Brookfield Renewable Corp (BEPC)vsSouthern Company (SO)
BEPC
Brookfield Renewable Corp
$30.77
-0.26%
UTILITIES · Cap: $6.04B
SO
Southern Company
$87.17
-0.66%
UTILITIES · Cap: $100.28B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Southern Company generates 688% more annual revenue ($30.18B vs $3.83B). SO leads profitability with a 15.4% profit margin vs -102.3%. SO appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 2.07. SO earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 66/100 (B-).
BEPC
Hold43
out of 100
Grade: D
SO
Strong Buy66
out of 100
Grade: B-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-55.0%
Fair Value
$27.91
Current Price
$30.77
$2.86 premium
Margin of Safety
-40.5%
Fair Value
$62.06
Current Price
$87.17
$25.11 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Strong operational efficiency at 25.7%
Large-cap with strong market position
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 29.6%
Earnings expanding 30.4% YoY
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Weak financial health signals
ROE of -47.8% — below average capital efficiency
Earnings declined 98.9%
Expensive relative to growth rate
0.1% revenue growth
Elevated debt levels
Weak financial health signals
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : BEPC
The strongest argument for BEPC centers on Debt/Equity, Operating Margin. Revenue growth of 13.0% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : SO
The strongest argument for SO centers on Market Cap, Price/Book, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 15.4% and operating margin at 29.6%.
Bear Case : BEPC
The primary concerns for BEPC are PEG Ratio, Piotroski F-Score, Return on Equity.
Bear Case : SO
The primary concerns for SO are PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth, Debt/Equity. Debt-to-equity of 1.95 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BEPC profiles as a turnaround stock while SO is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
BEPC carries more volatility with a beta of 1.16 — expect wider price swings.
BEPC is growing revenue faster at 13.0% — sustainability is the question.
BEPC generates stronger free cash flow (-44M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
SO scores higher overall (66/100 vs 43/100), backed by strong 15.4% margins. Both earn "Strong 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 Corp
UTILITIES · UTILITIES - RENEWABLE · USA
Brookfield Renewable Corporation owns and operates a portfolio of renewable energy power generation facilities primarily in North America, Europe, Colombia, and Brazil. The company is headquartered in New York, New York.
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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