The Southern Company (SO) Quick Ratio (Acid-Test): 0.45
Is The Southern Company’s quick ratio (acid-test) high or low?
The Southern Company's quick ratio (acid-test) of 0.45 is 11% below its 5-year average of 0.51, near the low end of its 5-year range (0.45–0.61).
The quick ratio (acid-test) for The Southern Company (SO) is 0.45 as of Wednesday, June 10, 2026. It is below its 12-month average by 1.10% (0.46).
SO Quick Ratio (Acid-Test) Chart
SO Average Quick Ratio (Acid-Test) Chart
SO Current vs Average Quick Ratio (Acid-Test) Chart
SO Quick Ratio (Acid-Test) Metrics
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST)
0.45
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG TTM
0.46
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 3Y
0.48
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 5Y
0.51
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 10Y
0.52
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 15Y
0.53
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 20Y
0.54
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
-1.10%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
-6.74%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
-11.48%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
-13.61%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
-14.59%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
-16.96%
SO Competitors' Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
| NAME | MARKET CAP | QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Southern Company (SO) | — | 0.45 | 0.46 | 0.48 | 0.51 |
| Duke Energy Corporation (DUK) | $97.49B | 0.33 | 0.39 | 0.44 | 0.42 |
| American Electric Power Company, Inc. (AEP) | $69.93B | 0.33 | 0.32 | 0.35 | 0.38 |
| Sempra (SRE) | $59.53B | 1.57 | 1.03 | 0.78 | 0.69 |
| Dominion Energy, Inc. (D) | $58.73B | 0.59 | 0.55 | 0.67 | 0.64 |
| Entergy Corporation (ETR) | $50.95B | 0.50 | 0.45 | 0.37 | 0.38 |
| Xcel Energy Inc. (XEL) | $48.76B | 0.60 | 0.58 | 0.62 | 0.64 |
| Exelon Corporation (EXC) | $46.67B | 0.84 | 0.81 | 0.74 | 0.78 |
| Consolidated Edison, Inc. (ED) | $39.65B | 0.94 | 0.95 | 0.98 | 0.92 |
| WEC Energy Group, Inc. (WEC) | $37.14B | 0.34 | 0.39 | 0.42 | 0.43 |
Liquidity Comparison
Quick Ratio
0.45
Excludes inventory
Current Ratio
0.65
Includes inventory
The Southern Company Quick Ratio (Acid-Test) Formula & Definition
Quick Ratio = (Current Assets − Inventory) / Current Liabilities
The quick ratio is a stricter liquidity measure that excludes inventory, showing the ability to meet short-term obligations with the most liquid assets.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
The Southern Company Quick Ratio (Acid-Test) FAQ
- What is the quick ratio (acid-test) for The Southern Company (SO)?
- The quick ratio (acid-test) for SO stock is 0.45.
- Is The Southern Company's quick ratio (acid-test) high or low?
- The Southern Company's quick ratio (acid-test) of 0.45 is 11% below its 5-year average of 0.51, near the low end of its 5-year range (0.45–0.61).
- What is the TTM average quick ratio (acid-test) for The Southern Company (SO)?
- The TTM average quick ratio (acid-test) for SO stock is 0.46.
- What is the 3Y average quick ratio (acid-test) for The Southern Company (SO)?
- The 3Y average quick ratio (acid-test) for SO stock is 0.48.
- What is the 5Y average quick ratio (acid-test) for The Southern Company (SO)?
- The 5Y average quick ratio (acid-test) for SO stock is 0.51.
- What is the 10Y average quick ratio (acid-test) for The Southern Company (SO)?
- The 10Y average quick ratio (acid-test) for SO stock is 0.52.
- What is the 15Y average quick ratio (acid-test) for The Southern Company (SO)?
- The 15Y average quick ratio (acid-test) for SO stock is 0.53.
- What is the 20Y average quick ratio (acid-test) for The Southern Company (SO)?
- The 20Y average quick ratio (acid-test) for SO stock is 0.54.
The Southern Company Quick Ratio (Acid-Test) History
| DATE | QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) |
|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | 0.45 |
| 2024-12-31 | 0.46 |
| 2023-12-31 | 0.53 |
| 2022-12-31 | 0.49 |
| 2021-12-31 | 0.61 |
| 2020-12-31 | 0.51 |
| 2019-12-31 | 0.59 |
| 2018-12-31 | 0.50 |
| 2017-12-31 | 0.55 |
| 2016-12-31 | 0.54 |
| 2015-12-31 | 0.50 |
| 2014-12-31 | 0.43 |
| 2013-12-31 | 0.60 |
| 2012-12-31 | 0.48 |
| 2011-12-31 | 0.61 |
| 2010-12-31 | 0.58 |
| 2009-12-31 | 0.65 |
| 2008-12-31 | 0.69 |
| 2007-12-31 | 0.59 |
| 2006-12-31 | 0.42 |
| 2005-12-31 | 0.60 |
| 2004-12-31 | 0.68 |
| 2003-12-31 | 0.62 |
| 2002-12-31 | 0.42 |
| 2001-12-31 | 0.46 |
| 2000-12-31 | 0.57 |
| 1999-12-31 | 0.40 |
| 1998-12-31 | 0.51 |
| 1997-12-31 | 0.54 |
| 1996-12-31 | 0.56 |
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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