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SSECHIX:SSEL +0.82%73 EV-to-OCF is 11.11 as of Aug. 10, 2026, which is 16% below its 10-year median of 13.23. GuruFocus rates CHIX:SSEL with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of £16.20 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 505 Utilities - Regulated companies, SSE ranks worse than 52.28% on this metric.
EV-to-OCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its cash flow from operations. As of today, SSE's Enterprise Value is £38,160 Mil.
SSE's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was £3,435 Mil. Therefore, SSE's EV-to-OCF for today is 11.11.
The historical rank and industry rank for SSE's EV-to-OCF or its related term are showing as below:
CHIX:SSEl'
s EV-to-OCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 6.41 Med: 13.23 Max: 22.07
Current: 11.11
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-OCF of SSE was 22.07. The lowest was 6.41. And the median was 13.23.
CHIX:SSEl's EV-to-OCF is ranked worse than 52.28% of 505
companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 10.7
vs CHIX:SSEl: 11.11
EV-to-OCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. 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.
As of today (2026-08-10), SSE's stock price is £23.955.
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 22.73.
EV-to-OCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. 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 £23.955.
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.
Enterprise Value is used because it is a more complete measure in reflecting how much an investor pays when buying a company. Cash Flow from Operations is an important financial metric because it represents the cash generated from operating activities at a company's disposal. Companies with a low EV-to-OCF ratio, combined with a strong balance sheet are generally considered as undervalued.
SSE EV-to-OCF Related Terms
SSE EV-to-OCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for SSE's EV-to-OCF 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-OCF, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-OCF 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-OCF vs Utilities - Regulated Industry
For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, SSE's EV-to-OCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where SSE's EV-to-OCF falls into.
SSE's current Enterprise Value is £38,160 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. SSE's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was £3,435 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-OCF of 11.11 as of Aug. 10, 2026. This is 16% below median its historical median of 13.23. Over the past decade, SSE's EV-to-OCF has ranged from 6.41 to 22.07. According to the industry distribution chart, SSE ranks #264 out of 505 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 52.3%.
Is SSE's EV-to-OCF too high?
SSE's current EV-to-OCF of 11.11 is 16% below median its 10-year median of 13.23. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.41 to a high of 22.07. The Utilities - Regulated industry median EV-to-OCF is 10.70. SSE's value of 11.11 is 3.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, SSE ranks #264 out of 505 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, SSE has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does SSE's EV-to-OCF compare to SRE and AES?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, SSE ranks #264 out of 505 companies for EV-to-OCF. This places SSE in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-OCF is 10.70. SSE's value of 11.11 is 3.8% above this benchmark. Historically, SSE's own EV-to-OCF has ranged from 6.41 to 22.07 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 13.23 vs. the industry median of 10.70, 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-OCF for an Utilities - Regulated company?
The median EV-to-OCF among Utilities - Regulated companies is 10.70, based on 505 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-OCF significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-OCF should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. SSE's current EV-to-OCF of 11.11 is 3.8% 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-OCF mean?
A high EV-to-OCF can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median EV-to-OCF is 10.70 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. SSE's current EV-to-OCF is 11.11, which is 16% below median its own 10-year median of 13.23. 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 £16.20, compared to a current price of £23.96 — trading 47.9% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-OCF is 11.11, which is 16% below median its 10-year median of 13.23 and 3.8% above the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 10.70. SSE's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 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-OCF calculated?
EV-to-OCF is calculated from a company's financial statements. For SSE (CHIX:SSEL), the current EV-to-OCF is 11.11 as of Aug. 10, 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 £23.96 is trading 47.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of £16.20.
GuruFocus considers SSE to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for CHIX:SSEL:
EV-to-OCF: 11.11 (16% below median its 10-year median of 13.23)
GF Value™: £16.20 vs. price of £23.96 (47.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 3.8% above the Utilities - Regulated median (#264 of 505)
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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