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American Electric Power Company, Inc. (AEP) Stock Verdict & Ratings | Investment Bastion

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American Electric Power Company, Inc.

AEPMarket cap $66BPrice $122.1

Country🇺🇸United States

SectorUtilities

IndustryElectric Utilities

Generates and delivers electricity to 5.5 million customers across 11 states through the largest transmission system in America. Owns more power lines than any other utility company in the country.

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01Key Ratings

How does this stock score across Bastion factors?

Growth

Historical Revenue

Rev CAGR (3y)+4%4

Revenue Forecast

Rev CAGR (1y)+7%5

Rev CAGR (3y)+9%6

Rev CAGR (5y)+8%6

Earnings Forecast

EPS Growth Y+1+16%8

EPS Growth Y+2+11%7

EPS Growth Y+3+12%7

Quality

Margins

EBIT Margin24%8

Net Income Margin14%7

Free Cash Flow Margin-26%2

Debt

Net Debt/EBITDA5.81

Efficiency

ROE10%5

ROA3%4

Earnings Stability77

GEAR+AVERAGE59

Overall rating across all five factors

Value

Price Multiples

P/E Ratio (Forward)185

P/E Ratio (Forward 3y)155

P/BV2.16

EV Multiples

EV/EBITDA Fwd125

EV/EBIT Fwd214

Yield

Free Cash Flow Yield-8.9%1

Dividend Yield3.1%7

Momentum

Short term

1 month return-3%6

3 month return-9%3

YTD return+8%6

Mid term

Price vs 52wHigh88%7

1 year return+6%6

Long term

3 year return+88%7

5 year return+75%7

Risk Shield

Price Risk

Beta-0.110

Volatility19%10

Free Cash Flow

Free Cash Flow Margin-26%2

Free Cash Flow Yield-8.9%1

Quality

ROCE5%3

Earnings Stability77

Net Debt/EBITDA5.81

02Growth

Is it actually growing, and how fast?

AEPAmerican Electric Power Company

Revenue FY25$19.7B

GROWTH RATING↗

AVERAGE55 / 100

REVENUE GROWTH▾SCORE

Revenue, last 3Y, CAGR+4%4

Revenue, next 1Y+7%5

Revenue, next 3Y, CAGR+9%6

Revenue, next 5Y, CAGR+8%6

EARNINGS FORECAST▾SCORE

EPS growth, FY26E+16%8

EPS growth, FY27E+11%7

EPS growth, FY28E+12%7

GROWTH ASSESSMENT

STRENGTHS

Revenue grew 4%/yr over the last 3 years and is set to grow 9%/yr from here.

Earnings are set to grow in step with sales (EPS about 12%/yr vs revenue 9%/yr).

WATCH

A mid-pack grower, ahead of 55% of companies worldwide.

Revenue is set to grow 9%/yr over the next 3 years, a little ahead of the market.6/10

Over five years revenue is set to grow 8%/yr, ahead of 50% of companies worldwide.6/10

WEAKNESSES

None flagged.

BOTTOM LINE

Margin Expander

A middle-of-the-pack grower that's speeding up.

03Price Momentum

Is the market behind it right now?

MOMENTUM RATING↗

AVERAGE55 / 100

SHORT-TERM RETURNS▾SCORE

1-month return-3%6

3-month return-9%3

YTD return+8%6

MID & LONG-TERM▾SCORE

% of 52-week high88%7

1-year return+6%6

3-year return+88%7

5-year return+75%7

MOMENTUM ASSESSMENT

STRENGTHS

Strong long-term results. Long-term holders have seen +88% over three years and +75% over five, ahead of 60% of the market.

It's up 6% over the past year, but 12% below its 52-week high. That is clearly ahead of the market.

WATCH

Returns sit at the market level over the past month (-3%) and so far this year (+8%).

WEAKNESSES

The stock is underperforming over three months (-9%).

BOTTOM LINE

Steady Compounder

Dependable multi-year returns with a calmer near-term tape. A reliable long-term trend rather than a short-term breakout. The one thing to watch: the stock is underperforming over three months.

04Value

Are you paying a fair price for it?

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02Growth

Is it actually growing, and how fast?

AEPAmerican Electric Power Company

Revenue FY25$19.7B

GROWTH RATING↗

AVERAGE55 / 100

REVENUE GROWTH▾SCORE

Revenue, last 3Y, CAGR+4%4

Revenue, next 1Y+7%5

Revenue, next 3Y, CAGR+9%6

Revenue, next 5Y, CAGR+8%6

EARNINGS FORECAST▾SCORE

EPS growth, FY26E+16%8

EPS growth, FY27E+11%7

EPS growth, FY28E+12%7

GROWTH ASSESSMENT

STRENGTHS

Revenue grew 4%/yr over the last 3 years and is set to grow 9%/yr from here.

Earnings are set to grow in step with sales (EPS about 12%/yr vs revenue 9%/yr).

WATCH

A mid-pack grower, ahead of 55% of companies worldwide.

Revenue is set to grow 9%/yr over the next 3 years, a little ahead of the market.6/10

Over five years revenue is set to grow 8%/yr, ahead of 50% of companies worldwide.6/10

WEAKNESSES

None flagged.

BOTTOM LINE

Margin Expander

A middle-of-the-pack grower that's speeding up.

03Price Momentum

Is the market behind it right now?

MOMENTUM RATING↗

AVERAGE55 / 100

SHORT-TERM RETURNS▾SCORE

1-month return-3%6

3-month return-9%3

YTD return+8%6

MID & LONG-TERM▾SCORE

% of 52-week high88%7

1-year return+6%6

3-year return+88%7

5-year return+75%7

MOMENTUM ASSESSMENT

STRENGTHS

Strong long-term results. Long-term holders have seen +88% over three years and +75% over five, ahead of 60% of the market.

It's up 6% over the past year, but 12% below its 52-week high. That is clearly ahead of the market.

WATCH

Returns sit at the market level over the past month (-3%) and so far this year (+8%).

WEAKNESSES

The stock is underperforming over three months (-9%).

BOTTOM LINE

Steady Compounder

Dependable multi-year returns with a calmer near-term tape. A reliable long-term trend rather than a short-term breakout. The one thing to watch: the stock is underperforming over three months.

04Value

Are you paying a fair price for it?

Stop guessing on American Electric Power Company, Inc.. Get the full investment case.

Premium

$20.75/month

Billed annually at $249/year $348

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