SSE Competitors

The Southern (NYSE:SO) and SSE (OTCMKTS:SSEZY) are both large-cap utilities companies, but which is the superior business? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their profitability, risk, earnings, dividends, valuation, analyst recommendations and institutional ownership.

Profitability

This table compares The Southern and SSE's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Valuation and Earnings

This table compares The Southern and SSE's gross revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

The Southern has higher revenue and earnings than SSE. SSE is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than The Southern, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Analyst Ratings

This is a summary of recent recommendations and price targets for The Southern and SSE, as provided by MarketBeat.

The Southern presently has a consensus target price of $64.3571, suggesting a potential upside of 10.30%. Given The Southern's higher possible upside, research analysts clearly believe The Southern is more favorable than SSE.

Institutional & Insider Ownership

57.6% of The Southern shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 0.1% of SSE shares are held by institutional investors. 0.4% of The Southern shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Risk & Volatility

The Southern has a beta of 0.39, meaning that its stock price is 61% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, SSE has a beta of 0.7, meaning that its stock price is 30% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Dividends

The Southern pays an annual dividend of $2.56 per share and has a dividend yield of 4.4%. SSE pays an annual dividend of $0.63 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.4%. The Southern pays out 82.3% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. SSE pays out 59.4% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. The Southern has raised its dividend for 19 consecutive years. The Southern is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Summary

The Southern beats SSE on 14 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

SSE (OTCMKTS:SSEZY) and Dominion Energy (NYSE:D) are both large-cap computer and technology companies, but which is the better investment? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their risk, dividends, valuation, profitability, institutional ownership, earnings and analyst recommendations.

Profitability

This table compares SSE and Dominion Energy's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Valuation and Earnings

This table compares SSE and Dominion Energy's revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

Dominion Energy has higher revenue and earnings than SSE. Dominion Energy is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than SSE, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Analyst Ratings

This is a breakdown of current ratings and target prices for SSE and Dominion Energy, as reported by MarketBeat.com.

Dominion Energy has a consensus price target of $82.5714, suggesting a potential upside of 18.20%. Given Dominion Energy's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Dominion Energy is more favorable than SSE.

Institutional & Insider Ownership

0.1% of SSE shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 67.1% of Dominion Energy shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.3% of Dominion Energy shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Risk & Volatility

SSE has a beta of 0.7, meaning that its stock price is 30% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Dominion Energy has a beta of 0.3, meaning that its stock price is 70% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Dividends

SSE pays an annual dividend of $0.63 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.4%. Dominion Energy pays an annual dividend of $2.52 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.6%. SSE pays out 59.4% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Dominion Energy pays out 59.4% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. Dominion Energy has raised its dividend for 1 consecutive years. Dominion Energy is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Summary

Dominion Energy beats SSE on 14 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

SSE (OTCMKTS:SSEZY) and American Electric Power (NASDAQ:AEP) are both large-cap computer and technology companies, but which is the better investment? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their risk, dividends, valuation, profitability, institutional ownership, earnings and analyst recommendations.

Profitability

This table compares SSE and American Electric Power's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Valuation and Earnings

This table compares SSE and American Electric Power's revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

American Electric Power has higher revenue and earnings than SSE. SSE is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than American Electric Power, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Analyst Ratings

This is a breakdown of current ratings and target prices for SSE and American Electric Power, as reported by MarketBeat.com.

American Electric Power has a consensus price target of $91.4615, suggesting a potential upside of 15.92%. Given American Electric Power's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe American Electric Power is more favorable than SSE.

Institutional & Insider Ownership

0.1% of SSE shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 75.0% of American Electric Power shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.2% of American Electric Power shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Risk & Volatility

SSE has a beta of 0.7, meaning that its stock price is 30% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, American Electric Power has a beta of 0.22, meaning that its stock price is 78% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Dividends

SSE pays an annual dividend of $0.63 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.4%. American Electric Power pays an annual dividend of $2.96 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.8%. SSE pays out 59.4% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. American Electric Power pays out 69.8% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years.

Summary

American Electric Power beats SSE on 14 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

SSE (OTCMKTS:SSEZY) and Eversource Energy (NYSE:ES) are both large-cap computer and technology companies, but which is the better investment? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their risk, dividends, valuation, profitability, institutional ownership, earnings and analyst recommendations.

Institutional & Insider Ownership

0.1% of SSE shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 76.8% of Eversource Energy shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.3% of Eversource Energy shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Dividends

SSE pays an annual dividend of $0.63 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.4%. Eversource Energy pays an annual dividend of $2.41 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.0%. SSE pays out 59.4% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Eversource Energy pays out 69.9% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. Eversource Energy has raised its dividend for 1 consecutive years. SSE is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

Profitability

This table compares SSE and Eversource Energy's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Valuation and Earnings

This table compares SSE and Eversource Energy's revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

Eversource Energy has lower revenue, but higher earnings than SSE. SSE is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Eversource Energy, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Risk & Volatility

SSE has a beta of 0.7, meaning that its stock price is 30% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Eversource Energy has a beta of 0.28, meaning that its stock price is 72% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Analyst Ratings

This is a breakdown of current ratings and target prices for SSE and Eversource Energy, as reported by MarketBeat.com.

Eversource Energy has a consensus price target of $89.50, suggesting a potential upside of 10.96%. Given Eversource Energy's higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Eversource Energy is more favorable than SSE.

Summary

Eversource Energy beats SSE on 11 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

SSE (OTCMKTS:SSEZY) and CLP (OTCMKTS:CLPHY) are both large-cap computer and technology companies, but which is the superior investment? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their profitability, dividends, institutional ownership, earnings, analyst recommendations, valuation and risk.

Insider and Institutional Ownership

0.1% of SSE shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 0.1% of CLP shares are held by institutional investors. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Dividends

SSE pays an annual dividend of $0.63 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.4%. CLP pays an annual dividend of $0.29 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.0%. SSE pays out 59.4% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. CLP pays out 126.1% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. SSE is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

Profitability

This table compares SSE and CLP's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Earnings and Valuation

This table compares SSE and CLP's revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

CLP has higher revenue and earnings than SSE. SSE is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than CLP, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Volatility & Risk

SSE has a beta of 0.7, indicating that its share price is 30% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, CLP has a beta of 0.37, indicating that its share price is 63% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a breakdown of current ratings and price targets for SSE and CLP, as reported by MarketBeat.

Summary

SSE beats CLP on 7 of the 10 factors compared between the two stocks.

SSE (OTCMKTS:SSEZY) and DTE Energy (NYSE:DTE) are both large-cap computer and technology companies, but which is the superior investment? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their profitability, dividends, institutional ownership, earnings, analyst recommendations, valuation and risk.

Volatility & Risk

SSE has a beta of 0.7, indicating that its share price is 30% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, DTE Energy has a beta of 0.55, indicating that its share price is 45% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Dividends

SSE pays an annual dividend of $0.63 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.4%. DTE Energy pays an annual dividend of $4.34 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.5%. SSE pays out 59.4% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. DTE Energy pays out 68.9% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. DTE Energy has raised its dividend for 1 consecutive years. DTE Energy is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Earnings and Valuation

This table compares SSE and DTE Energy's revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

DTE Energy has higher revenue and earnings than SSE. SSE is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than DTE Energy, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Profitability

This table compares SSE and DTE Energy's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Insider and Institutional Ownership

0.1% of SSE shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 73.6% of DTE Energy shares are held by institutional investors. 0.6% of DTE Energy shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a breakdown of current ratings and price targets for SSE and DTE Energy, as reported by MarketBeat.

DTE Energy has a consensus price target of $131.1538, suggesting a potential upside of 6.49%. Given DTE Energy's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe DTE Energy is more favorable than SSE.

Summary

DTE Energy beats SSE on 14 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.