AEP American Electric Power PE ratio, current and historical analysis
The P/E ratio for American Electric Power stock stands at 17.46 as of Nov 5, 2025. This takes into account the latest EPS of $6.86 and stock price of $119.76. The PE ratio at present is nearly equal to the average from the previous 4 quarters.
AEP PE ratio history
Over the last ten years, the average PE ratio of American Electric Power has been 22.13. The current 17.46 price-to-earnings ratio is 21% less than the historical average. Analyzing the last ten years, AEP's PE ratio reached its highest point in the Jun 2017 quarter at 59.89, with a price of $69.47 and an EPS of $1.16. The Dec 2015 quarter saw the lowest point at 13.97, with a price of $58.27 and an EPS of $4.17.
American Electric Power PE ratio by year
Maximum annual increase: 263.42% in 2016
Maximum annual decrease: -62.75% in 2017
| Year | PE ratio | PE change | Price | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 16.47 | -13.63% | $92.23 | $5.6 |
| 2023 | 19.07 | -9.41% | $81.22 | $4.26 |
| 2022 | 21.05 | 17.6% | $94.95 | $4.51 |
| 2021 | 17.9 | -4.53% | $88.97 | $4.97 |
| 2020 | 18.75 | -22.84% | $83.27 | $4.44 |
| 2019 | 24.3 | 26.83% | $94.51 | $3.89 |
| 2018 | 19.16 | 1.32% | $74.74 | $3.9 |
| 2017 | 18.91 | -62.75% | $73.57 | $3.89 |
| 2016 | 50.77 | 263.42% | $62.96 | $1.24 |
| 2015 | 13.97 | -23.16% | $58.27 | $4.17 |
| 2014 | 18.18 | 18.21% | $60.72 | $3.34 |
| 2013 | 15.38 | -6.33% | $46.74 | $3.04 |
| 2012 | 16.42 | 59.73% | $42.68 | $2.6 |
| 2011 | 10.28 | -27.71% | $41.31 | $4.02 |
| 2010 | 14.22 | 21.02% | $35.98 | $2.53 |
American Electric Power PE ratio by quarter (TTM)
| Year | PE ratio | PE change | Price | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | 16.4 | 8.11% | $112.5 | $6.86 |
| Jun 2025 | 15.17 | -27.93% | $103.76 | $6.84 |
| Mar 2025 | 21.05 | 27.81% | $109.27 | $5.19 |
| Dec 2024 | 16.47 | -19.89% | $92.23 | $5.6 |
| Sep 2024 | 20.56 | 17.62% | $102.6 | $4.99 |
| Jun 2024 | 17.48 | 9.46% | $87.74 | $5.02 |
| Mar 2024 | 15.97 | -16.26% | $86.1 | $5.39 |
| Dec 2023 | 19.07 | 10.55% | $81.22 | $4.26 |
| Sep 2023 | 17.25 | -20.91% | $75.22 | $4.36 |
| Jun 2023 | 21.81 | -7.23% | $84.2 | $3.86 |
| Mar 2023 | 23.51 | 11.69% | $90.99 | $3.87 |
| Dec 2022 | 21.05 | 17.6% | $94.95 | $4.51 |
| Sep 2022 | 17.9 | -5.04% | $86.45 | $4.83 |
| Jun 2022 | 18.85 | -1.21% | $95.94 | $5.09 |
| Mar 2022 | 19.08 | 6.59% | $99.77 | $5.23 |
AEP Price vs fair value
AEP average PE ratio chart
AEP's current PE ratio is under its 3, 5 and 10-year averages.
PE comparison
With a price to earnings (P/E) of 17.46, AEP stands lower than the Utilities sector, the industry and its peers average. Looking at the Utilities sector average of 20.94, American Electric Power's price to earnings (P/E) is 17% lower.
AEP PE vs peers
AEP's PE ratio is less than its peer stocks SO and DUK, but it is above AES's. American Electric Power's current PE ratio of 17.46 is less than the average of its peers, which is 20.84.
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| AES Aes Corp | 8.88 | $10.11B |
| EXC Exelon Corp | 16.33 | $46.19B |
| AEP American Electric Power Co Inc | 17.43 | $63.99B |
| FE Firstenergy Corp | 20.03 | $26.5B |
| DUK Duke Energy CORP | 20.3 | $97.08B |
| SO Southern Co | 22.45 | $100.1B |
| D Dominion Energy Inc | 22.49 | $51.67B |
| ETR Entergy Corp | 23.18 | $42.75B |
| XEL Xcel Energy Inc | 24.48 | $47.64B |
| PPL PPL Corp | 24.67 | $27.01B |
| NRG Nrg Energy Inc | 72.29 | $32.86B |
Frequently asked questions
What is American Electric Power's PE ratio?
AEP stock has a price to earnings ratio of 17.46 as of Nov 5, 2025.
What is the 3-year average PE ratio for American Electric Power (AEP)?
As an average over the last 3 years, AEP stock has a PE ratio of 18.82.
What is the 5-year average PE ratio for American Electric Power (AEP)?
As an average over the last 5 years, AEP stock has a PE ratio of 18.58.
What is the highest PE ratio for AEP?
The highest quarterly PE ratio in the last ten years has been 59.89 and it was in the Jun 2017 quarter.
How does the current PE ratio for AEP compare to its historical average?
AEP's price to earnings ratio is currently 21% below its 10-year historical average.
How is AEP's PE ratio calculated (American Electric Power PE ratio formula)?
The P/E ratio is calculated by taking the latest stock price and dividing it by the earnings per share(EPS) for the last 12 months. As of today (Nov 5, 2025), American Electric Power's share price is $119.76. The company's earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Sep 2025 is $6.86. Therefore, American Electric Power's price to earnings ratio for today is 17.46. PE RATIO(17.46) = STOCK PRICE($119.76) / TTM EPS($6.86)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified.