Enel Chile SA ADR (ENIC)vsSouthern Company (SO)
ENIC
Enel Chile SA ADR
$4.38
-1.79%
UTILITIES · Cap: $6.02B
SO
Southern Company
$87.17
-0.66%
UTILITIES · Cap: $100.28B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Southern Company generates 586% more annual revenue ($30.18B vs $4.40B). SO leads profitability with a 15.4% profit margin vs 12.8%. ENIC trades at a lower P/E of 10.6x. SO earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 66/100 (B-).
ENIC
Buy52
out of 100
Grade: C-
SO
Strong Buy66
out of 100
Grade: B-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for ENIC.
Margin of Safety
-40.5%
Fair Value
$62.06
Current Price
$87.17
$25.11 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 53.7% YoY
Large-cap with strong market position
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 29.6%
Earnings expanding 30.4% YoY
Areas to Watch
Revenue declined 11.3%
Distress zone — elevated risk
Expensive relative to growth rate
0.1% revenue growth
Elevated debt levels
Weak financial health signals
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : ENIC
The strongest argument for ENIC 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. Profitability is solid with margins at 15.4% and operating margin at 29.6%.
Bear Case : ENIC
The primary concerns for ENIC are Revenue Growth, Altman Z-Score.
Bear Case : SO
The primary concerns for SO are PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth, Debt/Equity. Debt-to-equity of 1.95 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
ENIC profiles as a declining stock while SO is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
ENIC carries more volatility with a beta of 0.44 — expect wider price swings.
SO is growing revenue faster at 0.1% — sustainability is the question.
ENIC generates stronger free cash flow (176M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
SO scores higher overall (66/100 vs 52/100), backed by strong 15.4% margins. 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.
Enel Chile SA ADR
UTILITIES · UTILITIES - REGULATED ELECTRIC · USA
Enel Chile SA, an electricity services company, is engaged in the generation, transmission and distribution of electricity in Chile. The company is headquartered in Santiago, Chile.
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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