Southern CoSO +3.01%71 EBIT per Share is $7.46 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates SO with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of $94.19 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 12 warning signs investors should review. Among 432 Utilities - Regulated companies, Southern Co ranks better than 61.57% on this metric.
Southern Co's EBIT per Share for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $2.08.
Its EBIT per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $7.46.
During the past 12 months, the average EBIT per Share Growth Rate of Southern Co was -2.10% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average EBIT per Share Growth Rate was 9.80% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average EBIT per Share Growth Rate was 11.40% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average EBIT per Share Growth Rate was 5.20% per year.
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The historical rank and industry rank for Southern Co's EBIT per Share or its related term are showing as below:
SO'
s 3-Year EBIT Growth Rate Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -36.5 Med: 1.4 Max: 25.8
Current: 9.8
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average EBIT per Share Growth Rate of Southern Co was 25.80% per year. The lowest was -36.50% per year. And the median was 1.40% per year.
SO's 3-Year EBIT Growth Rate is ranked better than 61.57% of 432
companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 5.55
vs SO: 9.80
Southern Co's EBIT for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $2,344 Mil.
Southern Co (NYSE:SO) EBIT per Share Explanation
EBIT is a company's earnings before interest and tax expenses are deducted. It measures a company's profit generates from operating, ignoring tax burden and capital structure. As the tax expense are not deducted, EBIT is helpful when comparing companies in the same industry but with different tax situations. Also, the interest expense are included in EBIT, making it useful to compare companies that have high interest expenses due to large amount of debt.
Southern Co EBIT per Share Related Terms
Southern Co EBIT per Share Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Southern Co's EBIT per Share 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.
EBIT per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $7.46
* 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 (SO) has a EBIT per Share of $7.46 as of Mar. 2026. EBIT per Share is the amount of Earnings Before Interest and Taxes per outstanding share of the company's stock. View historical data on Southern Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Southern Co ranks #166 out of 432 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 38.4%.
Is Southern Co's EBIT per Share too high?
Southern Co's current EBIT per Share is $7.46. The Utilities - Regulated industry median EBIT per Share is 5.55. Southern Co's value of $7.46 is 34.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Southern Co ranks #166 out of 432 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Southern Co has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Southern Co's EBIT per Share compare to DUK and AEP?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, Southern Co ranks #166 out of 432 companies for EBIT per Share. This puts Southern Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EBIT per Share is 5.55. Southern Co's value of $7.46 is 34.4% above this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good EBIT per Share for an Utilities - Regulated company?
The median EBIT per Share among Utilities - Regulated companies is 5.55, based on 432 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EBIT per Share significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EBIT per Share should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Southern Co's current EBIT per Share of $7.46 is 34.4% above 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 EBIT per Share mean?
A high EBIT per Share can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EBIT per Share is the amount of Earnings Before Interest and Taxes per outstanding share of the company's stock. View historical data on Southern Co and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median EBIT per Share is 5.55 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Southern Co's current EBIT per Share is $7.46. 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 (SO) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $94.19, compared to a current price of $97.98 — trading 4% above its estimated fair value. The current EBIT per Share is $7.46 and 34.4% above the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 5.55. Southern Co's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 12 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EBIT per Share calculated?
EBIT per Share is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Southern Co (SO), the current EBIT per Share is $7.46 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.
Is Southern Co (SO) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Southern Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $97.98 is trading 4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $94.19.
GuruFocus considers Southern Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for SO:
EBIT per Share: $7.46
GF Value™: $94.19 vs. price of $97.98 (4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 34.4% above the Utilities - Regulated median (#166 of 432)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SO 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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