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The Southern Company SO NYSE

NYSE • Utilities • Regulated Electric • US • USD

SharesGrow Score
48/100
1/7 Pass
SharesGrow Intrinsic Value
$98.67
+2.8%
Analyst Price Target
$98.25
+2.3%
SharesGrow 7-Criteria Score All 7 criteria scored · valuation-related highlighted on this page

The Southern Company (SO) trades at a trailing P/E of 24.8, forward P/E of 21.0. Trailing earnings yield is 4.03%, forward earnings yield 4.76%. PEG 1.27. Graham Number is $55.86.

Criteria proven by this page:

  • VALUE (39/100, Fail) — the composite valuation score falls below the 60/100 threshold required to pass.
  • Forward P/E 21.0 (down from trailing 24.8) — analysts expect earnings to grow, which would improve the valuation.
  • PEG Ratio 1.27 — between 1.0–2.0 indicates moderate valuation relative to growth.
  • Trailing Earnings Yield 4.03% — roughly competitive with bond yields (~4.3%), moderate risk-reward. Forward yield improves to 4.76% as earnings recover.
  • Analyst consensus target $98.25 (+2.3% upside) — modest upside expected.

Overall SharesGrow Score: 48/100 with 1/7 criteria passed.

SharesGrow 7-Criteria Score
48/100
SG Score
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VALUE
39/100
Price-to-Earnings & upside
Proven by this page
FUTURE
34/100
Analyst consensus
→ Forecast
PAST
100/100
→ Income
HEALTH
0/100
Debt-to-Equity & liquidity
→ Health
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MOAT
54/100
→ Income
~
GROWTH
55/100
→ Income
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INCOME
55/100
→ Income

Valuation Snapshot — SO

Valuation Multiples
P/E (TTM)24.8
Forward P/E21.0
PEG Ratio1.27
Forward PEG1.27
P/B Ratio2.99
P/S Ratio3.70
EV/EBITDA12.2
Per Share Data
EPS (TTM)$3.94
Forward EPS (Est.)$4.57
Book Value / Share$35.24
Revenue / Share$26.79
FCF / Share$-2.98
Yields & Fair Value
Earnings Yield4.03%
Forward Earnings Yield4.76%
Dividend Yield3.03%
Graham Number$55.86
SharesGrow IV$98.67 (+2.8%)
Analyst Target$98.25 (+2.3%)

Historical Valuation

Year P/E (TTM) PEG Ratio P/B Ratio P/S Ratio Dividend Yield
2016 19.5 -3.91 1.91 2.45 4.32%
2017 55.1 -0.83 1.98 2.10 4.75%
2018 20.3 0.13 1.82 1.93 5.34%
2019 14.1 0.13 2.41 3.13 3.83%
2020 20.7 -0.60 2.30 3.19 4.13%
2021 30.2 -1.29 2.58 3.15 3.82%
2022 21.7 0.48 2.52 2.62 3.79%
2023 19.3 1.75 2.44 3.03 3.96%
2024 20.5 1.96 2.72 3.38 3.27%
2025 22.2 -11.13 2.67 3.25 3.13%

EPS: Actual vs Estimates

P/E Ratio & Earnings Yield

Earnings Per Share (EPS) History

Year EPS (Diluted) Revenue Net Income Net Margin
2016 $2.47 $19.9B $2.49B 12.5%
2017 $0.84 $23.03B $880M 3.8%
2018 $2.17 $23.5B $2.24B 9.5%
2019 $4.50 $21.42B $4.75B 22.2%
2020 $2.82 $20.38B $3.13B 15.4%
2021 $2.24 $23.11B $2.41B 10.4%
2022 $3.26 $29.28B $3.54B 12.1%
2023 $3.62 $25.25B $3.98B 15.7%
2024 $3.99 $26.72B $4.4B 16.5%
2025 $3.92 $29.55B $4.34B 14.7%

Analyst Estimates

Year EPS (Avg) EPS Range Revenue (Avg) Revenue Range Analysts
2026 $4.56 $4.52 – $4.59 $30.71B $28.84B – $32.03B 13
2027 $4.92 $4.89 – $4.95 $32.4B $30.23B – $33.6B 13
2028 $5.36 $5.20 – $5.43 $34.4B $34.2B – $34.6B 5
2029 $5.76 $5.27 – $6.06 $35.87B $33.55B – $37.32B 1
2030 $6.15 $5.64 – $6.48 $37.8B $35.36B – $39.33B 1
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