SSE (CHIX:SSEL) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 1.58 (As of Jul. 12, 2026) — 159% Above Median


CHIX:SSEL SSE PLC CHIX:SSEL
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Price £24.28
GF Value £16.50
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is SSE Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio?

SSE CHIX:SSEL +0.19% 75 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.58 as of Jul. 12, 2026, which is 159% above its 10-year median of 0.61. GuruFocus rates CHIX:SSEL with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of £16.50 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 441 Utilities - Regulated companies, SSE ranks worse than 55.1% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-12), SSE's current share price is £24.275. SSE's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Mar26 was £15.36. SSE's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is 1.58.

The historical rank and industry rank for SSE's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

CHIX:SSEl' s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.33   Med: 0.61   Max: 1.8
Current: 1.58

During the past 13 years, SSE's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 1.80. The lowest was 0.33. And the median was 0.61.

CHIX:SSEl's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked worse than
55.1% of 441 companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 1.41 vs CHIX:SSEl: 1.58

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller. He uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings per share of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted revenue per share of a company over the past 10 years.

SSE's adjusted revenue per share data of for the fiscal year that ended in Mar26 was £8.879. Add all the adjusted revenue per share for the past 10 years together and divide 10 will get our Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share, which is £15.36 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar26.

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SSE  (CHIX:SSEl) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Explanation

Compared with the regular PS Ratio, which works poorly for cyclical businesses, the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio smoothed out the fluctuations of revenue during business cycles. Therefore it is more accurate in reflecting the valuation of the company.

If a company has consistent business performance, the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio should give similar results to regular PS Ratio.


SSE Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms


SSE Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for SSE's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

SSE Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Chart

SSE Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.74 0.79 0.80 0.89 1.69

SSE Semi-Annual Data
Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 Mar26
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.80 0.00 0.89 0.00 1.69

CHIX:SSEL vs SRE, AES: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison

For the Utilities - Diversified subindustry, SSE's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


SSE Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio vs Utilities - Regulated Industry

For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, SSE's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where SSE's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio falls into.


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SSE Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Calculation

Like the Shiller PE Ratio, the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio takes the Revenue per Share from the past 10 years, adjusts it for inflation, and then calculates the average. This average is then used for the P/S calculation. Because it considers this 10-year average, it's often referred to as the CAPS Ratio.

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller to measure the valuation of the overall market. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio.

SSE's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share
=24.275/15.36
=1.58

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

SSE's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Mar26 is calculated as:

For example, SSE's adjusted Revenue per Share data for the fiscal year that ended in Mar26 was:

Adj_RevenuePerShare=Revenue per Share/CPI of Mar26 (Change)*Current CPI (Mar26)
=8.879/140.8000*140.8000
=8.879

Current CPI (Mar26) = 140.8000.

SSE Annual Data

Revenue per Share CPI Adj_RevenuePerShare
201703 28.719 102.700 39.373
201803 26.935 105.100 36.084
201903 7.146 107.000 9.403
202003 6.577 108.600 8.527
202103 6.548 109.700 8.404
202203 8.228 116.500 9.944
202303 11.594 126.800 12.874
202403 9.565 131.600 10.234
202503 9.208 136.100 9.526
202603 8.879 140.800 8.879

Add all the adjusted revenue per share together and divide 10 will get our Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share.

Please note that we use the CPI data of the country/region where the company is headquartered. If the CPI data for that country/region is not available, then we will use the CPI data of the United States as default.

What does a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 1.58 mean?
SSE (CHIX:SSEL) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 1.58 as of Jul. 12, 2026. Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted revenue per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on SSE and its competitors. This is 159% above median its historical median of 0.61. Over the past decade, SSE's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.33 to 1.80. According to the industry distribution chart, SSE ranks #243 out of 441 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 55.1%.
Is SSE's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
SSE's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 1.58 is 159% above median its 10-year median of 0.61. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.33 to a high of 1.80. The Utilities - Regulated industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.41. SSE's value of 1.58 is 12.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, SSE ranks #243 out of 441 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, SSE has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does SSE's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to SRE and AES?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, SSE ranks #243 out of 441 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This places SSE in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.41. SSE's value of 1.58 is 12.1% above this benchmark. Historically, SSE's own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.33 to 1.80 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.61 vs. the industry median of 1.41, SSE has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for an Utilities - Regulated company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio among Utilities - Regulated companies is 1.41, based on 441 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. SSE's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 1.58 is 12.1% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted revenue per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on SSE and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.41 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. SSE's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.58, which is 159% above median its own 10-year median of 0.61. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is SSE stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SSE (CHIX:SSEL) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £16.50, compared to a current price of £24.28 — trading 47.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.58, which is 159% above median its 10-year median of 0.61 and 12.1% above the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 1.41. SSE's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For SSE (CHIX:SSEL), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.58 as of Jul. 12, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is SSE (CHIX:SSEL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SSE stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of £24.28 is trading 47.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of £16.50. GuruFocus considers SSE to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for CHIX:SSEL:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 1.58 (159% above median its 10-year median of 0.61)
  • GF Value™: £16.50 vs. price of £24.28 (47.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 75/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 12.1% above the Utilities - Regulated median (#243 of 441)

No single metric tells the full story. See the CHIX:SSEL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


SSE Business Description

Address 200 Dunkeld Road, Inveralmond House, Perth, Perthshire, GBR, PH1 3AQ
SSE is an integrated utility based in the United Kingdom owning and operating renewables and gas-fired power plants and electricity transmission and distribution networks. The firm is also involved in smaller related businesses such as gas storage and energy services.
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