Brookfield Renewable Corp (BEPC)vsSouthern Company (SO)
BEPC
Brookfield Renewable Corp
$35.20
-12.52%
UTILITIES · Cap: $6.34B
SO
Southern Company
$96.70
+3.41%
UTILITIES · Cap: $109.01B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Southern Company generates 693% more annual revenue ($29.55B vs $3.73B). SO leads profitability with a 14.7% profit margin vs -62.9%. BEPC appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 2.30. SO earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 54/100 (C-).
BEPC
Hold42
out of 100
Grade: D
SO
Buy54
out of 100
Grade: C-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+37.7%
Fair Value
$69.43
Current Price
$35.20
$34.23 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
Strong operational efficiency at 21.1%
Large-cap with strong market position
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
ROE of -22.0% — below average capital efficiency
Revenue declined 5.0%
Earnings declined 98.9%
Expensive relative to growth rate
Earnings declined 22.1%
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : BEPC
The strongest argument for BEPC centers on Operating Margin.
Bull Case : SO
The strongest argument for SO centers on Market Cap. Revenue growth of 10.1% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : BEPC
The primary concerns for BEPC are PEG Ratio, Return on Equity, Revenue Growth.
Bear Case : SO
The primary concerns for SO are PEG Ratio, EPS Growth, Free Cash Flow.
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 1.23 — expect wider price swings.
SO is growing revenue faster at 10.1% — sustainability is the question.
BEPC generates stronger free cash flow (-351M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
SO scores higher overall (54/100 vs 42/100) and 10.1% revenue growth. BEPC offers better value entry with a 37.7% 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 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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