Southern Company Asset Resilience Ratio
Southern Company asset resilience ratio. Southern Company (SO) has an Asset Resilience Ratio of 2.18% as of September 2025. The Asset Resilience Ratio measures the percentage of a company's total assets that are held in liquid form (cash and short-term investments). This metric indicates how well-positioned the company is to handle unexpected financial challenges, economic downturns, or strategic opportunities without requiring external financing. See Southern Company (SO) liquidity interval to measure how many days the company can operate on defensive assets alone.
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Resilience Assessment
Asset Resilience Ratio of Southern Company (2000–2024)
Asset resilience ratio of Southern Company from 2000 to 2024. This chart shows how Southern Company's Asset Resilience Ratio has changed over time. Read Southern Company (SO) financial obligations for a breakdown of total debt and financial obligations.
Liquid Assets Composition Over Time
This chart breaks down Southern Company's liquid assets into cash & equivalents and short-term investments, showing how the composition has evolved over time. For the complete balance sheet picture, see Southern Company asset portfolio.
Current Liquid Assets Breakdown
| Component | Amount | % of Total Assets |
|---|---|---|
| Cash & Equivalents | $3.34 Billion | 2.18% |
| Short-term Investments | $0.00 | 0% |
| Total Liquid Assets | $3.34 Billion | 2.18% |
Asset Resilience Insights
- Limited Liquidity: Southern Company maintains only 2.18% of assets in liquid form.
- This low level may indicate efficient asset utilization but could pose risks during economic downturns.
- The company primarily holds liquidity in cash and equivalents rather than short-term investments.
Southern Company Industry Peers by Asset Resilience Ratio
Compare Southern Company's asset resilience ratio with other companies in the same industry.
| Company | Industry | Asset Resilience Ratio |
|---|---|---|
|
Evergy, Inc.
NASDAQ:EVRG |
Utilities - Regulated Electric | 0.66% |
|
Emera Inc.
TO:EMA |
Utilities - Regulated Electric | 0.78% |
|
Elia Group SA/NV
BR:ELI |
Utilities - Regulated Electric | 0.04% |
|
Companhiade Eletricidade do Estado da Bahia - COELBA
SA:CEEB3 |
Utilities - Regulated Electric | 0.66% |
|
Energisa S.A
SA:ENGI3 |
Utilities - Regulated Electric | 9.61% |
|
Kogeneracja SA
WAR:KGN |
Utilities - Regulated Electric | -0.56% |
|
Compania General de Electricidad SA
SN:CGE |
Utilities - Regulated Electric | 0.54% |
|
Can Don Hydro Power JSC
VN:SJD |
Utilities - Regulated Electric | 17.59% |
Southern Company Asset Resilience Ratio by Year (2000–2024)
Southern Company asset resilience ratio by year from 2000 to 2024. The table below shows the annual Asset Resilience Ratio data for Southern Company.
| Year | Asset Resilience Ratio (%) | Liquid Assets | Total Assets | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-12-31 | 0.74% | $1.07 Billion | $145.18 Billion | -1.54pp |
| 2023-12-31 | 2.28% | $3.17 Billion | $139.33 Billion | -3.72pp |
| 2022-12-31 | 5.99% | $8.09 Billion | $134.89 Billion | +4.58pp |
| 2021-12-31 | 1.41% | $1.80 Billion | $127.53 Billion | -0.56pp |
| 2020-12-31 | 1.97% | $2.43 Billion | $122.94 Billion | +0.31pp |
| 2019-12-31 | 1.66% | $1.98 Billion | $118.70 Billion | +0.47pp |
| 2018-12-31 | 1.19% | $1.40 Billion | $116.91 Billion | -0.72pp |
| 2017-12-31 | 1.92% | $2.13 Billion | $111.00 Billion | +0.12pp |
| 2016-12-31 | 1.80% | $1.98 Billion | $109.70 Billion | +1.77pp |
| 2015-12-31 | 0.03% | $22.00 Million | $78.32 Billion | +0.02pp |
| 2014-12-31 | 0.01% | $7.00 Million | $70.23 Billion | +0.01pp |
| 2013-12-31 | 0.00% | $3.00 Million | $64.55 Billion | -0.01pp |
| 2012-12-31 | 0.01% | $7.00 Million | $63.15 Billion | 0.00pp |
| 2011-12-31 | 0.01% | $8.00 Million | $59.27 Billion | -0.11pp |
| 2010-12-31 | 0.12% | $68.00 Million | $55.03 Billion | +0.04pp |
| 2009-12-31 | 0.08% | $43.00 Million | $52.05 Billion | -0.13pp |
| 2008-12-31 | 0.21% | $103.00 Million | $48.35 Billion | +0.06pp |
| 2007-12-31 | 0.15% | $68.00 Million | $45.79 Billion | +0.07pp |
| 2001-12-31 | 0.08% | $23.00 Million | $29.90 Billion | +0.06pp |
| 2000-12-31 | 0.02% | $6.00 Million | $31.26 Billion | -- |
About Southern Company
The Southern Company, through its subsidiaries, engages in the generation, transmission, and distribution of electricity. The company develops, constructs, acquires, owns, and manages power generation assets, including renewable energy projects and sells electricity in the wholesale market; distributes natural gas in Illinois, Georgia, Virginia, and Tennessee; operates, constructs, and maintains … Read more