SSE plc
SSE
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#560
SSE plc, a diversified energy firm established in 1989 and based in Perth,... SSE plc, a diversified energy firm established in 1989 and based in Perth, United Kingdom, is deeply involved in all facets of the electricity sector. Its operations span from power generation, utilizing a mix of sources such as hydroelectric, natural gas, coal, oil, and multi-fuel technologies, to the transmission, distribution, and supply of electricity. The company delivers electricity to roughly 3.8 million households and businesses situated across the northern central belt of Scotland and central southern England. Furthermore, SSE manages, operates, and expands the high-voltage electricity transmission grid that serves northern Scotland and its outlying islands. Beyond electricity, the company is active in the gas industry, covering production, storage, distribution, and retail supply. Its diverse business interests also include utility contracting, telecommunications, energy market trading, insurance services, property management, and the provision of maintenance solutions. The company adopted its current name, SSE plc, in September 2011, having previously been known as Scottish and Southern Energy plc.
Share Price
$36.04
Last synced: 2026-11-09
Market Cap
$43.74B
Change (1 day)
1.81%
Change (1 year)
38.77%
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Operating Margin for SSE plc (SSE)
Operating Margin as of November 2026 TTM: 20.62%
According to SSE plc's latest financial reports, its current operating margin (TTM) is 20.62%. At the end of 2025 the company had an operating margin of 19.37%.
Operating Margin history for SSE plc from 2000 to 2026
Operating Margin at the end of each year
| Year | Operating Margin | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (TTM) | 20.62% | 6.45% |
| 2025 | 19.37% | -22.33% |
| 2024 | 24.94% | 181.49% |
| 2023 | 8.86% | -37.65% |
| 2022 | 14.21% | 7.81% |
| 2021 | 13.18% | 16.43% |
| 2020 | 11.32% | 71.26% |
| 2019 | 6.61% | 54.08% |
| 2018 | 4.29% | -29.09% |
| 2017 | 6.05% | 20.04% |
| 2016 | 5.04% | 10.28% |
| 2015 | 4.57% | -8.42% |
| 2014 | 4.99% | 76.33% |
| 2013 | 2.83% | 68.45% |
| 2012 | 1.68% | -79.90% |
| 2011 | 8.36% | -5.32% |
| 2010 | 8.83% | 1,093.24% |
| 2009 | 0.74% | -89.89% |
| 2008 | 7.32% | -24.85% |
| 2007 | 9.74% | 0.21% |
| 2006 | 9.72% | -15.18% |
| 2005 | 11.46% | -6.68% |
| 2004 | 12.28% | -17.36% |
| 2003 | 14.86% | -1.13% |
| 2002 | 15.03% | -4.81% |
| 2001 | 15.79% | -20.85% |
| 2000 | 19.95% | 0.00% |
Operating Margin for similar companies or competitors
| Company | Operating Margin | Operating Margin Difference | Country |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21.17% | -98.97% |
ES
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| 17.94% | -99.13% |
IT
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| 13.10% | -99.36% |
FR
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| 19.38% | -99.06% |
US
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| 7.87% | -99.62% |
DE
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What is a company's Operating Margin?
The operating margin is a key indicator to assess the profitability of a company. Higher operating margins are generaly better as they show that a company is able to sell its products or services for much more than their production costs. The operating margin is calculated by dividing a company's earnings by its revenue.
Questions about SSE plc's operating margin
What is SSE plc's operating margin?
SSE plc's operating margin is 20.62%, as of Nov 2026.
What was SSE plc's operating margin in 2025?
In 2025, SSE plc's operating margin was 19.37%, compared with 24.94% in 2024.
How has SSE plc's operating margin changed since 2020?
From 2020 to 2025, SSE plc's operating margin was highest in 2024 (24.94%) and lowest in 2023 (8.86%).
How does SSE plc's operating margin compare with similar companies?
SSE plc's operating margin (20.62%) is higher than that of 4 of the 5 similar companies listed above. The highest among them is Iberdrola, S.A., with 21.17%.