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SSE plc SSE.L

Price 2,401p
as of 2026-09-05
51/100
Mixed
Quality54
Growth56
Balance-sheet strength45
Valuation44
Momentum54
Income71

Composite 51/100; the shares have moved about 29% annualised. Names that move more contribute more risk for the same amount invested, and our composite reflects how strong the evidence for this one is right now.

Strongest counter-signal

Valuation ranks 44/100 — a slight mark against it.

Case for

Income ranks 71/100 — a moderate point in its favour. Growth ranks 56/100 — a slight point in its favour. Momentum ranks 54/100 — a slight point in its favour.

Case against

Valuation ranks 44/100 — a slight mark against it. Balance-sheet strength ranks 45/100 — a slight mark against it.

What the company does SSE plc generates, transmits, distributes, and supplies electricity across the UK, with a diversified portfolio including wind, hydro, batteries, and transmission networks serving 4 million homes and businesses.

Key financials SSE reports ROE 10%, ROA 4%, ROCE 15%, gross/operating/net margins of 37%/23%/12%, and revenue growth of -2%. Debt/equity is 0.62x with net debt/EBITDA at 3.17x and interest coverage of 8.03x.

Stock health Quality score 55/100, income score 79/100, and dividend yield 3% with a 61% payout ratio. Momentum is weak over 3m (-9%) and 6m (-3%), but strong over 12m (+26%) with RSI 39.

Price vs fair value The stock trades at a **discount** of 13.40% to our fair-value estimate and a **discount** of 17.73% to the 12-month analyst target. - Forward P/E of 13.23x vs trailing 22.11x (Valuation 60.3/100) - PEG of 0.20x suggests undervaluation relative to growth (Forward PEG 0.20) - EBITDA multiple of 11.83x is below sector norms (EV/EBITDA 11.83) - 12-month EPS growth of 28% supports valuation gap (EPS growth 27.8%)

Looking forward Analysts expect 15 price targets averaging 2734, implying 18% upside. Growth in renewables and regulated networks may drive long-term value despite near-term margin pressure.

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