Hawaiian Electric Industries Inc (HE)vsSouthern Company (SO)
HE
Hawaiian Electric Industries Inc
$14.94
+2.47%
UTILITIES · Cap: $2.58B
SO
Southern Company
$94.61
+0.67%
UTILITIES · Cap: $105.91B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Southern Company generates 857% more annual revenue ($29.55B vs $3.09B). SO leads profitability with a 14.7% profit margin vs 4.0%. HE appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 2.41. SO earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 54/100 (C-).
HE
Hold48
out of 100
Grade: D+
SO
Buy54
out of 100
Grade: C-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-243.5%
Fair Value
$4.83
Current Price
$14.94
$10.11 premium
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
Revenue surging 80.0% year-over-year
Reasonable price relative to book value
Large-cap with strong market position
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
ROE of 7.9% — below average capital efficiency
4.0% margin — thin
Earnings declined 60.5%
Expensive relative to growth rate
Earnings declined 22.1%
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : HE
The strongest argument for HE centers on Revenue Growth, Price/Book. Revenue growth of 80.0% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : SO
The strongest argument for SO centers on Market Cap, Price/Book. Revenue growth of 10.1% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : HE
The primary concerns for HE are PEG Ratio, Return on Equity, Profit Margin. Thin 4.0% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Bear Case : SO
The primary concerns for SO are PEG Ratio, EPS Growth, Free Cash Flow.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
HE profiles as a hypergrowth stock while SO is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
HE carries more volatility with a beta of 0.57 — expect wider price swings.
HE is growing revenue faster at 80.0% — sustainability is the question.
HE generates stronger free cash flow (21M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
SO scores higher overall (54/100 vs 48/100) and 10.1% revenue growth. 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.
Hawaiian Electric Industries Inc
UTILITIES · UTILITIES - REGULATED ELECTRIC · USA
Hawaiian Electric Industries, Inc. is engaged in the renewable / sustainable infrastructure, banking and electricity utility investment businesses in the State of Hawaii. The company is headquartered in Honolulu, Hawaii.
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.
Compare with Other UTILITIES - REGULATED ELECTRIC Stocks
Want to dig deeper into these stocks?