue (TTM)
2.029
Price to book
2.02
Price to tangible book (TTM)
2.32
Price to free cash flow (TTM)
-31.429
Free cash flow yield (TTM)
-3.18%
Free cash flow per share (TTM)
-0.595
Dividend yield (TTM)
3.43%
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
The UK Crown Estate authorized a seabed Capacity Increase Programme, allowing up to 1.5 GW more capacity for the SSE-led Dogger Bank D offshore wind project, speeding up SSE's development pipeline using existing grid connections (Reuters)
In the quarter ending June 2025, SSE’s offshore and onshore wind farms achieved an 8% increase in output year-on-year, demonstrating the wind portfolio’s resilience despite poor hydro generation conditions (FT)
SSE welcomed the UK government’s shelving of planned zonal electricity pricing, which provides regulatory clarity and supports ongoing investment in its renewables and networks businesses nationwide (FT)
SSE reduced its five-year investment plan by £3 billion to about £17.5 billion, cutting renewables capital spending by £1.5 billion due to macroeconomic pressures and planning delays, which could push back major clean energy project timelines (Reuters)
A severe drought in April–May 2025 caused a 40% year-on-year drop in SSE's hydroelectric generation, resulting in a total 4% decline in renewable output, highlighting ongoing weather-related volatility risks in its generation portfolio (FT)
With the retirement of long-serving CEO Alistair Phillips-Davies and succession by Martin Pibworth expected by July 2025, there are growing execution risks, since consistent leadership is vital for delivering SSE’s multi-billion-pound Net Zero Acceleration Programme (FT)
Data summarised monthly by Lightyear AI. Last updated on 6 Nov 2025.
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SSE Earnings Performance
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FAQs
What’s the current market cap for SSE stock?
SSE (SSE) has a market cap of £21B as of November 09, 2025.
What is the P/E ratio for SSE stock?
The price to earnings (P/E) ratio for SSE (SSE) stock is 17.3 as of November 09, 2025.
Does SSE stock pay dividends?
Yes, the SSE (SSE) stock pays dividends to shareholders. As of November 09, 2025, the dividend rate is £0.642 and the yield is 3.43%. 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 date is unconfirmed.
What is the beta indicator for SSE?
SSE (SSE) has a beta rating of 0.59. 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.