Ormat Technologies Inc (ORA)vsSouthern Company (SO)
ORA
Ormat Technologies Inc
$113.54
-1.18%
UTILITIES · Cap: $6.78B
SO
Southern Company
$96.70
+0.06%
UTILITIES · Cap: $109.01B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Southern Company generates 2887% more annual revenue ($29.55B vs $989.54M). SO leads profitability with a 14.7% profit margin vs 12.5%. SO appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 2.66. SO earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 54/100 (C-).
ORA
Hold46
out of 100
Grade: D+
SO
Buy54
out of 100
Grade: C-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for ORA.
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
19.6% revenue growth
Large-cap with strong market position
Areas to Watch
ROE of 4.8% — below average capital efficiency
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Expensive relative to growth rate
Earnings declined 22.1%
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : ORA
The strongest argument for ORA centers on Price/Book, Revenue Growth. Revenue growth of 19.6% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : SO
The strongest argument for SO centers on Market Cap. Revenue growth of 10.1% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : ORA
The primary concerns for ORA are Return on Equity, Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio. A P/E of 54.6x leaves little room for execution misses.
Bear Case : SO
The primary concerns for SO are PEG Ratio, EPS Growth, Free Cash Flow.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
ORA profiles as a growth stock while SO is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
ORA carries more volatility with a beta of 0.80 — expect wider price swings.
ORA is growing revenue faster at 19.6% — sustainability is the question.
ORA generates stronger free cash flow (-40M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
SO scores higher overall (54/100 vs 46/100) and 10.1% revenue growth. Both earn "Buy" and "Hold" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Ormat Technologies Inc
UTILITIES · UTILITIES - RENEWABLE · USA
Ormat Technologies, Inc. is engaged in the geothermal and recovered energy business in the United States, Indonesia, Kenya, Turkey, Chile, Guadeloupe, Guatemala, Ethiopia, New Zealand, Honduras and internationally. The company is headquartered in Reno, Nevada.
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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