AEP - American Electric Power Company Inc Stock Analysis
American Electric Power Company Inc (AEP) is a publicly traded company listed on the Large. It operates in the Utilities - Regulated Electric industry, part of the broader Utilities sector. The company has a market capitalization of 69.47B, generates annual revenue of 22.38B, and reports net income of 3.65B. As of the latest data, the stock is trading at 127.68 USD.
From a valuation and risk perspective, the stock presents the following profile: The stock appears reasonably valued, potentially indicating balanced risk and return. The PEG ratio is above 2, which could imply the stock is overvalued based on its growth outlook. The company uses a significant amount of debt to finance its operations, which can boost returns but adds financial risk. The stock offers a moderate dividend yield (3.02%), which may appeal to income-focused investors. This stock tends to be less volatile than the overall market, often preferred by conservative investors.
Analyst recommendation stands at Hold (3.79), indicating current market sentiment. Institutional ownership is reported at 82.68%, reflecting confidence from large investors. Over the last 12 months, the stock has shown a performance of 23.91%, trading within a 52-week range of 100.72 - 139.44.
AEP - American Electric Power Company Inc
127.68
Analyst Consensus
Hold 3.79
AEP – Analyst Rating Summary
- Strong Buy: 6
- Buy: 10
- Hold: 12
- Sell: 0
- Strong Sell: 0
- Total Analysts: 28
| Index: | NDX, S&P 500 | P/E: | 18.89 | EPS (ttm): | 6.76 | Insider Own: | 0.32% | Shs Outstand: | 543.97M | Perf Week: | -2.31% |
| Market Cap: | 69.47B | Forward P/E: | 18.64 | EPS next Y: | 6.85 | Insider Trans: | -0.60% | Shs Float: | 542.38M | Perf Month: | -4.47% |
| Income(ttm): | 3.65B | PEG: | 2.26 | EPS next Q: | 1.51 | Inst Own: | 82.68% | Short Float: | 3.41% | Perf Quarter: | -1.97% |
| Revenue(ttm): | 22.38B | P/S: | 3.10 | EPS this Y: | 6.36% | Inst Trans: | -0.98% | Short Ratio: | 5.16 | Perf Half Y: | 5.10% |
| Book/sh: | 58.47 | P/B: | 2.18 | EPS next Y: | 7.87% | ROA: | 3.29% | Short Interest: | 18.50M | Perf Year: | 23.91% |
| Cash/sh: | 1.01 | P/C: | 126.54 | EPS next 5Y: | 8.24% | ROE: | 12.36% | 52W Range: | 100.72 - 139.44 | Perf YTD: | 10.73% |
| Dividend Est.: | 3.86 (3.02%) | P/FCF: | - | EPS past 3/5Y: | 14.02% 8.53% | ROIC: | 4.61% | 52W High: | 139.44 -8.43% | Beta: | 0.54 |
| Dividend TTM: | 3.78 (2.96%) | Quick Ratio: | 0.39 | Sales past 3/5Y: | 4.09% 7.88% | Gross Margin: | 31.77% | 52W Low: | 100.72 26.77% | Perf 5Y: | 48.90% |
| Dividend Ex-Date: | May 08, 2026 | Current Ratio: | 0.53 | EPS Y/Y TTM: | 31.12% | Oper. Margin: | 24.39% | RSI (14): | 40.92 | Volatility: | 1.97% 1.77% |
| Employees: | 17581 | Debt/Eq: | 1.63 | Sales Y/Y TTM: | 9.38% | Profit Margin: | 16.33% | Recom: | 2.04 | Target Price: | 145.20 |
| Option/Short: | Yes / Yes | LT Debt/Eq: | 1.49 | EPS Q/Q: | 6.75% | Payout: | 56.15% | Rel Volume: | 1.52 | Prev Close: | 125.15 |
| Sales Surprise: | 5.32% | EPS Surprise: | 4.61% | Sales Q/Q: | 6.72% | Earnings: | May 05 BMO | Avg Volume: | 3.59M | Price: | 127.68 |
| SMA20: | -3.66% | SMA50: | -3.49% | SMA200: | 5.37% | Undervalued: 13.72% | Volume: | 5,461,368 | Change: | 2.02% | |
Graham Classic formula value: 151.63
(P/E=8 * 1g) Min value: 98.58
(current P/E * 2g) Max value: 214.7
Average value: 154.97
About American Electric Power Company Inc
American Electric Power Co., Inc. engages in the generation, transmission, and distribution of electricity. It operates through the following segments: Vertically Integrated Utilities, Transmission and Distribution Utilities, AEP Transmission Holdco, and Generation and Marketing. The Vertically Integrated Utilities segment covers the generation, transmission, and distribution of electricity for sale to retail and wholesale customers. The Transmission and Distribution Utilities segment represents the transmission and distribution of electricity for sale to retail and wholesale customers. The AEP Transmission Holdco segment comprised of the development, construction, and operation of transmission facilities through investments in its wholly-owned transmission subsidiaries and joint ventures. The Generation and Marketing segment consists of the non-regulated generation and marketing, risk management, and retail activities. The company was founded on December 20, 1906 and is headquartered in Columbus, OH.
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