SO vs ETR
By Alex · Tickerpine
The Southern Company vs Entergy Corporation, side by side — the numbers that matter, in plain English. No “winner” hype; you decide.
| Metric | SO | ETR |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $89.97 | $106.24 |
| Market cap | $103.50B | $49.57B |
| P/E ratio | 21.7 | 27.0 |
| ROE | 11.48% | 10.25% |
| Profit margin | 15.43% | 13.33% |
| Revenue growth | 0.10% | 5.90% |
| Dividend yield | 3.38% | 2.42% |
| Beta | 0.33 | 0.49 |
Green = the more favorable figure for that metric (lower P/E, higher ROE, margin, growth and yield). Not a recommendation.
SO vs ETR in plain English
- SO is the bigger company — about 2.1× the market cap of ETR.
- SO is cheaper on earnings (P/E 21.7 vs 27.0).
- SO earns a higher return on equity (11% vs 10%).
- ETR is growing revenue faster (6% vs 0%).
- SO has the higher dividend yield (3.38% vs 2.42%).
How would $1,000 have done in each?
SO return calculator
See what $1,000 in The Southern Company would be worth today.
ETR return calculator
See what $1,000 in Entergy Corporation would be worth today.
Figures from public market data, may be delayed. Comparison is informational only — not investment advice.