Empresa Distribuidora y Comercializadora Norte SA ADR (EDN)vsSouthern Company (SO)
EDN
Empresa Distribuidora y Comercializadora Norte SA ADR
$28.65
-2.42%
UTILITIES · Cap: $1.30B
SO
Southern Company
$94.61
+0.67%
UTILITIES · Cap: $105.91B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Empresa Distribuidora y Comercializadora Norte SA ADR generates 10020% more annual revenue ($2.99T vs $29.55B). SO leads profitability with a 14.7% profit margin vs 8.0%. SO appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 2.67. EDN earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 57/100 (C).
EDN
Buy57
out of 100
Grade: C
SO
Buy54
out of 100
Grade: C-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+83.9%
Fair Value
$183.46
Current Price
$28.65
$154.81 discount
Margin of Safety
-254.9%
Fair Value
$26.66
Current Price
$94.61
$67.95 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Large-cap with strong market position
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
Trading at 15.6x book value
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Expensive relative to growth rate
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Expensive relative to growth rate
Earnings declined 22.1%
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : EDN
The strongest argument for EDN centers on P/E Ratio.
Bull Case : SO
The strongest argument for SO centers on Market Cap, Price/Book. Revenue growth of 10.1% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : EDN
The primary concerns for EDN are Price/Book, Market Cap, PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : SO
The primary concerns for SO are PEG Ratio, EPS Growth, Free Cash Flow.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
EDN carries more volatility with a beta of 0.45 — expect wider price swings.
SO is growing revenue faster at 10.1% — sustainability is the question.
SO generates stronger free cash flow (-1.9B), providing more financial flexibility.
Monitor UTILITIES - REGULATED ELECTRIC industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
EDN scores higher overall (57/100 vs 54/100). Both earn "Buy" and "Buy" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Empresa Distribuidora y Comercializadora Norte SA ADR
UTILITIES · UTILITIES - REGULATED ELECTRIC · USA
Empresa Distribuidora y Comercializadora Norte SA, a public services company, is dedicated to the distribution and sale of electrical energy in Argentina. The company is headquartered in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
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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