Honeywell International Inc (HON)vsSouthern Company (SO)
HON
Honeywell International Inc
$213.12
-1.37%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $135.04B
SO
Southern Company
$91.80
-0.68%
UTILITIES · Cap: $103.49B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Honeywell International Inc generates 25% more annual revenue ($37.66B vs $30.18B). SO leads profitability with a 14.5% profit margin vs 10.9%. HON appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.97. SO earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 56/100 (C).
HON
Buy55
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 HON.
Margin of Safety
-26.1%
Fair Value
$73.33
Current Price
$91.80
$18.47 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Large-cap with strong market position
Every $100 of equity generates 24 in profit
Strong operational efficiency at 21.0%
Large-cap with strong market position
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 25.8%
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Trading at 9.9x book value
2.4% revenue growth
Expensive relative to growth rate
Earnings declined 0.8%
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : HON
The strongest argument for HON centers on Market Cap, Return on Equity, Operating Margin.
Bull Case : SO
The strongest argument for SO centers on Market Cap, Price/Book, Operating Margin.
Bear Case : HON
The primary concerns for HON are PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Price/Book.
Bear Case : SO
The primary concerns for SO are PEG Ratio, EPS Growth, Free Cash Flow.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
HON carries more volatility with a beta of 0.81 — expect wider price swings.
SO is growing revenue faster at 8.0% — sustainability is the question.
HON generates stronger free cash flow (-873M), providing more financial flexibility.
Monitor CONGLOMERATES industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
SO scores higher overall (56/100 vs 55/100). 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.
Honeywell International Inc
INDUSTRIALS · CONGLOMERATES · USA
Honeywell International Inc. is an American publicly traded, multinational conglomerate headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina. It primarily operates in four areas of business: aerospace, building technologies, performance materials and technologies (PMT), and safety and productivity solutions (SPS).
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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