Southern Company (SO)vsMolson Coors Beverage Company (TAP-A)
SO
Southern Company
$91.80
-0.68%
UTILITIES · Cap: $103.49B
TAP-A
Molson Coors Beverage Company
$42.98
-4.36%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $8.43B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Southern Company generates 170% more annual revenue ($30.18B vs $11.19B). SO leads profitability with a 14.5% profit margin vs -18.9%. SO appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 2.66. SO earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 56/100 (C).
SO
Buy56
out of 100
Grade: C
TAP-A
Hold50
out of 100
Grade: D+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-25.0%
Fair Value
$73.42
Current Price
$91.80
$18.38 premium
Intrinsic value data unavailable for TAP-A.
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Large-cap with strong market position
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 25.8%
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 35.6% YoY
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Earnings declined 0.8%
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
2.0% revenue growth
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
ROE of -18.1% — below average capital efficiency
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : SO
The strongest argument for SO centers on Market Cap, Price/Book, Operating Margin.
Bull Case : TAP-A
The strongest argument for TAP-A centers on Price/Book, EPS Growth.
Bear Case : SO
The primary concerns for SO are PEG Ratio, EPS Growth, Free Cash Flow.
Bear Case : TAP-A
The primary concerns for TAP-A are Revenue Growth, Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
SO profiles as a value stock while TAP-A is a turnaround play — different risk/reward profiles.
TAP-A carries more volatility with a beta of 0.44 — expect wider price swings.
SO is growing revenue faster at 8.0% — sustainability is the question.
TAP-A generates stronger free cash flow (-229M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
SO scores higher overall (56/100 vs 50/100). 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.
Molson Coors Beverage Company
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · BEVERAGES - BREWERS · USA
The Molson Coors Beverage Company, commonly known as Molson Coors, is a multinational drink and brewing company headquartered in Chicago in the United States.
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