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Price: 2 635 GBX -1% Market Closed
Market Cap: £31.9B

EV/EBIT

18.7
Current
60%
More Expensive
vs 3-y average of 11.7

Enterprise Value to EBIT (EV/EBIT) ratio compares a company`s total enterprise value to its earnings before interest and taxes. It shows how much investors are paying for each dollar of the company`s earnings, including both equity and debt.

EV/EBIT
18.7
=
Enterprise Value
GBX37.8B
/
EBIT
£2B

Enterprise Value to EBIT (EV/EBIT) ratio compares a company`s total enterprise value to its earnings before interest and taxes. It shows how much investors are paying for each dollar of the company`s earnings, including both equity and debt.

EV/EBIT
18.7
=
Enterprise Value
GBX37.8B
/
EBIT
£2B

Valuation Scenarios

SSE PLC is trading above its 3-year average

If EV/EBIT returns to its 3-Year Average (11.7), the stock would be worth GBX1 646.42 (38% downside from current price).

Statistics
Positive Scenarios
0/4
Maximum Downside
-100%
Maximum Upside
No Upside Scenarios
Average Downside
69%
Scenario EV/EBIT Value Implied Price Upside/Downside
Current Multiple 18.7 GBX2 635
0%
3-Year Average 11.7 GBX1 646.42
-38%
5-Year Average 11.7 GBX1 645.59
-38%
Industry Average 0.1 GBX14.87
-99%
Country Average 0 GBX4.12
-100%

Forward EV/EBIT
Today’s price vs future ebit

Today's Enterprise Value EBIT Forward EV/EBIT
GBX37.8B
/
Oct 2025
£2B
=
18.7
Current
GBX37.8B
/
Mar 2026
£2.4B
=
16
Forward
GBX37.8B
/
Mar 2027
£3B
=
12.5
Forward
GBX37.8B
/
Mar 2028
£3.6B
=
10.6
Forward
GBX37.8B
/
Mar 2029
£4.1B
=
9.1
Forward

Forward EV/EBIT shows whether today’s EV/EBIT still looks high or low once future ebit are taken into account.

Peer Comparison

All Multiples
EV/EBIT
P/E
All Countries
Close
Market Cap EV/EBIT P/E
UK
SSE PLC
LSE:SSE
29.2B GBP 18.7 30
US
Nextera Energy Inc
NYSE:NEE
200.5B USD 35.9 29
ES
Iberdrola SA
MAD:IBE
128.8B EUR 16.3 20.6
IT
Enel SpA
MIL:ENEL
99.2B EUR 13.9 23.3
US
Constellation Energy Corp
NASDAQ:CEG
106.1B USD 38.5 42.2
US
Southern Co
NYSE:SO
103.2B USD 23.2 23.6
US
Duke Energy Corp
NYSE:DUK
99.6B USD 21.2 20.2
US
American Electric Power Company Inc
NASDAQ:AEP
73.1B USD 22 20.4
FR
Electricite de France SA
PAR:EDF
46.6B EUR -3.2 -2.5
US
Entergy Corp
NYSE:ETR
51.5B USD 24.7 29.3
US
Xcel Energy Inc
NASDAQ:XEL
49.6B USD 29 24.4
EV/EBIT Multiple
EBIT Growth EV/EBIT to Growth
UK
SSE PLC
LSE:SSE
Average EV/EBIT: 24.3
18.7
17%
1.1
US
Nextera Energy Inc
NYSE:NEE
35.9
25%
1.4
ES
Iberdrola SA
MAD:IBE
16.3
6%
2.7
IT
Enel SpA
MIL:ENEL
13.9
15%
0.9
US
Constellation Energy Corp
NASDAQ:CEG
38.5
36%
1.1
US
Southern Co
NYSE:SO
23.2
14%
1.7
US
Duke Energy Corp
NYSE:DUK
21.2
9%
2.4
US
American Electric Power Company Inc
NASDAQ:AEP
22
12%
1.8
FR
Electricite de France SA
PAR:EDF
Negative Multiple: -3.2 N/A N/A
US
Entergy Corp
NYSE:ETR
24.7
17%
1.5
US
Xcel Energy Inc
NASDAQ:XEL
29
22%
1.3
P/E Multiple
Earnings Growth PEG
UK
SSE PLC
LSE:SSE
Average P/E: 26.3
30
30%
1
US
Nextera Energy Inc
NYSE:NEE
29
13%
2.2
ES
Iberdrola SA
MAD:IBE
20.6
7%
2.9
IT
Enel SpA
MIL:ENEL
23.3
25%
0.9
US
Constellation Energy Corp
NASDAQ:CEG
42.2
40%
1.1
US
Southern Co
NYSE:SO
23.6
12%
2
US
Duke Energy Corp
NYSE:DUK
20.2
7%
2.9
US
American Electric Power Company Inc
NASDAQ:AEP
20.4
5%
4.1
FR
Electricite de France SA
PAR:EDF
Negative Multiple: -2.5 N/A N/A
US
Entergy Corp
NYSE:ETR
29.3
13%
2.3
US
Xcel Energy Inc
NASDAQ:XEL
24.4
16%
1.5

Market Distribution

Higher than 96% of companies in United Kingdom
Percentile
96th
Based on 1 864 companies
96th percentile
18.7
Low
0 — 0
Typical Range
0 — 0.1
High
0.1 —
Distribution Statistics
United Kingdom
Min 0
30th Percentile 0
Median 0
70th Percentile 0.1
Max 1 015

SSE PLC
Glance View

In the dynamic landscape of the energy sector, SSE PLC stands as a robust player primarily operating within the United Kingdom and Ireland. Established through decades of evolution, SSE has strategically positioned itself in both the generation and supply domains of electricity and gas. The company primarily generates revenue by producing and supplying electricity and gas to millions of homes and businesses. Crucially, SSE has invested significantly in renewable energy, thus broadening its portfolio and aligning with global trends towards sustainability. Wind farms, both onshore and offshore, form a considerable portion of its energy production, allowing SSE to tap into cleaner and increasingly cost-effective energy sources. While its roots are deeply embedded in traditional energy generation, a significant part of SSE's business model hinges on the regulated networks it owns and operates. These infrastructure assets ensure the transmission and distribution of electricity—an essential service that guarantees a stable revenue stream. Furthermore, SSE’s venture into energy-related services helps enhance its value proposition in a highly competitive market. Whether it's performing maintenance on energy installations or improving energy efficiency for large-scale facilities, these services provide additional revenue channels, reinforcing its commitment to an integrated approach of delivering reliable energy solutions while supporting the transition to a low-carbon economy. Through such multifaceted operations, SSE PLC continues to navigate and adapt amid a rapidly evolving industry landscape.

SSE Intrinsic Value
1 937.45 GBX
Overvaluation 26%
Intrinsic Value
Price GBX2 635
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