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Southern Co (SO)

As of Sep 20, 2026, Southern Co (SO) scores 2.2/10 on AlphaStocks' five-model composite, #57 of 60 Utilities stocks. At $86, SO trades 18% below its model fair value of $104.

Utilities / Electric Utilities

S&P 500

$85.50

Scores poorly across most models. Proceed with caution.

Avoid

Score based on 5 of 5 models — high confidence

Data as of Sep 20, 2026

#57out of 60 in Utilities

Is SOUTHERN CO a Good Investment in 2026?

SOUTHERN CO (SO) scores 2.2 out of 10 on AlphaStocks' composite model, earning a Avoid rating. The Piotroski model rates SOUTHERN CO as Attractive (5/8). However, the Greenblatt Magic Formula model rates it Caution — Earnings yield 4.1% · ROC 5%. SOUTHERN CO currently trades 18% below its estimated fair value of $104. SOUTHERN CO ranks #57 out of 60 stocks in the Utilities sector.

This summary is algorithmically generated and is not financial advice.

Key Metrics

P/E17.4ROE17.5Market Cap96BDiv Yield2.8

Estimated Fair Value

$104.3218% below

Trading below estimated fair value. P/E of 17x is moderate for this quality level.

Model-based estimate, not a price target.

5-Model Analysis

Each model evaluates this stock from a different angle. Combined, they form the composite score above.

Piotroski

Attractive

5/8

Buffett

Caution

Business quality & competitive moat

Graham

Neutral

60% above fair value

Lynch

Caution

PEG 4.4 · Slow Grower

Greenblatt

Caution

Earnings yield 4.1% · ROC 5%

Frequently Asked Questions

Is SOUTHERN CO (SO) a good investment?
As of Sep 20, 2026, Southern Co (SO) scores 2.2/10 on AlphaStocks' five-model composite, #57 of 60 Utilities stocks. At $86, SO trades 18% below its model fair value of $104. That score is below average, suggesting caution.
What is SOUTHERN CO's Piotroski F-Score?
SOUTHERN CO's Piotroski F-Score status is Attractive. The raw score is 5/8. The Piotroski F-Score evaluates financial health using 9 fundamental signals including profitability, leverage, and operating efficiency.
Is SO overvalued or undervalued?
Based on AlphaStocks' model-based fair value estimate of $104, SO appears undervalued. The stock currently trades 18% below its estimated fair value. Trading below estimated fair value. P/E of 17x is moderate for this quality level.
How does SO compare to other Utilities stocks?
SOUTHERN CO ranks #57 out of 60 stocks in the Utilities sector, placing it in the top 95% of its sector by composite score. There are higher-ranked alternatives in this sector worth exploring.
What do investment models say about SO?
AlphaStocks evaluates SO using five proven investment models. Piotroski: Attractive; Buffett: Caution; Graham: Neutral; Lynch: Caution; Greenblatt Magic Formula: Caution. These models are combined into a single composite score of 2.2/10.

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