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Southern EnergySOUTF +1.55% Debt-to-Equity is 0.02 as of Mar. 2026, which is 98% below its 10-year median of 0.92. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 798 Oil & Gas companies, Southern Energy ranks better than 94.99% on this metric.
A high debt to equity ratio generally means that a company has been aggressive in financing its growth with debt. This can result in volatile earnings as a result of the additional interest expense.
The historical rank and industry rank for Southern Energy's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
SOUTF'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -55.52 Med: 0.92 Max: 79.67
Current: 0.02
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Southern Energy was 79.67. The lowest was -55.52. And the median was 0.92.
SOUTF's Debt-to-Equity is ranked better than 94.99% of 798
companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 0.46
vs SOUTF: 0.02
Because a company can increase its ROE % by having more financial leverage, it is important to watch the leverage ratio when investing in high ROE % companies.
Southern Energy Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Southern Energy Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Southern Energy's Debt-to-Equity 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.
SOUTF vs COP, EOG, FANG: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Oil & Gas E&P subindustry, Southern Energy's Debt-to-Equity, along with its competitors' market caps and Debt-to-Equity 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 Energy Debt-to-Equity vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Southern Energy's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Southern Energy's Debt-to-Equity falls into.
* 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 Energy (SOUTF) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.02 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Southern Energy and its competitors. This is 98% below median its historical median of 0.92. According to the industry distribution chart, Southern Energy ranks #40 out of 798 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 5%.
Is Southern Energy's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Southern Energy's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.02 is 98% below median its 10-year median of 0.92. The Oil & Gas industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.46. Southern Energy's value of 0.02 is 95.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Southern Energy ranks #40 out of 798 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers.
How does Southern Energy's Debt-to-Equity compare to COP and EOG?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Southern Energy ranks #40 out of 798 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Southern Energy in the top 5% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.46. Southern Energy's value of 0.02 is 95.7% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 0.92 vs. the industry median of 0.46, Southern Energy 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 Debt-to-Equity for an Oil & Gas company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Oil & Gas companies is 0.46, based on 798 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Debt-to-Equity significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Debt-to-Equity should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Southern Energy's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.02 is 95.7% 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 Debt-to-Equity mean?
A high Debt-to-Equity can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Southern Energy and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.46 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Southern Energy's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.02, which is 98% below median its own 10-year median of 0.92. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Southern Energy stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Southern Energy (SOUTF) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.06, compared to a current price of $0.05 — trading 12.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.02, which is 98% below median its 10-year median of 0.92 and 95.7% below the Oil & Gas industry median of 0.46. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Debt-to-Equity calculated?
Debt-to-Equity is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Southern Energy (SOUTF), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.02 as of Mar. 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.
Southern Energy Corp is a petroleum and natural gas exploration and production company. It has a primary focus on acquiring and developing conventional natural gas and light oil resources in the Southeast Gulf States of Mississippi, Louisiana, and East Texas. The company has single operating segment.
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