SO stock verdict - Avoid
SO
Southern Company (The)
AVOIDUtilities
$97.25
Fundamentals below bar
$97.25
Heavy$35.41Buy$47.22Fair$59.02Exit$70.82
FUNDAMENTAL44
TECHNICAL100
TRUST SCORE
100High
confidence in this read — data completeness, earnings quality & coverage
Uptrend · EMA20 95.56 · EMA50 94.9 · EMA200 93.21 · RSI 57.2 · MACD above signal
PROS
- Price is in an uptrend — above key moving averages with positive momentum
CONS
- Trades above the model's exit level ($70.82) — overvalued on this framework
- High leverage — debt-to-equity of 2.05
- TTM EPS fell 6.3% 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 226% of net income — profit is backed by real cash
✓Low accruals — reported profit tracks the cash actually generated
✓Receivables growing in line with sales
Analysis as of 2026-07-27 · price live, fundamentals from latest filings
FAQ
Why is SO rated Avoid?
SO (Southern Company (The)) is rated Avoid because the model combines fundamentals, price action, and earnings-quality checks. The current signal is Fundamentals below bar. Price is in an uptrend — above key moving averages with positive momentum
Is SO overvalued right now?
SO is trading at $97.25 versus an estimated fair value of $59.02. That puts the stock in avoid territory on this framework. Trades above the model's exit level ($70.82) — overvalued on this framework and High leverage — debt-to-equity of 2.05
What should I watch before acting on SO?
Watch the trust score of 100, the earnings-quality checks, and any red flags. Trades above the model's exit level ($70.82) — overvalued on this framework and High leverage — debt-to-equity of 2.05