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AEP · Nasdaq · United States · Electric Services
In shortAMERICAN ELECTRIC POWER CO INC is profitable, generates cash and carries moderate debt, with revenue growing (+9.5% last year).
Financial health
Solid
Built from five areas over the last five annual reports. Tap an area to see the figures behind it.
| Operating marginShare of each sale left after running the business, before interest and tax. | 24.3% | 98/100 |
|---|---|---|
| Net marginShare of each sale left as profit after every cost, interest and tax. | 16.4% | 85/100 |
| Return on equityProfit earned on the money shareholders put in. Above 15% is strong. | 12.3% | 62/100 |
| Return on invested capitalProfit earned on all the capital used (equity and debt). Above 10% usually means a real competitive edge. | 6.6% | 44/100 |
Weight in the score: 25%
| Current ratioShort-term assets divided by short-term debts. Below 1 can mean tight cash. | 0.45× | 0/100 |
|---|---|---|
| Debt / equityDebt compared with the shareholders' stake. Above 2 is heavily indebted. | 1.52× | 27/100 |
| Net debt / EBITDAYears of operating profit needed to repay net debt. Below 2 is comfortable. | 5.43× | 0/100 |
| Interest coverageHow many times operating profit covers interest. Below 2 is risky. | 2.63× | 11/100 |
| Altman Z''Bankruptcy-risk model. Above 2.6 safe, below 1.1 distress. | 0.73 | 0/100 |
Weight in the score: 25%
| Free cash flow marginCash left from each sale after investments. The money that can pay dividends or reduce debt. | 16.0% | 84/100 |
|---|---|---|
| Free cash flow / net incomeHow much accounting profit turns into real cash. Near 1 or above is healthy. | 0.98× | 84/100 |
| Years with positive free cash flow (last 5) | 5 of 5 | 100/100 |
Weight in the score: 20%
| Profitable years (last 5) | 5 of 5 | 100/100 |
|---|---|---|
| Years of revenue decline (last 5) | 1 of 5 | 67/100 |
| Revenue growth volatility | 7.3% | 84/100 |
| Operating margin volatility | 2.7% | 85/100 |
Weight in the score: 20%
| Revenue growth, 3-year average | 3.7% | 37/100 |
|---|---|---|
| EPS growth, 3-year average | 14.0% | 95/100 |
Weight in the score: 10%
Fiscal year 2025 · change vs prior year
Annual figures as reported. Hover a bar or point for the exact value.
5 older years available with the 10-year history. Essential plan, from €8.25/month →
The last 5 fiscal years from the company's annual reports.
USD millions; negative values in parentheses.
| Fiscal year | FY21 | FY22 | FY23 | FY24 | FY25 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 16,792 | 19,640 | 19,456 | 19,970 | 21,876 |
| Operating income | 3,411 | 3,483 | 3,556 | 4,304 | 5,319 |
| Interest expense | 1,199 | 1,396 | 1,807 | 1,863 | 2,026 |
| Pre-tax income | 2,600 | 2,310 | 2,268 | 2,937 | 3,825 |
| Income tax | 116 | 5.4 | 55 | (39) | 129 |
| Net income | 2,488 | 2,307 | 2,208 | 2,967 | 3,580 |
| Diluted EPS | $4.96 | $4.49 | $4.24 | $5.58 | $6.66 |
| Diluted shares (millions) | 502 | 513 | 520 | 531 | 537 |
5 older years available with the 10-year history. Essential plan, from €8.25/month →
0.73 Distress zone
Estimates bankruptcy risk from working capital, retained earnings, operating profit and equity. Above 2.6 is considered safe, below 1.1 signals distress.
5/9
Nine yes-or-no tests on profitability, debt, liquidity and efficiency versus the prior year. 7 to 9 is strong, 0 to 3 is weak.
All figures: SEC EDGAR. Ratios and scores are computed by Scorvest (see how it works). Information only, not investment advice. How it works
Latest annual report: Jun 30, 2026 · Data updated May 5, 2026