AES Aes PE ratio, current and historical analysis
The current PE ratio for Aes stock as of Jan 21, 2025 is 8.05. This is calculated based on the current EPS of $1.46 and the stock price of $11.75 per share. The P/E ratio has decreased by 69% from the past four quarters average of 26.4.
AES PE ratio history
The average historical PE ratio of Aes for the last ten years is 41.31. The current PE ratio of 8.05 is 81% below the historical average. In the past ten years, AES's PE ratio was at its highest in the Dec 2020 quarter at 335.71, when the stock price was $23.5 and the EPS was $0.07. The lowest value was in the Dec 2018 quarter, when it reached 7.95 with a price of $14.46 and an EPS of $1.82.
Aes PE ratio by year
Maximum annual increase: 676.03% in 2020
Maximum annual decrease: -86.69% in 2014
| Year | PE ratio | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 52.03 | N/A |
| 2022 | N/A | N/A |
| 2021 | N/A | N/A |
| 2020 | 335.71 | 676.03% |
| 2019 | 43.26 | 444.15% |
| 2018 | 7.95 | N/A |
| 2017 | N/A | N/A |
| 2016 | N/A | N/A |
| 2015 | 21.27 | 65.27% |
| 2014 | 12.87 | -86.69% |
AES average PE ratio chart
The current PE ratio of AES is lower than the 5 and 10-year averages.
AES PE vs peers
Compared to its peer stocks DUK and SRE, AES's PE ratio stands lower. Aes's PE ratio is trading below the peer group average of 23.33.
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| AES Aes Corp | 7.63 | $7.92B |
| SRE Sempra Energy | 18.08 | $52.44B |
| D Dominion Energy Inc | 18.84 | $44.48B |
| AEP American Electric Power Co Inc | 19.52 | $51.88B |
| DUK Duke Energy CORP | 20 | $84.04B |
| NRG Nrg Energy Inc | 27.17 | $22.35B |
| ORA Ormat Technologies Inc | 32.72 | $3.9B |
Frequently asked questions
What is Aes's PE ratio?
AES's price to earnings ratio is 8.05 as of Jan 21, 2025.
What is the 5-year average PE ratio for Aes (AES)?
As an average over the last 5 years, AES stock has a PE ratio of 68.25.
What is the highest PE ratio for AES?
In the last ten years, the Dec 2020 quarter recorded the highest quarterly PE ratio at 335.71.
How does the current PE ratio for AES compare to its historical average?
The current price to earnings ratio of AES is 81% lower than the 10-year historical average.
Why is Aes's PE ratio so low?
AES's PE ratio is low because its earnings per share (EPS) is high relative to its stock price.
How is AES's PE ratio calculated (Aes PE ratio formula)?
To determine the PE ratio, divide the most recent stock price by the TTM earnings per share (EPS). As of today (Jan 21, 2025), Aes's stock price is $11.75. The earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Sep 2024 is $1.46. Therefore, Aes's P/E ratio for today is 8.05. PE RATIO(8.05) = STOCK PRICE($11.75) / TTM EPS($1.46)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified. Data from 
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