SOUTHERN CO - SO 5 1/4 12/01/2077 (SOJC) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NYSE:SOJC - US8425874042
22.56 USD
-0.08 (-0.35%)
SOJC gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 47 industry peers in the Electric Utilities industry. SOJC scores excellent on profitability, but there are concerns on its financial health. SOJC scores decently on growth, while it is valued quite cheap. This could make an interesting combination.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year SOJC was profitable.
SOJC had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In the past 5 years SOJC has always been profitable.
SOJC had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
SOJC has a Return On Assets (2.91%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
SOJC's Return On Equity of 12.74% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. SOJC outperforms 74.47% of its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of SOJC (4.62%) is better than 70.21% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for SOJC is in line with the industry average of 4.90%.
The 3 year average ROIC (4.14%) for SOJC is below the current ROIC(4.62%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 2.91% | ||
| ROE | 12.74% | ||
| ROIC | 4.62% |
ROA(3y)2.83%
ROA(5y)2.58%
ROE(3y)12.5%
ROE(5y)11.4%
ROIC(3y)4.14%
ROIC(5y)4.02%
1.3 Margins
SOJC has a better Profit Margin (15.42%) than 74.47% of its industry peers.
SOJC's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
SOJC has a better Operating Margin (25.68%) than 78.72% of its industry peers.
SOJC's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 89.28%, SOJC belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 87.23% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of SOJC has remained more or less at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 25.68% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 15.42% | ||
| GM | 89.28% |
OM growth 3Y5.39%
OM growth 5Y1.06%
PM growth 3Y16.73%
PM growth 5Y-5.73%
GM growth 3Y0.95%
GM growth 5Y0.39%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
SOJC has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
Compared to 1 year ago, SOJC has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
The number of shares outstanding for SOJC remains at a similar level compared to 5 years ago.
SOJC has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
SOJC has an Altman-Z score of 0.58. This is a bad value and indicates that SOJC is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 0.58, SOJC is doing worse than 78.72% of the companies in the same industry.
SOJC has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.85. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 1.85, SOJC is not doing good in the industry: 82.98% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.85 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.58 |
ROIC/WACC0.89
WACC5.17%
2.3 Liquidity
SOJC has a Current Ratio of 0.75. This is a bad value and indicates that SOJC is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
SOJC has a Current ratio of 0.75. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: SOJC outperforms 42.55% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.56 indicates that SOJC may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
SOJC has a Quick ratio (0.56) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.75 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.56 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 1.19% over the past year.
Measured over the past 5 years, SOJC shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 5.48% on average per year.
SOJC shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 9.40%.
Measured over the past years, SOJC shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 4.53% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)1.19%
EPS 3Y5.99%
EPS 5Y5.48%
EPS Q2Q%11.89%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)9.4%
Revenue growth 3Y4.96%
Revenue growth 5Y4.53%
Sales Q2Q%7.55%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 7.15% on average over the next years.
Based on estimates for the next years, SOJC will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 6.35% on average per year.
EPS Next Y8.37%
EPS Next 2Y7.72%
EPS Next 3Y7.6%
EPS Next 5Y7.15%
Revenue Next Year7.63%
Revenue Next 2Y6.29%
Revenue Next 3Y5.88%
Revenue Next 5Y6.35%
3.3 Evolution
The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
SOJC is valuated cheaply with a Price/Earnings ratio of 5.31.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, SOJC is valued cheaply inside the industry as 85.11% of the companies are valued more expensively.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of SOJC to the average of the S&P500 Index (25.83), we can say SOJC is valued rather cheaply.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 4.79, the valuation of SOJC can be described as very cheap.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, SOJC is valued cheaper than 89.36% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 32.68. SOJC is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 5.31 | ||
| Fwd PE | 4.79 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, SOJC is valued cheaply inside the industry as 85.11% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.1 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
SOJC has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)0.63
PEG (5Y)0.97
EPS Next 2Y7.72%
EPS Next 3Y7.6%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.26%, SOJC has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
SOJC's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 3.25.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.39, SOJC pays a bit more dividend than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.26% |
5.2 History
The dividend of SOJC has a limited annual growth rate of 1.87%.
SOJC has been paying a dividend for over 5 years, so it has already some track record.
SOJC has decreased its dividend in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)1.87%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years2
5.3 Sustainability
67.01% of the earnings are spent on dividend by SOJC. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
SOJC's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP67.01%
EPS Next 2Y7.72%
EPS Next 3Y7.6%
SOUTHERN CO - SO 5 1/4 12/01/2077
NYSE:SOJC (11/7/2025, 8:18:37 PM)
22.56
-0.08 (-0.35%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorUtilities
GICS IndustryGroupUtilities
GICS IndustryElectric Utilities
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners71.62%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.09%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap24.82B
Revenue(TTM)28.91B
Net Income(TTM)4.46B
Analysts72.12
Price Target25 (10.82%)
Short Float %0%
Short Ratio1.56
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.26% |
Yearly Dividend2.69
Dividend Growth(5Y)1.87%
DP67.01%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years2
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)1.4%
Min EPS beat(2)-0.3%
Max EPS beat(2)3.1%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-0.4%
Min EPS beat(4)-4.33%
Max EPS beat(4)3.1%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)3.95%
EPS beat(12)9
Avg EPS beat(12)4.23%
EPS beat(16)11
Avg EPS beat(16)4.62%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)3.8%
Min Revenue beat(2)-0.17%
Max Revenue beat(2)7.77%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)4.4%
Min Revenue beat(4)-0.17%
Max Revenue beat(4)7.77%
Revenue beat(8)4
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.23%
Revenue beat(12)6
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.21%
Revenue beat(16)10
Avg Revenue beat(16)3.55%
PT rev (1m)-1.05%
PT rev (3m)9.76%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.51%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-0.28%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.06%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.14%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.35%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)2.93%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.48%
Revenue NY rev (3m)2.01%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 5.31 | ||
| Fwd PE | 4.79 | ||
| P/S | 0.86 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | 2.65 | ||
| P/B | 0.71 | ||
| P/tB | 0.84 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.1 |
EPS(TTM)4.25
EY18.84%
EPS(NY)4.71
Fwd EY20.88%
FCF(TTM)-1.66
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)8.53
OCFY37.79%
SpS26.28
BVpS31.82
TBVpS26.85
PEG (NY)0.63
PEG (5Y)0.97
Graham Number55.16
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 2.91% | ||
| ROE | 12.74% | ||
| ROCE | 5.44% | ||
| ROIC | 4.62% | ||
| ROICexc | 4.74% | ||
| ROICexgc | 4.94% | ||
| OM | 25.68% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 15.42% | ||
| GM | 89.28% | ||
| FCFM | N/A |
ROA(3y)2.83%
ROA(5y)2.58%
ROE(3y)12.5%
ROE(5y)11.4%
ROIC(3y)4.14%
ROIC(5y)4.02%
ROICexc(3y)4.18%
ROICexc(5y)4.06%
ROICexgc(3y)4.38%
ROICexgc(5y)4.26%
ROCE(3y)4.95%
ROCE(5y)4.79%
ROICexgc growth 3Y6.47%
ROICexgc growth 5Y1.27%
ROICexc growth 3Y6.72%
ROICexc growth 5Y1.53%
OM growth 3Y5.39%
OM growth 5Y1.06%
PM growth 3Y16.73%
PM growth 5Y-5.73%
GM growth 3Y0.95%
GM growth 5Y0.39%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.19
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.85 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 4.91 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 193.96% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 38.74% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 2.75 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 71.04% | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.75 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.56 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.58 |
F-Score5
WACC5.17%
ROIC/WACC0.89
Cap/Depr(3y)182.47%
Cap/Depr(5y)184.04%
Cap/Sales(3y)32.2%
Cap/Sales(5y)32.89%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)1.19%
EPS 3Y5.99%
EPS 5Y5.48%
EPS Q2Q%11.89%
EPS Next Y8.37%
EPS Next 2Y7.72%
EPS Next 3Y7.6%
EPS Next 5Y7.15%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)9.4%
Revenue growth 3Y4.96%
Revenue growth 5Y4.53%
Sales Q2Q%7.55%
Revenue Next Year7.63%
Revenue Next 2Y6.29%
Revenue Next 3Y5.88%
Revenue Next 5Y6.35%
EBIT growth 1Y6.57%
EBIT growth 3Y10.62%
EBIT growth 5Y5.63%
EBIT Next Year84.89%
EBIT Next 3Y28.4%
EBIT Next 5Y19.8%
FCF growth 1Y6.85%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y33.49%
OCF growth 3Y16.63%
OCF growth 5Y11.11%
SOUTHERN CO - SO 5 1/4 12/01/2077 / SOJC FAQ
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ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to SOJC.
What is the valuation status for SOJC stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 7 / 10 to SOUTHERN CO - SO 5 1/4 12/01/2077 (SOJC). This can be considered as Undervalued.
What is the profitability of SOJC stock?
SOUTHERN CO - SO 5 1/4 12/01/2077 (SOJC) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.
How financially healthy is SOUTHERN CO - SO 5 1/4 12/01/2077?
The financial health rating of SOUTHERN CO - SO 5 1/4 12/01/2077 (SOJC) is 1 / 10.
What is the earnings growth outlook for SOUTHERN CO - SO 5 1/4 12/01/2077?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of SOUTHERN CO - SO 5 1/4 12/01/2077 (SOJC) is expected to grow by 8.37% in the next year.