Southern Company (SO)vsTotalEnergies SE ADR (TTE)
SO
Southern Company
$93.51
+3.41%
UTILITIES · Cap: $109.01B
TTE
TotalEnergies SE ADR
$92.71
+0.51%
ENERGY · Cap: $205.37B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
TotalEnergies SE ADR generates 517% more annual revenue ($182.34B vs $29.55B). SO leads profitability with a 14.7% profit margin vs 7.2%. TTE appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.77. TTE earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 55/100 (C-).
SO
Buy54
out of 100
Grade: C-
TTE
Buy55
out of 100
Grade: C-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-35.0%
Fair Value
$71.61
Current Price
$93.51
$21.90 premium
Intrinsic value data unavailable for TTE.
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Large-cap with strong market position
Reasonable price relative to book value
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Growing faster than its price suggests
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Generating 6.5B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Earnings declined 22.1%
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
7.2% margin — thin
Revenue declined 2.5%
Earnings declined 27.4%
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 : TTE
The strongest argument for TTE centers on Market Cap, PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio. PEG of 0.77 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 : TTE
The primary concerns for TTE are Profit Margin, Revenue Growth, EPS Growth.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
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.
TTE generates stronger free cash flow (6.5B), providing more financial flexibility.
Monitor UTILITIES - REGULATED ELECTRIC industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
TTE scores higher overall (55/100 vs 54/100). 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.
TotalEnergies SE ADR
ENERGY · OIL & GAS INTEGRATED · USA
TotalEnergies SE is a global integrated oil and gas company. The company is headquartered in Paris, France.
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