Southern CoMIL:1SO 50 EV-to-FCF is -55.32 as of Jul. 03, 2026. GuruFocus rates MIL:1SO with a GF Score™ of 50/100 and a GF Value™ of €76.23 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 12 warning signs investors should review. Among 296 Utilities - Regulated companies, Southern Co ranks worse than 337837.5% on this metric.
EV-to-FCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its free cash flow. As of today, Southern Co's Enterprise Value is €165,309 Mil.
Southern Co's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €-2,988 Mil. Therefore, Southern Co's EV-to-FCF for today is -55.32.
The historical rank and industry rank for Southern Co's EV-to-FCF or its related term are showing as below:
MIL:1SO'
s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -380.27 Med: -82.82 Max: 1644.07
Current: -54.32
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of Southern Co was 1644.07. The lowest was -380.27. And the median was -82.82.
MIL:1SO's EV-to-FCF is ranked worse than 100% of 296
companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 18.59
vs MIL:1SO: -54.32
EV-to-FCF 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-FCF 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 €79.30.
Southern Co's Earnings per Share (Diluted) 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 €3.360.
* 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. Free Cash Flow is an important financial metric because it represents the actual amount of cash at a company's disposal. Companies with a low EV-to-FCF ratio, combined with a strong balance sheet are generally considered as undervalued.
Southern Co EV-to-FCF Related Terms
Southern Co EV-to-FCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Southern Co's EV-to-FCF 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-FCF, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-FCF 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-FCF vs Utilities - Regulated Industry
For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, Southern Co's EV-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Southern Co's EV-to-FCF falls into.
Southern Co's current Enterprise Value is €165,309 Mil.
Southern Co's Free Cash Flow 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 €-2,988 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 (MIL:1SO) has a EV-to-FCF of -55.32 as of Jul. 03, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Southern Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Southern Co ranks #999999 out of 296 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry.
Is Southern Co's EV-to-FCF too high?
Southern Co's current EV-to-FCF is -55.32. Based on the distribution chart, Southern Co ranks #999999 out of 296 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Southern Co has a GF Score™ of 50/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Southern Co's EV-to-FCF compare to DUK and AEP?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, Southern Co ranks #999999 out of 296 companies for EV-to-FCF. This places Southern Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 18.59. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good EV-to-FCF for an Utilities - Regulated company?
The median EV-to-FCF among Utilities - Regulated companies is 18.59, based on 296 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-FCF significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-FCF 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-FCF mean?
A high EV-to-FCF can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Southern Co and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median EV-to-FCF is 18.59 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Southern Co's current EV-to-FCF is -55.32. 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 (MIL:1SO) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €76.23, compared to a current price of €79.30 — trading 4% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-FCF is -55.32. Southern Co's overall GF Score™ is 50/100 with 12 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-FCF calculated?
EV-to-FCF is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Southern Co (MIL:1SO), the current EV-to-FCF is -55.32 as of Jul. 03, 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 (MIL:1SO) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Southern Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €79.30 is trading 4% above its estimated GF Value™ of €76.23.
GuruFocus considers Southern Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for MIL:1SO:
EV-to-FCF: -55.32
GF Value™: €76.23 vs. price of €79.30 (4% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MIL:1SO 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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