Is SOUTHERN CO (SO) Halal?
Shariah Screening — 5 Standards
Based on financial data from December 2025
| Standard | Debt Ratio | Cash Ratio | Receivables | Income | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AAOIFI | 67.9% / 30% | 1.5% / 30% | 3.7% / 30% | 3.22% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
| DJIM | 67.9% / 33% | 1.5% / 33% | 3.7% / 33% | 3.22% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
| MSCI | 47.6% / 33% | 1.1% / 33% | 2.6% / 33% | 3.22% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
| S&P | 67.9% / 33% | 1.5% / 33% | 3.7% / 33% | 3.22% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
| FTSE | 47.6% / 33% | 1.1% / 33% | 2.6% / 50% | 3.22% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
Financial Highlights
Profitability
| Gross Margin | 48.5% | |
| Operating Margin | 12.7% | |
| Net Margin | 14.7% | |
| Return on Equity (ROE) | 11.0% | |
| Return on Assets (ROA) | 3.3% |
Cash Flow & Balance Sheet
| Operating Cash Flow | $9.8B |
| Free Cash Flow | -$2.9B |
| Total Debt | $74.1B |
| Debt-to-Equity | 190.6 |
| Current Ratio | 0.6 |
| Total Assets | $155.7B |
Price & Trading
| Last Close | $95.42 |
| 50-Day MA | $93.29 |
| 200-Day MA | $92.19 |
| Avg Volume | 6.0M |
| Beta | 0.4 |
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52-Week Range
$83.09
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About SOUTHERN CO (SO)
The Southern Company, through its subsidiaries, engages in the sale of electricity. The company offers electric service to retail customers and wholesale customers; and energy-related products and services to natural gas choice markets. It also develops, constructs, acquires, owns, operates, and manages power generation assets, as well as battery energy storage projects; sells electricity at market-based rates in the wholesale market; and deploys microgrids for commercial, industrial, governmental, and utility customers. In addition, the company is involved in the distribution of natural gas in Illinois, Georgia, Virginia, and Tennessee; distributes energy and resilience solutions; and invests in telecommunications. The Southern Company was incorporated in 1945 and is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is SOUTHERN CO (SO) halal to invest in?
Based on our screening using AAOIFI Standard 21 (the strictest methodology), SOUTHERN CO is Not Halal. The company fails one or more screening criteria. We screen against all 5 major standards: AAOIFI, DJIM, MSCI, S&P, and FTSE.
What is SOUTHERN CO's debt ratio?
SOUTHERN CO's debt ratio is 67.9% under the AAOIFI standard (which uses market capitalization as the denominator). The AAOIFI threshold is 30%. Under MSCI and FTSE (which use total assets as the denominator), the debt ratio is 47.6%.
What are SOUTHERN CO's key financial metrics?
SOUTHERN CO has a market capitalization of $107.0B, trailing P/E ratio of 24.4, and revenue of $29.6B. The company maintains a gross margin of 48.5% and a net margin of 14.7%. Return on equity stands at 11.0%.
How often is the screening data updated?
Our screening data is updated regularly using the latest available financial statements and market data. Stock prices and market caps are refreshed frequently, while financial statements are updated quarterly when companies report earnings.
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