American Electric Power Co's Days Sales Outstanding for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 18.98.
American Electric Power Co's Days Inventory for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 59.3.
American Electric Power Co's Days Payable for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 118.65.
Therefore, American Electric Power Co's Cash Conversion Cycle (CCC) for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was -40.37.
American Electric Power Co (NAS:AEP) Cash Conversion Cycle Explanation
Generally, the lower this number is, the better for the company. Although it should be combined with other metrics (such as ROE % and ROA %), it can be especially useful for comparing close competitors, because the company with the lowest CCC is often the one with better management.
Be Aware
CCC is most effective with retail-type companies, which have inventories that are sold to customers. Consulting businesses, software companies and insurance companies are all examples of companies for whom this metric is meaningless.
The CCC is one of several tools that can help you evaluate management, especially if it is calculated for several consecutive time periods and for several competitors. Decreasing or steady CCCs are good, while rising ones should motivate you to dig a bit deeper.
American Electric Power Co Cash Conversion Cycle Related Terms
American Electric Power Co Cash Conversion Cycle Historical Data
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
American Electric Power Co Cash Conversion Cycle Chart
AEP vs D, ETR, XEL: Cash Conversion Cycle Comparison
For the Utilities - Regulated Electric subindustry, American Electric Power Co's Cash Conversion Cycle, along with its competitors' market caps and Cash Conversion Cycle data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
American Electric Power Co Cash Conversion Cycle vs Utilities - Regulated Industry
For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, American Electric Power Co's Cash Conversion Cycle distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where American Electric Power Co's Cash Conversion Cycle falls into.
American Electric Power Co Cash Conversion Cycle Calculation
Cash Conversion Cycle (CCC) measures how fast a company can convert cash on hand into even more cash on hand. This metric looks at the amount of time needed to sell inventory, the amount of time needed to collect receivables and the length of time the company is afforded to pay its bills without incurring penalties.
Cash Conversion Cycle is one of several measures of management effectiveness.
American Electric Power Co's Cash Conversion Cycle for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
American Electric Power Co (AEP) has a Cash Conversion Cycle of -40.37 as of Mar. 2026. Cash conversion cycle equals sum of days inventory and days sales outstanding less days payable. View historical data on American Electric Power Co and its competitors.
Is American Electric Power Co's Cash Conversion Cycle too high?
American Electric Power Co's current Cash Conversion Cycle is -40.37. Overall, American Electric Power Co has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does American Electric Power Co's Cash Conversion Cycle compare to D and ETR?
American Electric Power Co's Cash Conversion Cycle of -40.37 can be compared against companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry. The industry median Cash Conversion Cycle is 13.93. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cash Conversion Cycle for an Utilities - Regulated company?
The median Cash Conversion Cycle among Utilities - Regulated companies is 13.93, based on 499 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cash Conversion Cycle significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cash Conversion Cycle should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Cash Conversion Cycle mean?
A high Cash Conversion Cycle can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cash conversion cycle equals sum of days inventory and days sales outstanding less days payable. View historical data on American Electric Power Co and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median Cash Conversion Cycle is 13.93 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. American Electric Power Co's current Cash Conversion Cycle is -40.37. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is American Electric Power Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, American Electric Power Co (AEP) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $110.98, compared to a current price of $138.69 — trading 25% above its estimated fair value. The current Cash Conversion Cycle is -40.37. American Electric Power Co's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 10 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cash Conversion Cycle calculated?
Cash Conversion Cycle is calculated from a company's financial statements. For American Electric Power Co (AEP), the current Cash Conversion Cycle is -40.37 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is American Electric Power Co (AEP) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, American Electric Power Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $138.69 is trading 25% above its estimated GF Value™ of $110.98.
GuruFocus considers American Electric Power Co to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for AEP:
Cash Conversion Cycle: -40.37
GF Value™: $110.98 vs. price of $138.69 (25% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the AEP stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
American Electric Power is one of the largest regulated utilities in the United States, providing electricity generation, transmission, and distribution to more than 5 million customers in 11 states. About 39% of AEP's capacity is coal, with the remainder from a mix of natural gas (28%), renewable energy and hydro (23%), nuclear (7%), and demand response (3%). Vertically integrated utilities, transmission and distribution, and generation and marketing support earnings.
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