The Southern Company
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 mark… Read more
The Southern Company (SOMN) - Total Liabilities
Latest total liabilities as of December 2025: $116.85 Billion USD
Based on the latest financial reports, The Southern Company (SOMN) has total liabilities worth $116.85 Billion USD as of December 2025.
Total liabilities represent everything the company owes to external parties, combining both current liabilities—like accounts payable, short-term debt, and accrued expenses—and non-current liabilities such as long-term debt, pension obligations, lease liabilities, and deferred tax liabilities.
The Southern Company - Total Liabilities Trend (2021–2025)
This chart illustrates how The Southern Company's total liabilities have evolved over time, based on quarterly financial data. Explore and compare other companies by total liabilities.
The Southern Company Competitors by Total Liabilities
The table below lists competitors of The Southern Company ranked by their total liabilities.
| Company | Country | Total Liabilities |
|---|---|---|
|
TE Connectivity Ltd
NYSE:TEL
|
USA | $12.35 Billion |
|
PACCAR Inc
NASDAQ:PCAR
|
USA | $25.07 Billion |
|
Realty Income Corporation
NYSE:O
|
USA | $32.02 Billion |
|
Rheinmetall AG
PINK:RNMBF
|
USA | $10.51 Billion |
|
National Australia Bank Ltd
PINK:NAUBF
|
USA | $1.05 Trillion |
|
Canadian National Railway Company
NYSE:CNI
|
USA | $35.24 Billion |
|
Shandong Zhongji Electrical Equipment Co Ltd
SHE:300308
|
China | CN¥11.71 Billion |
Liability Composition Analysis (2021–2025)
This chart breaks down The Southern Company's total liabilities into key components over time: long-term debt, short-term debt, other current liabilities, and other non-current liabilities. Toggle between absolute values and percentage view to see how the composition has shifted.
Liquidity & Leverage Metrics
Key Metrics Explained
| Metric | Value | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.65 | Measures ability to pay short-term obligations (Current Assets ÷ Current Liabilities) |
| Quick Ratio | N/A | More stringent measure of short-term liquidity ((Current Assets - Inventory) ÷ Current Liabilities) |
| Cash Ratio | N/A | Most conservative liquidity measure (Cash & Equivalents ÷ Current Liabilities) |
| Debt to Equity | 3.24 | Measures financial leverage (Total Liabilities ÷ Shareholder Equity) |
| Debt to Assets | 0.75 | Portion of assets financed with debt (Total Liabilities ÷ Total Assets) |
Liability Trends Comparison
This chart compares key liability metrics across different time periods, showing how The Southern Company's debt structure has evolved. The comparison includes total liabilities, long-term debt, and current liabilities.
Annual Total Liabilities for The Southern Company (2021–2025)
The table below shows the annual total liabilities of The Southern Company from 2021 to 2025.
| Year | Total Liabilities | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | $116.85 Billion | +7.69% |
| 2024-12-31 | $108.51 Billion | +4.23% |
| 2023-12-31 | $104.11 Billion | +3.73% |
| 2022-12-31 | $100.36 Billion | +5.68% |
| 2021-12-31 | $94.97 Billion | -- |