Southern Company [SO] vs American Electric [AEP] Detailed Comparison

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Based on 13 vital metrics comparison: Southern Company wins in 6 metrics, American Electric wins in 7 metrics, with 0 ties. American Electric appears stronger overall.

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Vital Metrics Comparison

Metric Southern Company American Electric Better
P/E Ratio (TTM) 21.67 19.64 American Electric
Price-to-Book Ratio 2.93 1.99 American Electric
Debt-to-Equity Ratio 188.38 171.50 American Electric
PEG Ratio 20.91 17.27 American Electric
EV/EBITDA 12.75 12.73 American Electric
Profit Margin 16.54% 13.71% Southern Company
Operating Margin 27.82% 24.15% Southern Company
EBITDA Margin 27.82% 24.15% Southern Company
Return on Equity 12.24% 10.42% Southern Company
Return on Assets 3.46% 2.89% Southern Company
Free Cash Flow $833.00M $-966.30M Southern Company
Dividend Yield 3.19% 3.60% American Electric
1-Year Return 14.88% 16.93% American Electric
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