The Southern Company (SO) Enterprise Value (EV): $160.36B
The enterprise value (EV) for The Southern Company (SO) is $160.36B as of Wednesday, June 10, 2026.
SO Enterprise Value (EV) Metrics
ENTERPRISE VALUE (EV)
$160.36B
SO Competitors' Enterprise Value (EV)
| NAME | MARKET CAP | ENTERPRISE VALUE (EV) |
|---|---|---|
| The Southern Company (SO) | $105.99B | $160.36B |
| Duke Energy Corporation (DUK) | $97.49B | $181.70B |
| American Electric Power Company, Inc. (AEP) | $69.93B | $109.81B |
| Sempra (SRE) | $59.53B | $93.91B |
| Dominion Energy, Inc. (D) | $58.73B | $98.73B |
| Entergy Corporation (ETR) | $50.95B | $71.75B |
| Xcel Energy Inc. (XEL) | $48.76B | $77.86B |
| Exelon Corporation (EXC) | $46.67B | $93.47B |
| Consolidated Edison, Inc. (ED) | $39.65B | $62.62B |
| WEC Energy Group, Inc. (WEC) | $37.14B | $56.60B |
Enterprise Value Calculation
Market Cap
$105.99B
Total Debt
$65.82B
Cash
$1.64B
Enterprise Value
$160.36B
EV-Based Valuation Multiples
Why use EV instead of Market Cap?
- EV accounts for debt - an acquirer must pay or assume it
- EV deducts cash - the acquirer effectively receives it
- EV enables fair comparison of companies with different capital structures
- EV-based ratios (EV/EBITDA, EV/Sales) are capital structure neutral
The Southern Company Enterprise Value (EV) Formula & Definition
Enterprise Value represents the total value of a company as if you were to acquire it completely - paying for equity while assuming debt and receiving cash.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
The Southern Company Enterprise Value (EV) FAQ
- What is the enterprise value (EV) for The Southern Company (SO)?
- The enterprise value (EV) for SO stock is $160.36B.
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About The Southern Company
The Southern Company operates as an energy utility, primarily involved in the production, transmission, and distribution of electricity. Its operations are segmented into Gas Distribution Operations, Gas Pipeline Investments, Wholesale Gas Services, and Gas Marketing Services. The company also undertakes the development, construction, acquisition, ownership, and management of various power generation assets, including renewable energy ventures, and supplies electricity to the wholesale market. Complementing its power business, it distributes natural gas in Illinois, Georgia, Virginia, and Tennessee, while also offering gas marketing services, wholesale gas services, and managing gas pipeline investments. Its extensive portfolio of generating assets includes 30 hydroelectric, 24 fossil fuel, three nuclear, 13 combined cycle/cogeneration, 45 solar, 15 wind, one fuel cell, and four battery storage facilities. In terms of natural gas infrastructure, the company builds, operates, and maintains 76,289 miles of pipelines and 14 storage facilities with a total capacity of 157 billion cubic feet, delivering natural gas to residential, commercial, and industrial clients. The Southern Company serves approximately 8.7 million electric and gas utility customers in total. Furthermore, it provides digital wireless communications and fiber optics services. The company was founded in 1945 and maintains its corporate headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia.
- Sector
- Utilities
- Industry
- Regulated Electric
- CEO
- Christopher C. Womack