SSE (CHIX:SSEL) Goodwill: £738 Mil (As of Mar. 2026)


CHIX:SSEL SSE PLC CHIX:SSEL
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Price £24.05
GF Value £16.32
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is SSE Goodwill?

SSE CHIX:SSEL -0.37% 75 Goodwill is £738 Mil as of Mar. 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.

A Goodwill is an intangible asset that arises as a result of the acquisition of one company by another for a premium value. The value of a company's brand name, solid customer base, good customer relations, good employee relations and any patents or proprietary technology represent goodwill. SSE's goodwill for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was £738 Mil.


SSE  (CHIX:SSEl) Goodwill Explanation

Goodwill to Asset ratio measures how much goodwill a company is recording compared to the total level of its assets.

It is calculated by dividing goodwill by total assets.

SSE's Goodwill-to-Asset Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Goodwill-to-Asset (A: Mar. 2026 )=Goodwill/Total Assets
=738.1/35353.6
=0.02

SSE's Goodwill-to-Asset Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Goodwill-to-Asset (Q: Mar. 2026 )=Goodwill/Total Assets
=738.1/35353.6
=0.02

* 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.

If the goodwill-to-asset ratio increases, it can mean that the company is recording a proportionately higher amount of goodwill, assuming total assets are remaining constant. It is generally good to see a company increasing its assets regularly; however, if these increases are coming from intangible assets, such as goodwill, the increases may not be as good.

Increases in the goodwill-to-asset ratio might suggest that a company has been aggressively acquiring other firms or has seen its tangible assets decrease in value. When a large portion of total assets are attributable to intangible assets (such as goodwill), the company may be at risk of having that portion of its asset base wiped out quickly if it must record any goodwill impairments. Decreases in the goodwill-to-assets ratio suggest that the company has either written down some goodwill or increased its tangible assets.

Asset needs vary from industry to industry. This is why comparing goodwill-to-assets ratios is generally most meaningful among companies within the same industry. By comparing a company's goodwill to assets ratio to those of other companies within the same industry, investors can get a feel for how a company is managing its goodwill.


SSE Goodwill Related Terms


SSE Goodwill Historical Data

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The historical data trend for SSE's Goodwill 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 Goodwill Chart

SSE Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Goodwill
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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
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SSE Goodwill Calculation

A Goodwill is an intangible asset that arises as a result of the acquisition of one company by another for a premium value. The value of a company's brand name, solid customer base, good customer relations, good employee relations and any patents or proprietary technology represent goodwill. Goodwill is considered an intangible asset because it is not a physical asset like buildings or equipment. The goodwill account can be found in the assets portion of a company's balance sheet.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Goodwill →
What does a Goodwill of £738 Mil mean?
SSE (CHIX:SSEL) has a Goodwill of £738 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Goodwill is the intangible assets representing the value in excess of the acquired company's value. View historical data on SSE and its competitors.
Is SSE's Goodwill too high?
SSE's current Goodwill is £738 Mil. 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 Goodwill compare to SRE and AES?
SSE's Goodwill of £738 Mil can be compared against companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Goodwill for an Utilities - Regulated company?
A good Goodwill depends on the Utilities - Regulated industry context. However, Goodwill 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 Goodwill mean?
A high Goodwill can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Goodwill is the intangible assets representing the value in excess of the acquired company's value. View historical data on SSE and its competitors. SSE's current Goodwill is £738 Mil. 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 Goodwill is £738 Mil. 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 Goodwill calculated?
Goodwill is calculated from a company's financial statements. For SSE (CHIX:SSEL), the current Goodwill is £738 Mil 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 (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:

  • Goodwill: £738 Mil
  • 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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