The Southern Company (SO) PEG Ratio: 4.03
Is The Southern Company’s PEG ratio high or low?
The Southern Company's PEG ratio of 4.03 is 273% above its 5-year average of 1.08, near the high end of its 5-year range (0.13–1.96).
The PEG ratio for The Southern Company (SO) is 4.03. It is above its 12-month average by 117.25% (1.85).
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PEG RATIO
4.03
PEG RATIO AVG TTM
1.85
PEG RATIO AVG 3Y
1.40
PEG RATIO AVG 5Y
1.08
PEG RATIO AVG 10Y
0.94
PEG RATIO AVG 15Y
1.26
PEG RATIO AVG 20Y
2.13
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
+117.25%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
+188.54%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
+273.15%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
+328.07%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
+220.86%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
+89.48%
SO Competitors' PEG Ratio
| NAME | MARKET CAP | PEG RATIO | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Southern Company (SO) | — | 4.03 | 1.85 | 1.40 | 1.08 |
| Duke Energy Corporation (DUK) | $97.49B | 1.74 | 2.66 | 1.85 | 1.42 |
| American Electric Power Company, Inc. (AEP) | $69.93B | 0.88 | 0.70 | 0.70 | 1.06 |
| Sempra (SRE) | $59.53B | N/A | 0.34 | 0.27 | 0.22 |
| Dominion Energy, Inc. (D) | $58.73B | 0.40 | 4.42 | 3.05 | 2.59 |
| Entergy Corporation (ETR) | $50.95B | 0.38 | 0.38 | 0.23 | 0.68 |
| Xcel Energy Inc. (XEL) | $48.76B | 5.31 | 9.02 | 6.29 | 5.43 |
| Exelon Corporation (EXC) | $46.67B | 1.35 | 2.30 | 1.94 | 1.94 |
| Consolidated Edison, Inc. (ED) | $39.65B | 2.31 | 2.31 | 1.17 | 1.19 |
| WEC Energy Group, Inc. (WEC) | $37.14B | 21.18 | 11.29 | 8.37 | 6.45 |
Growth-Adjusted Valuation
PEG Ratio
4.03
P/E Ratio
24.1
The Southern Company PEG Ratio Formula & Definition
PEG Ratio = PE Ratio / Earnings Growth Rate
The PEG ratio adjusts the PE ratio for expected earnings growth. A PEG near 1 is often considered fairly valued relative to growth.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
The Southern Company PEG Ratio FAQ
- What is the PEG ratio for The Southern Company (SO)?
- The PEG ratio for SO stock is 4.03.
- Is The Southern Company's PEG ratio high or low?
- The Southern Company's PEG ratio of 4.03 is 273% above its 5-year average of 1.08, near the high end of its 5-year range (0.13–1.96).
- What is the TTM average PEG ratio for The Southern Company (SO)?
- The TTM average PEG ratio for SO stock is 1.85.
- What is the 3Y average PEG ratio for The Southern Company (SO)?
- The 3Y average PEG ratio for SO stock is 1.40.
- What is the 5Y average PEG ratio for The Southern Company (SO)?
- The 5Y average PEG ratio for SO stock is 1.08.
- What is the 10Y average PEG ratio for The Southern Company (SO)?
- The 10Y average PEG ratio for SO stock is 0.94.
- What is the 15Y average PEG ratio for The Southern Company (SO)?
- The 15Y average PEG ratio for SO stock is 1.26.
- What is the 20Y average PEG ratio for The Southern Company (SO)?
- The 20Y average PEG ratio for SO stock is 2.13.
The Southern Company PEG Ratio History
| DATE | PEG RATIO |
|---|---|
| 2024-12-31 | 1.96 |
| 2023-12-31 | 1.75 |
| 2022-12-31 | 0.48 |
| 2019-12-31 | 0.13 |
| 2018-12-31 | 0.13 |
| 2015-12-31 | 0.91 |
| 2014-12-31 | 1.23 |
| 2012-12-31 | 2.82 |
| 2011-12-31 | 2.07 |
| 2010-12-31 | 1.08 |
| 2007-12-31 | 2.11 |
| 2005-12-31 | 4.77 |
| 2004-12-31 | 8.21 |
| 2003-12-31 | 1.63 |
| 2002-12-31 | 9.30 |
| 2000-12-31 | 1.25 |
| 1999-12-31 | 0.23 |
| 1996-12-31 | 6.83 |
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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