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The article discusses SOUTHERN CO (SO) and its rating using Validea’s Multi-Factor Investor model based on the strategy of Pim van Vliet. The stock rates highest using this strategy, which seeks low volatility stocks with strong momentum and high net payout yields. SOUTHERN CO is a large-cap growth stock in the Electric Utilities industry, with a rating of 62% based on its underlying fundamentals and valuation. The article provides a summary of whether the stock meets the strategy’s tests, with the final rank being a fail due to the tests for standard deviation, twelve minus one momentum, and net payout yield being neutral. Pim van Vliet, the creator of the strategy, is mentioned, along with his research into conservative factor investing and his book “High Returns From Low Risk: A Remarkable Stock Market Paradox”. The article also provides additional research links and information about Validea, an investment research service that follows the published strategies of investment legends.



Original: SO Quantitative Stock Analysis | Nasdaq