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Southern CoMEX:SO 65 EV-to-OCF is 16.83 as of Aug. 01, 2026, which is 9% below its 10-year median of 18.45. GuruFocus rates MEX:SO with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN1,617.02 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 506 Utilities - Regulated companies, Southern Co ranks worse than 75.69% on this metric.
EV-to-OCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its cash flow from operations. As of today, Southern Co's Enterprise Value is MXN3,220,569 Mil.
Southern Co's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was MXN191,389 Mil. Therefore, Southern Co's EV-to-OCF for today is 16.83.
The historical rank and industry rank for Southern Co's EV-to-OCF or its related term are showing as below:
MEX:SO'
s EV-to-OCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 13.52 Med: 18.45 Max: 26.25
Current: 17.43
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-OCF of Southern Co was 26.25. The lowest was 13.52. And the median was 18.45.
MEX:SO's EV-to-OCF is ranked worse than 75.69% of 506
companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 10.775
vs MEX:SO: 17.43
EV-to-OCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.
EV-to-OCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.
Southern Co's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Southern Co's share price for today is MXN1622.00.
Southern Co's Earnings per Share (Diluted) 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 MXN74.550.
* 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.
Enterprise Value is used because it is a more complete measure in reflecting how much an investor pays when buying a company. Cash Flow from Operations is an important financial metric because it represents the cash generated from operating activities at a company's disposal. Companies with a low EV-to-OCF ratio, combined with a strong balance sheet are generally considered as undervalued.
Southern Co EV-to-OCF Related Terms
Southern Co EV-to-OCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Southern Co's EV-to-OCF 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-OCF, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-OCF 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-OCF vs Utilities - Regulated Industry
For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, Southern Co's EV-to-OCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Southern Co's EV-to-OCF falls into.
Southern Co's current Enterprise Value is MXN3,220,569 Mil.
Southern Co's Cash Flow from Operations 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 MXN191,389 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 (MEX:SO) has a EV-to-OCF of 16.83 as of Aug. 01, 2026. This is near median its historical median of 18.45. Over the past decade, Southern Co's EV-to-OCF has ranged from 13.52 to 26.25. According to the industry distribution chart, Southern Co ranks #383 out of 506 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 75.7%.
Is Southern Co's EV-to-OCF too high?
Southern Co's current EV-to-OCF of 16.83 is near median its 10-year median of 18.45. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 13.52 to a high of 26.25. The Utilities - Regulated industry median EV-to-OCF is 10.78. Southern Co's value of 16.83 is 56.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Southern Co ranks #383 out of 506 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Southern Co has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Southern Co's EV-to-OCF compare to DUK and AEP?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, Southern Co ranks #383 out of 506 companies for EV-to-OCF. This places Southern Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-OCF is 10.78. Southern Co's value of 16.83 is 56.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Southern Co's own EV-to-OCF has ranged from 13.52 to 26.25 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 18.45 vs. the industry median of 10.78, Southern Co has consistently been above 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 EV-to-OCF for an Utilities - Regulated company?
The median EV-to-OCF among Utilities - Regulated companies is 10.78, based on 506 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-OCF significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-OCF should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Southern Co's current EV-to-OCF of 16.83 is 56.2% 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 EV-to-OCF mean?
A high EV-to-OCF can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median EV-to-OCF is 10.78 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Southern Co's current EV-to-OCF is 16.83, which is near median its own 10-year median of 18.45. 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 (MEX:SO) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN1,617.02, compared to a current price of MXN1,622.00 — trading 0.3% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-OCF is 16.83, which is near median its 10-year median of 18.45 and 56.2% above the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 10.78. Southern Co's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 with 8 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-OCF calculated?
EV-to-OCF is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Southern Co (MEX:SO), the current EV-to-OCF is 16.83 as of Aug. 01, 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 (MEX:SO) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Southern Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of MXN1,622.00 is trading 0.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN1,617.02.
GuruFocus considers Southern Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for MEX:SO:
EV-to-OCF: 16.83 (near median its 10-year median of 18.45)
GF Value™: MXN1,617.02 vs. price of MXN1,622.00 (0.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 56.2% above the Utilities - Regulated median (#383 of 506)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX: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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