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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
£18B
15.21
£1.08
0.59
£0.61
3.72%
Price and volume
Market cap
£18B
Beta
0.59
52-week high
£19.92
52-week low
£14.47
Average daily volume
2.6M
Dividend rate
£0.61
Financial strength
Current ratio
1.005
Quick ratio
0.801
Long term debt to equity
68.506
Total debt to equity
84.396
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)
22.20%
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)
15.208
Price to revenue (TTM)
1.784
Price to book
1.77
Price to tangible book (TTM)
2.25
Price to free cash flow (TTM)
-27.623
Free cash flow yield (TTM)
-3.62%
Free cash flow per share (TTM)
-0.595
Dividend yield (TTM)
3.72%
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 reported 9.8% growth in renewables output for fiscal year 2024 and forecasts a further 17% increase for the year ending March 31, 2025, backed by a £3 billion investment under its Net Zero Acceleration Programme Plus to expand capacity despite adverse weather conditions (Reuters).
Martin Pibworth’s promotion to CEO, praised by analysts at Jefferies, ensures strategic continuity and supports SSE’s plan to invest £22 billion in grid infrastructure over the next five years, reinforcing its regulated network growth (Reuters).
SSE’s renewables division achieved 26% output growth in the nine months to December 31, 2024 despite low wind speeds and a cold spell, demonstrating operational resilience and strong project execution (Reuters).
Data summarised monthly by Lightyear AI. Last updated on 3 Sept 2025.
SSE Financial Performance
Revenues and expenses
SSE Earnings Performance
Company profitability
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Market data provided by CBOE Europe and Deutsche Börse.
Capital at risk
Upcoming events
Sept18
SSE
DividendPayment
£0.43Per share
FAQs
What’s the current market cap for SSE stock?
SSE (SSE) has a market cap of £18B as of September 13, 2025.
What is the P/E ratio for SSE stock?
The price to earnings (P/E) ratio for SSE (SSE) stock is 15.21 as of September 13, 2025.
Does SSE stock pay dividends?
Yes, the SSE (SSE) stock pays dividends to shareholders. As of September 13, 2025, the dividend rate is £0.612 and the yield is 3.72%. 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 0.59. 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.