Southern Co (MIL:1SO) LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset: 0.44 (As of Mar. 2026)


MIL:1SO Southern Co MIL:1SO
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Price €79.30
GF Value €76.23
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Southern Co LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset?

Southern Co MIL:1SO 50 LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset is 0.44 as of Mar. 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.

LT Debt to Total Assets is a measurement representing the percentage of a corporation's assets that are financed with loans and financial obligations lasting more than one year. The ratio provides a general measure of the financial position of a company, including its ability to meet financial requirements for outstanding loans. It is calculated as a company's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligationdivide by its Total Assets. Southern Co's long-term debt to total assests ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.44.

Southern Co's long-term debt to total assets ratio increased from Mar. 2025 (0.43) to Mar. 2026 (0.44). It may suggest that Southern Co is progressively becoming more dependent on debt to grow their business.

Southern Co  (MIL:1SO) LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset Explanation

LT Debt to Total Asset is a measurement representing the percentage of a corporation's assets that are financed with loans and financial obligations lasting more than one year. The ratio provides a general measure of the financial position of a company, including its ability to meet financial requirements for outstanding loans. A year-over-year decrease in this metric would suggest the company is progressively becoming less dependent on debt to grow their business.

Southern Co LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset Related Terms

Southern Co LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Southern Co's LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset 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.

Southern Co LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset Chart

Southern Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.41 0.39 0.42 0.41 0.43

Southern Co Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.43 0.43 0.43 0.43 0.44
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Southern Co LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset Calculation

Southern Co's Long-Term Debt to Total Asset Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

LT Debt to Total Assets (A: Dec. 2025 )=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation (A: Dec. 2025 )/Total Assets (A: Dec. 2025 )
=57163.344/132984.88
=0.43

Southern Co's Long-Term Debt to Total Asset Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

LT Debt to Total Assets (Q: Mar. 2026 )=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Total Assets (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=59190.22/135831.815
=0.44

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset →
What does a LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset of 0.44 mean?
Southern Co (MIL:1SO) has a LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset of 0.44 as of Mar. 2026. Long-term Debt to Total Asset ratio is the ratio of total long-term debt to total assets. View historical data on Southern Co and its competitors.
Is Southern Co's LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset too high?
Southern Co's current LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset is 0.44. 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 LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset compare to DUK and AEP?
Southern Co's LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset of 0.44 can be compared against companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset for an Utilities - Regulated company?
A good LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset depends on the Utilities - Regulated industry context. However, LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset 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 LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset mean?
A high LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Long-term Debt to Total Asset ratio is the ratio of total long-term debt to total assets. View historical data on Southern Co and its competitors. Southern Co's current LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset is 0.44. 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 LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset is 0.44. 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 LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset calculated?
LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Southern Co (MIL:1SO), the current LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset is 0.44 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 (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:

  • LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset: 0.44
  • GF Value™: €76.23 vs. price of €79.30 (4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 50/100 with 12 warning signs

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 Co Business Description

Address 30 Ivan Allen Jr. Boulevard, Northwest, Atlanta, GA, USA, 30308
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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