SSECHIX:SSEL -0.18%75 Days Inventory is 19.31 as of Mar. 2026, which is 16% above its 10-year median of 16.70. GuruFocus rates CHIX:SSEL with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of £16.35 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 452 Utilities - Regulated companies, SSE ranks better than 50.22% on this metric.
Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). SSE's Average Total Inventories for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was £362 Mil. SSE's Cost of Goods Sold for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was £3,419 Mil.
Hence, SSE's Days Inventory for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 19.31.
The historical rank and industry rank for SSE's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:
CHIX:SSEl'
s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.46 Med: 16.7 Max: 25.53
Current: 22.51
During the past 13 years, SSE's highest Days Inventory was 25.53. The lowest was 3.46. And the median was 16.70.
CHIX:SSEl's Days Inventory is ranked better than 50.22% of 452
companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 22.56
vs CHIX:SSEl: 22.51
SSE's Days Inventory
declined
from Mar. 2025 (20.08) to Mar. 2026 (19.31).
Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
SSE's Inventory Turnover for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 9.45.
Inventory-to-Revenue determines the ability of a company to manage their inventory levels. It measures the percentage of Inventories the company currently has on hand to support the current amount of Revenue.
SSE's Inventory-to-Revenue for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.07.
SSE (CHIX:SSEl) Days Inventory Explanation
Days Inventory indicates the liquidity of the inventory. Generally, a lower Days Inventory is preferred as it indicates a shorter duration to clear off the inventory. An increase of the ratio may indicate the company's sales slowed. Similar ratios related to Days Inventory are:
1. Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
SSE's Inventory Turnover for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as
2. Inventory-to-Revenue determines the ability of a company to manage their inventory levels. It measures the percentage of Inventories the company currently has on hand to support the current amount of Revenue.
SSE's Inventory to Revenue for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as
* 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.
Be Aware
A lot of business are seasonable. It makes more sense to compare Days Inventory from the same period in the previous year instead of from the previous quarter.
SSE Days Inventory Related Terms
SSE Days Inventory Historical Data
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The historical data trend for SSE's Days Inventory 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.
For the Utilities - Diversified subindustry, SSE's Days Inventory, along with its competitors' market caps and Days Inventory 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 Days Inventory vs Utilities - Regulated Industry
For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, SSE's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where SSE's Days Inventory falls into.
* 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 (CHIX:SSEL) has a Days Inventory of 19.31 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on SSE and its competitors. This is 16% above median its historical median of 16.70. Over the past decade, SSE's Days Inventory has ranged from 3.46 to 25.53. According to the industry distribution chart, SSE ranks #225 out of 452 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 49.8%.
Is SSE's Days Inventory too high?
SSE's current Days Inventory of 19.31 is 16% above median its 10-year median of 16.70. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.46 to a high of 25.53. The Utilities - Regulated industry median Days Inventory is 22.56. SSE's value of 19.31 is 14.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, SSE ranks #225 out of 452 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is above 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 Days Inventory compare to SRE and AES?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, SSE ranks #225 out of 452 companies for Days Inventory. This puts SSE in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 22.56. SSE's value of 19.31 is 14.4% below this benchmark. Historically, SSE's own Days Inventory has ranged from 3.46 to 25.53 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 16.70 vs. the industry median of 22.56, SSE has consistently been below 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 Days Inventory for an Utilities - Regulated company?
The median Days Inventory among Utilities - Regulated companies is 22.56, based on 452 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Days Inventory significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Days Inventory should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. SSE's current Days Inventory of 19.31 is 14.4% below 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 Days Inventory mean?
A high Days Inventory can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on SSE and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median Days Inventory is 22.56 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. SSE's current Days Inventory is 19.31, which is 16% above median its own 10-year median of 16.70. 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 £16.35, compared to a current price of £24.43 — trading 49.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 19.31, which is 16% above median its 10-year median of 16.70 and 14.4% below the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 22.56. 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 Days Inventory calculated?
Days Inventory is calculated from a company's financial statements. For SSE (CHIX:SSEL), the current Days Inventory is 19.31 as of Mar. 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 £24.43 is trading 49.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of £16.35.
GuruFocus considers SSE to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for CHIX:SSEL:
Days Inventory: 19.31 (16% above median its 10-year median of 16.70)
GF Value™: £16.35 vs. price of £24.43 (49.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 14.4% below the Utilities - Regulated median (#225 of 452)
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 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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