SSE (CHIX:SSEL) Short-Term Debt: £1,125 Mil (As of Mar. 2026)

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CHIX:SSEL SSE PLC CHIX:SSEL
75 GF Score
Price £24.69
GF Value £16.61
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is SSE Short-Term Debt?

SSE CHIX:SSEL +1.00% 75 Short-Term Debt is £1,125 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates CHIX:SSEL with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of £16.61 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

SSE's Short-Term Debt for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was £1,125 Mil.

SSE's quarterly Short-Term Debt declined from Mar. 2025 (£1,896 Mil) to Sep. 2025 (£1,494 Mil) and declined from Sep. 2025 (£1,494 Mil) to Mar. 2026 (£1,125 Mil).

SSE's annual Short-Term Debt increased from Mar. 2024 (£1,045 Mil) to Mar. 2025 (£1,896 Mil) but then declined from Mar. 2025 (£1,896 Mil) to Mar. 2026 (£1,125 Mil).

SSE Short-Term Debt Explanation

Short-Term Debt represents the total amount of Long-Term Debt such as bank loans and commercial paper, which is due within one year.

SSE Short-Term Debt Related Terms

SSE Short-Term Debt Historical Data

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

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SSE Short-Term Debt Chart

SSE Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Short-Term Debt
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1,118.70 1,738.50 1,044.50 1,895.50 1,124.60

SSE Semi-Annual Data
Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 Mar26
Short-Term Debt 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 1,044.50 1,829.00 1,895.50 1,494.00 1,124.60
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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Short-Term Debt →
What does a Short-Term Debt of £1,125 Mil mean?
SSE (CHIX:SSEL) has a Short-Term Debt of £1,125 Mil as of Mar. 2026.
Is SSE's Short-Term Debt too high?
SSE's current Short-Term Debt is £1,125 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 Short-Term Debt compare to SRE and AES?
SSE's Short-Term Debt of £1,125 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 Short-Term Debt for an Utilities - Regulated company?
A good Short-Term Debt depends on the Utilities - Regulated industry context. However, Short-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 Short-Term Debt mean?
A high Short-Term Debt can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. SSE's current Short-Term Debt is £1,125 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 £16.61, compared to a current price of £24.69 — trading 48.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Short-Term Debt is £1,125 Mil. 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 Short-Term Debt calculated?
Short-Term Debt is calculated from a company's financial statements. For SSE (CHIX:SSEL), the current Short-Term Debt is £1,125 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 £24.69 is trading 48.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of £16.61. GuruFocus considers SSE to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for CHIX:SSEL:

  • Short-Term Debt: £1,125 Mil
  • GF Value™: £16.61 vs. price of £24.69 (48.6% 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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