American Electric Power CoAEP +0.62%78 ROA % is 3.01% as of Mar. 2026, which is 6% above its 10-year median of 2.85. GuruFocus rates AEP with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of $110.98 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 511 Utilities - Regulated companies, American Electric Power Co ranks better than 54.99% on this metric.
ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. American Electric Power Co's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $3,496 Mil.
American Electric Power Co's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $116,118 Mil. Therefore, American Electric Power Co's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 3.01%.
The historical rank and industry rank for American Electric Power Co's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:
AEP'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.98 Med: 2.85 Max: 3.29
Current: 3.29
During the past 13 years, American Electric Power Co's highest ROA % was 3.29%. The lowest was 0.98%. And the median was 2.85%.
AEP's ROA % is ranked better than 54.99% of 511
companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 3.02
vs AEP: 3.29
American Electric Power Co (NAS:AEP) ROA % Explanation
ROA % measures the rate of return on the total assets (shareholder equity plus liabilities). It measures a firm's efficiency at generating profits from shareholders' equity plus its liabilities. ROA % shows how well a company uses what it has to generate earnings. ROA %s can vary drastically across industries. Therefore, ROA % should not be used to compare companies in different industries. For retailers, a ROA % of higher than 5% is expected. For example, Wal-Mart (WMT) has a ROA % of about 8% as of 2012. For banks, ROA % is close to their interest spread. A banks ROA % is typically well under 2%.
Similar to ROE, ROA % is affected by profit margins and asset turnover. This can be seen from the Du Pont Formula:
Note:
The Net Income data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) net income data. The Revenue data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) revenue 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.
Be Aware
Like ROE, ROA % is calculated with only 12 months data. Fluctuations in the company's earnings or business cycles can affect the ratio drastically. It is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective. ROA % can be affected by events such as stock buyback or issuance, and by goodwill, a company's tax rate and its interest payment. ROA % may not reflect the true earning power of the assets. A more accurate measurement is ROC % (ROC).
Many analysts argue the higher return the better. Buffett states that really high ROA % may indicate vulnerability in the durability of the competitive advantage.
E.g. Raising $43b to take on KO is impossible, but $1.7b to take on Moody's is. Although Moody's ROA % and underlying economics is far superior to Coca Cola, the durability is far weaker because of lower entry cost.
* 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 ROA %, along with its competitors' market caps and ROA % 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 ROA % vs Utilities - Regulated Industry
For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, American Electric Power Co's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where American Electric Power Co's ROA % 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.
In the calculation of annual ROA %, the net income of the last fiscal year and the average total assets over the fiscal year are used. In calculating the quarterly data,
the Net Income data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) net income data.
ROA % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.
American Electric Power Co (AEP) has a ROA % of 3.01% as of Mar. 2026. Return on assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total assets. View historical data on American Electric Power Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 2.85. Over the past decade, American Electric Power Co's ROA % has ranged from 0.98 to 3.29. According to the industry distribution chart, American Electric Power Co ranks #230 out of 511 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 45%.
Is American Electric Power Co's ROA % too high?
American Electric Power Co's current ROA % of 3.01% is near median its 10-year median of 2.85. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.98 to a high of 3.29. The Utilities - Regulated industry median ROA % is 3.02. American Electric Power Co's value of 3.01% is 0.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, American Electric Power Co ranks #230 out of 511 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, American Electric Power Co has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does American Electric Power Co's ROA % compare to D and ETR?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, American Electric Power Co ranks #230 out of 511 companies for ROA %. This puts American Electric Power Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median ROA % is 3.02. American Electric Power Co's value of 3.01% is 0.3% below this benchmark. Historically, American Electric Power Co's own ROA % has ranged from 0.98 to 3.29 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.85 vs. the industry median of 3.02, American Electric Power Co has consistently been below 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 ROA % for an Utilities - Regulated company?
The median ROA % among Utilities - Regulated companies is 3.02, based on 511 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a ROA % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, ROA % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. American Electric Power Co's current ROA % of 3.01% is 0.3% below 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 ROA % mean?
A high ROA % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total assets. View historical data on American Electric Power Co and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median ROA % is 3.02 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. American Electric Power Co's current ROA % is 3.01%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 2.85. 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 $134.57 — trading 21.3% above its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is 3.01%, which is near median its 10-year median of 2.85 and 0.3% below the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 3.02. American Electric Power Co's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 10 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is ROA % calculated?
ROA % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For American Electric Power Co (AEP), the current ROA % is 3.01% 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 $134.57 is trading 21.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $110.98.
GuruFocus considers American Electric Power Co to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for AEP:
ROA %: 3.01% (near median its 10-year median of 2.85)
GF Value™: $110.98 vs. price of $134.57 (21.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 0.3% below the Utilities - Regulated median (#230 of 511)
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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