Southern Co has the GF Score of 50, which implies that the company
might have
Worst future performance potential, or not enough data.
The GF Score is a stock performance ranking system developed by GuruFocus using five aspects of valuation, which has been found to be closely correlated to the long-term performances of stocks by backtesting from 2006 to 2021. The stocks with a higher GF Score generally generate higher returns than those with lower GF Scores. Therefore, when picking stocks, investors should invest in companies with high GF Scores. The GF Score ranges from 0 to 100, with 100 as the highest rank.
GF Score takes following five key aspects into consideration:
Each one of these components is ranked and the ranks also have positive correlation with the long term performances of stocks. The GF score is calculated using the five key aspects of analysis. Through backtesting, we know that each of these key aspects has a different impact on the stock price performance. Thus, they are weighted differently when calculating the total score. The Profitability Rank and the Growth Rank are weighted fully, while other parameters have less weight.
Based on research and backtesting result, GuruFocus believes Southern Co
might have
Worst future performance potential, or not enough data.
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Southern Co (MIL:1SO) GF Score Explanation
Based on the historical long-term performances among five valuation aspects, the GF Score is found to be closely correlated to the long-term performances of stocks. It ranges from 0 to 100, with 100 as the highest. GuruFocus divided GF Score into following 5 categories:
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Southern Co GF Score Related Terms
MIL:1SO vs DUK, AEP, D: GF Score Comparison
For the Utilities - Regulated Electric subindustry, Southern Co's GF Score, along with its competitors' market caps and GF Score 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 GF Score vs Utilities - Regulated Industry
For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, Southern Co's GF Score distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Southern Co's GF Score falls into.
Southern Co (MIL:1SO) has a GF Score of 50 as of Jul. 05, 2026. GF Score is a stock performance ranking system developed by GuruFocus using five aspects of valuation. View historical data on Southern Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 47.00. Over the past decade, Southern Co's GF Score has ranged from 11.00 to 83.00.
Is Southern Co's GF Score too high?
Southern Co's current GF Score of 50 is near median its 10-year median of 47.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 11.00 to a high of 83.00. 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 GF Score compare to DUK and AEP?
Southern Co's GF Score of 50 can be compared against companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry. Historically, Southern Co's own GF Score has ranged from 11.00 to 83.00 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 GF Score for an Utilities - Regulated company?
A good GF Score depends on the Utilities - Regulated industry context. However, GF Score 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 GF Score mean?
A high GF Score can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. GF Score is a stock performance ranking system developed by GuruFocus using five aspects of valuation. View historical data on Southern Co and its competitors. Southern Co's current GF Score is 50, which is near median its own 10-year median of 47.00. 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?
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 GF Score is 50, which is near median its 10-year median of 47.00. 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 GF Score calculated?
GF Score is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Southern Co (MIL:1SO), the current GF Score is 50 as of Jul. 05, 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:
GF Score: 50 (near median its 10-year median of 47.00)
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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