American Electric Power Co (MEX:AEP) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 2.56 (As of Aug. 05, 2026) — 21% Above Median

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MEX:AEP American Electric Power Co Inc MEX:AEP
54 GF Score
Price MXN2,222.00
GF Value MXN1,980.27
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is American Electric Power Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

American Electric Power Co MEX:AEP 54 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.56 as of Aug. 05, 2026, which is 21% above its 10-year median of 2.12. GuruFocus rates MEX:AEP with a GF Score™ of 54/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN1,980.27 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 11 warning signs investors should review. Among 437 Utilities - Regulated companies, American Electric Power Co ranks worse than 74.6% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-05), American Electric Power Co's current share price is MXN2222.00. American Electric Power Co's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was MXN866.66. American Electric Power Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 2.56.

The historical rank and industry rank for American Electric Power Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

MEX:AEP' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.54   Med: 2.12   Max: 2.83
Current: 2.44

During the past years, American Electric Power Co's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 2.83. The lowest was 1.54. And the median was 2.12.

MEX:AEP's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
74.6% of 437 companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 1.51 vs MEX:AEP: 2.44

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller. He uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings per share of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted book value per share of a company over the past 10 years.

American Electric Power Co's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was MXN1,028.747. Add all the adjusted book value per share for the past 10 years together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share, which is MXN866.66 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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American Electric Power Co  (MEX:AEP) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Explanation

Compared with the regular PB Ratio, which works poorly for cyclical businesses, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio smoothed out the fluctuations of book value during business cycles. Therefore it is more accurate in reflecting the valuation of the company.

If a company has consistent business performance, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio should give similar results to regular PB Ratio.


American Electric Power Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


American Electric Power Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for American Electric Power Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio can be seen below:

* 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 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

American Electric Power Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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American Electric Power Co Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 2.07 2.22 2.28 2.53 2.60

MEX:AEP vs D, PCG, ETR: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Utilities - Regulated Electric subindustry, American Electric Power Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio 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 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Utilities - Regulated Industry

For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, American Electric Power Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where American Electric Power Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.


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American Electric Power Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Calculation

Like the Shiller PE Ratio, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio takes the Book Value per Share from the past 10 years, adjusts it for inflation, and then calculates the average. This average is then used for the P/B calculation. Because it considers this 10-year average, it's often referred to as the CAPB Ratio.

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller to measure the valuation of the overall market. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio.

American Electric Power Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=2222.00/866.66
=2.56

* 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's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, American Electric Power Co's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was:

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Jun. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Jun. 2026)
=1028.747/333.9520*333.9520
=1,028.747

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 333.9520.

American Electric Power Co Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201609 681.146 241.428 942.186
201612 729.439 241.432 1,008.970
201703 677.288 243.801 927.731
201706 655.072 244.955 893.073
201709 666.714 246.819 902.080
201712 729.966 246.524 988.843
201803 681.805 249.554 912.388
201806 746.325 251.989 989.078
201809 721.378 252.439 954.312
201812 757.477 251.233 1,006.878
201903 754.659 254.202 991.416
201906 749.265 256.143 976.871
201909 788.040 256.759 1,024.959
201912 749.265 256.974 973.712
202003 934.136 258.115 1,208.595
202006 931.054 257.797 1,206.094
202009 906.429 260.280 1,162.993
202012 823.188 260.474 1,055.404
202103 858.705 264.877 1,082.639
202106 850.758 271.696 1,045.699
202109 909.671 274.310 1,107.457
202112 912.701 278.802 1,093.243
202203 922.430 287.504 1,071.454
202206 942.126 296.311 1,061.806
202209 950.531 296.808 1,069.485
202212 906.512 296.797 1,019.995
202303 831.400 301.836 919.863
202306 795.419 305.109 870.613
202309 838.732 307.789 910.027
202312 814.436 306.746 886.670
202403 812.573 312.332 868.820
202406 900.067 314.175 956.725
202409 984.293 315.301 1,042.517
202412 1,054.471 315.605 1,115.770
202503 1,046.692 319.799 1,093.014
202506 1,052.154 322.561 1,089.310
202509 1,041.750 324.800 1,071.104
202512 1,036.609 324.054 1,068.271
202603 1,054.435 330.213 1,066.374
202606 1,028.747 333.952 1,028.747

Add all the adjusted book value per share together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share.

Please note that we use the CPI data of the country/region where the company is headquartered. If the CPI data for that country/region is not available, then we will use the CPI data of the United States as default.

What does a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.56 mean?
American Electric Power Co (MEX:AEP) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.56 as of Aug. 05, 2026. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on American Electric Power Co and its competitors. This is 21% above median its historical median of 2.12. Over the past decade, American Electric Power Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.54 to 2.83. According to the industry distribution chart, American Electric Power Co ranks #326 out of 437 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 74.6%.
Is American Electric Power Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
American Electric Power Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.56 is 21% above median its 10-year median of 2.12. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.54 to a high of 2.83. The Utilities - Regulated industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.51. American Electric Power Co's value of 2.56 is 69.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, American Electric Power Co ranks #326 out of 437 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, American Electric Power Co has a GF Score™ of 54/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does American Electric Power Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to D and PCG?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, American Electric Power Co ranks #326 out of 437 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places American Electric Power Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.51. American Electric Power Co's value of 2.56 is 69.5% above this benchmark. Historically, American Electric Power Co's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.54 to 2.83 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.12 vs. the industry median of 1.51, American Electric Power Co has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for an Utilities - Regulated company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Utilities - Regulated companies is 1.51, based on 437 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. American Electric Power Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.56 is 69.5% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on American Electric Power Co and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.51 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. American Electric Power Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.56, which is 21% above median its own 10-year median of 2.12. 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 (MEX:AEP) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN1,980.27, compared to a current price of MXN2,222.00 — trading 12.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.56, which is 21% above median its 10-year median of 2.12 and 69.5% above the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 1.51. American Electric Power Co's overall GF Score™ is 54/100 with 11 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For American Electric Power Co (MEX:AEP), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.56 as of Aug. 05, 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 (MEX:AEP) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, American Electric Power Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of MXN2,222.00 is trading 12.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN1,980.27. GuruFocus considers American Electric Power Co to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for MEX:AEP:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 2.56 (21% above median its 10-year median of 2.12)
  • GF Value™: MXN1,980.27 vs. price of MXN2,222.00 (12.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 54/100 with 11 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 69.5% above the Utilities - Regulated median (#326 of 437)

No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX:AEP stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


American Electric Power Co Business Description

Address 1 Riverside Plaza, Columbus, OH, USA, 43215-2373
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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