What is American Electric Power Company, Inc.'s (AEP) StockRank?

MoatMap's StockRank for American Electric Power Company, Inc. (AEP) is 37/100, with a Hold signal. This is a composite score combining Quality (45), Value (35), and Momentum (48) factor ranks across MoatMap's 20,000+ stock universe.

Does American Electric Power Company, Inc. have an economic moat?

American Electric Power Company, Inc. (AEP) has a Quality factor score of 45/100. The Quality factor combines ROIC, Piotroski F-Score, and leverage: the financial fingerprints of a durable competitive advantage. A Quality score above 70 typically indicates a company with the financial characteristics of a moated business.

Is American Electric Power Company, Inc. a buy, hold, or sell?

MoatMap's current signal for American Electric Power Company, Inc. (AEP) is Hold, based on a StockRank of 37/100. Signals are derived mechanically from the StockRank composite and should be one input among many; combine with your own thesis on management, competitive position, and valuation.

What sector is American Electric Power Company, Inc. in?

American Electric Power Company, Inc. (AEP) operates in the Utilities sector, specifically the Utilities - Regulated Electric industry (United States).

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American Electric Power Company, Inc. · Utilities · United States · $73.7B · Avg Vol: $560M/d

StockRank

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P/E (TTM)

21.3x

ROE

10.1%

D/E

1.6x

Dividend %

3.0%

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

American Electric Power Company, Inc. is one of the largest electric utilities in the United States, serving millions of customers across 11 states, with extensive generation, transmission, and distribution infrastructure. It benefits from its position as a regulated monopoly, providing essential electricity services across a vast territory, ensuring stable and predictable revenues. AEP is a major, diversified electric utility in the U.S., pivotal for regional power supply and actively transitioning towards a cleaner energy portfolio.

FINANCIAL SUMMARY (USD)

Year	2022	2023	2024	2025	CAGR	TTM	2026E	2027E	Fwd CAGR
Revenue	19.6B	19.0B	19.7B	21.9B	3.7%	22.8B	23.6B	25.1B	7.0%
EPS	4.51	4.26	5.60	6.70	14.1%	5.77	7.15	7.70	7.2%
Shares	513.9M	526.2M	532.9M	540.9M	+5.3%	544.4M	—	—	—
Debt	41.6B	43.6B	45.8B	49.5B	6.0%	53.5B	—	—	—
Equity	23.9B	25.2B	26.9B	31.1B	9.2%	—	—	—	—
Op CF	5.3B	5.0B	6.8B	6.9B	9.5%	7.7B	—	—	—
Inv CF	-7.8B	-6.3B	-7.6B	-11.9B	—	—	—	—	—
Fin CF	2.6B	1.1B	659.0M	5.0B	—	—	—	—	—

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PRICE (1Y)-11.0%

SMA 50SMA 200

$122.84

RSI (14)

32.3

52W High

$139.52

From 52W High

0.9%

SCORE BREAKDOWN

Quality

ROIC

5.7%46.6

ROE

10.1%69.1

GP/Assets

9.2%53.4

Op. Margin

23.3%70.8

FCF/Assets

-1.3%34.1

Piotroski

531.3

Int. Cover

2.8x38.5

D/E Ratio

1.61x29.4

Current Ratio

0.50x8.6

Value

P/E (TTM)

21.3x40.7

EV/EBITDA

13.4x37.8

P/FCF

—N/A

P/B

2.1x33.5

P/S

2.9x32.4

Div Yield

3.0%45.8

Momentum

52W High %

88%67.5

RS 6M

-9%48.6

SMA 50/200

1.05x72.5

EPS Rev 4W

-0.0%28.7

EPS Rev 12W

-0.4%47.0

EPS Improve

+19%48.8

Q Growth

-42%11.0

FUNDAMENTALS

Market Cap

$73.7B

P/E (Forward)

17.9x

Gross Margin

46.4%

SECTOR PEERS

Closest peers in Utilities, ranked by industry match, size, and score similarity. Cross-listings of AEP are excluded.

Ticker	Company	Mkt Cap	StockRank	Signal
AEP	American Electric Power Company, Inc.(you)	$73.7B	37	HOLD
NGG	National Grid plc	$82.7B	41	HOLD
XEL	Xcel Energy Inc.	$51.0B	38	HOLD
ETR	Entergy Corporation	$54.1B	41	HOLD
D	Dominion Energy, Inc.	$62.5B	44	HOLD
PEG	Public Service Enterprise Group Incorporated	$39.8B	35	SELL
WEC	WEC Energy Group, Inc.	$37.7B	35	HOLD
D2MN.DE	Duke Energy Corp. R	$100.1B	47	HOLD
SO	The Southern Company	$109.6B	46	HOLD
EXC	Exelon Corporation	$48.6B	47	HOLD

Peer medians: ROE 8.0% · P/E 18.4x · Gross margin 34.4%

American Electric Power Company, Inc. (AEP): Stock Score Summary

American Electric Power Company, Inc. (AEP) has a MoatMap StockRank of 37/100 based on Quality (45/100), Value (35/100), and Momentum (48/100) factor scores. The current signal is HOLD.

Key Financial Metrics

Price	$122.84
Market Cap	$73.7B
P/E (TTM)	21.29
P/E (Forward)	17.91
Price/Book	2.08
Return on Equity	10.1%
Return on Invested Capital	5.7%
Debt/Equity	1.61x
Gross Margin	46.4%
Operating Margin	23.3%
Revenue Growth	7.0%
Dividend Yield	3.0%
Free Cash Flow	$-1.5B

American Electric Power Company, Inc. operates in the Utilities - Regulated Electric industry, part of the Utilities sector (United States).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is American Electric Power Company, Inc.’s (AEP) StockRank?: MoatMap’s StockRank for American Electric Power Company, Inc. (AEP) is 37/100, with a Hold signal. It is a composite of Quality (45), Value (35), and Momentum (48) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 20,000+ stock universe.
Does American Electric Power Company, Inc. have an economic moat?: American Electric Power Company, Inc. (AEP) has a Quality factor score of 45/100. The Quality factor combines ROIC, Piotroski F-Score, and leverage: the financial fingerprints of a durable competitive advantage. A Quality score above 70 typically indicates a company with the characteristics of a moated business.
Is American Electric Power Company, Inc. a buy, hold, or sell?: MoatMap’s current signal for American Electric Power Company, Inc. (AEP) is Hold, based on a StockRank of 37/100. Signals are derived mechanically from the StockRank composite and should be one input among many; combine with your own thesis on management, competitive position, and valuation.
What sector is American Electric Power Company, Inc. in?: American Electric Power Company, Inc. (AEP) operates in the Utilities sector, specifically the Utilities - Regulated Electric industry (United States).