The Southern Company EV/EBITDA
Data as of June 01, 2026
EV/EBITDA
12.99
Enterprise Value
$181.58B
EBITDA (TTM)
$13.97B
Sector
Utilities
How It's Calculated
12.99 = $181.58B ÷ $13.97B
What This Means
The Southern Company's EV/EBITDA of 13.0 is in a moderate range for Utilities.
About The Southern Company
The Southern Company (SO) operates in the Utilities sector, specifically in Utilities - Regulated Electric. With a market capitalization of about $103.77B, it ranks as a large-cap stock — a major established company.
Shares recently traded near $92.05, within a 52-week range of $83.80 to $100.84 (-8.7% from the high, +9.8% from the low). Beta of 0.36 indicates relatively lower volatility versus the market.
Trailing profit margin is about 14.5%, signaling a solid profit margin for its industry.
Understanding This Metric
EV/EBITDA is widely used when comparing companies with different debt loads because enterprise value includes net debt while EBITDA approximates operating cash earnings power. For The Southern Company, the ratio should be read with growth, capex needs, and cycle position in Utilities. Pair EV/EBITDA with free cash flow yield and net debt metrics before drawing conclusions — especially when EBITDA is depressed or boosted by one-time items.
Using This Number in Practice
Near 12.99x EV/EBITDA, The Southern Company (SO) carries a mid-range EV/EBITDA multiple that investors often stack-rank within the sector. Enterprise value of about $181.58B and EBITDA near $13.97B form the ratio — adjust for one-time items before treating the headline multiple as comparable.
Credit and LBO workflows often sort names on EV/EBITDA before drilling into free cash flow and maintenance capex. Pair this view with the EV/EBITDA calculator and the SO metrics hub for related valuation pages.
Sector Comparison
Among Utilities names on our S&P 100 coverage, The Southern Company's EV/EBITDA of 12.99 can be compared with peers such as NEE (20.85), DUK (11.39), AEP (13.28). Sector context helps interpretation, but each company's growth profile and balance sheet differ — use multiple metrics before drawing conclusions. View all Utilities stocks.
Key Takeaways
- SO is grouped in the Utilities sector for peer comparisons.
- Recent beta of 0.36 suggests lower-than-market price sensitivity.
- Trailing profit margin of 14.5% provides context for how much earnings support the headline multiple.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is SO's EV/EBITDA?
EV/EBITDA compares enterprise value to operating earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization. The Southern Company's ratio is about 12.99 — common for comparing leveraged companies in Utilities.
Is 12.99 high or low vs peers?
Among Utilities peers (e.g. NEE (20.85), AEP (13.28), EXC (11.79)), SO's 12.99 should be read with growth, capex, and debt levels.
When is EV/EBITDA misleading?
EBITDA ignores capex, working capital, and stock-based comp; negative or tiny EBITDA makes the ratio meaningless. Cross-check with free cash flow and net debt.
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