SSE (CHIX:SSEL) LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset: 0.25 (As of Mar. 2026)


CHIX:SSEL SSE PLC CHIX:SSEL
75 GF Score
Price £24.43
GF Value £16.48
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is SSE LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset?

SSE CHIX:SSEL -0.18% 75 LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset is 0.25 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates CHIX:SSEL with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of £16.48 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

LT Debt to Total Assets is a measurement representing the percentage of a corporation's assets that are financed with loans and financial obligations lasting more than one year. The ratio provides a general measure of the financial position of a company, including its ability to meet financial requirements for outstanding loans. It is calculated as a company's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligationdivide by its Total Assets. SSE's long-term debt to total assests ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.25.

SSE's long-term debt to total assets ratio declined from Mar. 2025 (0.29) to Mar. 2026 (0.25). It may suggest that SSE is progressively becoming less dependent on debt to grow their business.

SSE  (CHIX:SSEl) LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset Explanation

LT Debt to Total Asset is a measurement representing the percentage of a corporation's assets that are financed with loans and financial obligations lasting more than one year. The ratio provides a general measure of the financial position of a company, including its ability to meet financial requirements for outstanding loans. A year-over-year decrease in this metric would suggest the company is progressively becoming less dependent on debt to grow their business.

SSE LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset Related Terms

SSE LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset Historical Data

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The historical data trend for SSE's LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset 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 LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset Chart

SSE Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.31 0.26 0.28 0.29 0.25

SSE Semi-Annual Data
Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 Mar26
LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset 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 0.28 0.27 0.29 0.29 0.25
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SSE LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset Calculation

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

LT Debt to Total Assets (A: Mar. 2026 )=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation (A: Mar. 2026 )/Total Assets (A: Mar. 2026 )
=8916.8/35353.6
=0.25

SSE's Long-Term Debt to Total Asset Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

LT Debt to Total Assets (Q: Mar. 2026 )=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Total Assets (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=8916.8/35353.6
=0.25

* 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 LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset →
What does a LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset of 0.25 mean?
SSE (CHIX:SSEL) has a LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset of 0.25 as of Mar. 2026. Long-term Debt to Total Asset ratio is the ratio of total long-term debt to total assets. View historical data on SSE and its competitors.
Is SSE's LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset too high?
SSE's current LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset is 0.25. 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 LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset compare to SRE and AES?
SSE's LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset of 0.25 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 LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset for an Utilities - Regulated company?
A good LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset depends on the Utilities - Regulated industry context. However, LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset 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 LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset mean?
A high LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Long-term Debt to Total Asset ratio is the ratio of total long-term debt to total assets. View historical data on SSE and its competitors. SSE's current LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset is 0.25. 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 £16.48, compared to a current price of £24.43 — trading 48.2% above its estimated fair value. The current LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset is 0.25. 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 LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset calculated?
LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset is calculated from a company's financial statements. For SSE (CHIX:SSEL), the current LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset is 0.25 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 £24.43 is trading 48.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of £16.48. GuruFocus considers SSE to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for CHIX:SSEL:

  • LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset: 0.25
  • GF Value™: £16.48 vs. price of £24.43 (48.2% 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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