Southern Company (SO)vsThe York Water Company (YORW)
SO
Southern Company
$96.70
+3.41%
UTILITIES · Cap: $109.01B
YORW
The York Water Company
$29.02
-0.27%
UTILITIES · Cap: $481.75M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Southern Company generates 38039% more annual revenue ($29.55B vs $77.49M). YORW leads profitability with a 25.9% profit margin vs 14.7%. SO appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 2.66. SO earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 54/100 (C-).
SO
Buy54
out of 100
Grade: C-
YORW
Buy51
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
+4.4%
Fair Value
$33.70
Current Price
$29.02
$4.68 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Large-cap with strong market position
Strong operational efficiency at 33.7%
Keeps 26 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Earnings declined 22.1%
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
3.2% revenue growth
0.1% earnings growth
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Weak financial health signals
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 : YORW
The strongest argument for YORW centers on Operating Margin, Profit Margin, Price/Book. Profitability is solid with margins at 25.9% and operating margin at 33.7%.
Bear Case : SO
The primary concerns for SO are PEG Ratio, EPS Growth, Free Cash Flow.
Bear Case : YORW
The primary concerns for YORW are Revenue Growth, EPS Growth, Market Cap.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
YORW carries more volatility with a beta of 0.70 — expect wider price swings.
SO is growing revenue faster at 10.1% — sustainability is the question.
YORW generates stronger free cash flow (-23M), providing more financial flexibility.
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Bottom Line
SO scores higher overall (54/100 vs 51/100) and 10.1% 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.
The York Water Company
UTILITIES · UTILITIES - REGULATED WATER · USA
The York Water Company seizes, purifies and distributes drinking water. The company is headquartered in York, Pennsylvania.
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