Non-Current Assets

Plant in service, net of depreciation

Southern Company Plant in service, net of depreciation increased by 7.5% to $88.37B in Q3 2023 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 8.7%, from $81.31B to $88.37B. Over 2 years (FY 2020 to FY 2022), Plant in service, net of depreciation shows relatively stable performance with a 2.6% CAGR. This is a positive signal — higher values indicate stronger performance for this metric.

Analysis

StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionNon-Current Assets
CategoryCapital Allocation
SignalHigher is better
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ4 2014
Last reportedQ3 2023

How to read this metric

Growth in this metric indicates ongoing investment in infrastructure, which typically supports future rate base expansion.

Detailed definition

This is the net book value of the utility's infrastructure, including power plants, transmission lines, and distribution...

Peer comparison

The primary asset metric for utilities; peers are compared based on the size and age of their rate base.

Metric ID: non_current_assets_plant_in_service_net_of_depreciation

Historical Data

8 periods
 Q2 '21Q3 '21Q4 '21Q1 '22Q2 '22Q3 '22Q4 '22Q3 '23
Value$79.54B$80.44B$81.51B$81.61B$82.22B$81.31B$82.23B$88.37B
QoQ Change+1.1%+1.3%+0.1%+0.7%-1.1%+1.1%+7.5%
YoY Change+3.4%+1.1%+0.9%+8.7%
Range$79.54B$88.37B
CAGR+6.2%
Avg YoY Growth+3.5%
Median YoY Growth+2.2%
Current Streak2 quarters growth

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Southern Company's plant in service, net of depreciation?
Southern Company (SO) reported plant in service, net of depreciation of $88.37B in Q3 2023.
How has Southern Company's plant in service, net of depreciation changed year-over-year?
Southern Company's plant in service, net of depreciation increased by 8.7% year-over-year, from $81.31B to $88.37B.
What is the long-term trend for Southern Company's plant in service, net of depreciation?
Over 2 years (2020 to 2022), Southern Company's plant in service, net of depreciation has grown at a 2.6% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $78.12B to $82.23B.
What does plant in service, net of depreciation mean?
The current book value of infrastructure assets after accounting for wear and tear.