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 | $97.16 | $115.91 |
| Market cap | $109.53B | $54.08B |
| P/E ratio | 24.8 | 29.6 |
| ROE | 10.99% | 10.75% |
| Profit margin | 14.46% | 13.41% |
| Revenue growth | 8.00% | 12.00% |
| Dividend yield | 3.13% | 2.21% |
| Beta | 0.34 | 0.50 |
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 2.0× the market cap of ETR.
- SO is cheaper on earnings (P/E 24.8 vs 29.6).
- SO earns a higher return on equity (11% vs 11%).
- ETR is growing revenue faster (12% vs 8%).
- SO has the higher dividend yield (3.13% vs 2.21%).
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.