SSE (CHIX:SSEL) EV-to-FCF: -38.21 (As of Jun. 29, 2026)


CHIX:SSEL SSE PLC CHIX:SSEL
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Price £24.05
GF Value £16.32
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What is SSE EV-to-FCF?

SSE CHIX:SSEL -0.37% 75 EV-to-FCF is -38.21 as of Jun. 29, 2026. GuruFocus rates CHIX:SSEL with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of £16.32 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 298 Utilities - Regulated companies, SSE ranks worse than 335570.13% on this metric.

EV-to-FCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its free cash flow. As of today, SSE's Enterprise Value is £38,529 Mil. SSE's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was £-1,008 Mil. Therefore, SSE's EV-to-FCF for today is -38.21.

The historical rank and industry rank for SSE's EV-to-FCF or its related term are showing as below:

CHIX:SSEl' s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -90.09   Med: 38.81   Max: 295.55
Current: -38.21

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of SSE was 295.55. The lowest was -90.09. And the median was 38.81.

CHIX:SSEl's EV-to-FCF is ranked worse than
100% of 298 companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 18.325 vs CHIX:SSEl: -38.21

EV-to-FCF 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 (2026-06-29), SSE's stock price is £24.05. 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 22.82.


SSE  (CHIX:SSEl) EV-to-FCF Explanation

EV-to-FCF 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 PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=24.05/1.054
=22.82

SSE's share price for today is £24.05.
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. Free Cash Flow is an important financial metric because it represents the actual amount of cash at a company's disposal. Companies with a low EV-to-FCF ratio, combined with a strong balance sheet are generally considered as undervalued.


SSE EV-to-FCF Related Terms


SSE EV-to-FCF Historical Data

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The historical data trend for SSE's EV-to-FCF 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 EV-to-FCF Chart

SSE Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
EV-to-FCF
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SSE Semi-Annual Data
Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 Mar26
EV-to-FCF 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 19.73 0.00 -42.30 0.00 -40.29

CHIX:SSEL vs SRE, AES: EV-to-FCF Comparison

For the Utilities - Diversified subindustry, SSE's EV-to-FCF, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-FCF 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-FCF vs Utilities - Regulated Industry

For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, SSE's EV-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where SSE's EV-to-FCF falls into.


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SSE EV-to-FCF Calculation

SSE's EV-to-FCF for today is calculated as:

EV-to-FCF=Enterprise Value (Today)/Free Cash Flow (TTM)
=38529.431/-1008.4
=-38.21

SSE's current Enterprise Value is £38,529 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. SSE's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was £-1,008 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about EV-to-FCF →
What does a EV-to-FCF of -38.21 mean?
SSE (CHIX:SSEL) has a EV-to-FCF of -38.21 as of Jun. 29, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on SSE and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, SSE ranks #999999 out of 298 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry.
Is SSE's EV-to-FCF too high?
SSE's current EV-to-FCF is -38.21. Based on the distribution chart, SSE ranks #999999 out of 298 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. 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 EV-to-FCF compare to SRE and AES?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, SSE ranks #999999 out of 298 companies for EV-to-FCF. This places SSE in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 18.33. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good EV-to-FCF for an Utilities - Regulated company?
The median EV-to-FCF among Utilities - Regulated companies is 18.33, based on 298 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-FCF significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-FCF should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high EV-to-FCF mean?
A high EV-to-FCF can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on SSE and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median EV-to-FCF is 18.33 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. SSE's current EV-to-FCF is -38.21. 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 £16.32, compared to a current price of £24.05 — trading 47.4% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-FCF is -38.21. 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 EV-to-FCF calculated?
EV-to-FCF is calculated from a company's financial statements. For SSE (CHIX:SSEL), the current EV-to-FCF is -38.21 as of Jun. 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 £24.05 is trading 47.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of £16.32. GuruFocus considers SSE to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for CHIX:SSEL:

  • EV-to-FCF: -38.21
  • GF Value™: £16.32 vs. price of £24.05 (47.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 75/100 with 5 warning signs

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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