SSE (CHIX:SSEL) Long-Term Debt: £8,540 Mil (As of Mar. 2026)


CHIX:SSEL SSE PLC CHIX:SSEL
75 GF Score
Price £24.78
GF Value £16.49
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is SSE Long-Term Debt?

SSE CHIX:SSEL +0.34% 75 Long-Term Debt is £8,540 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates CHIX:SSEL with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of £16.49 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review.

SSE's Long-Term Debt for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was £8,540 Mil.

SSE's quarterly Long-Term Debt increased from Mar. 2025 (£8,254 Mil) to Sep. 2025 (£8,512 Mil) and increased from Sep. 2025 (£8,512 Mil) to Mar. 2026 (£8,540 Mil).

SSE's annual Long-Term Debt increased from Mar. 2024 (£7,688 Mil) to Mar. 2025 (£8,254 Mil) and increased from Mar. 2025 (£8,254 Mil) to Mar. 2026 (£8,540 Mil).

SSE  (CHIX:SSEl) Long-Term Debt Explanation

Long-Term Debt is the sum of the carrying values as of the balance sheet date of all long-term debt, which is debt initially having maturities due after one year or beyond the operating cycle, if longer, but excluding the portions thereof scheduled to be repaid within one year or the normal operating cycle, if longer. Long-Term Debt includes notes payable, bonds payable, mortgage loans, convertible debt, subordinated debt and other types of long term debt.

SSE Long-Term Debt Related Terms

SSE Long-Term Debt Historical Data

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The historical data trend for SSE's Long-Term Debt can be seen below:

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* 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 Long-Term Debt Chart

SSE Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Long-Term Debt
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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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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Long-Term Debt →
What does a Long-Term Debt of £8,540 Mil mean?
SSE (CHIX:SSEL) has a Long-Term Debt of £8,540 Mil as of Mar. 2026.
Is SSE's Long-Term Debt too high?
SSE's current Long-Term Debt is £8,540 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 Long-Term Debt compare to SRE and AES?
SSE's Long-Term Debt of £8,540 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 Long-Term Debt for an Utilities - Regulated company?
A good Long-Term Debt depends on the Utilities - Regulated industry context. However, Long-Term Debt 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 Long-Term Debt mean?
A high Long-Term Debt can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. SSE's current Long-Term Debt is £8,540 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 £16.49, compared to a current price of £24.78 — trading 50.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Long-Term Debt is £8,540 Mil. SSE's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 8 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Long-Term Debt calculated?
Long-Term Debt is calculated from a company's financial statements. For SSE (CHIX:SSEL), the current Long-Term Debt is £8,540 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 £24.78 is trading 50.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of £16.49. GuruFocus considers SSE to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for CHIX:SSEL:

  • Long-Term Debt: £8,540 Mil
  • GF Value™: £16.49 vs. price of £24.78 (50.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 75/100 with 8 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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