Southern Company (SO)vsUNITIL Corporation (UTL)
SO
Southern Company
$96.70
+0.06%
UTILITIES · Cap: $109.01B
UTL
UNITIL Corporation
$52.46
+0.65%
UTILITIES · Cap: $953.08M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Southern Company generates 5414% more annual revenue ($29.55B vs $536.00M). SO leads profitability with a 14.7% profit margin vs 9.4%. SO appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 2.66. UTL earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 60/100 (C+).
SO
Buy54
out of 100
Grade: C-
UTL
Buy60
out of 100
Grade: C+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-35.0%
Fair Value
$71.61
Current Price
$96.70
$25.09 premium
Margin of Safety
+12.6%
Fair Value
$58.31
Current Price
$52.46
$5.85 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Large-cap with strong market position
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 21.7%
Revenue surging 26.7% year-over-year
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Earnings declined 22.1%
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Elevated debt levels
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : SO
The strongest argument for SO centers on Market Cap. Revenue growth of 10.1% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : UTL
The strongest argument for UTL centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Operating Margin. Revenue growth of 26.7% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : SO
The primary concerns for SO are PEG Ratio, EPS Growth, Free Cash Flow.
Bear Case : UTL
The primary concerns for UTL are Market Cap, Debt/Equity, Piotroski F-Score. Debt-to-equity of 1.54 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
SO profiles as a value stock while UTL is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
UTL carries more volatility with a beta of 0.44 — expect wider price swings.
UTL is growing revenue faster at 26.7% — sustainability is the question.
UTL generates stronger free cash flow (-36M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
UTL scores higher overall (60/100 vs 54/100) and 26.7% revenue growth. 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.
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.
UNITIL Corporation
UTILITIES · UTILITIES - DIVERSIFIED · USA
Unitil Corporation, a utility holding company, is engaged in the distribution of electricity and natural gas. The company is headquartered in Hampton, New Hampshire.
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