American Electric Power Co (BSP:A1EP34) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 2.86 (As of Aug. 11, 2026) — 20% Above Median

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BSP:A1EP34 American Electric Power Co Inc BSP:A1EP34
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Price R$311.68
GF Value R$298.98
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is American Electric Power Co Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio?

American Electric Power Co BSP:A1EP34 +5.64% 69 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 2.86 as of Aug. 11, 2026, which is 20% above its 10-year median of 2.38. GuruFocus rates BSP:A1EP34 with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of R$298.98 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 440 Utilities - Regulated companies, American Electric Power Co ranks worse than 76.36% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-11), American Electric Power Co's current share price is R$311.68. American Electric Power Co's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was R$109.02. American Electric Power Co's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is 2.86.

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

BSP:A1EP34' s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.69   Med: 2.38   Max: 3.36
Current: 3.02

During the past years, American Electric Power Co's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 3.36. The lowest was 1.69. And the median was 2.38.

BSP:A1EP34's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked worse than
76.36% of 440 companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 1.415 vs BSP:A1EP34: 3.02

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 PS Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted revenue per share of a company over the past 10 years.

American Electric Power Co's adjusted revenue per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was R$25.335. Add all the adjusted revenue per share for the past 10 years together and divide 10 will get our Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share, which is R$109.02 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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American Electric Power Co  (BSP:A1EP34) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Explanation

Compared with the regular PS Ratio, which works poorly for cyclical businesses, the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio smoothed out the fluctuations of revenue 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 PS Ratio should give similar results to regular PS Ratio.


American Electric Power Co Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms


American Electric Power Co Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for American Electric Power Co's Cyclically Adjusted PS 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 PS Ratio Chart

American Electric Power Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PS 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 PS 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 2.56 2.77 2.84 3.18 3.29

BSP:A1EP34 vs D, PCG, ETR: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison

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

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

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


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American Electric Power Co Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Calculation

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

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

Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share
=311.68/109.02
=2.86

* 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 Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

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

Adj_RevenuePerShare=Revenue per Share/CPI of Jun. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Jun. 2026)
=25.335/333.9520*333.9520
=25.335

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 333.9520.

American Electric Power Co Quarterly Data

Revenue per Share CPI Adj_RevenuePerShare
201609 15.386 241.428 21.282
201612 12.922 241.432 17.874
201703 12.501 243.801 17.124
201706 11.962 244.955 16.308
201709 13.041 246.819 17.645
201712 12.729 246.524 17.243
201803 13.459 249.554 18.011
201806 15.333 251.989 20.320
201809 18.022 252.439 23.841
201812 14.927 251.233 19.842
201903 15.755 254.202 20.698
201906 13.907 256.143 18.132
201909 17.938 256.759 23.331
201912 14.964 256.974 19.447
202003 18.436 258.115 23.853
202006 18.225 257.797 23.609
202009 22.071 260.280 28.318
202012 18.644 260.474 23.903
202103 24.213 264.877 30.527
202106 19.204 271.696 23.604
202109 24.278 274.310 29.557
202112 22.724 278.802 27.219
202203 22.510 287.504 26.147
202206 22.731 296.311 25.619
202209 28.115 296.808 31.633
202212 24.819 296.797 27.926
202303 23.694 301.836 26.215
202306 20.555 305.109 22.498
202309 25.296 307.789 27.446
202312 21.258 306.746 23.143
202403 23.718 312.332 25.360
202406 23.262 314.175 24.726
202409 28.125 315.301 29.789
202412 26.827 315.605 28.387
202503 29.417 319.799 30.719
202506 26.296 322.561 27.225
202509 29.958 324.800 30.802
202512 26.812 324.054 27.631
202603 28.774 330.213 29.100
202606 25.335 333.952 25.335

Add all the adjusted revenue per share together and divide 10 will get our Cyclically Adjusted Revenue 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 PS Ratio of 2.86 mean?
American Electric Power Co (BSP:A1EP34) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 2.86 as of Aug. 11, 2026. Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted revenue per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on American Electric Power Co and its competitors. This is 20% above median its historical median of 2.38. Over the past decade, American Electric Power Co's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 1.69 to 3.36. According to the industry distribution chart, American Electric Power Co ranks #336 out of 440 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 76.4%.
Is American Electric Power Co's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
American Electric Power Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 2.86 is 20% above median its 10-year median of 2.38. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.69 to a high of 3.36. The Utilities - Regulated industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.42. American Electric Power Co's value of 2.86 is 102.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, American Electric Power Co ranks #336 out of 440 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, American Electric Power Co has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does American Electric Power Co's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to D and PCG?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, American Electric Power Co ranks #336 out of 440 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This places American Electric Power Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.42. American Electric Power Co's value of 2.86 is 102.1% above this benchmark. Historically, American Electric Power Co's own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 1.69 to 3.36 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.38 vs. the industry median of 1.42, 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 PS Ratio for an Utilities - Regulated company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio among Utilities - Regulated companies is 1.42, based on 440 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cyclically Adjusted PS 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 PS Ratio of 2.86 is 102.1% 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 PS Ratio mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted revenue 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 PS Ratio is 1.42 — 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 PS Ratio is 2.86, which is 20% above median its own 10-year median of 2.38. 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 (BSP:A1EP34) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is R$298.98, compared to a current price of R$311.68 — trading 4.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 2.86, which is 20% above median its 10-year median of 2.38 and 102.1% above the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 1.42. American Electric Power Co's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 9 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For American Electric Power Co (BSP:A1EP34), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 2.86 as of Aug. 11, 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 (BSP:A1EP34) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, American Electric Power Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of R$311.68 is trading 4.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of R$298.98. GuruFocus considers American Electric Power Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for BSP:A1EP34:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 2.86 (20% above median its 10-year median of 2.38)
  • GF Value™: R$298.98 vs. price of R$311.68 (4.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 69/100 with 9 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 102.1% above the Utilities - Regulated median (#336 of 440)

No single metric tells the full story. See the BSP:A1EP34 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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