SOUTHERN CO - SO 6 1/2 03/15/2085 (SOJF) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:SOJF - US8425878670
25.5 USD
-0.42 (-1.62%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10 to SOJF. SOJF was compared to 48 industry peers in the Electric Utilities industry. While SOJF has a great profitability rating, there are quite some concerns on its financial health. SOJF may be a bit undervalued, certainly considering the very reasonable score on growth
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
SOJF had positive earnings in the past year.
SOJF had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
Each year in the past 5 years SOJF has been profitable.
In the past 5 years SOJF always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
SOJF has a Return On Assets (2.91%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
With a decent Return On Equity value of 12.74%, SOJF is doing good in the industry, outperforming 72.92% of the companies in the same industry.
SOJF has a better Return On Invested Capital (4.62%) than 68.75% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for SOJF is in line with the industry average of 4.95%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (4.62%) for SOJF is above the 3 year average (4.14%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 2.91% | ||
| ROE | 12.74% | ||
| ROIC | 4.62% |
ROA(3y)2.83%
ROA(5y)2.58%
ROE(3y)12.5%
ROE(5y)11.4%
ROIC(3y)4.14%
ROIC(5y)4.02%
1.3 Margins
The Profit Margin of SOJF (15.42%) is better than 68.75% of its industry peers.
SOJF's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
The Operating Margin of SOJF (25.68%) is better than 77.08% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of SOJF has remained more or less at the same level.
SOJF's Gross Margin of 89.28% is amongst the best of the industry. SOJF outperforms 83.33% of its industry peers.
SOJF's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 25.68% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 15.42% | ||
| GM | 89.28% |
OM growth 3Y5.39%
OM growth 5Y1.06%
PM growth 3Y16.73%
PM growth 5Y-5.73%
GM growth 3Y0.95%
GM growth 5Y0.39%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so SOJF is destroying value.
The number of shares outstanding for SOJF remains at a similar level compared to 1 year ago.
SOJF has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, SOJF has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
Based on the Altman-Z score of 0.60, we must say that SOJF is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
The Altman-Z score of SOJF (0.60) is worse than 72.92% of its industry peers.
SOJF has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.85. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of SOJF (1.85) is worse than 83.33% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.85 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.6 |
ROIC/WACC0.91
WACC5.05%
2.3 Liquidity
SOJF has a Current Ratio of 0.75. This is a bad value and indicates that SOJF is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of SOJF (0.75) is worse than 64.58% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.56 indicates that SOJF may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
SOJF has a worse Quick ratio (0.56) than 68.75% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.75 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.56 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
SOJF shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has grown by 1.19%.
Measured over the past 5 years, SOJF shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 5.48% on average per year.
The Revenue has grown by 9.40% in the past year. This is quite good.
SOJF shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 4.53% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)1.19%
EPS 3Y5.99%
EPS 5Y5.48%
EPS Q2Q%11.89%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)9.4%
Revenue growth 3Y4.96%
Revenue growth 5Y4.53%
Sales Q2Q%7.55%
3.2 Future
SOJF is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 7.18% yearly.
SOJF is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 6.32% yearly.
EPS Next Y8.71%
EPS Next 2Y7.78%
EPS Next 3Y7.76%
EPS Next 5Y7.18%
Revenue Next Year8.22%
Revenue Next 2Y6.48%
Revenue Next 3Y5.99%
Revenue Next 5Y6.32%
3.3 Evolution
When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 6.00, the valuation of SOJF can be described as very cheap.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, SOJF is valued cheaper than 85.42% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of SOJF to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.54), we can say SOJF is valued rather cheaply.
SOJF is valuated cheaply with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 5.41.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of SOJF indicates a rather cheap valuation: SOJF is cheaper than 87.50% of the companies listed in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of SOJF to the average of the S&P500 Index (23.78), we can say SOJF is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 6 | ||
| Fwd PE | 5.41 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of SOJF indicates a rather cheap valuation: SOJF is cheaper than 81.25% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.38 |
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.
SOJF has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)0.69
PEG (5Y)1.1
EPS Next 2Y7.78%
EPS Next 3Y7.76%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.39%, SOJF has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
SOJF's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 3.42.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.27, SOJF pays a bit more dividend than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.39% |
5.2 History
The dividend of SOJF has a limited annual growth rate of 1.87%.
SOJF is new to the dividend game and has less than 3 years of track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)1.87%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
5.3 Sustainability
SOJF pays out 67.01% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
SOJF's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP67.01%
EPS Next 2Y7.78%
EPS Next 3Y7.76%
SOUTHERN CO - SO 6 1/2 03/15/2085
NYSE:SOJF (12/12/2025, 8:04:00 PM)
25.5
-0.42 (-1.62%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorUtilities
GICS IndustryGroupUtilities
GICS IndustryElectric Utilities
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners74.14%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.09%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap28.08B
Revenue(TTM)28.91B
Net Income(TTM)4.46B
Analysts70.3
Price Target30.09 (18%)
Short Float %0%
Short Ratio0.42
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.39% |
Yearly Dividend2.69
Dividend Growth(5Y)1.87%
DP67.01%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)1.4%
Min EPS beat(2)-0.3%
Max EPS beat(2)3.1%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-0.4%
Min EPS beat(4)-4.33%
Max EPS beat(4)3.1%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)3.95%
EPS beat(12)9
Avg EPS beat(12)4.23%
EPS beat(16)11
Avg EPS beat(16)4.62%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)3.8%
Min Revenue beat(2)-0.17%
Max Revenue beat(2)7.77%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)4.4%
Min Revenue beat(4)-0.17%
Max Revenue beat(4)7.77%
Revenue beat(8)4
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.23%
Revenue beat(12)6
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.21%
Revenue beat(16)10
Avg Revenue beat(16)3.55%
PT rev (1m)6.23%
PT rev (3m)10.82%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.41%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-7.7%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.32%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.49%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-2.37%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-5.38%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.55%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.31%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 6 | ||
| Fwd PE | 5.41 | ||
| P/S | 0.97 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | 2.99 | ||
| P/B | 0.8 | ||
| P/tB | 0.95 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.38 |
EPS(TTM)4.25
EY16.67%
EPS(NY)4.72
Fwd EY18.5%
FCF(TTM)-1.66
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)8.52
OCFY33.4%
SpS26.26
BVpS31.79
TBVpS26.82
PEG (NY)0.69
PEG (5Y)1.1
Graham Number55.13
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 2.91% | ||
| ROE | 12.74% | ||
| ROCE | 5.44% | ||
| ROIC | 4.62% | ||
| ROICexc | 4.74% | ||
| ROICexgc | 4.94% | ||
| OM | 25.68% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 15.42% | ||
| GM | 89.28% | ||
| FCFM | N/A |
ROA(3y)2.83%
ROA(5y)2.58%
ROE(3y)12.5%
ROE(5y)11.4%
ROIC(3y)4.14%
ROIC(5y)4.02%
ROICexc(3y)4.18%
ROICexc(5y)4.06%
ROICexgc(3y)4.38%
ROICexgc(5y)4.26%
ROCE(3y)4.95%
ROCE(5y)4.79%
ROICexgc growth 3Y6.47%
ROICexgc growth 5Y1.27%
ROICexc growth 3Y6.72%
ROICexc growth 5Y1.53%
OM growth 3Y5.39%
OM growth 5Y1.06%
PM growth 3Y16.73%
PM growth 5Y-5.73%
GM growth 3Y0.95%
GM growth 5Y0.39%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.19
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.85 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 4.91 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 193.96% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 38.74% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 2.75 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 71.04% | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.75 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.56 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.6 |
F-Score5
WACC5.05%
ROIC/WACC0.91
Cap/Depr(3y)182.47%
Cap/Depr(5y)184.04%
Cap/Sales(3y)32.2%
Cap/Sales(5y)32.89%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)1.19%
EPS 3Y5.99%
EPS 5Y5.48%
EPS Q2Q%11.89%
EPS Next Y8.71%
EPS Next 2Y7.78%
EPS Next 3Y7.76%
EPS Next 5Y7.18%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)9.4%
Revenue growth 3Y4.96%
Revenue growth 5Y4.53%
Sales Q2Q%7.55%
Revenue Next Year8.22%
Revenue Next 2Y6.48%
Revenue Next 3Y5.99%
Revenue Next 5Y6.32%
EBIT growth 1Y6.57%
EBIT growth 3Y10.62%
EBIT growth 5Y5.63%
EBIT Next Year88.88%
EBIT Next 3Y30.14%
EBIT Next 5Y19.79%
FCF growth 1Y6.85%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y33.49%
OCF growth 3Y16.63%
OCF growth 5Y11.11%
SOUTHERN CO - SO 6 1/2 03/15/2085 / SOJF FAQ
What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of SOUTHERN CO - SO 6 1/2 03/15/2085 (SOJF) stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to SOJF.
What is the valuation status for SOJF stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 7 / 10 to SOUTHERN CO - SO 6 1/2 03/15/2085 (SOJF). This can be considered as Undervalued.
What is the profitability of SOJF stock?
SOUTHERN CO - SO 6 1/2 03/15/2085 (SOJF) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.
Can you provide the financial health for SOJF stock?
The financial health rating of SOUTHERN CO - SO 6 1/2 03/15/2085 (SOJF) is 0 / 10.
Is the dividend of SOUTHERN CO - SO 6 1/2 03/15/2085 sustainable?
The dividend rating of SOUTHERN CO - SO 6 1/2 03/15/2085 (SOJF) is 3 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 67.01%.