Stock Scorecard
Stock Summary for American Electric Power Company Inc (AEP) - $121.71 as of 11/19/2025 8:31:43 PM EST
Total Score
10 out of 30
Safety Score
75 out of 100
Currently on the following lists
None
Tim's Recommendation
Possible Buy
Growth List Algorithm Criteria for AEP
| Positive Quarterly and Annual earnings growth | |
| P/E ratio less than Industry P/E Ratio | |
| P/E ratio less than Sector P/E Ratio | |
| P/E ratio that is half the Annual earnings growth rate (or less) | |
| Positive net cash position the past year and most recent quarter | |
| Equity to debt ratio greater than 0.75 for past year and most recent quarter | |
| Positive net income past year and 12 trailing months | |
| Free cash flow ratio greater than 0 and less than 10 |
Small Cap List Algorithm Criteria for AEP
| Revenue growing by at least 20% average per year over the last 5 years | |
| Market Capitalization under 2 billion | |
| Price to Sales (P/S) ratio 12 trailing months less than Industry P/S ratio twelve trailing months | |
| Price to Sales (P/S) ratio 12 trailing months less than Sector P/S ratio twelve trailing months | |
| Net Income past year > Net Income prior year OR Net Income 12 trailing months > Net Income prior year OR Net Income 12 trailing months > Net Income past year |
Dividend List Algorithm Criteria for AEP
| Declared an ex-dividend date | |
| Forward annual dividend rate greater than 2 | |
| Positive net cash position the past year and most recent quarter | |
| Equity to debt ratio greater than 0.75 for past year and most recent quarter | |
| Current ratio most recent quarter greater than 2 | |
| Cash Flow per Share greater than Trailing Dividend Rate |
Bonus Criteria for AEP
| P/E ratio less than five-year Average P/E ratio | |
| Last Price to 52 Week Low Ratio Less Than 1 | |
| Total Cash Per Share > Last Day Price | |
| P/S Ratio < 1 | |
| P/B Ratio < 1 |
Safety Rating Criteria for AEP (75 out of 100)
| Stock Price Rating (Max of 10) | 10 |
| Historical Stock Price Rating (Max of 10) | 9 |
| Stock Price Trend (Max of 10) | 9 |
| Book Value (Max of 10) | 9 |
| Book Value to Price (Max of 10) | 0 |
| Analyst Buy Ratings (Max of 5) | 5 |
| Analyst Strong Buy Ratings (Max of 5) | 4 |
| Dividend Yield Percentage (Max of 10) | 6 |
| Operating Margin (Max of 10) | 5 |
| Trading Volume (Max of 10) | 10 |
| Price to Earnings (Max of 10) | 8 |
| Geopolitical Risk Adjustment (Always 0 for USA or a Negative Number for Non-USA) | 0 |
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Company Overview |
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| Ticker | AEP |
| Company Name | American Electric Power Company Inc |
| Country | USA |
| Description | American Electric Power Co Inc (AEP) is one of the largest investor-owned utilities in the U.S., providing electricity to more than five million customers in 11 states. The company boasts a diversified generation portfolio that incorporates a significant focus on renewable energy, aligning with its commitment to sustainable practices and regulatory compliance. AEP is actively modernizing its infrastructure and enhancing its clean energy initiatives, reflecting a proactive approach to meet rising demand and environmental standards. Through strategic investments and a commitment to operational efficiency, AEP is well-positioned for sustained growth in the transitioning energy market. |
| Sector Name | UTILITIES |
| Industry Name | UTILITIES - REGULATED ELECTRIC |
| Most Recent Quarter | 9/30/2025 |
| Next Earnings Date | N/A |
Stock Price History |
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| Last Day Price | 121.71 |
| Price 4 Years Ago | 76.78 |
| Last Day Price Updated | 11/19/2025 8:31:43 PM EST |
| Last Day Volume | 3,538,039 |
| Average Daily Volume | 3,594,499 |
| 52-Week High | 124.80 |
| 52-Week Low | 86.88 |
| Last Price to 52 Week Low | 40.09% |
Valuation Measures |
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| Trailing PE | 18.08 |
| Industry PE | 21.85 |
| Sector PE | 23.98 |
| 5-Year Average PE | 17.31 |
| Free Cash Flow Ratio | 58.80 |
| Industry Free Cash Flow Ratio | 211.35 |
| Sector Free Cash Flow Ratio | 261.37 |
| Current Ratio Most Recent Quarter | 0.69 |
| Total Cash Per Share | 2.07 |
| Book Value Per Share Most Recent Quarter | 56.79 |
| Price to Book Ratio | 2.17 |
| Industry Price to Book Ratio | 1.84 |
| Sector Price to Book Ratio | 2.48 |
| Price to Sales Ratio Twelve Trailing Months | 3.11 |
| Industry Price to Sales Ratio Twelve Trailing Months | 2.42 |
| Sector Price to Sales Ratio Twelve Trailing Months | 2.62 |
| Analyst Buy Ratings | 6 |
| Analyst Strong Buy Ratings | 2 |
Share Statistics |
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| Total Shares Outstanding | 534,095,000 |
| Market Capitalization | 65,004,702,450 |
| Institutional Ownership | 86.57% |
Dividends |
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| Ex-Dividend Date | 11/10/2025 |
| Previous Dividend Amount | 0.9300 |
| Current Dividend Amount | 0.9500 |
| Total Years Dividend Increasing |
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| Trailing Annual Dividend Rate | 3.74 |
| Trailing Annual Dividend Yield | 3.08% |
| Forward Annual Dividend Rate | 3.80 |
| Forward Annual Dividend Yield | 3.13% |
| 5-Year Dividend Payments Count | 20 |
| 3-Year Average Dividend Yield | 4.24% |
| 5-Year Average Dividend Yield | 4.03% |
| 1-Year Dividend Growth Rate Percentage | 4.76% |
| 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate Percentage | 5.35% |
| 5-Year Dividend Growth Rate Percentage | 5.67% |
| All-Time Dividend Growth Rate Percentage | 1.30% |
| Dividend Payout Ratio | 54.76% |
Income Statement |
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| Quarterly Earnings Growth YOY | 0.60% |
| Annual Earnings Growth | 34.37% |
| Reported EPS 12 Trailing Months | 6.83 |
| Reported EPS Past Year | 4.77 |
| Reported EPS Prior Year | 5.61 |
| Net Income Twelve Trailing Months | 3,662,100,000 |
| Net Income Past Year | 2,967,100,000 |
| Net Income Prior Year | 2,208,100,000 |
| Quarterly Revenue Growth YOY | 10.90% |
| 5-Year Revenue Growth | 5.09% |
| Operating Margin Twelve Trailing Months | 25.90% |
Balance Sheet |
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| Total Cash Most Recent Quarter | 1,106,800,000 |
| Total Cash Past Year | 202,900,000 |
| Total Cash Prior Year | 330,100,000 |
| Net Cash Position Most Recent Quarter | -43,132,200,000 |
| Net Cash Position Past Year | -39,104,900,000 |
| Long Term Debt Past Year | 39,307,800,000 |
| Long Term Debt Prior Year | 37,652,700,000 |
| Total Debt Most Recent Quarter | 44,239,000,000 |
| Equity to Debt Ratio Past Year | 0.41 |
| Equity to Debt Ratio Most Recent Quarter | 0.41 |
| Total Stockholder Equity Past Year | 26,943,800,000 |
| Total Stockholder Equity Prior Year | 25,246,700,000 |
| Total Stockholder Equity Most Recent Quarter | 30,389,300,000 |
Free Cash Flow |
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| Free Cash Flow Twelve Trailing Months | -2,015,300,000 |
| Free Cash Flow Per Share Twelve Trailing Months | -3.77 |
| Free Cash Flow Past Year | 6,664,400,000 |
| Free Cash Flow Prior Year | -2,494,300,000 |
Options |
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| Put/Call Ratio | 0.09 |
| Has Options | Options Chain |
| Liquidity Rating | |
Technical Analysis |
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| Yahoo Finance Chart | Yahoo Finance Chart |
| MACD | 2.05 |
| MACD Signal | 1.97 |
| 20-Day Bollinger Lower Band | 101.59 |
| 20-Day Bollinger Middle Band | 112.58 |
| 20-Day Bollinger Upper Band | 123.57 |
| Beta | 0.60 |
| RSI | 65.39 |
| 50-Day SMA | 104.05 |
| 150-Day SMA | 88.97 |
| 200-Day SMA | 87.71 |
System |
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| Modified | 11/19/2025 4:36:34 PM EST |