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American Electric Power CoAEP +0.87%81 EV-to-OCF is 15.85 as of Aug. 12, 2026, which is 0% below its 10-year median of 15.91. GuruFocus rates AEP with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of $115.32 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 505 Utilities - Regulated companies, American Electric Power Co ranks worse than 71.09% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for American Electric Power Co's EV-to-OCF or its related term are showing as below:
AEP'
s EV-to-OCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 11.46 Med: 15.91 Max: 26.32
Current: 15.85
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-OCF of American Electric Power Co was 26.32. The lowest was 11.46. And the median was 15.91.
AEP's EV-to-OCF is ranked worse than 71.09% of 505
companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 10.55
vs AEP: 15.85
EV-to-OCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.
American Electric Power Co (NAS:AEP) EV-to-OCF Explanation
EV-to-OCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.
American Electric Power Co's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
American Electric Power Co's share price for today is $124.65.
American Electric Power Co's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $5.780.
* 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.
Enterprise Value is used because it is a more complete measure in reflecting how much an investor pays when buying a company. Cash Flow from Operations is an important financial metric because it represents the cash generated from operating activities at a company's disposal. Companies with a low EV-to-OCF ratio, combined with a strong balance sheet are generally considered as undervalued.
American Electric Power Co EV-to-OCF Related Terms
American Electric Power Co EV-to-OCF 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.
For the Utilities - Regulated Electric subindustry, American Electric Power Co's EV-to-OCF, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-OCF 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 EV-to-OCF vs Utilities - Regulated Industry
For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, American Electric Power Co's EV-to-OCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where American Electric Power Co's EV-to-OCF falls into.
American Electric Power Co's current Enterprise Value is $121,964 Mil.
American Electric Power Co's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $7,694 Mil.
* 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 EV-to-OCF of 15.85 as of Aug. 12, 2026. This is near median its historical median of 15.91. Over the past decade, American Electric Power Co's EV-to-OCF has ranged from 11.46 to 26.32. According to the industry distribution chart, American Electric Power Co ranks #359 out of 505 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 71.1%.
Is American Electric Power Co's EV-to-OCF too high?
American Electric Power Co's current EV-to-OCF of 15.85 is near median its 10-year median of 15.91. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 11.46 to a high of 26.32. The Utilities - Regulated industry median EV-to-OCF is 10.55. American Electric Power Co's value of 15.85 is 50.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, American Electric Power Co ranks #359 out of 505 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, American Electric Power Co has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does American Electric Power Co's EV-to-OCF compare to D and PCG?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, American Electric Power Co ranks #359 out of 505 companies for EV-to-OCF. This places American Electric Power Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-OCF is 10.55. American Electric Power Co's value of 15.85 is 50.2% above this benchmark. Historically, American Electric Power Co's own EV-to-OCF has ranged from 11.46 to 26.32 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 15.91 vs. the industry median of 10.55, 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 EV-to-OCF for an Utilities - Regulated company?
The median EV-to-OCF among Utilities - Regulated companies is 10.55, based on 505 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-OCF significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-OCF should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. American Electric Power Co's current EV-to-OCF of 15.85 is 50.2% 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 EV-to-OCF mean?
A high EV-to-OCF can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median EV-to-OCF is 10.55 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. American Electric Power Co's current EV-to-OCF is 15.85, which is near median its own 10-year median of 15.91. 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 Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $115.32, compared to a current price of $124.65 — trading 8.1% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-OCF is 15.85, which is near median its 10-year median of 15.91 and 50.2% above the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 10.55. American Electric Power Co's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-OCF calculated?
EV-to-OCF is calculated from a company's financial statements. For American Electric Power Co (AEP), the current EV-to-OCF is 15.85 as of Aug. 12, 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 $124.65 is trading 8.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $115.32.
GuruFocus considers American Electric Power Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for AEP:
EV-to-OCF: 15.85 (near median its 10-year median of 15.91)
GF Value™: $115.32 vs. price of $124.65 (8.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 50.2% above the Utilities - Regulated median (#359 of 505)
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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