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Southern Co (SO)

Fair Value
UtilitiesUtilities - Regulated ElectricUnited States

Fundamental

52

Price

$82.89

Market Cap

$94.73B

Part 1 · What the company is worth

Overview

The Southern Company, through its subsidiaries, engages in the sale of electricity. The company offers electric service to retail customers and wholesale customers; and energy-related products and services to natural gas choice markets. It also develops, constructs, acquires, owns, operates, and manages power generation assets, as well as battery energy storage projects; sells electricity at market-based rates in the wholesale market; and deploys microgrids for commercial, industrial, governmental, and utility customers. In addition, the company is involved in the distribution of natural gas in Illinois, Georgia, Virginia, and Tennessee; distributes energy and resilience solutions; and invests in telecommunications. The Southern Company was incorporated in 1945 and is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia.

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Balance Sheet & Liquidity

Revenue

$30.18B

Trailing 12 months (through 3/31/2026)

Net Income

$4.36B

Trailing 12 months (through 3/31/2026)

Free Cash Flow

$-2.94B

Total Equity

$36.02B

Total Liabilities

$116.85B

Current Ratio

0.65

Interest Coverage

-

Debt/EBITDA

5.71

Earnings Per Share

Revenue & Net Income

Free Cash Flow

Income Breakdown

Historical statement

Margins over time

Debt over time

How heavy the debt is

Growth grid

Growth — Revenue

Fair Value Estimation

Regulated utilityFairly Valued

Fair Value

$69.78

Current Price

$82.89

Margin of Safety

-18.8%

Fair Value Range

$47.02 - $92.54

Spread across the valuation methods used, not a statistically calibrated confidence interval.

Estimation Methods

Analyst price target:$99.24
Discounted cash flow (DCF):$27.70
Earnings multiple (P/E):$73.12
Graham growth formula:Not applicable to this type of company
Earnings power value (EPV):$63.22
Justified P/B:Not applicable to this type of company
Dividend discount (Gordon):$68.69
P/FFO, funds from operations:Not applicable to this type of company
Mid-cycle earnings:Not applicable to this type of company
Revenue multiple:Not applicable to this type of company
Analyst Consensus:Buy (14B / 16H / 2S)
Last Earnings Surprise:+9.58%

Valuation Metrics

P/E Ratio

21.20

ROE

12.1%

P/B Ratio

2.34

P/FCF

-

Gross Margin

-

ROIC

4.1%

Profitability Radar

Value Creation (Economic Moat)

ROIC

4.1%

WACC

4.4%

ROIC − WACC

-0.4 pp

ROIC is roughly in line with the cost of capital — the company is barely covering its capital cost.

Fundamental Analysis Criteria

Passed (14)

  • EPS shows upward trend
  • Price CAGR 5.89%
  • P/B Ratio 2.34
  • Debt/Equity ratio
  • Operating Margin 24.2%
  • Debt/EBITDA
  • Return on Tangible Assets
  • Low reliance on intangibles
  • ROE 12.6%
  • Revenue Growth 5Y 7.5%
  • Earnings Surprise avg 2.9%
  • Earnings Quality (OCF/NI) 2.24
  • Share Dilution 0.4%
  • Piotroski F-Score 5/9

Failed (9)

  • EPS CAGR 3.06%
  • ROIC 4.1%
  • Positive Free Cash Flow
  • Current Ratio
  • Price below Graham Number
  • DCF valuation (Overvalued)
  • Analyst Consensus 44% Buy
  • PEG Ratio 3.45
  • Net Margin Trend 14.5% vs 16.7%

Unavailable (5)

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  • CapEx intensity
  • Interest Coverage

Piotroski F-Score

5/9

Mixed signals: some areas need attention

score
criteria

Earnings Quality

2.24

High quality: earnings backed by cash

Share Dilution

0.4%

Share count is stable

Institutional Holdings

Governance

Executive Team

NameTitleAge
Mr. Christopher C. WomackCEO, President & Chairman67
Mr. David P. PorochExecutive VP & CFO55
Mr. Stanley W. Connally Jr.Executive VP & COO56
Mr. Daniel S. TuckerSenior Advisor55
Ms. Kimberly Scheibe GreeneChairman, President & CEO of Georgia Power59
Mr. J. Jeffrey PeoplesChairman, President & CEO of Alabama Power Company65
Mr. Matthew M. KimSVP, Comptroller & Chief Accounting Officer-
Mr. Greg MacLeodDirector of Investor Relations-
Mr. Sterling A. Spainhour Jr., J.D.Executive VP & Chief Legal Officer56
Ms. Sloane N. DrakeExecutive VP & Chief Human Resources Officer48

Audit Risk

5

Board Risk

5

Compensation Risk

1

Shareholder Rights Risk

1

Part 2 · The price and when to enter

This part won't tell you whether the company is worth owning: it helps you choose when to buy it, once the fundamentals have convinced you. Inside: technical analysis, potential, historical drawdowns, gamma exposure.

Documents

  • Annual Report (10-K)

    A yearly overview of the business, its financial results, and the risks it faces.

    Filed on 2026-02-19

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  • Quarterly Report (10-Q)

    A snapshot of financial performance for the most recent three-month period.

    Filed on 2026-07-30

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  • Current Report (8-K)

    An announcement of a major event, such as a leadership change or big news.

    Filed on 2026-08-06

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Income History

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Latest News

Recent headlines for SO, sourced from Markets Gazette.

  • 3/6/2026NEGATIVE
    Southern Stock: A Deep Dive Into Analyst Perspectives (13 Ratings)

    Southern Company (SO) has seen a series of analyst actions, with Morgan Stanley maintaining an Underweight rating in February 2022. Additionally, B of A Securities downgraded the stock from Buy to Neutral during the same period. These actions suggest a cautious or negative outlook from key financial institutions, potentially indicating concerns about future performance or valuation. Investors should note these downgrades as potential indicators of headwinds for the utility company.

  • 2/25/2026POSITIVE
    US Closes $26.5 Billion in Financing for Southern Co. Utilities

    The Trump administration has finalized a $26.5 billion loan package for Southern Company's subsidiaries, earmarked for new gas and hydropower projects across Georgia and Alabama. This substantial financing represents a robust capital injection for the utility giant, securing the economic backing for strategic initiatives poised to bolster its production capacity and financial stability. The closure of such a significant, government-supported deal mitigates capital risks associated with long-term infrastructure projects and paves the way for future growth opportunities within the utility sector. Investors should view this as a positive indicator, solidifying Southern Company's market position and potentially enhancing long-term shareholder value.

via Markets Gazette