Southern Company (SO)vsToronto Dominion Bank (TD)
SO
Southern Company
$91.80
-0.68%
UTILITIES · Cap: $103.49B
TD
Toronto Dominion Bank
$107.46
-0.22%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $180.18B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Toronto Dominion Bank generates 119% more annual revenue ($65.98B vs $30.18B). TD leads profitability with a 33.0% profit margin vs 14.5%. TD appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.01. TD earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 81/100 (A-).
SO
Buy56
out of 100
Grade: C
TD
Exceptional Buy81
out of 100
Grade: A-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-26.1%
Fair Value
$73.33
Current Price
$91.80
$18.47 premium
Intrinsic value data unavailable for TD.
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Large-cap with strong market position
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 25.8%
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Keeps 33 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 35.9%
Earnings expanding 51.3% YoY
Generating 35.1B in free cash flow
Large-cap with strong market position
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Earnings declined 0.8%
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Distress zone — elevated risk
Elevated debt levels
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : SO
The strongest argument for SO centers on Market Cap, Price/Book, Operating Margin.
Bull Case : TD
The strongest argument for TD centers on P/E Ratio, Profit Margin, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 33.0% and operating margin at 35.9%. Revenue growth of 21.1% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : SO
The primary concerns for SO are PEG Ratio, EPS Growth, Free Cash Flow.
Bear Case : TD
The primary concerns for TD are Altman Z-Score, Debt/Equity. Debt-to-equity of 2.14 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
SO profiles as a value stock while TD is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
TD carries more volatility with a beta of 0.87 — expect wider price swings.
TD is growing revenue faster at 21.1% — sustainability is the question.
TD generates stronger free cash flow (35.1B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
TD scores higher overall (81/100 vs 56/100), backed by strong 33.0% margins and 21.1% revenue growth. Both earn "Exceptional 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.
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.
Toronto Dominion Bank
FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - DIVERSIFIED · USA
Toronto-Dominion Bank offers a variety of personal and commercial banking products and services in Canada and the United States. The company is headquartered in Toronto, Canada.
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