Southern Co EV/EBITDA
Data as of August 04, 2026
EV/EBITDA
13.67
Enterprise Value
$179.17B
EBITDA (TTM)
$13.10B
Sector
Utilities
How It's Calculated
13.67 = $179.17B ÷ $13.10B
What This Means
Southern Co's EV/EBITDA of 13.7 is in a moderate range for Utilities.
About Southern Co
Southern Co (SO) operates in the Utilities sector, specifically in Utilities. With a market capitalization of about $108.76B, it ranks as a large-cap stock — a major established company.
Shares recently traded near $92.94, within a 52-week range of $83.80 to $100.84 (-7.8% from the high, +10.9% from the low). Beta of 0.33 indicates relatively lower volatility versus the market.
Trailing profit margin is about 16.1%, 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 Southern Co, 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 13.67x EV/EBITDA, Southern Co (SO) carries a mid-range EV/EBITDA multiple that investors often stack-rank within the sector. Enterprise value of about $179.17B and EBITDA near $13.10B 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, Southern Co's EV/EBITDA of 13.67 can be compared with peers such as NEE (18.75), DUK (11.96), AEP (12.95). 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 0.33 suggests lower-than-market price sensitivity.
- Trailing profit margin of 16.1% 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. Southern Co's ratio is about 13.67 — common for comparing leveraged companies in Utilities.
Is 13.67 high or low vs peers?
Among Utilities peers (e.g. NEE (18.75), AEP (12.95), DUK (11.96)), SO's 13.67 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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