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The historical rank and industry rank for American Electric Power Co's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XKAZ:AEP_KZ'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.73 Med: 12.38 Max: 16.36
Current: 13.78
XKAZ:AEP_KZ's Net Margin % is ranked better than 69% of 500
companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 8.54
vs XKAZ:AEP_KZ: 13.78
American Electric Power Co (XKAZ:AEP_KZ) Net Margin % Explanation
Although Net Income and Earnings-per-Share (EPS) are the most widely used parameter in measuring a company's profitability and valuation, it is the least reliable. The reason is that reported earnings can be manipulated easily by adjusting any numbers such as Depreciation, Depletion and Amotorization and non-recurring items.
But the long term trend of the net margin is a good indicator of the competitiveness and health of the business.
American Electric Power Co Net Margin % Related Terms
American Electric Power Co Net Margin % 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.
XKAZ:AEP_KZ vs D, PCG, ETR: Net Margin % Comparison
For the Utilities - Regulated Electric subindustry, American Electric Power Co's Net Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Net 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.
American Electric Power Co Net Margin % vs Utilities - Regulated Industry
For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, American Electric Power Co's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where American Electric Power Co's Net Margin % falls into.
* 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 (XKAZ:AEP_KZ) has a Net Margin % of 13.09% as of Jun. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on American Electric Power Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 12.38. Over the past decade, American Electric Power Co's Net Margin % has ranged from 3.73 to 16.36. According to the industry distribution chart, American Electric Power Co ranks #155 out of 500 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 31%.
Is American Electric Power Co's Net Margin % too high?
American Electric Power Co's current Net Margin % of 13.09% is near median its 10-year median of 12.38. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.73 to a high of 16.36. The Utilities - Regulated industry median Net Margin % is 8.54. American Electric Power Co's value of 13.09% is 53.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, American Electric Power Co ranks #155 out of 500 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, American Electric Power Co has a GF Score™ of 75/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does American Electric Power Co's Net Margin % compare to D and PCG?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, American Electric Power Co ranks #155 out of 500 companies for Net Margin %. This puts American Electric Power Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 8.54. American Electric Power Co's value of 13.09% is 53.3% above this benchmark. Historically, American Electric Power Co's own Net Margin % has ranged from 3.73 to 16.36 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 12.38 vs. the industry median of 8.54, 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 Net Margin % for an Utilities - Regulated company?
The median Net Margin % among Utilities - Regulated companies is 8.54, based on 500 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Net Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Net Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. American Electric Power Co's current Net Margin % of 13.09% is 53.3% 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 Net Margin % mean?
A high Net Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on American Electric Power Co and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median Net Margin % is 8.54 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. American Electric Power Co's current Net Margin % is 13.09%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 12.38. 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?
American Electric Power Co (XKAZ:AEP_KZ) has a current Net Margin % of 13.09%. The stock's GF Value™ is $112.62, compared to a current price of $125.00 — trading 11% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 13.09%, which is near median its 10-year median of 12.38 and 53.3% above the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 8.54. American Electric Power Co's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 11 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Net Margin % calculated?
Net Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For American Electric Power Co (XKAZ:AEP_KZ), the current Net Margin % is 13.09% as of Jun. 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 (XKAZ:AEP_KZ) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, American Electric Power Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $125.00 is trading 11% above its estimated GF Value™ of $112.62.
Key valuation signals for XKAZ:AEP_KZ:
Net Margin %: 13.09% (near median its 10-year median of 12.38)
GF Value™: $112.62 vs. price of $125.00 (11% above fair value)
Industry Position: 53.3% above the Utilities - Regulated median (#155 of 500)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKAZ:AEP_KZ 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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