Companhia Paranaense de Energia - COPEL (ELPC)vsSouthern Company (SO)
ELPC
Companhia Paranaense de Energia - COPEL
$10.96
-3.09%
UTILITIES · Cap: $10.37B
SO
Southern Company
$91.56
-1.22%
UTILITIES · Cap: $102.69B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Southern Company generates 8% more annual revenue ($30.18B vs $27.99B). SO leads profitability with a 15.4% profit margin vs 11.4%. ELPC trades at a lower P/E of 17.3x. SO earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 68/100 (B-).
ELPC
Strong Buy66
out of 100
Grade: B-
SO
Strong Buy68
out of 100
Grade: B-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-57.3%
Fair Value
$6.98
Current Price
$10.96
$3.98 premium
Margin of Safety
-49.1%
Fair Value
$62.28
Current Price
$91.56
$29.28 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Earnings expanding 50.0% YoY
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Strong operational efficiency at 22.1%
Generating 2.8B in free cash flow
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
Weak financial health signals
Distress zone — elevated risk
Expensive relative to growth rate
0.1% revenue growth
Elevated debt levels
Weak financial health signals
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : ELPC
The strongest argument for ELPC centers on EPS Growth, P/E Ratio, Operating Margin. Revenue growth of 11.1% 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 : ELPC
The primary concerns for ELPC are Piotroski F-Score, Altman Z-Score.
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
SO carries more volatility with a beta of 0.30 — expect wider price swings.
ELPC is growing revenue faster at 11.1% — sustainability is the question.
ELPC generates stronger free cash flow (2.8B), providing more financial flexibility.
Monitor UTILITIES - REGULATED ELECTRIC industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
SO scores higher overall (68/100 vs 66/100), backed by strong 15.4% margins. Both earn "Strong Buy" and "Strong 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.
Companhia Paranaense de Energia - COPEL
UTILITIES · UTILITIES - REGULATED ELECTRIC · USA
Companhia Paranaense de Energia - COPEL engages in the generation, transformation, distribution, and sale of electricity to industrial, residential, commercial, rural, and other customers in Brazil.
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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