SO (Southern Co) Growth Rank: 7 (As of Jul. 30, 2026) — 17% Above Median

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80 GF Score
Price $94.31
GF Value $94.25
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Southern Co Growth Rank?

Southern Co SO -1.81% 80 Growth Rank is 7 as of Jul. 30, 2026, which is 17% above its 10-year median of 6.00. GuruFocus rates SO with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of $94.25 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 12 warning signs investors should review.

Southern Co has the Growth Rank of 7.

GuruFocus Growth Rank measures the growth of a company in terms of its revenue and profitability, rated on a scale from 1 to 10. Historically, the companies with the highest growth ranks performed the best over the long term. It is calculated using the following criteria:

1. 5-year revenue growth rate, the higher, the better.
2. 3-year revenue growth rate, the higher, the better.
3. 5-year EBITDA growth rate, the higher, the better.
4. The predictability of 5-year revenue. The most consistent it is, the higher the rank.

A higher score reflects a greater ability to drive business growth, with companies considered to have strong and sustainable expansion potential. Conversely, a lower score indicates challenges in achieving consistent growth and scalability.

GuruFocus found that the Growth Rank is the second of the two most-sensitive parameters among the five parameters checked. Please click GF Score to see more details on GF Score's 5 Key Aspects of Analysis.

Please note that we are using the five-year EBITDA growth rate as a parameter, so the company needs to have had positive growth over that time. The reason we use EBITDA instead of earnings per share is that with EBITDA, we can rank a lot more companies since a company may have positive EBITDA but negative EPS. Since we are looking at the growth here, EBITDA gives us a pretty clear picture about the growth in the company's business operations.

SO vs DUK, AEP, D: Growth Rank Comparison

For the Utilities - Regulated Electric subindustry, Southern Co's Growth Rank, along with its competitors' market caps and Growth Rank 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 Growth Rank vs Utilities - Regulated Industry

For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, Southern Co's Growth Rank distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Southern Co's Growth Rank falls into.


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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Growth Rank →
What does a Growth Rank of 7 mean?
Southern Co (SO) has a Growth Rank of 7 as of Jul. 30, 2026. Growth Rank measures the growth of a company in terms of its revenue and profitability. View historical data on Southern Co and its competitors. This is 17% above median its historical median of 6.00. Over the past decade, Southern Co's Growth Rank has ranged from 2.00 to 9.00.
Is Southern Co's Growth Rank too high?
Southern Co's current Growth Rank of 7 is 17% above median its 10-year median of 6.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.00 to a high of 9.00. Overall, Southern Co has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Southern Co's Growth Rank compare to DUK and AEP?
Southern Co's Growth Rank of 7 can be compared against companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry. Historically, Southern Co's own Growth Rank has ranged from 2.00 to 9.00 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 Growth Rank for an Utilities - Regulated company?
A good Growth Rank depends on the Utilities - Regulated industry context. However, Growth Rank 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 Growth Rank mean?
A high Growth Rank can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Growth Rank measures the growth of a company in terms of its revenue and profitability. View historical data on Southern Co and its competitors. Southern Co's current Growth Rank is 7, which is 17% above median its own 10-year median of 6.00. 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 (SO) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $94.25, compared to a current price of $94.31 — trading 0.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Growth Rank is 7, which is 17% above median its 10-year median of 6.00. Southern Co's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 with 12 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Growth Rank calculated?
Growth Rank is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Southern Co (SO), the current Growth Rank is 7 as of Jul. 30, 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 (SO) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Southern Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $94.31 is trading 0.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $94.25. GuruFocus considers Southern Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for SO:

  • Growth Rank: 7 (17% above median its 10-year median of 6.00)
  • GF Value™: $94.25 vs. price of $94.31 (0.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 80/100 with 12 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the SO 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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