Entergy New Orleans LLC Pref (ENO)vsSouthern Company (SO)
ENO
Entergy New Orleans LLC Pref
$21.86
-0.14%
UTILITIES · Cap: $188.04M
SO
Southern Company
$92.60
+1.22%
UTILITIES · Cap: $102.01B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
SO leads profitability with a 14.5% profit margin vs 0.0%. SO earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 56/100 (C).
ENO
Avoid19
out of 100
Grade: F
SO
Buy56
out of 100
Grade: C
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for ENO.
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
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
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
0.0% earnings growth
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
0.0% margin — thin
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 : ENO
The strongest argument for ENO centers on Altman Z-Score, Debt/Equity.
Bull Case : SO
The strongest argument for SO centers on Market Cap, Price/Book, Operating Margin.
Bear Case : ENO
The primary concerns for ENO are Revenue Growth, EPS Growth, Market Cap.
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 is growing revenue faster at 8.0% — sustainability is the question.
ENO generates stronger free cash flow (-4M), providing more financial flexibility.
Monitor ELECTRICAL UTILITIES & IPPS industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
SO scores higher overall (56/100 vs 19/100). 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.
Entergy New Orleans LLC Pref
UTILITIES · ELECTRICAL UTILITIES & IPPS · USA
Entergy New Orleans, LLC offers electric and gas services.
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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