Centrais Elétricas Brasileiras S.A. - Eletrobrás (EBR-B)vsSouthern Company (SO)
EBR-B
Centrais Elétricas Brasileiras S.A. - Eletrobrás
$11.68
0.00%
UTILITIES · Cap: $24.82B
SO
Southern Company
$96.70
+3.41%
UTILITIES · Cap: $109.01B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Centrais Elétricas Brasileiras S.A. - Eletrobrás generates 44% more annual revenue ($42.64B vs $29.55B). SO leads profitability with a 14.7% profit margin vs -14.1%. EBR-B trades at a lower P/E of 21.6x. SO earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 54/100 (C-).
EBR-B
Avoid31
out of 100
Grade: F
SO
Buy54
out of 100
Grade: C-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for EBR-B.
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
Reasonable price relative to book value
Generating 3.7B in free cash flow
Large-cap with strong market position
Areas to Watch
ROE of -5.2% — below average capital efficiency
Revenue declined 9.4%
Earnings declined 0.2%
Currently unprofitable
Expensive relative to growth rate
Earnings declined 22.1%
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : EBR-B
The strongest argument for EBR-B centers on Price/Book, Free Cash Flow.
Bull Case : SO
The strongest argument for SO centers on Market Cap. Revenue growth of 10.1% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : EBR-B
The primary concerns for EBR-B are Return on Equity, Revenue Growth, EPS Growth.
Bear Case : SO
The primary concerns for SO are PEG Ratio, EPS Growth, Free Cash Flow.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
EBR-B profiles as a turnaround stock while SO is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
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.
EBR-B generates stronger free cash flow (3.7B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
SO scores higher overall (54/100 vs 31/100) and 10.1% revenue growth. Both earn "Buy" and "Avoid" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Centrais Elétricas Brasileiras S.A. - Eletrobrás
UTILITIES · UTILITIES - RENEWABLE · USA
Centrais Eltricas Brasileiras SA - Eletrobras, is dedicated to the generation, transmission and distribution of electrical energy in Brazil. The company is headquartered in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
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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