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SSE plc (SSE.L) earns a Piotroski F-score of 6/9 (mixed financial health), with an Altman Z″ in the grey zone. It pays a dividend yielding 2.05% (safety: moderate). FY2026 revenue was $10.2B at a 11.9% net margin.
Price from month-end closes (Yahoo) — for reference, not real-time.
How it ranks in Utilities · percentile among 14 companies
Percentile vs other Utilities companies we cover — e.g. “stronger than 90%” means only 10% score higher on that measure.
Piotroski F breakdown · 6/9 tests passed
- Positive return on assets
- Positive operating cash flow
- Rising ROA
- Cash flow exceeds net income
- Lower long-term debt
- Rising current ratio
- No share dilution
- Rising gross margin
- Rising asset turnover
Altman Z″ components · grey zone
| Component | Value |
|---|---|
| Working capital / assets | 0.029 |
| Retained earnings / assets | 0.252 |
| EBIT / assets | 0.056 |
| Equity / liabilities | 0.826 |
FAQ
Is SSE.L financially healthy?
SSE plc's Piotroski F-score is 6/9 (8–9 is excellent, 0–3 weak), and its Altman Z″ distress score is in the grey zone.
Does SSE.L pay a dividend, and is it safe?
Yes. SSE plc pays a dividend yielding about 2.05% with a 49.7% payout ratio, rated “moderate” for safety.
How profitable is SSE.L?
In FY2026, SSE plc had a net margin of 11.9% and a return on equity of 7.7%.
Source: company filings via Yahoo Finance · GB · as of 2026-03-31. Figures in GBp; non-US fundamentals are aggregated by Yahoo (shorter history); facts plus Stocktoria's own computed scores — not investment advice.