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Southern Company is a holding company that owns all of the outstanding common stock of three traditional electric operating companies, Southern Power Company, and Southern Company Gas. •The traditional electric operating companies – Alabama Power, Georgia Power, and Mississippi Power – are each vertically integrated utilities providing electric service to retail customers in three Southeastern states in addition to wholesale customers in the Southeast. •Southern Power Company is an operating public utility company. The term "Southern Power" when used herein refers to Southern Power Company and its subsidiaries, while the term "Southern Power Company" when used herein refers only to the Southern Power parent company. Southern Power develops, constructs, acquires, owns, operates, and manages power generation assets, including battery energy storage projects, and sells electricity at market-based rates in the wholesale market.
| Metric | TTM | FY2025 | FY2024 | FY2023 | FY2022 | FY2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 29.6B | 29.6B | 26.7B | 25.3B | 29.3B | 23.1B |
| Net Income | 4.3B | 4.3B | 4.4B | 4.0B | 3.5B | 2.3B |
| EPS | $3.92 | $3.92 | $3.99 | $3.62 | $3.26 | $2.04 |
| Free Cash Flow | -2.9B | -2.9B | 833M | -1.5B | -1.6B | -1.4B |
| ROIC | 5.7% | 6.0% | 6.0% | 5.6% | 5.2% | 4.2% |
| Gross Margin | 83.4% | 83.4% | 84.7% | 82.7% | 76.7% | 82.7% |
| Debt/Equity | 2.02 | 2.02 | 1.95 | 1.97 | 1.89 | 1.93 |
| Dividends/Share | $2.72 | $2.72 | $2.68 | $2.76 | $2.69 | $2.46 |
| Operating Income | 7.3B | 7.3B | 7.1B | 5.8B | 5.4B | 3.7B |
| Operating Margin | 24.7% | 24.7% | 26.4% | 23.1% | 18.3% | 16.0% |
| ROE | 12.1% | 12.5% | 13.3% | 12.6% | 11.6% | 8.3% |
| Shares Outstanding | 1,107M | 1,107M | 1,103M | 1,098M | 1,081M | 1,130M |
SOUTHERN CO passes 5 of 9 quality checks, suggesting mixed fundamentals.
SOUTHERN CO trades at 13.2x trailing earnings, compared to its 15-year median P/E of 12.7x, suggesting it is currently Expensive relative to its historical range. The company's 5-year average ROIC is 5.4% with a gross margin of 82.0%. Total shareholder yield (dividends) is 5.3%.
SOUTHERN CO (SOMN) has a current P/E ratio of 13.2, compared to its historical median P/E of 12.7. The stock is currently considered Expensive based on its historical valuation range.
SOUTHERN CO (SOMN) has a 5-year average return on invested capital (ROIC) of 5.4%. This is below average and may indicate limited pricing power.
SOUTHERN CO (SOMN) has a market capitalization of $57.1B. It is classified as a large-cap stock.
Yes, SOUTHERN CO (SOMN) pays a dividend with a trailing twelve-month yield of 5.28%.
Based on historical P/E analysis, SOUTHERN CO (SOMN) appears expensive. The current P/E of 13.2 is 4% above its historical median of 12.7.
SOUTHERN CO (SOMN) operates in the Electric Services industry, within the Utilities sector.
SOUTHERN CO (SOMN) reported annual revenue of $29.6 billion in its most recent fiscal year, based on SEC EDGAR filings.
SOUTHERN CO (SOMN) has a net profit margin of 14.7%. This is a healthy margin.
SOUTHERN CO (SOMN) generated $-2.9 billion in free cash flow in its most recent fiscal year. Negative free cash flow may indicate heavy investment or operational challenges.
SOUTHERN CO (SOMN) has a debt-to-equity ratio of 2.02. This indicates higher leverage, which may increase financial risk.
SOUTHERN CO (SOMN) reported earnings per share (EPS) of $3.92 in its most recent fiscal year.
SOUTHERN CO (SOMN) has a return on equity (ROE) of 12.5%. This indicates moderate shareholder returns.
SOUTHERN CO (SOMN) has a 5-year average gross margin of 82.0%. This high margin suggests strong pricing power and a potential competitive moat.
The Ledger Terminal provides 16 years of financial data for SOUTHERN CO (SOMN), sourced directly from SEC EDGAR filings. This includes income statements, balance sheets, cash flow statements, and key financial ratios.
SOUTHERN CO (SOMN) has a book value per share of $32.52, based on its most recent annual SEC filing.