American Electric Power Company, Inc.
AEPUtilitiesNASDAQUtilities - Regulated Electric
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Daily timeframePart of the utilities sector, American Electric Power Company, Inc. (AEP) is listed under Utilities - Regulated Electric. The $71.90B market capitalization puts AEP squarely in large-cap range for its industry. It operates through Vertically Integrated Utilities, Transmission and Distribution Utilities, AEP Transmission Holdco, and Generation & Marketing segments.
Market Cap
$71.90B
Beta
0.50
P/E (TTM)
19.69
P/E (Fwd)
19.26
EPS (TTM)
$6.71
EPS (Fwd)
$6.86
ROE
12.6%
ROA
3.2%
Cash
$516.0M
Total Debt
$51.81B
Free CF
-$6.95B
52W Change
23.0%
Annual Financials
Cash vs Debt
American Electric Power Company, Inc. carries $51.81B in total debt against $516.0M in cash reserves — debt is roughly 100.4x the cash position. Managing this leverage effectively will be important for long-term financial stability. The company is burning cash, with free cash flow at -$6.95B. This typically occurs when a company is investing aggressively in growth, but sustained cash burn can strain the balance sheet. ROE of 12.6% points to decent capital efficiency, indicating how much profit the company produces per dollar of shareholder equity. ROA of 3.2% is on the lower side, which is common in asset-heavy industries. Revenue has been uneven over recent years, ranging from $19.64B to $21.88B.
AEP's low beta indicates it tends to be less volatile than the broader market, which may suit investors seeking more stable price behavior. American Electric Power Company, Inc. carries a heavier debt load relative to its cash position, which introduces financial risk that investors should weigh. The company is burning cash at the operating level, which is not unusual for growth-phase companies but adds risk if it persists. It is important to consider these factors alongside broader market conditions and individual financial goals when reviewing AEP.