SSE (FRA:SCT) PB Ratio: 1.86 (As of Jun. 27, 2026) — 15% Below Median


FRA:SCT SSE PLC FRA:SCT
75 GF Score
Price €27.80
GF Value €19.00
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 5 Warning Signs
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What is SSE PB Ratio?

SSE FRA:SCT -0.71% 75 PB Ratio is 1.86 as of Jun. 27, 2026, which is 15% below its 10-year median of 2.18. GuruFocus rates FRA:SCT with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of €19.00 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 502 Utilities - Regulated companies, SSE ranks worse than 66.14% on this metric.

The PB Ratio, or Price-to-Book ratio, or Price/Book, is a financial ratio used to compare a company's market price to its Book Value per Share. As of today (2026-06-27), SSE's share price is €27.80. SSE's Book Value per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €14.97. Hence, SSE's PB Ratio of today is 1.86.

The historical rank and industry rank for SSE's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

FRA:SCT' s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.42   Med: 2.18   Max: 3.41
Current: 1.81

During the past 13 years, SSE's highest PB Ratio was 3.41. The lowest was 1.42. And the median was 2.18.

FRA:SCT's PB Ratio is ranked worse than
66.14% of 502 companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 1.42 vs FRA:SCT: 1.81

During the past 12 months, SSE's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 18.30% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 10.70% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 13.30% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 10.20% per year.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of SSE was 26.50% per year. The lowest was -8.50% per year. And the median was 6.80% per year.

Back to Basics: PB Ratio


SSE  (FRA:SCT) PB Ratio Explanation

Unlike valuation ratios relative to the earning power such as PE Ratio, PE Ratio without NRI, PS Ratio, Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow , or Price-to-Free-Cash-Flow, the PB Ratio measures the valuation of the stock relative to the underlying asset of the company.

The PB Ratio works the best for the businesses that earn most of their profit from their assets, e.g. banks and insurance companies.


Be Aware

Some businesses have very light assets, such as software companies or insurance agencies. The PB Ratio does not work well for these companies. Some companies even have negative equity, so the PB Ratio cannot be applied to them.


SSE PB Ratio Related Terms


SSE PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for SSE's PB Ratio 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 PB Ratio Chart

SSE Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
PB Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.99 1.86 1.59 1.46 1.98

SSE Semi-Annual Data
Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 Mar26
PB Ratio 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 1.59 1.86 1.46 1.47 1.98

FRA:SCT vs SRE, AES: PB Ratio Comparison

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

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

* The bar in red indicates where SSE's PB Ratio falls into.


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SSE PB Ratio Calculation

The PB Ratio, or Price-to-Book ratio, or Price/Book, is a financial ratio used to compare a company's market price to its Book Value per Share. It is a ratio widely used to value stocks.

SSE's PB Ratio for today is calculated as follows:

PB Ratio=Share Price/Book Value per Share (Q: Mar. 2026)
=27.80/14.965
=1.86

* 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.

It can also be calculated from the numbers for the whole company:

A closely related ratio is called Price-to-Tangible-Book. The difference between Price-to-Tangible-Book and PB Ratio is that book value other than intangibles are used in the calculation.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about PB Ratio →
What does a PB Ratio of 1.86 mean?
SSE (FRA:SCT) has a PB Ratio of 1.86 as of Jun. 27, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on SSE and its competitors. This is 15% below median its historical median of 2.18. Over the past decade, SSE's PB Ratio has ranged from 1.42 to 3.41. According to the industry distribution chart, SSE ranks #332 out of 502 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 66.1%.
Is SSE's PB Ratio too high?
SSE's current PB Ratio of 1.86 is 15% below median its 10-year median of 2.18. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.42 to a high of 3.41. The Utilities - Regulated industry median PB Ratio is 1.42. SSE's value of 1.86 is 31% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, SSE ranks #332 out of 502 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 PB Ratio compare to SRE and AES?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, SSE ranks #332 out of 502 companies for PB Ratio. This places SSE in the lower half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.42. SSE's value of 1.86 is 31% above this benchmark. Historically, SSE's own PB Ratio has ranged from 1.42 to 3.41 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.18 vs. the industry median of 1.42, SSE has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good PB Ratio for an Utilities - Regulated company?
The median PB Ratio among Utilities - Regulated companies is 1.42, based on 502 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a PB Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, PB Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. SSE's current PB Ratio of 1.86 is 31% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high PB Ratio mean?
A high PB Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on SSE and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median PB Ratio is 1.42 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. SSE's current PB Ratio is 1.86, which is 15% below median its own 10-year median of 2.18. 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 (FRA:SCT) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €19.00, compared to a current price of €27.80 — trading 46.3% above its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 1.86, which is 15% below median its 10-year median of 2.18 and 31% above the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 1.42. 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 PB Ratio calculated?
PB Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For SSE (FRA:SCT), the current PB Ratio is 1.86 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 (FRA:SCT) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SSE stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €27.80 is trading 46.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of €19.00. GuruFocus considers SSE to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:SCT:

  • PB Ratio: 1.86 (15% below median its 10-year median of 2.18)
  • GF Value™: €19.00 vs. price of €27.80 (46.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 75/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 31% above the Utilities - Regulated median (#332 of 502)

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:SCT 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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