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SSECHIX:SSEL +0.62%77 EV-to-EBIT is 17.98 as of Jul. 27, 2026, which is 33% above its 10-year median of 13.55. GuruFocus rates CHIX:SSEL with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of £16.68 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 463 Utilities - Regulated companies, SSE ranks worse than 67.39% on this metric.
EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, SSE's Enterprise Value is £38,546 Mil.
SSE's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was £2,143 Mil. Therefore, SSE's EV-to-EBIT for today is 17.98.
The historical rank and industry rank for SSE's EV-to-EBIT or its related term are showing as below:
CHIX:SSEl'
s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 6.09 Med: 13.55 Max: 151.85
Current: 17.98
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of SSE was 151.85. The lowest was 6.09. And the median was 13.55.
CHIX:SSEl's EV-to-EBIT is ranked worse than 67.39% of 463
companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 13.69
vs CHIX:SSEl: 17.98
This is a more accurate valuation of companies' operation because it considers the debt and cash on its balance sheet, and non-operating items such as interest payment, tax, and one-time items are not included in the Operating Income.
SSE's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was £40,700 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. SSE's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was £2,143 Mil.
* 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 EV-to-EBIT Related Terms
SSE EV-to-EBIT Historical Data
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The historical data trend for SSE's EV-to-EBIT 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 EV-to-EBIT, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBIT 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 EV-to-EBIT vs Utilities - Regulated Industry
For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, SSE's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where SSE's EV-to-EBIT falls into.
SSE's current Enterprise Value is £38,546 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. SSE's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was £2,143 Mil.
* 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 EV-to-EBIT of 17.98 as of Jul. 27, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on SSE and its competitors. This is 33% above median its historical median of 13.55. Over the past decade, SSE's EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 6.09 to 151.85. According to the industry distribution chart, SSE ranks #312 out of 463 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 67.4%.
Is SSE's EV-to-EBIT too high?
SSE's current EV-to-EBIT of 17.98 is 33% above median its 10-year median of 13.55. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.09 to a high of 151.85. The Utilities - Regulated industry median EV-to-EBIT is 13.69. SSE's value of 17.98 is 31.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, SSE ranks #312 out of 463 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, SSE has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does SSE's EV-to-EBIT compare to SRE and AES?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, SSE ranks #312 out of 463 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places SSE in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 13.69. SSE's value of 17.98 is 31.3% above this benchmark. Historically, SSE's own EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 6.09 to 151.85 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 13.55 vs. the industry median of 13.69, 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 EV-to-EBIT for an Utilities - Regulated company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Utilities - Regulated companies is 13.69, based on 463 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBIT significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBIT should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. SSE's current EV-to-EBIT of 17.98 is 31.3% 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 EV-to-EBIT mean?
A high EV-to-EBIT can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on SSE and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 13.69 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. SSE's current EV-to-EBIT is 17.98, which is 33% above median its own 10-year median of 13.55. 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 £16.68, compared to a current price of £24.38 — trading 46.2% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 17.98, which is 33% above median its 10-year median of 13.55 and 31.3% above the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 13.69. SSE's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-EBIT calculated?
EV-to-EBIT is calculated from a company's financial statements. For SSE (CHIX:SSEL), the current EV-to-EBIT is 17.98 as of Jul. 27, 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 £24.38 is trading 46.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of £16.68.
GuruFocus considers SSE to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for CHIX:SSEL:
EV-to-EBIT: 17.98 (33% above median its 10-year median of 13.55)
GF Value™: £16.68 vs. price of £24.38 (46.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 31.3% above the Utilities - Regulated median (#312 of 463)
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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