SO vs the Top Picks average
| Pillar | SO | Book avg | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quality | 0.57 | 0.84 | -0.27 |
| Growth | 0.72 | 0.84 | -0.12 |
| Value | 0.42 | 0.78 | -0.36 |
Averaged across the 30 names in today's Top Picks (mean score 81.5). A name can beat these averages and still be absent from the book — it also applies concentration limits.
One point per daily model run. The range autoscales, so a flat-looking line can still hide 1–2 point moves — read the From → To values for the actual range.
Analyst estimate revisions
| 30-day change | +0.1% |
|---|---|
| 90-day change | +0.1% |
| Forward EPS estimate | $4.92 |
Over the last 90 days, what analysts expect SO to earn is essentially unchanged. The estimate is derived from price and forward P/E captured at the same instant, so a moving share price does not move this number — only a changed forecast does.
A rising estimate means expectations are improving, not that the price has failed to keep up — and estimates get cut as readily as they get raised. It is not part of the Bull Rankings score. Biggest movers across the market →
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Southern Company (The) (SO): score, valuation & FAQ
Southern Company (The) (SO) is a Utilities - Regulated Electric company that scores 55.9 out of 100 on the Bull Rankings quality-growth model — a middling reading. The score blends three pillars — quality (durable returns, healthy margins, low leverage), growth (revenue and earnings), and value (valuation versus sector peers) — into one number, refreshed daily; it is a screen, not a buy recommendation.
The model flags FCF (F) as weaker areas.
Is SO a good stock to buy?
Bull Rankings scores SO 55.9 out of 100 on its quality-growth model, which is a middling reading. A score is a quantitative screen of Southern Company (The)'s fundamentals, not personalised financial advice — weigh it against your own time horizon and risk tolerance, and read the risk factors below before acting.
Why does SO score 55.9 on Bull Rankings?
The quality-growth score blends three pillars — quality (returns on capital, margins, leverage, earnings quality), growth (revenue and earnings expansion), and value (valuation versus sector peers). SO grades middle-of-pack across the strip, and is held back by FCF (F). Each pillar is graded against sector-aware thresholds, then combined into the single 0–100 score.
Is SO overvalued or undervalued?
We don't compute a reliable discounted-cash-flow value for SO — typically because it is not yet consistently profitable or free-cash-flow positive — so its valuation rests on growth and price-to-sales rather than on earnings-based intrinsic value. Judge it on the trajectory of the business, not a single multiple.
What are the main risks of investing in SO?
Free cash flow is negative (-$3.5b) — capital raises or debt issuance likely required; dilution / leverage risk.
New to these metrics? The guides explain free cash flow, how the score works, and more in the learn hub — or run another name through the screener.
Bull Rankings is an automated fundamentals screen for research and education. It is not investment advice, and nothing here is a recommendation to buy or sell any security. Do your own research and consider consulting a licensed financial advisor.