SSE (CHIX:SSEL) Total Operating Expense: £1,781 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


CHIX:SSEL SSE PLC CHIX:SSEL
75 GF Score
Price £23.91
GF Value £16.47
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 5 Warning Signs
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What is SSE Total Operating Expense?

SSE CHIX:SSEL -2.11% 75 Total Operating Expense is £1,781 Mil 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.

SSE's Total Operating Expense for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was £893 Mil. SSE's Total Operating Expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was £1,781 Mil.

SSE Total Operating Expense Related Terms

SSE Total Operating Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for SSE's Total Operating Expense 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 Total Operating Expense Chart

SSE Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Total Operating Expense
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1,046.20 416.60 1,461.00 1,634.50 1,781.30

SSE Semi-Annual Data
Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 Mar26
Total Operating Expense 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 743.10 828.70 805.80 888.80 892.50
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SSE Total Operating Expense Calculation

Total Operating Expense is the primary recurring expense associated with central operations that are incurred in order to generate sales.


Total Operating Expense 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 £1,781 Mil.

* 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.

What does a Total Operating Expense of £1,781 Mil mean?
SSE (CHIX:SSEL) has a Total Operating Expense of £1,781 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Total operating expense is the primary recurring expense associated with central operations. View historical data on SSE and its competitors.
Is SSE's Total Operating Expense too high?
SSE's current Total Operating Expense is £1,781 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 Total Operating Expense compare to SRE and AES?
SSE's Total Operating Expense of £1,781 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 Total Operating Expense for an Utilities - Regulated company?
A good Total Operating Expense depends on the Utilities - Regulated industry context. However, Total Operating Expense 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 Total Operating Expense mean?
A high Total Operating Expense can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Total operating expense is the primary recurring expense associated with central operations. View historical data on SSE and its competitors. SSE's current Total Operating Expense is £1,781 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 £16.47, compared to a current price of £23.91 — trading 45.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Total Operating Expense is £1,781 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 Total Operating Expense calculated?
Total Operating Expense is calculated from a company's financial statements. For SSE (CHIX:SSEL), the current Total Operating Expense is £1,781 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 £23.91 is trading 45.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of £16.47. GuruFocus considers SSE to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for CHIX:SSEL:

  • Total Operating Expense: £1,781 Mil
  • GF Value™: £16.47 vs. price of £23.91 (45.2% 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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