Southern Company (SO)vsTurtle Beach Corporation (TBCH)
SO
Southern Company
$91.80
-0.68%
UTILITIES · Cap: $103.49B
TBCH
Turtle Beach Corporation
$12.29
-0.89%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $251.56M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Southern Company generates 9332% more annual revenue ($30.18B vs $319.91M). SO leads profitability with a 14.5% profit margin vs 4.9%. TBCH appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.84. SO earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 56/100 (C).
SO
Buy56
out of 100
Grade: C
TBCH
Buy55
out of 100
Grade: C
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-26.1%
Fair Value
$73.33
Current Price
$91.80
$18.47 premium
Margin of Safety
+84.4%
Fair Value
$74.63
Current Price
$12.29
$62.34 discount
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%
Growing faster than its price suggests
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Earnings declined 0.8%
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
4.9% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
Revenue declined 18.7%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : SO
The strongest argument for SO centers on Market Cap, Price/Book, Operating Margin.
Bull Case : TBCH
The strongest argument for TBCH centers on PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Price/Book. PEG of 0.84 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : SO
The primary concerns for SO are PEG Ratio, EPS Growth, Free Cash Flow.
Bear Case : TBCH
The primary concerns for TBCH are Market Cap, Profit Margin, Piotroski F-Score. Thin 4.9% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
TBCH carries more volatility with a beta of 2.26 — expect wider price swings.
SO is growing revenue faster at 8.0% — sustainability is the question.
TBCH generates stronger free cash flow (13M), providing more financial flexibility.
Monitor UTILITIES - REGULATED ELECTRIC industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
SO scores higher overall (56/100 vs 55/100). TBCH offers better value entry with a 84.4% 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.
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.
Turtle Beach Corporation
TECHNOLOGY · CONSUMER ELECTRONICS · USA
Turtle Beach Corporation is an audio technology company in North America, Europe, the Middle East, and the Asia Pacific. The company is headquartered in White Plains, New York.
Visit Website →Compare with Other UTILITIES - REGULATED ELECTRIC Stocks
Want to dig deeper into these stocks?