AEP:NYE-American Electric Power Company Inc. (USD)

EQUITY | Utilities - Regulated Electric | New York Stock Exchange

Last Closing

USD 87.86

Change

0.00 (0.00)%

Market Cap

USD 29.10B

Volume

1.26M

Analyst Target

USD 92.88
Analyst Rating

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American Electric Power Co Inc is a public utility holding company, through its subsidiaries, provides electric service, consisting of generation, transmission and distribution, on an integrated basis to its retail customers.

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N/A

ETFs Containing AEP

JHMU John Hancock Exchange-Tra.. 6.02 % 0.46 %

-0.10 (-0.73%)

USD 0.02B
SXLU:SW SPDR S&P U.S. Utilities S.. 4.58 % 0.00 %

-0.82 (-0.73%)

N/A
IUUS:LSE iShares S&P 500 Utilities.. 4.55 % 0.00 %

-0.07 (-0.73%)

USD 0.54B
XLU Utilities Select Sector S.. 4.41 % 0.13 %

-0.13 (-0.73%)

USD 18.99B
IUSU:LSE iShares V Public Limited .. 4.37 % 0.00 %

-6.25 (-0.73%)

USD 0.54B
TBG EA Series Trust 3.94 % 0.00 %

+0.29 (+-0.73%)

USD 0.06B
ECLN First Trust EIP Carbon Im.. 3.85 % 0.00 %

+0.07 (+-0.73%)

USD 0.02B
BAMD 3.53 % 0.00 %

N/A

N/A
RSPU Invesco S&P 500® Equal.. 3.34 % 0.00 %

-0.04 (-0.73%)

USD 0.25B
XDWU:SW Xtrackers MSCI World Util.. 2.94 % 0.00 %

+0.16 (+-0.73%)

USD 0.61B
XWUS:LSE Xtrackers MSCI World Util.. 2.94 % 0.00 %

-0.22 (-0.73%)

USD 0.55B
WUTI:SW SPDR® MSCI World Utiliti.. 2.94 % 0.00 %

N/A

USD 0.04B
UTSL Direxion Daily Utilities .. 2.84 % 0.96 %

-0.35 (-0.73%)

USD 0.07B
QINF:CA Mackenzie Global Infrastr.. 2.81 % 0.00 %

+0.31 (+-0.73%)

CAD 0.01B
UPW ProShares Ultra Utilities 2.59 % 0.95 %

-0.32 (-0.73%)

USD 0.02B
GLIN:AU iShares Core FTSE Global .. 2.05 % 0.00 %

-0.02 (-0.73%)

USD 0.03B
IFRA:AU VanEck FTSE Global Infras.. 2.03 % 0.00 %

N/A

USD 1.04B
JKI 0.99 % 0.30 %

N/A

N/A
COMT iShares GSCI Commodity Dy.. 0.00 % 0.48 %

+0.09 (+-0.73%)

USD 0.96B
FLM 0.00 % 0.70 %

N/A

N/A
FUTY Fidelity® MSCI Utilities.. 0.00 % 0.08 %

-0.09 (-0.73%)

USD 1.46B
IGF iShares Global Infrastruc.. 0.00 % 0.46 %

+0.24 (+-0.73%)

USD 4.21B
JXI iShares Global Utilities .. 0.00 % 0.46 %

-0.30 (-0.73%)

N/A
MINT PIMCO Enhanced Short Matu.. 0.00 % 0.42 %

+0.05 (+-0.73%)

USD 11.85B
GLIF 0.00 % 0.00 %

N/A

N/A
SDP ProShares UltraShort Util.. 0.00 % 0.95 %

+0.06 (+-0.73%)

N/A
VPU Vanguard Utilities Index .. 0.00 % 0.10 %

-0.26 (-0.73%)

N/A
MINT PIMCO Enhanced Short Matu.. 0.00 % 0.56 %

+0.05 (+-0.73%)

USD 11.85B
SXLU:LSE SPDR S&P U.S. Utilities S.. 0.00 % 0.00 %

-0.49 (-0.73%)

N/A
WUTI:LSE SPDR® MSCI World Utiliti.. 0.00 % 0.00 %

-0.46 (-0.73%)

N/A
XLPE:LSE Xtrackers LPX Private Equ.. 0.00 % 0.00 %

+88.50 (+-0.73%)

N/A
XDWU:LSE Xtrackers MSCI World Util.. 0.00 % 0.00 %

-0.35 (-0.73%)

N/A
XDWU:F Xtrackers (IE) Public Lim.. 0.00 % 0.00 %

N/A

USD 0.13B
ZPDU:F SPDR S&P U.S. Utilities S.. 0.00 % 0.00 %

+0.09 (+-0.73%)

USD 0.03B
2B7A:XETRA iShares S&P 500 Utilities.. 0.00 % 0.00 %

-0.04 (-0.73%)

USD 0.24B
IUSU:XETRA iShares $ Treasury Bond 1.. 0.00 % 0.00 %

+0.13 (+-0.73%)

USD 4.09B
XDWU:XETRA db x-trackers MSCI World .. 0.00 % 0.00 %

-0.15 (-0.73%)

USD 0.13B
ZPDU:XETRA SPDR S&P U.S. Utilities S.. 0.00 % 0.00 %

-0.20 (-0.73%)

USD 0.03B
FLYT 0.00 % 0.00 %

N/A

N/A
IMCV iShares Morningstar Mid-C.. 0.00 % 0.00 %

+0.50 (+-0.73%)

USD 0.64B
LOWV AB US Low Volatility Equi.. 0.00 % 0.00 %

+0.44 (+-0.73%)

USD 0.03B

Market Performance

  Market Performance vs. Industry/Classification (Utilities - Regulated Electric) Market Performance vs. Exchange (New York Stock Exchange)
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
YTD  
Capital Gain 8.18% 100% F 73% C
Dividend Return 2.17% 63% D 66% D+
Total Return 10.34% 100% F 74% C
Trailing 12 Months  
Capital Gain 4.24% 88% B+ 60% D-
Dividend Return 4.12% 63% D 61% D-
Total Return 8.35% 88% B+ 64% D
Trailing 5 Years  
Capital Gain -2.77% 71% C- 54% F
Dividend Return 17.16% 88% B+ 73% C
Total Return 14.40% 88% B+ 58% F
Average Annual (5 Year Horizon)  
Capital Gain -1.46% 78% C+ 41% F
Dividend Return 2.00% 78% C+ 46% F
Total Return 3.46% 56% F 71% C-
Risk Return Profile  
Volatility (Standard Deviation) 12.03% 78% C+ 85% B
Risk Adjusted Return 16.62% 78% C+ 53% F
Market Capitalization 29.10B 100% F 98% N/A

Key Financial Ratios

  Ratio vs. Industry/Classification (Utilities - Regulated Electric) Ratio vs. Market (New York Stock Exchange)
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
Market Value  
Price / Earning Ratio 41.50 56% 52%
Price/Book Ratio 1.71 38% 52%
Price / Cash Flow Ratio 9.24 38% 27%
Price/Free Cash Flow Ratio 11.98 38% 23%
Management Effectiveness  
Return on Equity 11.31% 78% 79%
Return on Invested Capital 5.31% 11% 69%
Return on Assets 2.80% 67% 78%
Debt to Equity Ratio 149.14% 22% 15%

Annual Financials (USD)

Quarterly Financials (USD)

Analyst Rating

Target Price Action Rating Action Analyst Rating Price Date

This is a composite scorecard based on the application of evaluation criteria deemed most important by analysts. This is not a buy or sell recommendation.

What to like:
Superior risk adjusted returns

This stock has performed well, on a risk adjusted basis, compared to its sector peers(for a hold period of at least 12 months) and is in the top quartile.

Superior return on equity

The company management has delivered better return on equity in the most recent 4 quarters than its peers, placing it in the top quartile.

High dividend returns

The stock has outperformed its sector peers on average annual dividend returns basis in the past 5 years (for a hold period of at least 12 months) and is in the top quartile. This can be a good buy, especially if it is outperforming on total return basis , for investors seeking high income yields.

Low volatility

The stock’s annual returns have been stable and consistent compared to its sector peers(for a hold period of at least 12 months) and is in the top quartile. Although stability is good, also keep in mind it can limit returns.

High market capitalization

This is one of the largest entities in its sector and is among the top quartile. Such companies tend to be more stable.

Positive cash flow

The company had positive total cash flow in the most recent four quarters.

Positive free cash flow

The company had positive total free cash flow in the most recent four quarters.

High Gross Profit to Asset Ratio

This stock is in the top quartile compared to its peers on Gross Profit to Asset Ratio. This is a popular measure among value investors for showing superior returns in the long run.

What to not like:
Highly leveraged

The company is in the bottom half compared to its sector peers on debt to equity and is highly leveraged. However, do check the news and look at its sector and management statements. Sometimes this is high because the company is trying to grow aggressively.

Poor capital utilization

The company management has delivered below median return on invested capital in the most recent 4 quarters compared to its peers.

Overpriced on cashflow basis

The stock is trading high compared to its peers on a price to cash flow basis. It is priced above the median for its sectors. Proceed with caution if you are considering to buy.

Overpriced compared to book value

The stock is trading high compared to its peers median on a price to book value basis.

Overpriced on free cash flow basis

The stock is trading high compared to its peers on a price to free cash flow basis. It is priced above the median for its sectors. Proceed with caution if you are considering to buy.

Low Earnings Growth

This stock has shown below median earnings growth in the previous 5 years compared to its sector