SOUTHERN CO - SO 4.95 01/30/2080 (SOJD) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NYSE:SOJD • US8425878001
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This SOJD fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. SOJD Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year SOJD was profitable.
- SOJD had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- In the past 5 years SOJD has always been profitable.
- SOJD had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
- SOJD has a better Return On Assets (2.79%) than 63.04% of its industry peers.
- The Return On Equity of SOJD (12.05%) is better than 78.26% of its industry peers.
- The Return On Invested Capital of SOJD (4.30%) is better than 69.57% of its industry peers.
- The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for SOJD is in line with the industry average of 4.49%.
- The 3 year average ROIC (4.15%) for SOJD is below the current ROIC(4.30%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 2.79% | ||
| ROE | 12.05% | ||
| ROIC | 4.3% |
1.3 Margins
- The Profit Margin of SOJD (14.69%) is better than 69.57% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of SOJD has remained more or less at the same level.
- SOJD has a better Operating Margin (24.65%) than 78.26% of its industry peers.
- SOJD's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
- SOJD's Gross Margin of 88.95% is amongst the best of the industry. SOJD outperforms 89.13% of its industry peers.
- SOJD's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 24.65% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 14.69% | ||
| GM | 88.95% |
2. SOJD Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), SOJD is destroying value.
- Compared to 1 year ago, SOJD has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
- The number of shares outstanding for SOJD remains at a similar level compared to 5 years ago.
- Compared to 1 year ago, SOJD has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
- Based on the Altman-Z score of 0.55, we must say that SOJD is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
- SOJD's Altman-Z score of 0.55 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. SOJD is outperformed by 80.43% of its industry peers.
- SOJD has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.84. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
- SOJD's Debt to Equity ratio of 1.84 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. SOJD is outperformed by 73.91% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.84 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.55 |
2.3 Liquidity
- SOJD has a Current Ratio of 0.65. This is a bad value and indicates that SOJD is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- SOJD has a worse Current ratio (0.65) than 63.04% of its industry peers.
- A Quick Ratio of 0.45 indicates that SOJD may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- SOJD has a worse Quick ratio (0.45) than 67.39% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.65 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.45 |
3. SOJD Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 5.91% over the past year.
- SOJD shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 5.76% yearly.
- The Revenue has grown by 10.58% in the past year. This is quite good.
- SOJD shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 7.72% yearly.
3.2 Future
- The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 8.00% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
- Based on estimates for the next years, SOJD will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 6.80% on average per year.
3.3 Evolution
- The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
- When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is stable.
4. SOJD Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- A Price/Earnings ratio of 4.71 indicates a rather cheap valuation of SOJD.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of SOJD indicates a rather cheap valuation: SOJD is cheaper than 91.30% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of SOJD to the average of the S&P500 Index (25.71), we can say SOJD is valued rather cheaply.
- The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 4.31, which indicates a rather cheap valuation of SOJD.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of SOJD indicates a rather cheap valuation: SOJD is cheaper than 91.30% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- SOJD's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 23.83.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 4.71 | ||
| Fwd PE | 4.31 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- 89.13% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than SOJD, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.99 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
- SOJD has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
5. SOJD Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- SOJD has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.03%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.87, SOJD has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
- SOJD's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.91.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.03% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of SOJD has a limited annual growth rate of 2.35%.
- SOJD has been paying a dividend for over 5 years, so it has already some track record.
- SOJD has not decreased its dividend in the last 3 years.
5.3 Sustainability
- SOJD pays out 69.45% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
- The dividend of SOJD is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
SOJD Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
SOUTHERN CO - SO 4.95 01/30/2080
NYSE:SOJD (3/16/2026, 4:15:00 PM)
20.27
-0.11 (-0.54%)
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.03% |
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 4.71 | ||
| Fwd PE | 4.31 | ||
| P/S | 0.77 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | 2.31 | ||
| P/B | 0.63 | ||
| P/tB | 0.74 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.99 |
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 2.79% | ||
| ROE | 12.05% | ||
| ROCE | 5.25% | ||
| ROIC | 4.3% | ||
| ROICexc | 4.36% | ||
| ROICexgc | 4.53% | ||
| OM | 24.65% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 14.69% | ||
| GM | 88.95% | ||
| FCFM | N/A |
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.84 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 4.98 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 211.23% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 43.1% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 2.71 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 73.62% | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.65 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.45 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.55 |
SOUTHERN CO - SO 4.95 01/30/2080 / SOJD Fundamental Analysis FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for SOJD stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to SOJD.
What is the valuation status of SOUTHERN CO - SO 4.95 01/30/2080 (SOJD) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 7 / 10 to SOUTHERN CO - SO 4.95 01/30/2080 (SOJD). This can be considered as Undervalued.
What is the profitability of SOJD stock?
SOUTHERN CO - SO 4.95 01/30/2080 (SOJD) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.
Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for SOJD stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for SOUTHERN CO - SO 4.95 01/30/2080 (SOJD) is 4.71 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 0.63.
What is the financial health of SOUTHERN CO - SO 4.95 01/30/2080 (SOJD) stock?
The financial health rating of SOUTHERN CO - SO 4.95 01/30/2080 (SOJD) is 0 / 10.