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Southern CoWBO:SOUT -0.55%68 Days Sales Outstanding is 30.72 as of Jun. 2026, which is 1% below its 10-year median of 31.12. GuruFocus rates WBO:SOUT with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of €80.97 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 494 Utilities - Regulated companies, Southern Co ranks better than 84.41% on this metric.
Southern Co's average Accounts Receivable for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was €2,039 Mil. Southern Co's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was €6,056 Mil.
Hence, Southern Co's Days Sales Outstanding for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was 30.72.
The historical rank and industry rank for Southern Co's Days Sales Outstanding or its related term are showing as below:
WBO:SOUT'
s Days Sales Outstanding Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 24.52 Med: 31.12 Max: 38.93
Current: 27.97
During the past 13 years, Southern Co's highest Days Sales Outstanding was 38.93. The lowest was 24.52. And the median was 31.12.
WBO:SOUT's Days Sales Outstanding is ranked better than 84.41% of 494
companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 51.045
vs WBO:SOUT: 27.97
Southern Co's Days Sales Outstanding
declined
from Jun. 2025 (32.25) to Jun. 2026 (30.72).
Southern Co (WBO:SOUT) Days Sales Outstanding Explanation
For retailers, when we compare Days Sales Outstanding, it is important to compare the same period in the previous years.
Southern Co Days Sales Outstanding Related Terms
Southern Co Days Sales Outstanding Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Southern Co's Days Sales Outstanding can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
WBO:SOUT vs DUK, AEP, D: Days Sales Outstanding Comparison
For the Utilities - Regulated Electric subindustry, Southern Co's Days Sales Outstanding, along with its competitors' market caps and Days Sales Outstanding data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Southern Co Days Sales Outstanding vs Utilities - Regulated Industry
For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, Southern Co's Days Sales Outstanding distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Southern Co's Days Sales Outstanding falls into.
Days Sales Outstanding measures the average number of days that a company takes to collect revenue after a sale has been made. It is a financial ratio that illustrates how well a company's Accounts Receivable are being managed.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Southern Co (WBO:SOUT) has a Days Sales Outstanding of 30.72 as of Jun. 2026. Days sales outstanding represents the average amount of days a company takes to collect receivables. View historical data on Southern Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 31.12. Over the past decade, Southern Co's Days Sales Outstanding has ranged from 24.52 to 38.93. According to the industry distribution chart, Southern Co ranks #77 out of 494 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 15.6%.
Is Southern Co's Days Sales Outstanding too high?
Southern Co's current Days Sales Outstanding of 30.72 is near median its 10-year median of 31.12. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 24.52 to a high of 38.93. The Utilities - Regulated industry median Days Sales Outstanding is 51.05. Southern Co's value of 30.72 is 39.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Southern Co ranks #77 out of 494 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Southern Co has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Southern Co's Days Sales Outstanding compare to DUK and AEP?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, Southern Co ranks #77 out of 494 companies for Days Sales Outstanding. This places Southern Co in the top 16% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Days Sales Outstanding is 51.05. Southern Co's value of 30.72 is 39.8% below this benchmark. Historically, Southern Co's own Days Sales Outstanding has ranged from 24.52 to 38.93 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 31.12 vs. the industry median of 51.05, Southern Co has consistently been below the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Days Sales Outstanding for an Utilities - Regulated company?
The median Days Sales Outstanding among Utilities - Regulated companies is 51.05, based on 494 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Days Sales Outstanding significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Days Sales Outstanding should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Southern Co's current Days Sales Outstanding of 30.72 is 39.8% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Days Sales Outstanding mean?
A high Days Sales Outstanding can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Days sales outstanding represents the average amount of days a company takes to collect receivables. View historical data on Southern Co and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median Days Sales Outstanding is 51.05 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Southern Co's current Days Sales Outstanding is 30.72, which is near median its own 10-year median of 31.12. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Southern Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Southern Co (WBO:SOUT) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €80.97, compared to a current price of €75.56 — trading 6.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Sales Outstanding is 30.72, which is near median its 10-year median of 31.12 and 39.8% below the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 51.05. Southern Co's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Days Sales Outstanding calculated?
Days Sales Outstanding is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Southern Co (WBO:SOUT), the current Days Sales Outstanding is 30.72 as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Southern Co (WBO:SOUT) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Southern Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €75.56 is trading 6.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of €80.97.
GuruFocus considers Southern Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for WBO:SOUT:
Days Sales Outstanding: 30.72 (near median its 10-year median of 31.12)
GF Value™: €80.97 vs. price of €75.56 (6.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 39.8% below the Utilities - Regulated median (#77 of 494)
No single metric tells the full story. See the WBO:SOUT stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Southern is one of the largest utilities in the US. The company serves 9 million customers with vertically integrated electric utilities in three states and natural gas distribution utilities in four states. It owns 46 gigawatts of rate-regulated generating capacity, primarily for serving customers in Georgia, Alabama, and Mississippi. Subsidiary Southern Power owns 13 gigawatts of natural gas generation and renewable energy across the US and sells the electricity primarily under long-term contracts.
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