SSE PLC (SSE) - Net Assets

Latest as of March 2026: GBX13.42 Billion GBX ≈ $1.63 Million USD

Based on the latest financial reports, SSE PLC (SSE) has net assets worth GBX13.42 Billion GBX (≈ $1.63 Million USD) as of March 2026. Net assets (also known as shareholders' equity or book value) represent the difference between a company's total assets (GBX35.35 Billion ≈ $4.30 Million USD) and total liabilities (GBX21.94 Billion ≈ $2.67 Million USD). This figure indicates the residual interest in the assets after deducting liabilities, essentially showing what would remain for shareholders if all assets were liquidated and all debts paid off. Check SSE PLC PP&E and investment ratio to assess the company's strategic physical and investment asset allocation.

Key Net Assets Metrics

Metric Value
Current Net Assets GBX13.42 Billion
% of Total Assets 37.95%
Annual Growth Rate 12.18%
5-Year Change 65.25%
10-Year Change -82.67%
Growth Volatility 355.14

SSE PLC - Net Assets Trend (1986–2026)

This chart illustrates how SSE PLC's net assets have evolved over time, based on quarterly financial data. For live market cap and overall valuation, see how much is SSE PLC worth.

Annual Net Assets for SSE PLC (1986–2026)

The table below shows the annual net assets of SSE PLC from 1986 to 2026. Also explore SSE PLC equity growth rate to track the company's year-over-year net asset growth rate.

Year Net Assets Change
2026-03-31 GBX13.42 Billion
≈ $1.63 Million		 +5.69%
2025-03-31 GBX12.69 Billion
≈ $1.54 Million		 +7.54%
2024-03-31 GBX11.80 Billion
≈ $1.44 Million		 +27.84%
2023-03-31 GBX9.23 Billion
≈ $1.12 Million		 +13.73%
2022-03-31 GBX8.12 Billion
≈ $987.77K		 +55.86%
2021-03-31 GBX5.21 Billion
≈ $633.75K		 +38.81%
2020-03-31 GBX3.75 Billion
≈ $456.57K		 -35.22%
2019-03-31 GBX5.79 Billion
≈ $704.76K		 +10.75%
2018-03-31 GBX5.23 Billion
≈ $636.36K		 -93.24%
2017-12-31 GBX77.39 Billion
≈ $9.42 Million		 +1133.81%
2017-03-31 GBX6.27 Billion
≈ $763.18K		 -91.75%
2016-12-31 GBX76.05 Billion
≈ $9.25 Million		 +1357.73%
2016-03-31 GBX5.22 Billion
≈ $634.76K		 -93.06%
2015-12-31 GBX75.18 Billion
≈ $9.15 Million		 +1136.44%
2015-03-31 GBX6.08 Billion
≈ $739.82K		 -91.42%
2014-12-31 GBX70.90 Billion
≈ $8.63 Million		 +1284.90%
2014-03-31 GBX5.12 Billion
≈ $622.90K		 -7.74%
2013-03-31 GBX5.55 Billion
≈ $675.14K		 +21.05%
2012-03-31 GBX4.58 Billion
≈ $557.75K		 -11.86%
2011-03-31 GBX5.20 Billion
≈ $632.79K		 +66.64%
2010-03-31 GBX3.12 Billion
≈ $379.74K		 +4.91%
2009-03-31 GBX2.97 Billion
≈ $361.96K		 -0.18%
2008-03-31 GBX2.98 Billion
≈ $362.62K		 +14.81%
2007-03-31 GBX2.60 Billion
≈ $315.85K		 +21.00%
2006-03-31 GBX2.15 Billion
≈ $261.03K		 +15.20%
2005-03-31 GBX1.86 Billion
≈ $226.59K		 +0.53%
2004-03-31 GBX1.85 Billion
≈ $225.40K		 +5.06%
2003-03-31 GBX1.76 Billion
≈ $214.54K		 +3.34%
2002-03-31 GBX1.71 Billion
≈ $207.61K		 +2.98%
2001-03-31 GBX1.66 Billion
≈ $201.60K		 -0.41%
2000-03-31 GBX1.66 Billion
≈ $202.42K		 +5.53%
1999-03-31 GBX1.58 Billion
≈ $191.81K		 +67.21%
1998-03-31 GBX942.80 Million
≈ $114.71K		 +6.94%
1997-03-31 GBX881.60 Million
≈ $107.27K		 +1.84%
1996-03-31 GBX865.70 Million
≈ $105.33K		 +11.22%
1995-03-31 GBX778.40 Million
≈ $94.71K		 +9.08%
1994-03-31 GBX713.60 Million
≈ $86.82K		 +11.60%
1993-03-31 GBX639.40 Million
≈ $77.80K		 +9.99%
1992-03-31 GBX581.30 Million
≈ $70.73K		 +159.86%
1991-03-31 GBX223.70 Million
≈ $27.22K		 +32.76%
1990-03-31 GBX168.50 Million
≈ $20.50K		 +39.14%
1989-03-31 GBX121.10 Million
≈ $14.73K		 -23.93%
1988-03-31 GBX159.20 Million
≈ $19.37K		 +6.06%
1987-03-31 GBX150.10 Million
≈ $18.26K		 +10.86%
1986-03-31 GBX135.40 Million
≈ $16.47K		 --

Equity Component Analysis

This analysis shows how different components contribute to SSE PLC's total equity over time. Equity components include common stock, retained earnings, additional paid-in capital, and other elements.

Equity Composition Insights

  • Retained earnings have grown by 6472.2% over the analyzed period, indicating profitable operations and earnings retention.

Current Equity Component Breakdown (March 2026)

Component Amount Percentage
Retained Earnings GBX8.90 Billion 70.27%
Common Stock GBX607.70 Million 4.80%
Other Comprehensive Income GBX418.60 Million 3.31%
Other Components GBX2.74 Billion 21.63%
Total Equity GBX12.66 Billion 100.00%

SSE PLC Competitors by Market Cap

The table below lists competitors of SSE PLC ranked by their market capitalization.

Company Market Cap
Jiayuan Science and Technology Co.Ltd.
SHE:301117
 $356.97 Million
Karbon Capital Partners Corp. Class A Ordinary Shares
NASDAQ:KBON
 $357.09 Million
Ölgerðin Egill Skallagrímsson hf.
IC:OLGERD
 $357.19 Million
CJ Corp 4P Pref 
KO:00104K
 $357.20 Million
CODERE ONLINE LUX. EO 1
F:J9T
 $356.94 Million
Metrodata Electronics Tbk
JK:MTDL
 $356.81 Million
Energy Recovery Inc
NASDAQ:ERII
 $356.80 Million
Diplomat Holdings Ltd
TA:DIPL
 $356.77 Million

Equity Growth Attribution

This analysis shows how different factors contributed to changes in SSE PLC's equity between the two most recent reporting periods.

Equity Growth Insights

  • From 2025 to 2026, total equity changed from 12,064,000,000 to 12,663,900,000, a change of 599,900,000 (5.0%).
  • Net income of 1,208,700,000 contributed positively to equity growth.
  • Dividend payments of 674,000,000 reduced retained earnings.
  • Share repurchases of 25,400,000 reduced equity.
  • New share issuances of 1,995,800,000 increased equity.
  • Other comprehensive income decreased equity by 58,100,000.
  • Other factors decreased equity by 1,847,100,000.

Equity Change Factors (2025 to 2026)

Factor Impact Contribution
Net Income GBX1.21 Billion +9.54%
Dividends Paid GBX674.00 Million -5.32%
Share Repurchases GBX25.40 Million -0.2%
Share Issuances GBX2.00 Billion +15.76%
Other Comprehensive Income GBX-58.10 Million -0.46%
Other Changes GBX-1.85 Billion -14.59%
Total Change GBX- 4.97%

Book Value vs Market Value Analysis

This analysis compares SSE PLC's book value (net assets) with its market value over time. The relationship between these values can provide insights into investor sentiment and company valuation.

Valuation Insights

  • Current price-to-book ratio: 220.31x
  • The company is trading at a significant premium to its book value, suggesting the market values its earnings potential, brand, or other intangibles highly.
  • The price-to-book ratio has decreased from 15373.33x to 220.31x over the analyzed period, indicating reduced market premium.

Historical Price-to-Book Ratios

Date Book Value per Share Market Price P/B Ratio
1986-03-31 GBX0.16 GBX2432.00 x
1987-03-31 GBX0.18 GBX2432.00 x
1988-03-31 GBX0.19 GBX2432.00 x
1989-03-31 GBX0.14 GBX2432.00 x
1990-03-31 GBX0.20 GBX2432.00 x
1991-03-31 GBX0.26 GBX2432.00 x
1992-03-31 GBX0.68 GBX2432.00 x
1993-03-31 GBX0.75 GBX2432.00 x
1994-03-31 GBX0.83 GBX2432.00 x
1995-03-31 GBX0.91 GBX2432.00 x
1996-03-31 GBX1.01 GBX2432.00 x
1997-03-31 GBX1.03 GBX2432.00 x
1998-03-31 GBX1.10 GBX2432.00 x
1999-03-31 GBX1.80 GBX2432.00 x
2000-03-31 GBX1.91 GBX2432.00 x
2001-03-31 GBX1.93 GBX2432.00 x
2002-03-31 GBX1.99 GBX2432.00 x
2003-03-31 GBX1.72 GBX2432.00 x
2004-03-31 GBX2.01 GBX2432.00 x
2005-03-31 GBX2.13 GBX2432.00 x
2006-03-31 GBX2.44 GBX2432.00 x
2007-03-31 GBX2.95 GBX2432.00 x
2008-03-31 GBX3.39 GBX2432.00 x
2009-03-31 GBX3.36 GBX2432.00 x
2010-03-31 GBX3.39 GBX2432.00 x
2011-03-31 GBX5.60 GBX2432.00 x
2012-03-31 GBX4.88 GBX2432.00 x
2013-03-31 GBX5.82 GBX2432.00 x
2014-03-31 GBX5.27 GBX2432.00 x
2014-12-31 GBX72.97 GBX2432.00 x
2015-03-31 GBX6.18 GBX2432.00 x
2015-12-31 GBX76.41 GBX2432.00 x
2016-03-31 GBX5.19 GBX2432.00 x
2016-12-31 GBX75.96 GBX2432.00 x
2017-03-31 GBX6.20 GBX2432.00 x
2017-12-31 GBX76.54 GBX2432.00 x
2018-03-31 GBX5.17 GBX2432.00 x
2019-03-31 GBX5.67 GBX2432.00 x
2020-03-31 GBX3.63 GBX2432.00 x
2021-03-31 GBX5.00 GBX2432.00 x
2022-03-31 GBX7.64 GBX2432.00 x
2023-03-31 GBX7.98 GBX2432.00 x
2024-03-31 GBX10.12 GBX2432.00 x
2025-03-31 GBX10.96 GBX2432.00 x
2026-03-31 GBX11.04 GBX2432.00 x

Capital Efficiency Dashboard

This dashboard shows how efficiently SSE PLC utilizes its equity to generate returns, including Return on Equity (ROE) and its components based on the DuPont analysis framework.

Capital Efficiency Insights

  • Current Return on Equity (ROE): 9.54%
  • The company has moderate efficiency in generating returns from equity.
  • DuPont Analysis Breakdown:
  • • Net Profit Margin: 11.87%
  • • Asset Turnover: 0.29x
  • • Equity Multiplier: 2.79x
  • Recent ROE (9.54%) is below the historical average (17.87%), suggesting potential challenges in capital efficiency.

Historical Capital Efficiency Metrics

Year Return on Equity Net Profit Margin Asset Turnover Equity Multiplier Economic Value Added
1986 17.13% 7.38% 0.40x 5.75x GBX9.66 Million
1987 14.99% 6.98% 0.40x 5.36x GBX7.49 Million
1988 9.55% 4.62% 0.41x 5.08x GBX-720.00K
1989 -30.06% -10.51% 0.41x 6.89x GBX-48.51 Million
1990 29.73% 11.19% 0.49x 5.38x GBX33.25 Million
1991 21.81% 8.58% 0.55x 4.64x GBX26.43 Million
1992 16.69% 14.49% 0.59x 1.96x GBX38.87 Million
1993 16.55% 14.74% 0.64x 1.76x GBX41.86 Million
1994 17.07% 15.36% 0.66x 1.67x GBX50.42 Million
1995 15.27% 14.27% 0.65x 1.66x GBX41.06 Million
1996 17.15% 16.73% 0.57x 1.79x GBX61.93 Million
1997 18.63% 17.26% 0.52x 2.07x GBX76.04 Million
1998 13.88% 12.65% 0.52x 2.09x GBX36.62 Million
1999 13.09% 7.34% 0.73x 2.46x GBX48.65 Million
2000 24.81% 13.54% 0.73x 2.53x GBX246.43 Million
2001 24.57% 11.35% 0.75x 2.89x GBX241.38 Million
2002 25.30% 10.77% 0.85x 2.78x GBX260.99 Million
2003 30.11% 10.98% 0.83x 3.31x GBX298.00 Million
2004 25.91% 8.74% 0.95x 3.14x GBX275.06 Million
2005 30.06% 7.54% 1.12x 3.56x GBX373.63 Million
2006 29.94% 6.33% 1.24x 3.81x GBX427.76 Million
2007 31.99% 7.00% 1.25x 3.65x GBX570.91 Million
2008 29.29% 5.72% 1.11x 4.62x GBX574.90 Million
2009 3.77% 0.44% 1.43x 5.97x GBX-185.42 Million
2010 39.53% 5.73% 1.19x 5.80x GBX922.82 Million
2011 28.93% 5.31% 1.32x 4.12x GBX984.42 Million
2012 4.31% 0.62% 1.61x 4.29x GBX-260.61 Million
2013 7.68% 1.50% 1.37x 3.71x GBX-128.99 Million
2014 6.31% 1.06% 1.45x 4.13x GBX-188.85 Million
2015 8.93% 1.72% 1.36x 3.83x GBX-64.95 Million
2016 8.87% 1.60% 1.30x 4.27x GBX-58.85 Million
2017 25.50% 5.51% 1.21x 3.81x GBX972.25 Million
2018 12.42% 2.38% 1.17x 4.44x GBX126.48 Million
2019 24.33% 19.30% 0.32x 3.88x GBX829.87 Million
2020 4.48% 2.47% 0.32x 5.61x GBX-207.14 Million
2021 43.70% 33.34% 0.32x 4.15x GBX1.76 Billion
2022 37.47% 34.80% 0.34x 3.19x GBX2.22 Billion
2023 -1.84% -1.26% 0.46x 3.16x GBX-1.02 Billion
2024 15.48% 16.36% 0.37x 2.56x GBX605.18 Million
2025 9.86% 11.74% 0.33x 2.52x GBX-17.00 Million
2026 9.54% 11.87% 0.29x 2.79x GBX-57.69 Million

Industry Comparison

This section compares SSE PLC's net assets metrics with peer companies in the Utilities - Diversified industry.

Industry Context

  • Industry: Utilities - Diversified
  • Average net assets among peers: $434,744,192
  • Average return on equity (ROE) among peers: 29.71%

Peer Company Comparison

Company Net Assets Return on Equity Debt-to-Equity Market Cap
SSE PLC (SSE) GBX13.42 Billion 17.13% 1.64x $356.95 Million
Metlen Energy & Metals PLC (MTLN) $1.23 Billion 3.86% 1.36x $6.76 Billion
Telecom Plus PLC (TEP) $62.81 Million 37.34% 1.23x $7.90 Million
Yu Group PLC (YU) $9.29 Million 47.94% 5.42x $3.76 Million

About SSE PLC

LSE:SSE UK Utilities - Diversified
Market Cap
$356.95 Million
GBX2.93 Trillion GBX
Market Cap Rank
#14105 Global
#67 in UK
Share Price
GBX2432.00
Change (1 day)
-2.21%
52-Week Range
GBX1698.00 - GBX2757.50
All Time High
GBX2757.50
Categories
Companies in UK Utilities - Diversified
About

SSE plc engages in the generation, transmission, distribution, and supply of electricity. The company distributes electricity to approximately 4 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… Read more