Southern Company (SO)vsSonos Inc (SONO)
SO
Southern Company
$94.61
+0.67%
UTILITIES · Cap: $105.91B
SONO
Sonos Inc
$13.26
-1.63%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $1.60B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Southern Company generates 1955% more annual revenue ($29.55B vs $1.44B). SO leads profitability with a 14.7% profit margin vs -122.0%. SO earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 54/100 (C-).
SO
Buy54
out of 100
Grade: C-
SONO
Hold42
out of 100
Grade: D
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-254.9%
Fair Value
$26.66
Current Price
$94.61
$67.95 premium
Intrinsic value data unavailable for SONO.
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Large-cap with strong market position
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 87.5% YoY
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Earnings declined 22.1%
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of -3.9% — below average capital efficiency
Revenue declined 90.0%
Currently unprofitable
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : SO
The strongest argument for SO centers on Market Cap, Price/Book. Revenue growth of 10.1% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : SONO
The strongest argument for SONO centers on EPS Growth.
Bear Case : SO
The primary concerns for SO are PEG Ratio, EPS Growth, Free Cash Flow.
Bear Case : SONO
The primary concerns for SONO are Market Cap, Return on Equity, Revenue Growth.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
SO profiles as a value stock while SONO is a turnaround play — different risk/reward profiles.
SONO carries more volatility with a beta of 2.00 — expect wider price swings.
SO is growing revenue faster at 10.1% — sustainability is the question.
SONO generates stronger free cash flow (157M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
SO scores higher overall (54/100 vs 42/100) 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.
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.
Sonos Inc
TECHNOLOGY · CONSUMER ELECTRONICS · USA
Sonos, Inc. designs, develops, manufactures, and sells multi-room audio products in the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and Asia Pacific. The company is headquartered in Santa Barbara, California.
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