Southern Stock

Southern EV/EBIT

The EV/EBIT (Enterprise Value to EBIT) of Southern (SO) as of Aug 17, 2026 is 14.38. In the previous year, EV/EBIT (Enterprise Value to EBIT) was 14.79 — a change of -2.79% (lower).

EV/EBIT

14.38

YoY

-2.79%

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EV/EBIT (Enterprise Value to EBIT) of Southern is 2026 14.38 . EV/EBIT (Enterprise Value to EBIT) of Southern was 2025 14.79 . It decreases by -2.79% lower compared to the previous year.

The Southern EV/EBIT history

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PRICE-TO-EBIT
Date
PRICE-TO-EBIT
Jan 1, 2019
8.67 base
Jan 1, 2020
13.30 base
Jan 1, 2021
19.69 base
Jan 1, 2022
14.49 base
Jan 1, 2023
13.22 base
Jan 1, 2024
12.96 base
Jan 1, 2025
13.30 base
Jan 1, 2026 (e)
13.35 base
YEARPRICE-TO-EBIT
2026 est 13.35
2025 13.30
2024 12.96
2023 13.22
2022 14.49
2021 19.69
2020 13.30
2019 8.67
2018 10.83
2017 20.77
2016 10.86
2015 9.96
2014 12.25
2013 11.21
2012 8.33
2011 9.40
2010 8.45
2009 7.77
2008 8.19
2007 8.92
2006 8.59
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Southern Valuation

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Historical Valuation Multiples

Price-to-Earnings Ratio (P/E)

The P/E ratio divides Southern's share price by its earnings per share. It tells you how many years of current earnings you are "paying for" when you buy the stock. A P/E of 20 means you pay $20 for every $1 of annual earnings. The S&P 500 historically trades at an average P/E of roughly 15–17. A P/E significantly above that may signal high growth expectations; one below may indicate undervaluation — or declining business quality.

Price-to-Sales Ratio (P/S)

The P/S ratio divides market capitalization by total revenue. Unlike the P/E ratio, it works even for companies that are not yet profitable, making it essential for evaluating high-growth firms. A P/S below 1.0 may indicate undervaluation, while ratios above 10 are typically reserved for fast-growing tech or SaaS companies with high expected future margins.

Price-to-EBIT Ratio

This ratio relates Southern's market price to its operating earnings, excluding the effects of debt structure and tax jurisdiction. It is particularly useful for comparing companies across different countries or with different levels of leverage, because it focuses purely on operational profitability. Lower values suggest cheaper operational earnings.

How to Use This Chart

This chart plots Southern's valuation multiples over time. Compare the current P/E, P/S, and P/EBIT to their own historical averages — if the current ratio is well below the multi-year average, the stock may be relatively cheap compared to its own track record. Combine this with industry comparisons: a P/E that looks high in absolute terms may be justified if Southern grows earnings faster than its peers.

Southern Stock analysis

What does Southern do? Southern Co is an energy supply company based in Atlanta, Georgia. It was founded in 1945 and has since developed into one of the largest electricity providers in the USA. Southern Co operates in several states and supplies millions of customers with electricity and gas. In recent years, the company has focused on increasing its investments in renewable energy sources such as wind and solar power, while reducing coal and nuclear energy. The company also plans to invest more in energy efficiency and the "Smart Grid" model in the future. Southern Co operates various energy generation facilities, including coal, gas, nuclear power plants, as well as renewable energy power plants. The company also offers services related to energy efficiency, energy consulting, and technical support. Southern Co's business operations are divided into three segments: energy generation, retail, and gas transportation. Southern Co's energy generation segment includes the production of electricity from coal, gas, and nuclear power plants. The company operates 11 nuclear power plants that generate about 8,000 megawatts of electricity and is a leading player in the nuclear power industry in the USA. The company is also a major supplier of coal-fired electricity and operates several coal power plants. Southern Co has focused on increasing the share of renewable energy in its power mix in recent years. The company operates several wind and solar power plants and recently opened the largest solar power plant in Georgia. In the retail segment, the company is primarily involved in the distribution of energy supply products and services. This includes the sale of electricity and gas services to residential and business customers, as well as network management and customer care. Southern Co is also engaged in research and development of energy efficiency products and offers energy consulting and technical support. Southern Co's gas transportation segment operates an extensive network of pipelines that deliver a wide range of services related to natural gas. The company operates several pipelines that stretch from Texas to Florida and have a total length of over 8,000 kilometers. These pipelines are used to transport natural gas from production to end customers. Overall, Southern Co is an energy supply company with a wide range of products and services that focuses on integrating more renewable energy into its power mix. The company operates various business segments such as energy generation, retail, and gas transportation, which cater to the needs of residential and business customers. Southern Co has made significant investments in renewable energy in recent years and is working towards making its business practices more environmentally friendly. Southern is one of the most popular companies on Eulerpool.

Frequently Asked Questions about Southern stock

EV/EBIT (Enterprise Value to EBIT) of Southern is 14.38 in 2026.

EV/EBIT (Enterprise Value to EBIT) of Southern changed from 14.79 to 14.38, representing a -2.79% change. The value is lower than the previous year.

On Eulerpool you can find the complete historical development of EV/EBIT (Enterprise Value to EBIT) Southern since 2006 – with annual values, charts, and detailed analysis.

The EV/EBIT ratio measures a company's enterprise value relative to its operating earnings. It accounts for debt, making it useful for comparing companies with different capital structures.

EV/EBIT = Enterprise Value / Earnings Before Interest and Taxes

To evaluate EV/EBIT (Enterprise Value to EBIT)'s, it is essential to compare it with peers in the same industry and sector. On Eulerpool, you can find direct industry comparisons for EV/EBIT (Enterprise Value to EBIT).

A 'good' varies by industry and company stage. On Eulerpool, you can compare EV/EBIT (Enterprise Value to EBIT)'s Southern with sector peers and the industry average to assess whether it is attractive.

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