SSE (CHIX:SSEL) FCF Yield %: -3.45 (As of Jun. 27, 2026)


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What is SSE FCF Yield %?

SSE CHIX:SSEL -0.37% 75 FCF Yield % is -3.45 as of Jun. 27, 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 507 Utilities - Regulated companies, SSE ranks worse than 67.65% on this metric.

FCF Yield % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. It is a financial solvency ratio that compares the free cash flow a company is expected to earn against its market value.

As of today, SSE's Trailing 12-Month Free Cash Flow is £-1,008 Mil, and Market Cap is £29,200 Mil. Therefore, SSE's FCF Yield % for today is -3.45%.

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

CHIX:SSEl' s FCF Yield % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.87   Med: 0.97   Max: 8.38
Current: -3.45


During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Yield % of SSE was 8.38%. The lowest was -3.87%. And the median was 0.97%.

CHIX:SSEl's FCF Yield % is ranked worse than
67.65% of 507 companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 1.63 vs CHIX:SSEl: -3.45

SSE's FCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -3.74%.


SSE FCF Yield % Explanation

Similar to Earnings Yield %, FCF Yield % is financial solvency ratio. A lower ratio suggests a less attractive investment, indicating that investors might not receive substantial returns in proportion to their investment. Conversely, a high free cash flow yield signals that a company generates sufficient cash to comfortably meet its debts, obligations, and dividend payments, making it a promising investment choice.


SSE FCF Yield % Related Terms


SSE FCF Yield % Historical Data

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

SSE Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
FCF Yield %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.92 -1.64 7.51 -3.74 -3.21

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 Yield % 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 4.41 -2.52 -4.48 -8.33 -1.33

CHIX:SSEL vs SRE, AES: FCF Yield % Comparison

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

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

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


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SSE FCF Yield % Calculation

FCF Yield % is a financial solvency ratio that compares the free cash flow a company is expected to earn against its market value.

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

FCF Yield %=Free Cash Flow / Market Cap
=-1008.4 / 31370.1408
=-3.21%

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

FCF Yield %=Free Cash Flow * Annualized Factor / Market Cap
=-207.9 * 2 / 31370.1408
=-1.33%

* 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 Yield % →
What does a FCF Yield % of -3.45 mean?
SSE (CHIX:SSEL) has a FCF Yield % of -3.45 as of Jun. 27, 2026. FCF Yield is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on SSE and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, SSE ranks #343 out of 507 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 67.7%.
Is SSE's FCF Yield % too high?
SSE's current FCF Yield % is -3.45. Based on the distribution chart, SSE ranks #343 out of 507 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is below the industry midpoint. 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 Yield % compare to SRE and AES?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, SSE ranks #343 out of 507 companies for FCF Yield %. This places SSE in the lower half of its industry. The industry median FCF Yield % is 1.63. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good FCF Yield % for an Utilities - Regulated company?
The median FCF Yield % among Utilities - Regulated companies is 1.63, based on 507 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a FCF Yield % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, FCF Yield % 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 Yield % mean?
A high FCF Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. FCF Yield is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on SSE and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median FCF Yield % is 1.63 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. SSE's current FCF Yield % is -3.45. 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 FCF Yield % is -3.45. 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 Yield % calculated?
FCF Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For SSE (CHIX:SSEL), the current FCF Yield % is -3.45 as of Jun. 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 £24.05 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:

  • FCF Yield %: -3.45
  • 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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