On the stock market since 1962, it operates in electricity, water and gas. It has 16,330 employees. Now — the numbers.
This is an established company with proven profits.
That much dependence is a risk in itself: if this one line weakens, the whole company feels it directly.
The gap is $49.8B. In times of high interest rates, a gap like that can squeeze a company.
Executives buying with their own money is usually read as confidence in the company’s future.
We compared this company with its own sector across five subjects.
A score of 50 means class average.
Clearly above the class average — a step short of the very top.
Clearly below the class average.
Clearly above the class average — a step short of the very top.
This grade is a blend: the profit side is strong, the sales tempo slow.
The price is looking for direction — no strong breakout, no collapse.
Financial Strength: The cash-and-debt balance is thin; the buffer for hard times is slim.
The stock trades below its recent peak — about 11% off the top. A pullback, not a collapse.
The net profit margin is 16% — still a thick cushion, though costs have been eating into it lately.
Over the last 12 months, company executives reported 74 buys and 48 sells. Management buying with its own money is usually read as a good sign.
It pays out $3.76 per share each year — regular cash for whoever holds the stock.
The balance sheet offers little cushion against a rough stretch. Report-card grade: 44/100.
On our five-subject report card, AEP sits near the top of the class. A high grade doesn’t mean “guaranteed win” — it means “the evidence looks strong for now.”
The takeaway: AEP is an established business that has proven its profits for years. The real debate here isn’t the price — it’s whether the company can keep up this pace.