Xcel Energy [XEL] vs Southern Company [SO] Detailed Stock Comparison
Xcel Energy
NASDAQ
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Southern Company
NYSE
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TLDR: Quick Comparison Summary
Based on 20 vital metrics comparison: Xcel Energy wins in 8 metrics, Southern Company wins in 12 metrics, with 0 ties. Southern Company appears stronger overall.
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Vital Metrics Comparison
| Metric | Xcel Energy | Southern Company | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 21.29 | 22.76 | Xcel Energy |
| Price-to-Book Ratio | 2.11 | 3.08 | Xcel Energy |
| Debt-to-Equity Ratio | 163.56 | 188.38 | Xcel Energy |
| PEG Ratio | 18.90 | 21.97 | Xcel Energy |
| EV/EBITDA | 13.62 | 13.14 | Southern Company |
| Profit Margin (TTM) | 14.10% | 16.54% | Southern Company |
| Operating Margin (TTM) | 17.44% | 27.82% | Southern Company |
| EBITDA Margin (TTM) | 17.44% | 27.82% | Southern Company |
| Return on Equity | 10.26% | 12.24% | Southern Company |
| Return on Assets (TTM) | 2.17% | 3.46% | Southern Company |
| Free Cash Flow (TTM) | $-2.72B | $833.00M | Southern Company |
| Dividend Yield | 3.38% | 2.44% | Xcel Energy |
| 1-Year Return | 21.15% | 7.13% | Xcel Energy |
| Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM) | 3.05 | 3.75 | Xcel Energy |
| Enterprise Value | $72.97B | $175.81B | Southern Company |
| EV/Revenue Ratio | 5.33 | 6.31 | Xcel Energy |
| Gross Profit Margin (TTM) | 43.14% | 48.12% | Southern Company |
| Revenue per Share (TTM) | $24 | $25 | Southern Company |
| Earnings per Share (Diluted) | $3.40 | $4.17 | Southern Company |
| Beta (Stock Volatility) | 0.37 | 0.37 | Southern Company |
Performance
Key Stats
Valuation
Financials
Short Interest
Dividends
Xcel Energy vs Southern Company Stock Performance Analysis
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Performance Comparison
Short-term Returns
| Stock | 1D | 1W | 1M | 3M | 6M | YTD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xcel Energy | 0.07% | -0.15% | 6.30% | 2.39% | 8.27% | 8.27% |
| Southern Company | -0.32% | -0.24% | 3.34% | 3.28% | 11.74% | 15.63% |
Long-term Returns
| Stock | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | 10Y | 15Y | 20Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xcel Energy | 21.15% | -1.91% | 0.07% | 105.36% | 227.26% | 280.60% |
| Southern Company | 7.13% | 22.82% | 73.52% | 108.43% | 164.49% | 177.32% |
Performance & Financial Health Analysis: Xcel Energy vs Southern Company
| Metric | XEL | SO |
|---|---|---|
| Market Information | ||
| Market Cap | $41.75B | $104.41B |
| Market Cap Category | Large cap | Large cap |
| 10 Day Avg. Volume | 3,184,026 | 4,455,428 |
| 90 Day Avg. Volume | 3,129,829 | 5,158,693 |
| Last Close | $72.39 | $94.90 |
| 52 Week Range | $56.69 - $73.56 | $80.46 - $96.44 |
| % from 52W High | -1.59% | -1.60% |
| All-Time High | $77.66 (Sep 12, 2022) | $96.44 (Jul 22, 2025) |
| % from All-Time High | -6.79% | -1.60% |
| Growth Metrics | ||
| Quarterly Revenue Growth | 0.07% | 0.17% |
| Quarterly Earnings Growth | -0.01% | 0.18% |
| Financial Health | ||
| Profit Margin (TTM) | 0.14% | 0.17% |
| Operating Margin (TTM) | 0.17% | 0.28% |
| Return on Equity (TTM) | 0.10% | 0.12% |
| Debt to Equity (MRQ) | 163.56 | 188.38 |
| Cash & Liquidity | ||
| Book Value per Share (MRQ) | $34.35 | $30.79 |
| Cash per Share (MRQ) | $1.98 | $2.12 |
| Operating Cash Flow (TTM) | $4.62B | $9.73B |
| Levered Free Cash Flow (TTM) | $-3,677,499,904 | $407.25M |
| Dividends | ||
| Last 12-Month Dividend Yield | 3.38% | 2.44% |
| Last 12-Month Dividend | $2.24 | $2.16 |
Valuation & Enterprise Metrics Analysis: Xcel Energy vs Southern Company
| Metric | XEL | SO |
|---|---|---|
| Price Ratios | ||
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 21.29 | 22.76 |
| Forward P/E | 18.90 | 21.97 |
| PEG Ratio | 18.90 | 21.97 |
| Price to Sales (TTM) | 3.05 | 3.75 |
| Price to Book (MRQ) | 2.11 | 3.08 |
| Market Capitalization | ||
| Market Capitalization | $41.75B | $104.41B |
| Enterprise Value | $72.97B | $175.81B |
| Enterprise Value Metrics | ||
| Enterprise to Revenue | 5.33 | 6.31 |
| Enterprise to EBITDA | 13.62 | 13.14 |
| Risk & Other Metrics | ||
| Beta | 0.37 | 0.37 |
| Book Value per Share (MRQ) | $34.35 | $30.79 |
Financial Statements Comparison: Xcel Energy vs Southern Company
Financial Metrics
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Revenue
EBITDA
Operating Margin
Free Cash Flow
Long Term Debt
Profit Margin
Current Ratio
Operating Cash Flow
Income Statement (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | XEL | SO |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue/Sales | $3.91B | $7.78B |
| Cost of Goods Sold | $2.22B | $4.03B |
| Gross Profit | $1.69B | $3.74B |
| Research & Development | N/A | N/A |
| Operating Income (EBIT) | $677.00M | $2.01B |
| EBITDA | $1.45B | $3.60B |
| Pre-Tax Income | $422.00M | $1.55B |
| Income Tax | $-61.00M | $280.00M |
| Net Income (Profit) | $483.00M | $1.27B |
Balance Sheet & Liquidity Metrics (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | XEL | SO |
|---|---|---|
| Cash & Equivalents | $1.12B | $2.33B |
| Total Current Assets | $5.37B | $11.82B |
| Total Current Liabilities | $6.74B | $13.77B |
| Long-Term Debt | $30.29B | $64.24B |
| Total Shareholders Equity | $19.80B | $37.22B |
| Retained Earnings | $8.71B | $14.29B |
| Property, Plant & Equipment | $2.81B | $3.01B |
Cash Flow Statement Comparison (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | XEL | SO |
|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | $1.00B | $1.94B |
| Capital Expenditures | N/A | $-2.44B |
| Free Cash Flow | $-960.00M | $-1.19B |
| Debt Repayment | N/A | $-876.00M |
| Common Stock Repurchase | N/A | N/A |
Short Interest & Institutional Ownership Analysis
| Metric | XEL | SO |
|---|---|---|
| Shares Short | 8.99M | 30.51M |
| Short Ratio | 2.91 | 5.49 |
| Short % of Float | 0.02% | 0.03% |
| Average Daily Volume (10 Day) | 3,184,026 | 4,455,428 |
| Average Daily Volume (90 Day) | 3,129,829 | 5,158,693 |
| Shares Outstanding | 574.37M | 1.10B |
| Float Shares | 575.38M | 1.10B |
| % Held by Insiders | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| % Held by Institutions | 0.90% | 0.72% |
Dividend Analysis & Yield Comparison: Xcel Energy vs Southern Company
| Metric | XEL | SO |
|---|---|---|
| Last 12-Month Dividend | $2.24 | $2.16 |
| Last 12-Month Dividend Yield | 3.38% | 2.44% |
| 3-Year Avg Annual Dividend | $2.13 | $2.34 |
| 3-Year Avg Dividend Yield | 0.85% | 0.93% |
| 3-Year Total Dividends | $6.40 | $7.02 |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Jun 13, 2025 | Feb 18, 2025 |