Companhia Energetica de Minas Gerais CEMIG Pref ADR (CIG)vsSouthern Company (SO)
CIG
Companhia Energetica de Minas Gerais CEMIG Pref ADR
$2.45
-3.16%
UTILITIES · Cap: $7.01B
SO
Southern Company
$96.70
+3.41%
UTILITIES · Cap: $109.01B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Companhia Energetica de Minas Gerais CEMIG Pref ADR generates 45% more annual revenue ($42.75B vs $29.55B). SO leads profitability with a 14.7% profit margin vs 11.5%. CIG appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.33. CIG earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 72/100 (B).
CIG
Strong Buy72
out of 100
Grade: B
SO
Buy54
out of 100
Grade: C-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for CIG.
Margin of Safety
-35.0%
Fair Value
$71.61
Current Price
$96.70
$25.09 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Growing faster than its price suggests
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 88.1% YoY
Strong operational efficiency at 20.1%
Large-cap with strong market position
Areas to Watch
2.9% revenue growth
Grey zone — moderate risk
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Earnings declined 22.1%
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : CIG
The strongest argument for CIG centers on PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Price/Book. PEG of 0.33 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : SO
The strongest argument for SO centers on Market Cap. Revenue growth of 10.1% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : CIG
The primary concerns for CIG are Revenue Growth, Altman Z-Score, Piotroski F-Score.
Bear Case : SO
The primary concerns for SO are PEG Ratio, EPS Growth, Free Cash Flow.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
SO carries more volatility with a beta of 0.41 — expect wider price swings.
SO is growing revenue faster at 10.1% — sustainability is the question.
CIG generates stronger free cash flow (440M), providing more financial flexibility.
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Bottom Line
CIG scores higher overall (72/100 vs 54/100). Both earn "Strong Buy" and "Buy" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Companhia Energetica de Minas Gerais CEMIG Pref ADR
UTILITIES · UTILITIES - DIVERSIFIED · USA
Companhia Energtica de Minas Gerais, is dedicated to the generation, transmission, distribution and sale of energy in Brazil. The company is headquartered in Belo Horizonte, Brazil.
Visit Website →Southern Company
UTILITIES · UTILITIES - REGULATED ELECTRIC · USA
Southern Company is an American gas and electric utility holding company based in the southern United States. It is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, with executive offices also located in Birmingham, Alabama.
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