SO vs PEG
By Alex · Tickerpine
The Southern Company vs Public Service Enterprise Group Incorporated, side by side — the numbers that matter, in plain English. No “winner” hype; you decide.
| Metric | SO | PEG |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $97.16 | $83.58 |
| Market cap | $109.53B | $41.65B |
| P/E ratio | 24.8 | 18.5 |
| ROE | 10.99% | 13.44% |
| Profit margin | 14.46% | 17.69% |
| Revenue growth | 8.00% | 19.40% |
| Dividend yield | 3.13% | 3.21% |
| Beta | 0.34 | 0.53 |
Green = the more favorable figure for that metric (lower P/E, higher ROE, margin, growth and yield). Not a recommendation.
SO vs PEG in plain English
- SO is the bigger company — about 2.6× the market cap of PEG.
- PEG is cheaper on earnings (P/E 18.5 vs 24.8).
- PEG earns a higher return on equity (13% vs 11%).
- PEG is growing revenue faster (19% vs 8%).
- PEG has the higher dividend yield (3.21% vs 3.13%).
How would $1,000 have done in each?
SO return calculator
See what $1,000 in The Southern Company would be worth today.
PEG return calculator
See what $1,000 in Public Service Enterprise Group Incorporated would be worth today.
Figures from public market data, may be delayed. Comparison is informational only — not investment advice.