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The Southern Company

The Southern Company

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The Southern CompanyUS flagNew York Stock Exchange
88.11
USD
-0.66
- -
101.36BMarket Cap

Total Valuation

The Southern Company carries a market capitalization of 101.36B, placing it among publicly traded companies globally. Its enterprise value stands at 186.98B, reflecting the total theoretical takeover cost after accounting for cash holdings and debt obligations.

Market Cap101.36B
Enterprise Value186.98B

Share Statistics

The Southern Company currently has 1.15B shares outstanding.

Shares Outstanding1.15B
Owned by Insiders (%)N/A
Owned by Institutions (%)N/A

Valuation Ratios

The Southern Company trades at a trailing price-to-earnings ratio of 22.98. The price-to-sales ratio is 3.55, and the price-to-book ratio stands at 2.78.

PE Ratio22.98
PS Ratio3.55
PB Ratio2.78
P/TBV Ratio3.23
P/FCF Ratio4.37
P/OCF Ratio10.05

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 6.83. The EV/Sales ratio of 6.20 reflects the premium investors are willing to pay for the company's revenue stream, while the EV/EBIT multiple of 25.60 provides insight into valuation relative to core operating earnings.

EV / Sales6.20
EV / EBITDA13.70
EV / EBIT25.60
EV / FCF6.83

Financial Position

The Southern Company maintains a current ratio of 0.79, meaning it holds 0.8x the short-term assets needed to cover near-term liabilities. The debt-to-equity ratio is 182.06, indicating elevated leverage, while an interest coverage ratio of 4.23 demonstrates adequate ability to service its debt obligations.

Current Ratio0.79
Quick Ratio0.44
Debt / Equity182.06
Debt / EBITDA5.65
Interest Coverage4.23

Financial Efficiency

The Southern Company posts a return on equity of 12.66 and a return on invested capital of 5.56.

Return on Equity (ROE)12.66
Return on Assets (ROA)3.00
Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)5.56
Return on Capital Employed (ROCE)6.63
Revenue Per EmployeeN/A
Employee CountN/A
Inventory Turnover4.89

Taxes

Over the trailing twelve months, The Southern Company has paid 674.00M in income taxes, reflecting an effective tax rate of 12.84.

Income Tax674.00M
Effective Tax Rate12.84

Stock Price Statistics

The Southern Company's stock has declined approximately -2.99461% over the past 52 weeks. The 50-day moving average sits at 93.39, while the 200-day moving average is 92.40.

Beta (5Y)N/A
52-Week Price Change-2.99461%
50-Day Moving Average93.39
200-Day Moving Average92.40
Average Volume (20 Days)N/A

Income Statement

Over the trailing twelve months, The Southern Company generated 30.18B in revenue and converted that into 4.66B in net income, yielding earnings per share of 4.08. EBITDA reached 13.65B, while operating income came in at 7.31B.

Revenue30.18B
Gross Profit14.57B
Operating Income7.31B
Pretax Income5.25B
Net Income4.66B
EBITDA13.65B
EBIT7.31B
Earnings Per Share (EPS)4.08

Balance Sheet

The Southern Company holds 2.98B in cash and equivalents against 77.09B in total debt, resulting in a net debt position of 72.60B. Total book value stands at 39.57B, with working capital of -3.36B providing operational flexibility.

Cash & Cash Equivalents2.98B
Total Debt77.09B
Net Debt72.60B
Equity (Book Value)39.57B
Book Value Per Share34.40
Working Capital-3.36B

Cash Flow

The Southern Company produced 10.65B in operating cash flow over the past twelve months. After subtracting -13.92B in capital expenditures, free cash flow totaled -3.27B - equivalent to -2.92 per share.

Operating Cash Flow10.65B
Capital Expenditures-13.92B
Free Cash Flow-3.27B
FCF Per Share-2.92

Margins

The Southern Company operates with a gross margin of 48.29, reflecting its pricing power and cost economics. The operating margin of 24.21 and net profit margin of 15.43 provide insight into operational efficiency.

Gross Margin48.29
Operating Margin24.21
Pretax Margin17.39
Profit Margin15.43
EBITDA Margin45.23

Dividends & Yields

The company's payout ratio of 69.03 indicates the proportion of earnings distributed to shareholders.

Dividend Per Share2.77
Dividend YieldN/A
Payout Ratio69.03
Shareholder Yield-5.50
FCF Yield22.88

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