Southern Co P/B Ratio
Data as of October 02, 2026
P/B Ratio
2.55
Stock Price
$83.47
Book Value/Share
$32.77
Sector
Utilities
How It's Calculated
2.55 = $83.47 ÷ $32.77
What This Means
Southern Co's P/B ratio of 2.55 is between 1 and 3. This descriptive range does not establish fair value because economically comparable P/B levels vary by sector, profitability, leverage, accounting policy, and asset composition.
About Southern Co
Southern Co (SO) operates in the Utilities sector, specifically in Utilities. With a market capitalization of about $95.57B, it ranks as a large-cap stock — a major established company.
Shares recently traded near $83.47, within a 52-week range of $81.69 to $100.84 (-17.2% from the high, +2.2% from the low). Beta of 0.31 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
The price-to-book ratio compares market price to net asset value per share. For Southern Co, P/B is especially useful when earnings are volatile or temporarily depressed. In Utilities, asset-heavy business models often anchor closer to book value, while asset-light models may trade far above book.
Sector Comparison
Among Utilities names on our S&P 100 coverage, Southern Co's P/B ratio of 2.55 can be compared with peers such as NEE (2.91), DUK (1.71), AEP (2.08). 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 0.31 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 does SO's price-to-book ratio indicate?
P/B compares share price to book value per share. Southern Co's P/B of 2.55 reflects how the market prices net assets — especially relevant for asset-heavy Utilities business models.
Is 2.55 above or below book value?
A P/B above 1.0 (2.55) means the market values SO above accounting book value — often due to brands, growth, or intangible assets.
How does P/B compare within Utilities?
Peer P/B levels in Utilities (e.g. NEE (2.91), AEP (2.08), DUK (1.71)) provide context; asset-light vs asset-heavy models differ materially.
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