Brookfield Renewable Partners LP (BEP)vsSouthern Company (SO)
BEP
Brookfield Renewable Partners LP
$36.52
-0.27%
UTILITIES · Cap: $23.45B
SO
Southern Company
$92.60
+1.22%
UTILITIES · Cap: $102.01B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Southern Company generates 376% more annual revenue ($30.18B vs $6.34B). SO leads profitability with a 14.5% profit margin vs 0.3%. SO appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 2.53. SO earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 56/100 (C).
BEP
Hold45
out of 100
Grade: D
SO
Buy56
out of 100
Grade: C
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+55.8%
Fair Value
$70.77
Current Price
$36.52
$34.25 discount
Margin of Safety
-47.7%
Fair Value
$62.70
Current Price
$92.60
$29.90 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Earnings expanding 4511.0% YoY
Reasonable price relative to book value
Large-cap with strong market position
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 25.8%
Areas to Watch
ROE of 4.6% — below average capital efficiency
0.3% margin — thin
Expensive relative to growth rate
Revenue declined 4.2%
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Earnings declined 0.8%
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : BEP
The strongest argument for BEP centers on EPS Growth, Price/Book.
Bull Case : SO
The strongest argument for SO centers on Market Cap, Price/Book, Operating Margin.
Bear Case : BEP
The primary concerns for BEP are Return on Equity, Profit Margin, PEG Ratio. Debt-to-equity of 8.73 is elevated, increasing financial risk. Thin 0.3% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Bear Case : SO
The primary concerns for SO are Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio, EPS Growth. Debt-to-equity of 2.05 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BEP carries more volatility with a beta of 0.99 — expect wider price swings.
SO is growing revenue faster at 8.0% — sustainability is the question.
BEP generates stronger free cash flow (-1.1B), providing more financial flexibility.
Monitor UTILITIES - RENEWABLE industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
SO scores higher overall (56/100 vs 45/100). BEP offers better value entry with a 55.8% 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.
Brookfield Renewable Partners LP
UTILITIES · UTILITIES - RENEWABLE · USA
Brookfield Renewable Partners LP has a portfolio of renewable energy generation facilities primarily in North America, Colombia, Brazil, Europe, India, and China. The company is headquartered in Hamilton, Bermuda.
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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