SOUTHERN CO - SO 7 1/8 12/15/28 (SOMN) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:SOMN -
49.87 USD
-0.04 (-0.08%)
Taking everything into account, SOMN scores 4 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. SOMN was compared to 47 industry peers in the Electric Utilities industry. SOMN has an excellent profitability rating, but there are concerns on its financial health. SOMN has a correct valuation and a medium growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
SOMN had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year SOMN had a positive cash flow from operations.
Each year in the past 5 years SOMN has been profitable.
SOMN had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
SOMN has a Return On Assets (2.91%) which is in line with its industry peers.
The Return On Equity of SOMN (12.74%) is better than 70.21% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 4.62%, SOMN is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 63.83% of the companies in the same industry.
SOMN had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 4.14%. This is in line with the industry average of 5.04%.
The 3 year average ROIC (4.14%) for SOMN is below the current ROIC(4.62%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| 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
SOMN has a Profit Margin of 15.42%. This is in the better half of the industry: SOMN outperforms 65.96% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of SOMN has declined.
SOMN's Operating Margin of 25.68% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. SOMN outperforms 74.47% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of SOMN has remained more or less at the same level.
With an excellent Gross Margin value of 89.28%, SOMN belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 82.98% of the companies in the same industry.
SOMN'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 SOMN is destroying value.
Compared to 1 year ago, SOMN has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
Compared to 5 years ago, SOMN has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
The debt/assets ratio for SOMN is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
SOMN has an Altman-Z score of 0.73. This is a bad value and indicates that SOMN is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
The Altman-Z score of SOMN (0.73) is worse than 63.83% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.85 is on the high side and indicates that SOMN has dependencies on debt financing.
With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 1.85, SOMN is not doing good in the industry: 85.11% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.85 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.73 |
ROIC/WACC0.78
WACC5.9%
2.3 Liquidity
SOMN has a Current Ratio of 0.75. This is a bad value and indicates that SOMN is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
SOMN has a Current ratio of 0.75. This is in the lower half of the industry: SOMN underperforms 65.96% of its industry peers.
SOMN has a Quick Ratio of 0.75. This is a bad value and indicates that SOMN is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
SOMN has a Quick ratio of 0.56. This is in the lower half of the industry: SOMN underperforms 70.21% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.75 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.56 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
SOMN shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has grown by 1.19%.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 5.48% on average over the past years.
SOMN shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 9.40%.
SOMN 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
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 7.18% on average over the next years.
SOMN 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
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 11.73, the valuation of SOMN can be described as very reasonable.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, SOMN is valued a bit cheaper than 70.21% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of SOMN to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.59), we can say SOMN is valued rather cheaply.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 10.57, the valuation of SOMN can be described as very reasonable.
72.34% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than SOMN, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of SOMN to the average of the S&P500 Index (24.03), we can say SOMN is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 11.73 | ||
| Fwd PE | 10.57 |
4.2 Price Multiples
63.83% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than SOMN, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.38 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
SOMN's PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
The decent profitability rating of SOMN may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)1.35
PEG (5Y)2.14
EPS Next 2Y7.78%
EPS Next 3Y7.76%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.39%, SOMN has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.95, SOMN pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
SOMN's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.88.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.39% |
5.2 History
The dividend of SOMN has a limited annual growth rate of 1.87%.
SOMN does not have a reliable dividend history as it only pays dividend since a couple or years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)1.87%
Div Incr YearsN/A
Div Non Decr YearsN/A
5.3 Sustainability
67.01% of the earnings are spent on dividend by SOMN. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
SOMN'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 7 1/8 12/15/28
NYSE:SOMN (12/26/2025, 3:13:31 PM)
49.87
-0.04 (-0.08%)
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 Cap54.91B
Revenue(TTM)28.91B
Net Income(TTM)4.46B
Analysts70.3
Price TargetN/A
Short Float %0%
Short Ratio0.04
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.39% |
Yearly Dividend2.69
Dividend Growth(5Y)1.87%
DP67.01%
Div Incr YearsN/A
Div Non Decr YearsN/A
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)N/A
PT rev (3m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)N/A
EPS NY rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (3m)N/A
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 11.73 | ||
| Fwd PE | 10.57 | ||
| P/S | 1.9 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | 5.86 | ||
| P/B | 1.57 | ||
| P/tB | 1.86 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.38 |
EPS(TTM)4.25
EY8.52%
EPS(NY)4.72
Fwd EY9.46%
FCF(TTM)-1.66
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)8.52
OCFY17.08%
SpS26.26
BVpS31.79
TBVpS26.82
PEG (NY)1.35
PEG (5Y)2.14
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 | 0.73 |
F-Score5
WACC5.9%
ROIC/WACC0.78
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 7 1/8 12/15/28 / SOMN FAQ
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ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to SOMN.
What is the valuation status for SOMN stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 10 to SOUTHERN CO - SO 7 1/8 12/15/28 (SOMN). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
How profitable is SOUTHERN CO - SO 7 1/8 12/15/28 (SOMN) stock?
SOUTHERN CO - SO 7 1/8 12/15/28 (SOMN) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.
Can you provide the financial health for SOMN stock?
The financial health rating of SOUTHERN CO - SO 7 1/8 12/15/28 (SOMN) is 0 / 10.
What is the expected EPS growth for SOUTHERN CO - SO 7 1/8 12/15/28 (SOMN) stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of SOUTHERN CO - SO 7 1/8 12/15/28 (SOMN) is expected to grow by 8.71% in the next year.