American Electric Power Company, Inc. P/B Ratio
Data as of June 01, 2026
P/B Ratio
2.17
Stock Price
$126.67
Book Value/Share
$58.47
Sector
Utilities
How It's Calculated
2.17 = $126.67 ÷ $58.47
What This Means
American Electric Power Company, Inc.'s P/B ratio of 2.17 is in the normal range, suggesting the market values the company roughly in line with its net assets.
About American Electric Power Company, Inc.
American Electric Power Company, Inc. (AEP) operates in the Utilities sector, specifically in Utilities - Regulated Electric. With a market capitalization of about $68.92B, it ranks as a large-cap stock — a major established company.
Shares recently traded near $126.67, within a 52-week range of $100.72 to $139.44 (-9.2% from the high, +25.8% from the low). Beta of 0.55 indicates relatively lower volatility versus the market.
Trailing profit margin is about 16.3%, signaling a solid profit margin for its industry.
Understanding This Metric
The price-to-book ratio compares market price to net asset value per share. For American Electric Power Company, Inc., P/B is especially useful when earnings are volatile or temporarily depressed. In Utilities, asset-heavy business models often anchor closer to book value, while asset-light models may trade far above book.
Sector Comparison
Among Utilities names on our S&P 100 coverage, American Electric Power Company, Inc.'s P/B ratio of 2.17 can be compared with peers such as NEE (3.29), SO (2.80), DUK (1.79). Sector context helps interpretation, but each company's growth profile and balance sheet differ — use multiple metrics before drawing conclusions. View all Utilities stocks.
Key Takeaways
- AEP is grouped in the Utilities sector for peer comparisons.
- Recent beta of 0.55 suggests lower-than-market price sensitivity.
- Trailing profit margin of 16.3% provides context for how much earnings support the headline multiple.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does AEP's price-to-book ratio indicate?
P/B compares share price to book value per share. American Electric Power Company, Inc.'s P/B of 2.17 reflects how the market prices net assets — especially relevant for asset-heavy Utilities business models.
Is 2.17 above or below book value?
A P/B above 1.0 (2.17) means the market values AEP above accounting book value — often due to brands, growth, or intangible assets.
How does P/B compare within Utilities?
Peer P/B levels in Utilities (e.g. NEE (3.29), SO (2.80), DUK (1.79)) provide context; asset-light vs asset-heavy models differ materially.
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