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The Southern Company (SO) Return On Assets

Annual ROA

2.99%0.18%+6.41%

Summary

Current Value
As of today, SO annual ROA is 2.99%, up +6.41% on
Historical Performance
SO annual ROA is up +62.50% over the past 3 years, and down -25.81% over the past 5 years
All-Time High Comparison
SO annual ROA is currently -50.25% below its historical high of 6.01% set on
3-Year Low Comparison
SO annual ROA is +14.56% above its 3-year low of 2.61% reached on an earlier date
Sector Comparison
SO annual ROA is higher than 66.37% of companies in Utilities sector

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Performance

SO Performance
MetricDateValue1Y3Y5Y15Y
Annual ROA2.99%+6.4%+62.5%-25.8%-12.1%
Quarterly ROA2.91%-10.7%+15.0%+10.2%-28.1%
Price$87.22+5.1%+21.8%+41.7%+129.0%
PE Ratio21.68+4.2%-1.0%+2.7%+34.4%
Annual Revenue$26.72B+5.8%+15.0%+26.1%+69.8%
Annual Net Income$4.26B+10.7%+84.5%-10.2%+149.4%
Annual Total Assets$145.18B+4.2%+13.8%+22.3%+178.9%
Annual ROE11.85%+7.3%+67.1%-23.4%+5.2%

ROA Highs

SO Annual ROA Highs Comparison
PeriodHighDateCurrent
3Y2.99%at high
5Y2.99%at high
All6.01%-50.3%

ROA Lows

SO Annual ROA Lows Comparison
PeriodLowDateCurrent
3Y2.61%N/A+14.6%
5Y1.84%+62.5%
All0.84%+255.9%

ROA History

YearValueChange
2.99%+6.4%
2.81%+7.7%
2.61%+41.8%
1.84%-28.4%
2.57%-36.2%
4.03%+99.5%
YearValueChange
2.02%+140.5%
0.84%-68.8%
2.69%-18.0%
3.28%+9.0%
3.01%-

FAQ

  • What is the current annual ROA of SO?

    As of today, SO annual ROA is 2.99%

  • What is 1-year change in SO annual ROA?

    SO annual ROA is up +6.41% year-over-year

  • What is 3-year change in SO annual ROA?

    SO annual ROA is up +62.50% over the past 3 years

  • How far is SO annual ROA from its all-time high?

    SO annual ROA is currently -50.25% below its historical high of 6.01% set on December 31, 1985

  • How does SO annual ROA rank versus sector peers?

    SO annual ROA is higher than 66.37% of companies in Utilities sector

  • When is SO next annual earnings release?

    The next annual earnings release for SO is on

ROA Formula

ROA =  Net Income
Total Assets
× 100%

Data Sources & References

  1. SO Official Website www.southerncompany.com
  2. Most Recent Quarterly Report (10-Q) www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/92122/000009212225000084/0000092122-25-000084-index.htm
  3. Most Recent Annual Report (10-K) www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/92122/000009212225000018/0000092122-25-000018-index.htm
  4. SO Profile on Yahoo Finance finance.yahoo.com/quote/SO
  5. SO Profile on NASDAQ.com www.nasdaq.com/market-activity/stocks/so