SSE (LSE:SSE) FCF Margin %: -3.74% (As of Mar. 2026)


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What is SSE FCF Margin %?

SSE LSE:SSE +3.02% 75 FCF Margin % is -3.74% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates LSE:SSE with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of £16.43 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 499 Utilities - Regulated companies, SSE ranks worse than 77.56% on this metric.

FCF Margin % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by its Revenue. SSE's Free Cash Flow for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was £-208 Mil. SSE's Revenue for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was £5,553 Mil. Therefore, SSE's FCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -3.74%.

As of today, SSE's current FCF Yield % is -3.46%.

The historical rank and industry rank for SSE's FCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:

LSE:SSE' s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -9.9   Med: 0.94   Max: 12.89
Current: -9.9


During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Margin % of SSE was 12.89%. The lowest was -9.90%. And the median was 0.94%.

LSE:SSE's FCF Margin % is ranked worse than
77.56% of 499 companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 2.36 vs LSE:SSE: -9.90


SSE FCF Margin % Related Terms


SSE FCF Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for SSE's FCF Margin % 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 FCF Margin % Chart

SSE Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
FCF Margin %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.98 -2.58 12.89 -6.46 -9.90

SSE Semi-Annual Data
Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 Mar26
FCF Margin % 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 6.97 -5.88 -6.91 -17.27 -3.74

LSE:SSE vs SRE, AES: FCF Margin % Comparison

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

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

* The bar in red indicates where SSE's FCF Margin % falls into.


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SSE FCF Margin % Calculation

FCF margin is the ratio of Free Cash Flow divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.

SSE's FCF Margin for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

FCF Margin=Free Cash Flow (A: Mar. 2026 )/Revenue (A: Mar. 2026 )
=-1008.4/10186.5
=-9.90 %

SSE's FCF Margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

FCF Margin=Free Cash Flow (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Revenue (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-207.9/5552.5
=-3.74 %

* 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 FCF Margin % →
What does a FCF Margin % of -3.74% mean?
SSE (LSE:SSE) has a FCF Margin % of -3.74% as of Mar. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on SSE and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, SSE ranks #387 out of 499 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 77.6%.
Is SSE's FCF Margin % too high?
SSE's current FCF Margin % is -3.74%. Based on the distribution chart, SSE ranks #387 out of 499 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 FCF Margin % compare to SRE and AES?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, SSE ranks #387 out of 499 companies for FCF Margin %. This places SSE in the lower half of its industry. The industry median FCF Margin % is 2.36. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good FCF Margin % for an Utilities - Regulated company?
The median FCF Margin % among Utilities - Regulated companies is 2.36, based on 499 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a FCF Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, FCF Margin % 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 FCF Margin % mean?
A high FCF Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on SSE and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median FCF Margin % is 2.36 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. SSE's current FCF Margin % is -3.74%. 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 (LSE:SSE) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £16.43, compared to a current price of £24.19 — trading 47.2% above its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is -3.74%. 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 FCF Margin % calculated?
FCF Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For SSE (LSE:SSE), the current FCF Margin % is -3.74% 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 (LSE:SSE) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SSE stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of £24.19 is trading 47.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of £16.43. GuruFocus considers SSE to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for LSE:SSE:

  • FCF Margin %: -3.74%
  • GF Value™: £16.43 vs. price of £24.19 (47.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 75/100 with 5 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:SSE 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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