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Established in 1946 and headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, The Southern Company operates as a diversified energy utility. Its primary activities involve the ...
Established in 1946 and headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, The Southern Company operates as a diversified energy utility. Its primary activities involve the ...
The Southern Company is a leading U.S. energy utility, serving over 9 million customers through its regulated electric and natural gas operations in the Southeast. The company has a strong competitive moat due to its regulated business model, which provides stable cash flows and predictable earnings, backed by continuous infrastructure ...
The Southern Company is a leading U.S. energy utility, serving over 9 million customers through its regulated electric and natural gas operations in the Southeast. The company has a strong competitive moat due to its regulated business model, which provides stable cash flows and predictable earnings, backed by continuous infrastructure investment and a diverse generation portfolio including nuclear, hydro, and renewables. Southern has successfully completed the Vogtle nuclear expansion, reducing project execution risk and enhancing its long-term power generation capacity. The company is investing heavily in transmission and generation to meet growing demand from data centers and industrial customers, which presents significant growth opportunities. Financially, Southern's TTM metrics show a net margin of 15.4%, ROE of 12.6%, and a debt-to-equity ratio of 194.8%, reflecting a capital-intensive but stable business. Its dividend yield of ~4.4% (TTM) is attractive for income investors, with a payout ratio of ~66.6%. However, the stock trades at a premium valuation with a P/E of 22.2 and price-to-book of 2.66, which is higher than historical averages. The high debt levels and reliance on debt financing pose risks, especially with rising interest rates. Additionally, regulatory risks and the shift to cleaner energy could impact long-term growth, as Southern continues to invest in natural gas and has been criticized for not transitioning fast enough. Nevertheless, the company's stable demand, strategic growth projects, and solid credit ratings (Fitch BBB+) support a positive long-term outlook. Given the balance of strengths and risks, a 'Hold' rating is appropriate for long-term investors, as the stock offers stability but limited upside from current levels.
총이익률, 영업이익률, 순이익률이 전년 대비 어떻게 바뀌었는지 보여줍니다.
| 지표 | 현재 | 이전 | 전년 대비전년 동기 대비 변화: 현재 분기와 전년 동기 분기를 비교합니다. | 전분기 대비전분기 대비 변화: 현재 분기와 직전 분기를 비교합니다. | 신호 |
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| 매출 | — | — | — | — | 보합 |
| 희석 EPS | — | — | — | — | 보합 |
| 잉여현금흐름 | — | — | — | — | 보합 |
| 지표 | 현재 | 이전 | 전년 대비전년 동기 대비 변화: 현재 분기와 전년 동기 분기를 비교합니다. | 전분기 대비전분기 대비 변화: 현재 분기와 직전 분기를 비교합니다. | 신호 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 순이익률 | — | 16.83% | — | — | 보합 |
| 영업이익률 | — | 25.46% | — | — | 보합 |
| ROE | — | — | — | — | 보합 |
| 지표 | 현재 | 이전 | 전년 대비전년 동기 대비 변화: 현재 분기와 전년 동기 분기를 비교합니다. | 전분기 대비전분기 대비 변화: 현재 분기와 직전 분기를 비교합니다. | 신호 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 유동비율 | — | 0.787 | — | — | 보합 |
| 당좌비율 | — | 0.577 | — | — | 보합 |
| 부채 / 자본 | — | 1.948 | — | — | 보합 |
| 지표 | 현재 | 이전 | 전년 대비전년 동기 대비 변화: 현재 분기와 전년 동기 분기를 비교합니다. | 전분기 대비전분기 대비 변화: 현재 분기와 직전 분기를 비교합니다. | 신호 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P/E | — | 23.23x | — | — | 보합 |
| P/B | — | 2.75x | — | — | 보합 |