Empresa Distribuidora y Comercializadora Norte SA ADR (EDN)vsSouthern Company (SO)
EDN
Empresa Distribuidora y Comercializadora Norte SA ADR
$25.76
-3.41%
UTILITIES · Cap: $1.34B
SO
Southern Company
$92.60
+1.22%
UTILITIES · Cap: $102.01B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Empresa Distribuidora y Comercializadora Norte SA ADR generates 9812% more annual revenue ($2.99T vs $30.18B). SO leads profitability with a 14.5% profit margin vs 10.3%. SO appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 2.53. EDN earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 61/100 (C+).
EDN
Buy61
out of 100
Grade: C+
SO
Buy56
out of 100
Grade: C
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for EDN.
Margin of Safety
-47.7%
Fair Value
$62.70
Current Price
$92.60
$29.90 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 147.5% YoY
Generating 12.2B in free cash flow
Large-cap with strong market position
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 25.8%
Areas to Watch
0.0% revenue growth
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Expensive relative to growth rate
Distress zone — elevated risk
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Earnings declined 0.8%
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : EDN
The strongest argument for EDN centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, EPS Growth.
Bull Case : SO
The strongest argument for SO centers on Market Cap, Price/Book, Operating Margin.
Bear Case : EDN
The primary concerns for EDN are Revenue Growth, Market Cap, PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : SO
The primary concerns for SO are Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio, EPS Growth. Debt-to-equity of 2.05 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
SO carries more volatility with a beta of 0.36 — expect wider price swings.
SO is growing revenue faster at 8.0% — sustainability is the question.
EDN generates stronger free cash flow (12.2B), providing more financial flexibility.
Monitor UTILITIES - REGULATED ELECTRIC industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
EDN scores higher overall (61/100 vs 56/100). Both earn "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.
Empresa Distribuidora y Comercializadora Norte SA ADR
UTILITIES · UTILITIES - REGULATED ELECTRIC · USA
Empresa Distribuidora y Comercializadora Norte SA, a public services company, is dedicated to the distribution and sale of electrical energy in Argentina. The company is headquartered in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
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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