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SSECHIX:SSEL -1.13%77 EV-to-EBITDA is 12.08 as of Jul. 29, 2026, which is 39% above its 10-year median of 8.71. GuruFocus rates CHIX:SSEL with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of £16.69 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 467 Utilities - Regulated companies, SSE ranks worse than 64.03% on this metric.
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, SSE's enterprise value is £37,702 Mil.
SSE's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was £3,122 Mil. Therefore, SSE's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 12.08.
The historical rank and industry rank for SSE's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
CHIX:SSEl'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 5.65 Med: 8.71 Max: 34.89
Current: 12.08
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of SSE was 34.89. The lowest was 5.65. And the median was 8.71.
CHIX:SSEl's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 64.03% of 467
companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 10.03
vs CHIX:SSEl: 12.08
EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio to determine the fair market value of a company.
As of today (2026-07-29), SSE's stock price is £23.585.
SSE's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was £1.054. Therefore, SSE's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 22.38.
The "classic" EV-to-EBITDA is much better in capturing debt and net cash than the PE Ratio (TTM).
SSE (CHIX:SSEl) EV-to-EBITDA Explanation
EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.
SSE's share price for today is £23.585.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. SSE's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was £1.054.
* 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.
Study has found that the companies with the lowest EV-to-EBITDA outperforms companies measured as cheap by other ratios such as PE Ratio (TTM).
The historical data trend for SSE's EV-to-EBITDA 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-EBITDA, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBITDA 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-EBITDA vs Utilities - Regulated Industry
For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, SSE's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where SSE's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
SSE's current Enterprise Value is £37,702 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. SSE's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was £3,122 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-EBITDA of 12.08 as of Jul. 29, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on SSE. This is 39% above median its historical median of 8.71. Over the past decade, SSE's EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 5.65 to 34.89. According to the industry distribution chart, SSE ranks #299 out of 467 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 64%.
Is SSE's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
SSE's current EV-to-EBITDA of 12.08 is 39% above median its 10-year median of 8.71. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.65 to a high of 34.89. The Utilities - Regulated industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 10.03. SSE's value of 12.08 is 20.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, SSE ranks #299 out of 467 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-EBITDA compare to SRE and AES?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, SSE ranks #299 out of 467 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places SSE in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 10.03. SSE's value of 12.08 is 20.4% above this benchmark. Historically, SSE's own EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 5.65 to 34.89 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 8.71 vs. the industry median of 10.03, 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-EBITDA for an Utilities - Regulated company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Utilities - Regulated companies is 10.03, based on 467 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBITDA significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBITDA should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. SSE's current EV-to-EBITDA of 12.08 is 20.4% 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-EBITDA mean?
A high EV-to-EBITDA can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on SSE. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 10.03 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. SSE's current EV-to-EBITDA is 12.08, which is 39% above median its own 10-year median of 8.71. 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 £16.69, compared to a current price of £23.59 — trading 41.3% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 12.08, which is 39% above median its 10-year median of 8.71 and 20.4% above the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 10.03. 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-EBITDA calculated?
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated from a company's financial statements. For SSE (CHIX:SSEL), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 12.08 as of Jul. 29, 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 £23.59 is trading 41.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of £16.69.
GuruFocus considers SSE to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for CHIX:SSEL:
EV-to-EBITDA: 12.08 (39% above median its 10-year median of 8.71)
GF Value™: £16.69 vs. price of £23.59 (41.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 20.4% above the Utilities - Regulated median (#299 of 467)
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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