SSE (CHIX:SSEL) Stock Based Compensation: £30 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


CHIX:SSEL SSE PLC CHIX:SSEL
75 GF Score
Price £24.47
GF Value £16.49
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 8 Warning Signs
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What is SSE Stock Based Compensation?

SSE CHIX:SSEL -1.23% 75 Stock Based Compensation is £30 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates CHIX:SSEL with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of £16.49 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review.

SSE's Stock Based Compensation for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was £13 Mil. Its Stock Based Compensation for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was £30 Mil.

SSE Stock Based Compensation Related Terms

SSE Stock Based Compensation Historical Data

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SSE Stock Based Compensation Chart

SSE Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Stock Based Compensation
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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 Stock Based Compensation Calculation

Stock Based Compensation is a way corporations use stock options to reward employees. It provides executives and employees the opportunity to share in the growth of the company and, if structured properly, can align their interests with the interests of the company's shareholders and investors, without burning the company's cash on hand.

Stock Based Compensation for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the semi-annually data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was £30 Mil.

What does a Stock Based Compensation of £30 Mil mean?
SSE (CHIX:SSEL) has a Stock Based Compensation of £30 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Stock based compensation is the amount of company stock issued as employee benefits. View historical data for SSE and its competitors.
Is SSE's Stock Based Compensation too high?
SSE's current Stock Based Compensation is £30 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 Stock Based Compensation compare to SRE and AES?
SSE's Stock Based Compensation of £30 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 Stock Based Compensation for an Utilities - Regulated company?
A good Stock Based Compensation depends on the Utilities - Regulated industry context. However, Stock Based Compensation 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 Stock Based Compensation mean?
A high Stock Based Compensation can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Stock based compensation is the amount of company stock issued as employee benefits. View historical data for SSE and its competitors. SSE's current Stock Based Compensation is £30 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 £16.49, compared to a current price of £24.47 — trading 48.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Stock Based Compensation is £30 Mil. SSE's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 8 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Stock Based Compensation calculated?
Stock Based Compensation is calculated from a company's financial statements. For SSE (CHIX:SSEL), the current Stock Based Compensation is £30 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 £24.47 is trading 48.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of £16.49. GuruFocus considers SSE to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for CHIX:SSEL:

  • Stock Based Compensation: £30 Mil
  • GF Value™: £16.49 vs. price of £24.47 (48.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 75/100 with 8 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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