TickerHumSide-by-side comparison
NextEra Energy vs The Southern
As of Nov 11, 2026, P/E is 21.8x for NextEra Energy vs 24.0x for The Southern; P/S is 6.9x for NextEra Energy vs 3.5x for The Southern; revenue growth is 7.5% for NextEra Energy vs 8.3% for The Southern; operating margin is 31.8% for NextEra Energy vs 24.2% for The Southern.
What stands out
- NextEra Energy keeps more of each sale as operating profit: 31.8% margin vs 24.2% for The Southern.
- NextEra Energy scores higher on TickerHum's ratings: 60/100 vs 50/100 for The Southern.
Key metrics
| Metric | NEE | SO |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $85.99 | $93.84 |
| Market cap | $179.32B | $105.79B |
| P/E | 21.8x (#1) | 24.0x (#2) |
| P/S | 6.9x (#2) | 3.5x (#1) |
| Revenue growth | 7.5% (#2) | 8.3% (#1) |
| Operating margin | 31.8% (#1) | 24.2% (#2) |
| Net margin | 31.6% (#1) | 14.5% (#2) |
| Debt / equity | 1.70 (#2) | 1.68 (#1) |
| 1-year return | +0.1% (#2) | +2.1% (#1) |
| Research score | 60/100 (#1) | 50/100 (#2) |
Higher is better for growth, margins, one-year return and overall score; lower is better for valuation and debt ratios. Ties share a rank and missing values are excluded.
Company research
- NextEra Energy, Inc. (NEE) — Utilities—Regulated Electric
- The Southern Company (SO) — Utilities—Regulated Electric