Southern Company (SO)vsSolarBank Corporation Common Stock (SUUN)
SO
Southern Company
$96.70
+3.41%
UTILITIES · Cap: $109.01B
SUUN
SolarBank Corporation Common Stock
$0.58
-9.53%
UTILITIES · Cap: $29.80M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Southern Company generates 66158% more annual revenue ($29.55B vs $44.60M). SO leads profitability with a 14.7% profit margin vs -21.9%. SO appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 2.66. SO earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 54/100 (C-).
SO
Buy54
out of 100
Grade: C-
SUUN
Avoid28
out of 100
Grade: F
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-35.0%
Fair Value
$71.61
Current Price
$96.70
$25.09 premium
Margin of Safety
+49.2%
Fair Value
$2.60
Current Price
$0.58
$2.02 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Large-cap with strong market position
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Earnings declined 22.1%
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
ROE of -22.0% — below average capital efficiency
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : SO
The strongest argument for SO centers on Market Cap. Revenue growth of 10.1% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : SUUN
The strongest argument for SUUN centers on Price/Book.
Bear Case : SO
The primary concerns for SO are PEG Ratio, EPS Growth, Free Cash Flow.
Bear Case : SUUN
The primary concerns for SUUN are Market Cap, Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio. Debt-to-equity of 3.24 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
SO profiles as a value stock while SUUN is a turnaround play — different risk/reward profiles.
SO 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.
SUUN generates stronger free cash flow (3M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
SO scores higher overall (54/100 vs 28/100) and 10.1% revenue growth. SUUN offers better value entry with a 49.2% margin of safety. Both earn "Buy" and "Avoid" 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.
SolarBank Corporation Common Stock
UTILITIES · UTILITIES - RENEWABLE · USA
PowerBank Corporation is an independent renewable and clean energy project developer, power producer, and asset operator in Canada and the United States. The company is headquartered in Toronto, Canada.
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