The AES (MIL:1AES) EBITDA Margin %: 32.33% (As of Mar. 2026) — 26% Above Median


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What is The AES EBITDA Margin %?

The AES MIL:1AES 44 EBITDA Margin % is 32.33% as of Mar. 2026, which is 26% above its 10-year median of 25.57. GuruFocus rates MIL:1AES with a GF Score™ of 44/100 and a GF Value™ of €12.97 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 499 Utilities - Regulated companies, The AES ranks better than 54.11% on this metric.

EBITDA Margin % is calculated as EBITDA divided by its Revenue. The AES's EBITDA for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €889 Mil. The AES's Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €2,751 Mil. Therefore, The AES's EBITDA margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 32.33%.


The AES  (MIL:1AES) EBITDA Margin % Explanation

EBITDA Margin % is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue. It is an performance metric measuring company's operating profitability. EBITDA Margin takes depreciation and amortization, interest expense and tax into account, which makes it easy to compare the relative profitability of companies of different sizes in the same industry.


The AES EBITDA Margin % Related Terms


The AES EBITDA Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for The AES's EBITDA Margin % 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.

The AES EBITDA Margin % Chart

The AES Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EBITDA Margin %
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The AES Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
EBITDA Margin % 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 22.45 26.09 31.04 16.03 32.33

MIL:1AES vs AVA, UTL, SRE: EBITDA Margin % Comparison

For the Utilities - Diversified subindustry, The AES's EBITDA Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and EBITDA Margin % 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.


The AES EBITDA Margin % vs Utilities - Regulated Industry

For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, The AES's EBITDA Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where The AES's EBITDA Margin % falls into.


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The AES EBITDA Margin % Calculation

EBITDA margin is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.

The AES's EBITDA Margin % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

EBITDA Margin %=EBITDA (A: Dec. 2025 )/Revenue (A: Dec. 2025 )
=2509.906/10446.982
=24.03 %

The AES's EBITDA Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

EBITDA Margin %=EBITDA (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Revenue (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=889.22/2750.7
=32.33 %

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about EBITDA Margin % →
What does a EBITDA Margin % of 32.33% mean?
The AES (MIL:1AES) has a EBITDA Margin % of 32.33% as of Mar. 2026. EBITDA Margin is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent. View historical data on The AES and its competitors. This is 26% above median its historical median of 25.57. Over the past decade, The AES's EBITDA Margin % has ranged from 8.11 to 37.98. According to the industry distribution chart, The AES ranks #229 out of 499 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 45.9%.
Is The AES's EBITDA Margin % too high?
The AES's current EBITDA Margin % of 32.33% is 26% above median its 10-year median of 25.57. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 8.11 to a high of 37.98. The Utilities - Regulated industry median EBITDA Margin % is 23.94. The AES's value of 32.33% is 35% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, The AES ranks #229 out of 499 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, The AES has a GF Score™ of 44/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does The AES's EBITDA Margin % compare to AVA and UTL?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, The AES ranks #229 out of 499 companies for EBITDA Margin %. This puts The AES in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EBITDA Margin % is 23.94. The AES's value of 32.33% is 35% above this benchmark. Historically, The AES's own EBITDA Margin % has ranged from 8.11 to 37.98 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 25.57 vs. the industry median of 23.94, The AES 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 EBITDA Margin % for an Utilities - Regulated company?
The median EBITDA Margin % among Utilities - Regulated companies is 23.94, based on 499 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EBITDA Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EBITDA Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. The AES's current EBITDA Margin % of 32.33% is 35% 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 EBITDA Margin % mean?
A high EBITDA Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EBITDA Margin is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent. View historical data on The AES and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median EBITDA Margin % is 23.94 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. The AES's current EBITDA Margin % is 32.33%, which is 26% above median its own 10-year median of 25.57. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is The AES stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The AES (MIL:1AES) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €12.97, compared to a current price of €12.73 — trading 1.9% below its estimated fair value. The current EBITDA Margin % is 32.33%, which is 26% above median its 10-year median of 25.57 and 35% above the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 23.94. The AES's overall GF Score™ is 44/100 with 9 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EBITDA Margin % calculated?
EBITDA Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For The AES (MIL:1AES), the current EBITDA Margin % is 32.33% 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 The AES (MIL:1AES) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The AES stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €12.73 is trading 1.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of €12.97. GuruFocus considers The AES to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for MIL:1AES:

  • EBITDA Margin %: 32.33% (26% above median its 10-year median of 25.57)
  • GF Value™: €12.97 vs. price of €12.73 (1.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 44/100 with 9 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 35% above the Utilities - Regulated median (#229 of 499)

No single metric tells the full story. See the MIL:1AES stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


The AES Business Description

Address 4300 Wilson Boulevard, Arlington, VA, USA, 22203
AES is a global power company that operates in 15 countries. Its generation portfolio totals over 32 gigawatts, including renewable energy, gas, coal, and oil. AES has majority ownership in and operates numerous electric utilities.
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