American Electric Power Company, Inc. PE Ratio
Data as of June 01, 2026
PE Ratio (TTM)
18.74
Stock Price
$126.67
EPS (TTM)
$6.76
Forward PE
18.48
How It's Calculated
18.74 = $126.67 ÷ $6.76
What This Means
American Electric Power Company, Inc.'s PE ratio of 18.7 is in the moderate range, typical of established companies with steady earnings growth.
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 PE ratio is one of the most widely cited valuation multiples. For American Electric Power Company, Inc., it reflects how much investors pay today for each dollar of trailing earnings. High-growth Utilities names often carry elevated PE ratios when the market prices in faster future profits, while mature companies with stable cash flows may trade at lower multiples even in the same sector.
Sector Comparison
Among Utilities names on our S&P 100 coverage, American Electric Power Company, Inc.'s PE ratio of 18.74 can be compared with peers such as NEE (22.08), SO (23.54), DUK (18.88). 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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PEG Ratio
2.32
Sector
Utilities
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does AEP's PE ratio mean?
The PE ratio shows how much investors pay per dollar of trailing earnings for American Electric Power Company, Inc.. A trailing PE of 18.74 means the market is pricing the stock at 18.74 times last twelve months' EPS — useful for comparing valuation across time and versus Utilities peers, not as a buy/sell signal on its own.
Is 18.74 high or low vs sector peers?
Among Utilities names in our S&P 100 coverage, peers such as EXC (16.72), DUK (18.88), NEE (22.08) offer context. AEP's PE of 18.74 should be read with growth, margins, and balance-sheet risk — high PE can mean strong growth expectations; low PE can mean value or weaker outlook.
How often is this PE updated?
StockCalc refreshes AEP metrics on U.S. trading days; this page shows data as of June 01, 2026. PE moves with price daily and with EPS when companies report earnings.
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