Southern Co PE Ratio
Data as of August 04, 2026
PE Ratio (TTM)
22.88
Stock Price
$92.94
EPS (TTM)
$4.15
Forward PE
19.76
How It's Calculated
22.88 = $92.94 ÷ $4.15
What This Means
Southern Co's PE ratio of 22.9 is in the moderate range, typical of established companies with steady earnings growth.
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
The PE ratio is one of the most widely cited valuation multiples. For Southern Co, it reflects how much investors pay today for each dollar of trailing earnings. High-growth Utilities names often carry elevated PE ratios when the market prices in faster future profits, while mature companies with stable cash flows may trade at lower multiples even in the same sector.
Sector Comparison
Among Utilities names on our S&P 100 coverage, Southern Co's PE ratio of 22.88 can be compared with peers such as NEE (19.50), DUK (19.03), AEP (19.04). 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 does SO's PE ratio mean?
The PE ratio shows how much investors pay per dollar of trailing earnings for Southern Co. A trailing PE of 22.88 means the market is pricing the stock at 22.88 times last twelve months' EPS — useful for comparing valuation across time and versus Utilities peers, not as a buy/sell signal on its own.
Is 22.88 high or low vs sector peers?
Among Utilities names in our S&P 100 coverage, peers such as EXC (16.84), DUK (19.03), AEP (19.04) offer context. SO's PE of 22.88 should be read with growth, margins, and balance-sheet risk — high PE can mean strong growth expectations; low PE can mean value or weaker outlook.
How often is this PE updated?
StockCalc refreshes SO metrics on U.S. trading days; this page shows data as of August 04, 2026. PE moves with price daily and with EPS when companies report earnings.
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