A vs AEP Stock Comparison
Scores Breakdown
| Metric | A | AEP |
|---|---|---|
| 📈 Growth | 26/30 | 12/30 |
| 💰 Profitability | 17/20 | 14/20 |
| 🏦 Financial Health | 15/20 | 14/20 |
| 💵 Valuation | 16/20 | 15/20 |
| ⚠️ Risk (lower is better) | 5/10 | 5/10 |
| Overall Score | 79/100 | 60/100 |
Side-by-Side Summaries
| A Analysis | AEP Analysis |
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📈 Growth & Financial TrajectoryEight quarters show revenue rising from about $1.66B in 2024-Q1 to about $1.84B in 2026-Q2, while Net Income fluctuates but trends higher, with a peak near $434M in 2025-Q4 and a pace around $300–$339M in other quarters. The trend depicts steady top-line growth and durable earnings power despite quarterly volatility. 💰 Margins & Cash FlowGross Margin remains in the low-to-mid 50s% (roughly 53%), and Operating Margin sits in the low- to mid-20s% (roughly 21%). Cash flow remains broadly positive; Net Cash Flow From Operating Activities ranges in the hundreds of millions per quarter, while investing and financing activities swing, producing occasional negative free cash flow but overall liquidity. 🛡️ Balance Sheet & LiquidityAssets run around $12.8–$13.0B, with long-term debt near $3.0B and equity attributable to parent around $6.1–7.0B. Current assets ( ⚠️ Key Drivers & Risks
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📈 Growth & Financial TrajectoryAcross the 8 quarters, Revenues rose from about $4.70B (2024 Q3) to $5.45B (2026 Q2), a ~16% gain, but with volatility (peak around $6.01B in 2025 Q3 and dips in several quarters). Net income ranged from about $0.92B (2024 Q3) to a high of about $1.29B (2025 Q2), ending near $0.75B in 2026 Q2. The trajectory shows modest top-line growth with mixed earnings momentum; the end result is below the initial earnings level despite higher revenue. 💰 Margins & Cash FlowOperating margins have generally trended in the mid-20s percent across several quarters (roughly mid-20s in 2024 Q4 and 2025 Q3; about 23% in 2026 Q2). Cash flow from operations remained positive in most periods (roughly $1.2B–$1.9B), while investing activities were sizable and often negative, pressuring overall free cash flow. Net cash flow patterns reflect ongoing capital spending typical of a regulated utility. 🛡️ Balance Sheet & LiquidityTotal assets run around $110B–$122B with equity in the $27B–$33B range and long-term debt near $42B–$50B. Liabilities exceed current assets in several quarters, yielding weaker near-term liquidity (current ratio often below 1). Still, a large asset base and regulated cash flows provide resilience, with debt levels offset by steady rate recovery. ⚠️ Key Drivers & Risks
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