AEP (American Electric Power Co) LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset: 0.40 (As of Mar. 2026)

What is American Electric Power Co LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset?

American Electric Power Co AEP -0.52% 76 LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset is 0.40 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates AEP with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of $110.98 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 12 warning signs investors should review.

LT Debt to Total Assets is a measurement representing the percentage of a corporation's assets that are financed with loans and financial obligations lasting more than one year. The ratio provides a general measure of the financial position of a company, including its ability to meet financial requirements for outstanding loans. It is calculated as a company's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligationdivide by its Total Assets. American Electric Power Co's long-term debt to total assests ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.40.

American Electric Power Co's long-term debt to total assets ratio increased from Mar. 2025 (0.38) to Mar. 2026 (0.40). It may suggest that American Electric Power Co is progressively becoming more dependent on debt to grow their business.

American Electric Power Co (NAS:AEP) LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset Explanation

LT Debt to Total Asset is a measurement representing the percentage of a corporation's assets that are financed with loans and financial obligations lasting more than one year. The ratio provides a general measure of the financial position of a company, including its ability to meet financial requirements for outstanding loans. A year-over-year decrease in this metric would suggest the company is progressively becoming less dependent on debt to grow their business.

American Electric Power Co LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset Related Terms

American Electric Power Co LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset Historical Data

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American Electric Power Co LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset Calculation

American Electric Power Co's Long-Term Debt to Total Asset Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

LT Debt to Total Assets (A: Dec. 2025 )	=	Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation (A: Dec. 2025 )	/	Total Assets (A: Dec. 2025 )
	=	44706	/	114460
	=	0.39

American Electric Power Co's Long-Term Debt to Total Asset Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

LT Debt to Total Assets (Q: Mar. 2026 )	=	Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation (Q: Mar. 2026 )	/	Total Assets (Q: Mar. 2026 )
	=	47422	/	117776
	=	0.40

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What does a LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset of 0.40 mean?

American Electric Power Co (AEP) has a LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset of 0.40 as of Mar. 2026. Long-term Debt to Total Asset ratio is the ratio of total long-term debt to total assets. View historical data on American Electric Power Co and its competitors.

Is American Electric Power Co's LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset too high?

American Electric Power Co's current LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset is 0.40. Overall, American Electric Power Co has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.

How does American Electric Power Co's LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset compare to D and ETR?

American Electric Power Co's LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset of 0.40 can be compared against companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.

What is a good LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset for an Utilities - Regulated company?

A good LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset depends on the Utilities - Regulated industry context. However, LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset 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 LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset mean?

A high LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Long-term Debt to Total Asset ratio is the ratio of total long-term debt to total assets. View historical data on American Electric Power Co and its competitors. American Electric Power Co's current LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset is 0.40. 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 $137.97 — trading 24.3% above its estimated fair value. The current LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset is 0.40. American Electric Power Co's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 12 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.

How is LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset calculated?

LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset is calculated from a company's financial statements. For American Electric Power Co (AEP), the current LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset is 0.40 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 $137.97 is trading 24.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $110.98. GuruFocus considers American Electric Power Co to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for AEP:

LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset: 0.40
GF Value™: $110.98 vs. price of $137.97 (24.3% above fair value)
GF Score™: 76/100 with 12 warning signs

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American Electric Power Co Business Description

Industry Utilities Utilities - Regulated

Comparable Companies D ETR XEL DUK EXC PEG SO ED WEC PCG NEE LSE:NG.XMAD:ELE BOM:532555 AEE DTE XPRA:CEZ TSX:FTS CNP EIX

Other Exchanges AEP:Mexico AEP_KZ:Kazakhstan 1AEP:Italy 0HEC:UK AEP:Germany A1EP34:Brazil AEPC:Austria

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

Website https://www.aep.com

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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