Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp (AQN)vsSouthern Company (SO)
AQN
Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp
$6.16
-1.60%
UTILITIES · Cap: $4.74B
SO
Southern Company
$96.70
+3.41%
UTILITIES · Cap: $109.01B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Southern Company generates 1114% more annual revenue ($29.55B vs $2.43B). SO leads profitability with a 14.7% profit margin vs 7.4%. AQN trades at a lower P/E of 22.8x. SO earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 54/100 (C-).
AQN
Hold46
out of 100
Grade: D+
SO
Buy54
out of 100
Grade: C-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+71.3%
Fair Value
$22.99
Current Price
$6.16
$16.83 discount
Margin of Safety
-35.0%
Fair Value
$71.61
Current Price
$96.70
$25.09 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Large-cap with strong market position
Areas to Watch
1.7% revenue growth
ROE of 2.6% — below average capital efficiency
7.4% margin — thin
Elevated debt levels
Expensive relative to growth rate
Earnings declined 22.1%
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : AQN
The strongest argument for AQN centers on Price/Book.
Bull Case : SO
The strongest argument for SO centers on Market Cap. Revenue growth of 10.1% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : AQN
The primary concerns for AQN are Revenue Growth, Return on Equity, Profit Margin.
Bear Case : SO
The primary concerns for SO are PEG Ratio, EPS Growth, Free Cash Flow.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
AQN carries more volatility with a beta of 0.89 — expect wider price swings.
SO is growing revenue faster at 10.1% — sustainability is the question.
AQN generates stronger free cash flow (-45M), providing more financial flexibility.
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Bottom Line
SO scores higher overall (54/100 vs 46/100) and 10.1% revenue growth. AQN offers better value entry with a 71.3% margin of safety. Both earn "Buy" and "Hold" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp
UTILITIES · UTILITIES - DIVERSIFIED · USA
Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. The company is headquartered in Oakville, Canada.
Visit Website →Southern Company
UTILITIES · UTILITIES - REGULATED ELECTRIC · USA
Southern Company is an American gas and electric utility holding company based in the southern United States. It is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, with executive offices also located in Birmingham, Alabama.
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