Companhia Paranaense de Energia - COPEL (ELPC)vsSouthern Company (SO)
ELPC
Companhia Paranaense de Energia - COPEL
$11.86
+1.45%
UTILITIES · Cap: $8.68B
SO
Southern Company
$94.61
+0.67%
UTILITIES · Cap: $105.91B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Southern Company generates 13% more annual revenue ($29.55B vs $26.12B). SO leads profitability with a 14.7% profit margin vs 10.3%. ELPC trades at a lower P/E of 17.2x. SO earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 54/100 (C-).
ELPC
Buy52
out of 100
Grade: C-
SO
Buy54
out of 100
Grade: C-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+65.5%
Fair Value
$31.82
Current Price
$11.86
$19.96 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
Earnings expanding 88.3% YoY
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Large-cap with strong market position
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
Revenue declined 0.2%
Distress zone — elevated risk
Expensive relative to growth rate
Earnings declined 22.1%
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : ELPC
The strongest argument for ELPC centers on EPS Growth, 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 : ELPC
The primary concerns for ELPC are Revenue Growth, Altman Z-Score.
Bear Case : SO
The primary concerns for SO are PEG Ratio, EPS Growth, Free Cash Flow.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
ELPC profiles as a declining stock while SO is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
ELPC carries more volatility with a beta of 0.41 — expect wider price swings.
SO is growing revenue faster at 10.1% — sustainability is the question.
ELPC generates stronger free cash flow (486M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
SO scores higher overall (54/100 vs 52/100) and 10.1% revenue growth. ELPC offers better value entry with a 65.5% margin of safety. 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.
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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