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The Southern Company

The Southern Company

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The Southern CompanyUS flagNew York Stock Exchange
90.51
USD
+1.48
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102.03BMarket Cap

Total Valuation

The Southern Company carries a market capitalization of 102.03B, placing it among publicly traded companies globally. Its enterprise value stands at 184.85B, reflecting the total theoretical takeover cost after accounting for cash holdings and debt obligations.

Market Cap102.03B
Enterprise Value184.85B

Share Statistics

The Southern Company currently has 1.13B shares outstanding.

Shares Outstanding1.13B
Owned by Insiders (%)N/A
Owned by Institutions (%)N/A

Valuation Ratios

The Southern Company trades at a trailing price-to-earnings ratio of 24.53. The price-to-sales ratio is 3.55, and the price-to-book ratio stands at 5.10.

PE Ratio24.53
PS Ratio3.55
PB Ratio5.10
P/TBV Ratio3.11
P/FCF Ratio4.68
P/OCF Ratio10.95

Enterprise Valuation

On an enterprise value basis, The Southern Company trades at an EV/EBITDA multiple of 13.70 and an EV/FCF ratio of 7.16. The EV/Sales ratio of 6.13 reflects the premium investors are willing to pay for the company's revenue stream, while the EV/EBIT multiple of 25.35 provides insight into valuation relative to core operating earnings.

EV / Sales6.13
EV / EBITDA13.70
EV / EBIT25.35
EV / FCF7.16

Financial Position

The Southern Company maintains a current ratio of 0.65, meaning it holds 0.7x the short-term assets needed to cover near-term liabilities. The debt-to-equity ratio is 190.43, indicating elevated leverage, while an interest coverage ratio of 4.09 demonstrates adequate ability to service its debt obligations.

Current Ratio0.65
Quick Ratio0.32
Debt / Equity190.43
Debt / EBITDA5.63
Interest Coverage4.09

Financial Efficiency

The Southern Company posts a return on equity of 21.43 and a return on invested capital of 5.49.

Return on Equity (ROE)21.43
Return on Assets (ROA)2.86
Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)5.49
Return on Capital Employed (ROCE)7.54
Revenue Per EmployeeN/A
Employee CountN/A
Inventory Turnover5.04

Taxes

Over the trailing twelve months, The Southern Company has paid 776.00M in income taxes, reflecting an effective tax rate of 15.47.

Income Tax776.00M
Effective Tax Rate15.47

Stock Price Statistics

The Southern Company's stock has gained approximately 1.0269% over the past 52 weeks. The 50-day moving average sits at 94.41, while the 200-day moving average is 92.55.

Beta (5Y)N/A
52-Week Price Change1.0269%
50-Day Moving Average94.41
200-Day Moving Average92.55
Average Volume (20 Days)N/A

Income Statement

Over the trailing twelve months, The Southern Company generated 30.17B in revenue and converted that into 4.36B in net income, yielding earnings per share of 3.80. EBITDA reached 13.49B, while operating income came in at 7.29B.

Revenue30.17B
Gross Profit14.49B
Operating Income7.29B
Pretax Income5.02B
Net Income4.36B
EBITDA13.49B
EBIT7.29B
Earnings Per Share (EPS)3.80

Balance Sheet

The Southern Company holds 981.00M in cash and equivalents against 76.01B in total debt, resulting in a net debt position of 73.54B. Total book value stands at 20.97B, with working capital of -5.36B providing operational flexibility.

Cash & Cash Equivalents981.00M
Total Debt76.01B
Net Debt73.54B
Equity (Book Value)20.97B
Book Value Per Share18.91
Working Capital-5.36B

Cash Flow

The Southern Company produced 9.78B in operating cash flow over the past twelve months. After subtracting -13.24B in capital expenditures, free cash flow totaled -3.47B - equivalent to -3.13 per share.

Operating Cash Flow9.78B
Capital Expenditures-13.24B
Free Cash Flow-3.47B
FCF Per Share-3.13

Margins

The Southern Company operates with a gross margin of 48.01, reflecting its pricing power and cost economics. The operating margin of 24.17 and net profit margin of 14.46 provide insight into operational efficiency.

Gross Margin48.01
Operating Margin24.17
Pretax Margin16.62
Profit Margin14.46
EBITDA Margin44.71

Dividends & Yields

The company's payout ratio of 74.24 indicates the proportion of earnings distributed to shareholders.

Dividend Per Share2.75
Dividend YieldN/A
Payout Ratio74.24
Shareholder Yield-3.20
FCF Yield21.38

Stock Splits

The Southern Company's most recent stock split took place on April 3, 2001 with a 6109:10000 split ratio.

Last Split Date4/3/2001
Split Ratio6109:10000

Scores

The Southern Company posts an Altman Z-Score of 1.01, below the 3.0 threshold that indicates strong financial health and minimal bankruptcy risk.

Altman Z-Score1.01