SO vs D
By Alex · Tickerpine
The Southern Company vs Dominion Energy, Inc., side by side — the numbers that matter, in plain English. No “winner” hype; you decide.
| Metric | SO | D |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $93.59 | $67.66 |
| Market cap | $108.96B | $59.51B |
| P/E ratio | 21.4 | 22.3 |
| ROE | 11.90% | 8.82% |
| Profit margin | 16.00% | 13.99% |
| Revenue growth | 13.00% | 24.10% |
| Dividend yield | 3.25% | 3.95% |
| Beta | 0.29 | 0.59 |
Green = the more favorable figure for that metric (lower P/E, higher ROE, margin, growth and yield). Not a recommendation.
SO vs D in plain English
- SO is the bigger company — about 1.8× the market cap of D.
- SO is cheaper on earnings (P/E 21.4 vs 22.3).
- SO earns a higher return on equity (12% vs 9%).
- D is growing revenue faster (24% vs 13%).
- D has the higher dividend yield (3.95% vs 3.25%).
How would $1,000 have done in each?
SO return calculator
See what $1,000 in The Southern Company would be worth today.
D return calculator
See what $1,000 in Dominion Energy, Inc. would be worth today.
Figures from public market data, may be delayed. Comparison is informational only — not investment advice.