SSE plc Share Price and Company Fundamentals
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SSE plc engages in the generation, transmission, distribution, and supply of electricity. The company distributes electricity to approximately 3.9 million homes and businesses in southern central England and the north of Scotland; and owns, develops, and operates the high voltage electricity transmission system in the north of Scotland and other areas. Its diversified portfolio includes onshore and offshore wind farms, hydro-electric power, solar and batteries, flexible thermal generation, and electricity transmission and distribution networks. In addition, the company provides energy products and services; and invests in, develops, builds, and operates electricity infrastructure and businesses. The company was formerly known as Scottish and Southern Energy plc and changed its name to SSE plc in September 2011. SSE plc was incorporated in 1989 and is based in Perth, the United Kingdom.
Key Metrics
PE ratio
30.15
PB ratio
292.09
Dividend yield
2.44%
Beta
0.67
Market cap
£31.62B
Enterprise value
£39.76B
Company profile
| Industry / Sector | Utilities - Diversified / Utilities |
|---|---|
| Full time employees | 15824 |
| Website | https://www.sse.com |
| Mailing address | Inveralmond House 200 Dunkeld Road Perth PH1 3AQ United Kingdom |
| Phone / Fax | 44 17 3845 6000 / |
Dividends
Dividend yield
2.44%
Dividend amount
£0.64
Payout ratio
73.88%
5Y Avg. yield
-%
SSE plc paid £0.64 dividend and the ex-dividend date was 04 Dec 2025.The dividend payout ratio is 73.88%. The dividend payout ratio is defined as the amout of dividend paid divided by the earnings of the company.SSE dividend payout ratio is between 70-90%. The lower dividend payout ratio is preferrable since it provides company margin to grow the dividends in future.
Company Executives
As of Mar 2026, following are the company executives and directors listed on SSE plc.
| Name | Title | Age | Total Pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Martin Pibworth | Chief Executive, Chief Commercial Officer & Executive Director | 52 | |
| Mr. Barry O'regan | CFO & Executive Director | 48 | |
| Ms. Elizabeth Anne Tanner | General Counsel & Company Secretary | ||
| Mr. John Stewart | Director of Human Resources | 55 | |
| Mr. Robert McDonald | Managing Director of SSEN Transmission | 54 | |
| Mr. Samuel John Peacock | Managing Director of Corporate Affairs, Regulation & Strategy | 43 | |
| Mr. Finlay McCutcheon | Managing Director of SSE Thermal | ||
| Mr. Neil Kirkby | Managing Director of Enterprise | 61 | |
| Mr. Christopher Derek Dyne Burchell | Managing Director of SSEN Distribution | 52 | |
| Mr. Stephen Wheeler | Managing Director of SSE Renewables |
Profitability and management effectiveness
Profit margin
9.31%
Operating margin
16.52%
Return on assets
4.28%
Return on equity
8.83%
Profitability ratios are a class of financial metrics that are used to assess a business's ability to generate earnings relative to its revenue, operating costs, balance sheet assets, and shareholders' equity over time, using data from a specific point in time.
The return on equity signifies how well the management is running the company in terms of capital management. The ideal return on equity is greater than 10%. The return on equity is calculated as net income divided by total share holders equity.
Valuation and Trading Info
The market capitalization of SSE plc is 31.62B and its enterprise value is 39.76B. The enterprise value to revenue ratio of SSE is 3.86. The enterprise value to EBITDA ratio of SSE is 14.78.
The SSE's stocks Beta value is 0.67 making it 33% less volatile compared to LSE market index. Technology stocks and small caps tend to have higher betas than the market benchmark. This indicates that adding the stock to a portfolio will increase the portfolio’s risk, but also increase its expected return. On the other hand utility stocks often have low betas because they tend to move more slowly than market averages.
SSE plc (LSE:SSE) Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is SSE plc's Stock Symbol?
SSE plc trades on LSE under the ticker symbol "SSE".
2. What is SSE plc's stock price today?
One share of SSE stock can currently be purchased for approximately £2623.
3. How can I contact SSE plc?
SSE plc's mailing address is Inveralmond House 200 Dunkeld Road Perth PH1 3AQ United Kingdom. The company can be reached via phone at 44 17 3845 6000.
4. What is SSE plc's official website?
The official website of SSE plc is https://www.sse.com.