Southern Company (SO)vsUniversal Health Services Inc (UHS)
SO
Southern Company
$92.60
-0.17%
UTILITIES · Cap: $102.01B
UHS
Universal Health Services Inc
$145.17
+1.72%
HEALTHCARE · Cap: $8.86B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Southern Company generates 70% more annual revenue ($30.18B vs $17.76B). SO leads profitability with a 14.5% profit margin vs 8.6%. UHS appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.02. UHS earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 70/100 (B).
SO
Buy56
out of 100
Grade: C
UHS
Strong Buy70
out of 100
Grade: B
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-47.7%
Fair Value
$62.70
Current Price
$92.60
$29.90 premium
Margin of Safety
-29.7%
Fair Value
$178.30
Current Price
$145.17
$33.13 premium
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
Reasonable price relative to book value
Every $100 of equity generates 20 in profit
Areas to Watch
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Earnings declined 0.8%
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
No major concerns identified
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : SO
The strongest argument for SO centers on Market Cap, Price/Book, Operating Margin.
Bull Case : UHS
The strongest argument for UHS centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Return on Equity. PEG of 1.02 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
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.
Bear Case : UHS
No major red flags identified for UHS, but monitor valuation.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
UHS carries more volatility with a beta of 1.08 — expect wider price swings.
UHS is growing revenue faster at 9.6% — sustainability is the question.
UHS generates stronger free cash flow (184M), providing more financial flexibility.
Monitor UTILITIES - REGULATED ELECTRIC industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
UHS scores higher overall (70/100 vs 56/100). 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.
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.
Universal Health Services Inc
HEALTHCARE · MEDICAL CARE FACILITIES · USA
UnitedHealth Group Incorporated is an American for-profit multinational managed healthcare and insurance company based in Minnetonka, Minnesota. It offers health care products and insurance services.
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