SSE PLC (SSE) — Tangible Net Worth Ratio
SSE PLC (SSE) has a Tangible Net Worth Ratio of 83.5% as of September 2025. This metric is calculated by deducting intangible assets (GBX2.24 Billion) from net assets (GBX13.62 Billion) and expressing it as a percentage of total net assets. A higher ratio means that more of the company's equity is backed by tangible, balance-sheet-verifiable assets rather than goodwill, patents, or brand value. See SSE PLC (SSE) liquidity to equity ratio to evaluate short-term liquidity relative to the company's equity base.
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SSE PLC Tangible Net Worth Ratio (1986–2025)
This chart shows how SSE PLC's Tangible Net Worth Ratio has changed across 44 annual periods from 1986 to 2025. As of September 2025, the ratio stands at 83.5%, reflecting net assets of GBX13.62 Billion with intangible assets of GBX2.24 Billion GBX. See SSE PLC liquidity coverage in days to measure how many days the company can operate on defensive assets alone.
Annual Tangible Net Worth Ratio for SSE PLC (1986–2025)
The table below presents the year-by-year Tangible Net Worth Ratio for SSE PLC from 1986 to 2025, covering 44 annual filings. Each row shows net assets, intangible assets, total assets, the tangible net worth ratio, and the change in percentage points versus the prior year. For the full company profile including market capitalisation, see SSE market cap overview.
| Year | Tangible NW Ratio | Net Assets (GBX) | Intangible Assets | Total Assets | Change (pp) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 88.6% | GBX12.69 Billion | GBX1.44 Billion | GBX30.36 Billion | ▲ +0.4 pp |
| 2024 | 88.2% | GBX11.80 Billion | GBX1.39 Billion | GBX28.27 Billion | ▼ -0.9 pp |
| 2023 | 89.1% | GBX9.23 Billion | GBX1.00 Billion | GBX27.14 Billion | ▼ -3.3 pp |
| 2022 | 92.4% | GBX8.12 Billion | GBX615.80 Million | GBX25.76 Billion | ▲ +2.2 pp |
| 2021 | 90.2% | GBX5.21 Billion | GBX512.10 Million | GBX21.59 Billion | ▲ +19.5 pp |
| 2020 | 70.6% | GBX3.75 Billion | GBX1.10 Billion | GBX21.03 Billion | ▼ -23.9 pp |
| 2019 | 94.5% | GBX5.79 Billion | GBX317.80 Million | GBX22.47 Billion | ▲ +9.7 pp |
| 2018 | 84.8% | GBX5.23 Billion | GBX795.10 Million | GBX23.21 Billion | ▼ -12.0 pp |
| 2017 | 96.8% | GBX77.39 Billion | GBX2.45 Billion | GBX851.73 Billion | ▼ -1.5 pp |
| 2017 | 98.3% | GBX6.27 Billion | GBX106.90 Million | GBX23.92 Billion | ▲ +1.9 pp |
| 2016 | 96.4% | GBX76.05 Billion | GBX2.72 Billion | GBX814.95 Billion | ▼ -2.0 pp |
| 2016 | 98.5% | GBX5.22 Billion | GBX79.90 Million | GBX22.19 Billion | ▲ +2.4 pp |
| 2015 | 96.0% | GBX75.18 Billion | GBX2.98 Billion | GBX787.47 Billion | ▼ -3.4 pp |
| 2015 | 99.5% | GBX6.08 Billion | GBX33.00 Million | GBX23.30 Billion | ▲ +3.9 pp |
| 2014 | 95.5% | GBX70.90 Billion | GBX3.16 Billion | GBX801.51 Billion | ▼ -3.6 pp |
| 2014 | 99.2% | GBX5.12 Billion | GBX42.00 Million | GBX21.12 Billion | ▲ +4.3 pp |
| 2013 | 94.9% | GBX5.55 Billion | GBX282.20 Million | GBX20.60 Billion | ▼ -0.3 pp |
| 2012 | 95.2% | GBX4.58 Billion | GBX218.80 Million | GBX19.68 Billion | ▲ +0.8 pp |
| 2011 | 94.5% | GBX5.20 Billion | GBX287.80 Million | GBX21.45 Billion | ▲ +3.7 pp |
| 2010 | 90.8% | GBX3.12 Billion | GBX288.20 Million | GBX18.13 Billion | ▼ -0.7 pp |
| 2009 | 91.5% | GBX2.97 Billion | GBX253.00 Million | GBX17.77 Billion | ▲ +0.1 pp |
| 2008 | 91.4% | GBX2.98 Billion | GBX256.90 Million | GBX13.77 Billion | ▼ -8.1 pp |
| 2007 | 99.5% | GBX2.60 Billion | GBX12.90 Million | GBX9.47 Billion | ▲ +13.4 pp |
| 2006 | 86.1% | GBX2.15 Billion | GBX297.20 Million | GBX8.18 Billion | ▼ -8.1 pp |
| 2005 | 94.2% | GBX1.86 Billion | GBX107.80 Million | GBX6.64 Billion | ▲ +9.0 pp |
| 2004 | 85.2% | GBX1.85 Billion | GBX274.00 Million | GBX5.42 Billion | ▼ -0.2 pp |
| 2003 | 85.4% | GBX1.76 Billion | GBX257.30 Million | GBX4.91 Billion | ▼ -2.2 pp |
| 2002 | 87.6% | GBX1.71 Billion | GBX211.90 Million | GBX4.74 Billion | ▲ +1.1 pp |
| 2001 | 86.5% | GBX1.66 Billion | GBX223.40 Million | GBX4.78 Billion | ▼ -13.4 pp |
| 2000 | 99.9% | GBX1.66 Billion | GBX1.20 Million | GBX4.20 Billion | ▲ +0.0 pp |
| 1999 | 99.9% | GBX1.58 Billion | GBX1.70 Million | GBX3.87 Billion | ▲ +12.3 pp |
| 1998 | 87.5% | GBX942.80 Million | GBX117.40 Million | GBX1.97 Billion | ▲ +1.3 pp |
| 1997 | 86.3% | GBX881.60 Million | GBX121.10 Million | GBX1.82 Billion | ▼ -13.7 pp |
| 1996 | 100.0% | GBX865.70 Million | GBX0.00 | GBX1.55 Billion | ▲ +0.0 pp |
| 1995 | 100.0% | GBX778.40 Million | GBX0.00 | GBX1.29 Billion | ▲ +0.0 pp |
| 1994 | 100.0% | GBX713.60 Million | GBX0.00 | GBX1.19 Billion | ▲ +0.0 pp |
| 1993 | 100.0% | GBX639.40 Million | GBX0.00 | GBX1.13 Billion | ▲ +0.0 pp |
| 1992 | 100.0% | GBX581.30 Million | GBX0.00 | GBX1.14 Billion | ▲ +35.5 pp |
| 1991 | 64.5% | GBX223.70 Million | GBX79.40 Million | GBX1.04 Billion | ▼ -35.5 pp |
| 1990 | 100.0% | GBX168.50 Million | GBX0.00 | GBX907.20 Million | ▲ +0.0 pp |
| 1989 | 100.0% | GBX121.10 Million | GBX0.00 | GBX834.80 Million | ▲ +0.0 pp |
| 1988 | 100.0% | GBX159.20 Million | GBX0.00 | GBX809.50 Million | ▲ +0.0 pp |
| 1987 | 100.0% | GBX150.10 Million | GBX0.00 | GBX803.90 Million | ▲ +0.0 pp |
| 1986 | 100.0% | GBX135.40 Million | GBX0.00 | GBX778.90 Million | — |