SSE (CHIX:SSEL) ROCE %: 9.75% (As of Mar. 2026)


CHIX:SSEL SSE PLC CHIX:SSEL
75 GF Score
Price £24.14
GF Value £16.47
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is SSE ROCE %?

SSE CHIX:SSEL +2.81% 75 ROCE % is 9.75% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates CHIX:SSEL with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of £16.47 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

ROCE % measures how well a company generates profits from its capital. It is calculated as EBIT divided by Capital Employed, where Capital Employed is calculated as Total Assets minus Total Current Liabilities. SSE's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 9.75%.

SSE  (CHIX:SSEl) ROCE % Explanation

ROCE % can be especially useful when comparing the performance of capital-intensive companies. Unlike ROE %, which indicates the profitability of Shareholders Equity, ROCE % also considers long-term debt in Capital Employed. This can be helpful when analyzing companies with significant debt, as the result is neutralized by taking debt into consideration.

Generally speaking, a higher ROCE % indicates a stonger profitability for a company. Moreover, it is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective. Investors tend to favor companies with stable and rising ROCE % trend over those with volatile ones.

SSE ROCE % Related Terms

SSE ROCE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for SSE's ROCE % 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 ROCE % Chart

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

SSE's annualized ROCE % for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

ROCE %=EBIT/( (Capital Employed+Capital Employed)/ count )
(A: Mar. 2026 )  (A: Mar. 2025 )(A: Mar. 2026 )
=EBIT/( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)+(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )/ count )
(A: Mar. 2026 )  (A: Mar. 2025 )(A: Mar. 2026 )
=2143.3/( ( (30363.6 - 4881.4) + (35353.6 - 5215.2) )/ 2 )
=2143.3/( (25482.2+30138.4)/ 2 )
=2143.3/27810.3
=7.71 %

SSE's ROCE % of for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

ROCE %=EBIT (1)/( (Capital Employed+Capital Employed)/ count )
(Q: Mar. 2026 )  (Q: Sep. 2025 )(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=EBIT/( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)+(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )/ count )
(Q: Mar. 2026 )  (Q: Sep. 2025 )(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=2778.2/( ( (30849.4 - 4003.4) + (35353.6 - 5215.2) )/ 2 )
=2778.2/( ( 26846 + 30138.4 )/ 2 )
=2778.2/28492.2
=9.75 %

(1) Note: The EBIT data used here is two times the semi-annual (Mar. 2026) EBIT data.

* 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 ROCE % →
What does a ROCE % of 9.75% mean?
SSE (CHIX:SSEL) has a ROCE % of 9.75% as of Mar. 2026.
Is SSE's ROCE % too high?
SSE's current ROCE % is 9.75%. The Utilities - Regulated industry median ROCE % is 6.91. SSE's value of 9.75% is 41.1% above this industry median. 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 ROCE % compare to SRE and AES?
SSE's ROCE % of 9.75% can be compared against companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry. The industry median ROCE % is 6.91. SSE's value of 9.75% is 41.1% above this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good ROCE % for an Utilities - Regulated company?
The median ROCE % among Utilities - Regulated companies is 6.91, based on 504 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a ROCE % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, ROCE % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. SSE's current ROCE % of 9.75% is 41.1% 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 ROCE % mean?
A high ROCE % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median ROCE % is 6.91 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. SSE's current ROCE % is 9.75%. 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 £16.47, compared to a current price of £24.14 — trading 46.6% above its estimated fair value. The current ROCE % is 9.75% and 41.1% above the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 6.91. 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 ROCE % calculated?
ROCE % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For SSE (CHIX:SSEL), the current ROCE % is 9.75% 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 £24.14 is trading 46.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of £16.47. GuruFocus considers SSE to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for CHIX:SSEL:

  • ROCE %: 9.75%
  • GF Value™: £16.47 vs. price of £24.14 (46.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 75/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 41.1% above the Utilities - Regulated median

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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