SO stock verdict - Avoid
SO
SOUTHERN CO
AVOIDUtilities
$82.88
Fundamentals below bar
$82.88
Heavy$66.43Buy$88.58Fair$110.72Exit$132.86
VALUE38
GROWTH10
QUALITY86
TECHNICAL—
TRUST SCORE
96High
confidence in this read — data completeness, earnings quality & coverage
Technicals: insufficient price history
PROS
- Trades 25% below the model's fair value ($110.72)
- Conservative balance sheet — debt-to-equity of 0.05
CONS
- Rich for its growth rate (PEG 168.3)
- TTM EPS fell 1.8% year-over-year
- Burns cash — free cash flow is negative
✳ Pros and cons are machine-generated from the latest fundamentals and technicals.
EARNINGS QUALITY · we check the accounting so you don't have to
✓Operating cash flow is 224% of net income — profit is backed by real cash
Analysis as of 2026-09-25 · price live, fundamentals from latest filings
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FAQ
Why is SO rated Avoid?
SO (SOUTHERN CO) is rated Avoid because the model combines fundamentals, price action, and earnings-quality checks. The current signal is Fundamentals below bar. Trades 25% below the model's fair value ($110.72) and Conservative balance sheet — debt-to-equity of 0.05
Is SO overvalued right now?
SO is trading at $82.88 versus an estimated fair value of $110.72. That puts the stock in avoid territory on this framework. Rich for its growth rate (PEG 168.3) and TTM EPS fell 1.8% year-over-year
What should I watch before acting on SO?
Watch the trust score of 96, the earnings-quality checks, and any red flags. Rich for its growth rate (PEG 168.3) and TTM EPS fell 1.8% year-over-year