SO Southern PE ratio, current and historical analysis

The PE ratio for Southern stock stands at 22.82 as of Jul 22, 2025. This is based on the current EPS of $4.2 and the stock price of $95.85 per share. An increase of 12% has been recorded in the PE ratio compared to the average of 20.4 of the last four quarters.

SO PE ratio history

How has SO's PE ratio performed in the past

Over the last ten years, the average PE ratio of Southern has been 24.93. The current 22.82 P/E ratio is 8% lower than the historical average. In the past ten years, SO's PE ratio peaked in the Sep 2017 quarter at 94.5, with a price of $49.14 and an EPS of $0.52. The Jun 2019 quarter marked the lowest point at 12.95, with a price of $55.28 and an EPS of $4.27.

Today
22.65
Average
24.93
Median
20.15
Minimum
12.95
Maximum
94.5

Southern PE ratio by year

Maximum annual increase: 199.11% in 2017

Maximum annual decrease: -64.8% in 2018

Year PE ratio PE change Price EPS
2024 20.48 6.33% $82.32 $4.02
2023 19.26 -11.53% $70.12 $3.64
2022 21.77 -28.27% $71.41 $3.28
2021 30.35 45.77% $68.58 $2.26
2020 20.82 48.08% $61.43 $2.95
2019 14.06 -30.22% $63.7 $4.53
2018 20.15 -64.8% $43.92 $2.18
2017 57.25 199.11% $48.09 $0.84
2016 19.14 6.33% $49.19 $2.57
2015 18 -19.71% $46.79 $2.6
2014 22.42 2.51% $49.11 $2.19
2013 21.87 37.89% $41.11 $1.88
2012 15.86 -11.94% $42.81 $2.7
2011 18.01 11.66% $46.29 $2.57
2010 16.13 0.19% $38.23 $2.37

Southern PE ratio by quarter (TTM)

Year PE ratio PE change Price EPS
Mar 2025 21.89 6.88% $91.95 $4.2
Dec 2024 20.48 -2.1% $82.32 $4.02
Sep 2024 20.92 13.51% $90.18 $4.31
Jun 2024 18.43 -0.32% $77.57 $4.21
Mar 2024 18.49 -4% $71.74 $3.88
Dec 2023 19.26 -17.87% $70.12 $3.64
Sep 2023 23.45 -5.86% $64.72 $2.76
Jun 2023 24.91 10.61% $70.25 $2.82
Mar 2023 22.52 3.45% $69.58 $3.09
Dec 2022 21.77 1.49% $71.41 $3.28
Sep 2022 21.45 -14.27% $68 $3.17
Jun 2022 25.02 -25.47% $71.31 $2.85
Mar 2022 33.57 10.61% $72.51 $2.16
Dec 2021 30.35 38.58% $68.58 $2.26
Sep 2021 21.9 7.51% $61.97 $2.83

SO Price vs fair value

How does SO's price compare to its estimated fair value based on its growth

SO average PE ratio chart

What is the average PE ratio of SO for the past years

The current PE ratio of SO is higher than its 3 and 5-year historical averages, but it is lower than the 10-year average.

3-year avg
21.23
5-year avg
22.27
10-year avg
24.93
15-year avg
22.81

SO PE vs peers

What is SO's PE ratio compared to its peers

In comparison to its peers NEE and D, SO's PE ratio is lower, but it is higher than DUK's and AEP's. Southern's PE ratio is trading below the peer group average of 24.51.

Stock name PE ratio Market cap
DUK Duke Energy CORP 19.82 $92.89B
AEP American Electric Power Co Inc 20.98 $58.17B
FE Firstenergy Corp 21.91 $23.77B
SO Southern Co 22.65 $104.55B
D Dominion Energy Inc 24.19 $49.71B
NRG Nrg Energy Inc 24.93 $31.39B
PPL PPL Corp 27.03 $26.98B
NEE Nextera Energy Inc 27.17 $149.91B
ETR Entergy Corp 28.15 $37.96B

Frequently asked questions

What is Southern's PE ratio?

As of Jul 22, 2025, SO stock has a price to earnings ratio of 22.82.

What is the 3-year average PE ratio for Southern (SO)?

As an average over the last 3 years, SO stock has a PE ratio of 21.23.

What is the 5-year average PE ratio for Southern (SO)?

As an average over the last 5 years, SO stock has a PE ratio of 22.27.

What is the highest PE ratio for SO?

Over the last ten years, the quarterly PE ratio reached a historic high of 94.5 in the Sep 2017 quarter.

How does the current PE ratio for SO compare to its historical average?

SO's current price to earnings ratio is 8% below its 10-year historical average.

How is SO's PE ratio calculated (Southern PE ratio formula)?

To determine the P/E ratio, divide the latest stock price by the TTM earnings per share (EPS). As of today (Jul 22, 2025), Southern's stock price is $95.85. The earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Mar 2025 is $4.2. Therefore, Southern's PE ratio for today is 22.82. PE RATIO(22.82) = STOCK PRICE($95.85) / TTM EPS($4.2)

All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified.