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Southern CoSOMN -0.04%79 EV-to-EBIT is 0.00 as of Aug. 14, 2026. GuruFocus rates SOMN with a GF Score™ of 79/100. The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 461 Utilities - Regulated companies, Southern Co ranks worse than 80.48% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Southern Co's EV-to-EBIT or its related term are showing as below:
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of Southern Co was 40.36. The lowest was 12.15. And the median was 21.65.
SOMN's EV-to-EBIT is not ranked *
in the Utilities - Regulated industry.
Industry Median: 13.59 * Ranked among companies with meaningful EV-to-EBIT only.
This is a more accurate valuation of companies' operation because it considers the debt and cash on its balance sheet, and non-operating items such as interest payment, tax, and one-time items are not included in the Operating Income.
Southern Co's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $0.00 Mil.
Southern Co's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $8,472.00 Mil.
* 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 EV-to-EBIT Related Terms
Southern Co EV-to-EBIT Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Southern Co's EV-to-EBIT 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.
For the Utilities - Regulated Electric subindustry, Southern Co's EV-to-EBIT, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBIT 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 EV-to-EBIT vs Utilities - Regulated Industry
For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, Southern Co's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Southern Co's EV-to-EBIT falls into.
Southern Co's current Enterprise Value is $0.00 Mil.
Southern Co's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $8,472.00 Mil.
* 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 (SOMN) has a EV-to-EBIT of 0.00 as of Aug. 14, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Southern Co and its competitors. Over the past decade, Southern Co's EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 12.15 to 40.36. According to the industry distribution chart, Southern Co ranks #371 out of 461 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 80.5%.
Is Southern Co's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Southern Co's current EV-to-EBIT is 0.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 12.15 to a high of 40.36. Based on the distribution chart, Southern Co ranks #371 out of 461 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Southern Co has a GF Score™ of 79/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Southern Co's EV-to-EBIT compare to DUK and AEP?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, Southern Co ranks #371 out of 461 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Southern Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 13.59. Historically, Southern Co's own EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 12.15 to 40.36 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good EV-to-EBIT for an Utilities - Regulated company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Utilities - Regulated companies is 13.59, based on 461 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBIT significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBIT should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high EV-to-EBIT mean?
A high EV-to-EBIT can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Southern Co and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 13.59 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Southern Co's current EV-to-EBIT is 0.00. 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?
Southern Co (SOMN) has a current EV-to-EBIT of 0.00. The current EV-to-EBIT is 0.00. Southern Co's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-EBIT calculated?
EV-to-EBIT is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Southern Co (SOMN), the current EV-to-EBIT is 0.00 as of Aug. 14, 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 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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