SO vs ED
By Alex · Tickerpine
The Southern Company vs Consolidated Edison, Inc., side by side — the numbers that matter, in plain English. No “winner” hype; you decide.
| Metric | SO | ED |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $93.59 | $121.00 |
| Market cap | $108.96B | $44.91B |
| P/E ratio | 21.4 | 19.4 |
| ROE | 11.90% | 9.10% |
| Profit margin | 16.00% | 12.70% |
| Revenue growth | 13.00% | 8.50% |
| Dividend yield | 3.25% | 2.93% |
| Beta | 0.29 | 0.22 |
Green = the more favorable figure for that metric (lower P/E, higher ROE, margin, growth and yield). Not a recommendation.
SO vs ED in plain English
- SO is the bigger company — about 2.4× the market cap of ED.
- ED is cheaper on earnings (P/E 19.4 vs 21.4).
- SO earns a higher return on equity (12% vs 9%).
- SO is growing revenue faster (13% vs 8%).
- SO has the higher dividend yield (3.25% vs 2.93%).
How would $1,000 have done in each?
SO return calculator
See what $1,000 in The Southern Company would be worth today.
ED return calculator
See what $1,000 in Consolidated Edison, Inc. would be worth today.
Figures from public market data, may be delayed. Comparison is informational only — not investment advice.