SSE (CHIX:SSEL) Moat Score: 5/10 (As of Jun. 30, 2026)


CHIX:SSEL SSE PLC CHIX:SSEL
75 GF Score
Price £24.47
GF Value £16.35
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 5 Warning Signs
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What is SSE Moat Score?

SSE CHIX:SSEL +1.75% 75 Moat Score is 5 as of Jun. 30, 2026. GuruFocus rates CHIX:SSEL with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of £16.35 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 548 Utilities - Regulated companies, SSE ranks better than 83.39% on this metric.

SSE has the Moat Score of 5, which implies that the company might have Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat.

SSE has Narrow Moat: SSE PLC has a solid narrow moat due to its significant regulatory barriers and established market position in the UK energy sector. However, its competitive advantages are modest, with limited pricing power and customer switching costs compared to wider moat companies.

Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more.

The company's Moat Score is based on these criteria:

1. Market leadership and sustainable market share
2. Network effects and significant customer switching costs
3. Valuable intellectual property and patents
4. Strong brand strength and deep customer loyalty
5. Durable cost advantages (e.g., economies of scale, proprietary technology)
6. Significant regulatory barriers and exclusive licenses
7. Superior distribution network
8. Strong and sustainable pricing power
9. Consistent and impactful innovation and R&D capabilities

Based on the research, GuruFocus believes SSE might have Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat.

SSE  (CHIX:SSEl) Moat Score Explanation

The Moat Score ranges from 0 to 10, with 10 as the highest. GuruFocus divided Moat Score into following 8 categories:

Moat Score Moat Level
10Wide Moat - Exceptionally dominant and durable wide moat
8 - 9Wide Moat - Clear and robust wide moat
7Wide Moat - Entry-level wide moat, clearly possessing durable advantages
6Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide
5Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat
4Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat
1 - 3No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages
0No Moat - No discernible moat

SSE Moat Score Related Terms

CHIX:SSEL vs SRE, AES: Moat Score Comparison

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

For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, SSE's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where SSE's Moat Score falls into.


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What does a Moat Score of 5 mean?
SSE (CHIX:SSEL) has a Moat Score of 5 as of Jun. 30, 2026. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. According to the industry distribution chart, SSE ranks #91 out of 548 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 16.6%.
Is SSE's Moat Score too high?
SSE's current Moat Score is 5. Based on the distribution chart, SSE ranks #91 out of 548 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position 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 Moat Score compare to SRE and AES?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, SSE ranks #91 out of 548 companies for Moat Score. This places SSE in the top 17% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Moat Score for an Utilities - Regulated company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Utilities - Regulated industry context. However, Moat Score 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 Moat Score mean?
A high Moat Score can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. SSE's current Moat Score is 5. 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 £16.35, compared to a current price of £24.47 — trading 49.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 5. 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 Moat Score calculated?
Moat Score is calculated from a company's financial statements. For SSE (CHIX:SSEL), the current Moat Score is 5 as of Jun. 30, 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 £24.47 is trading 49.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of £16.35. GuruFocus considers SSE to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for CHIX:SSEL:

  • Moat Score: 5
  • GF Value™: £16.35 vs. price of £24.47 (49.7% 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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