American Electric Power CoAEP +0.99%78 ROE % is 11.11% as of Mar. 2026, which is 6% above its 10-year median of 10.52. 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 503 Utilities - Regulated companies, American Electric Power Co ranks better than 70.38% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for American Electric Power Co's ROE % or its related term are showing as below:
AEP'
s ROE % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.46 Med: 10.52 Max: 12.33
Current: 12.14
During the past 13 years, American Electric Power Co's highest ROE % was 12.33%. The lowest was 3.46%. And the median was 10.52%.
AEP's ROE % is ranked better than 70.38% of 503
companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 8.62
vs AEP: 12.14
American Electric Power Co (NAS:AEP) ROE % Explanation
ROE % measures the rate of return on the ownership interest (shareholder's equity) of the common stock owners. It measures a firm's efficiency at generating profits from every unit of shareholders' equity (also known as net assets or assets minus liabilities). ROE % shows how well a company uses investment funds to generate earnings growth. ROE %s between 15% and 20% are considered desirable.
The factors that affect a company's ROE % can be illustrated with the three-step DuPont Analysis:
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. The same rule applies to Pre-Tax Income and Operating Income.
* In the five-step DuPont Analysis, Operating Income is only available for non-financial companies. Thus, for Insurance companies, we use EBIT as a substitution of Operating Income. For Banks, both Operating Income and EBIT is unavailable. Thus we combined Interest Burden and Operating Margin % into Pretax Margin %, and the DuPont Analysis is divided into four components instead.
* 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
Net Income is used.
Because a company can increase its ROE % by having more financial leverage, it is important to watch the equity multiplier when investing in high ROE % companies. Like ROA %, ROE % is calculated with only 12 months data. Fluctuations in company's earnings or business cycles can affect the ratio drastically. It is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective.
Asset light businesses require very few assets to generate very high earnings. Their ROE %s can be extremely high.
* 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 ROE %, along with its competitors' market caps and ROE % 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 ROE % vs Utilities - Regulated Industry
For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, American Electric Power Co's ROE % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where American Electric Power Co's ROE % 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 ROE %, the net income of the last fiscal year and the average total shareholder equity 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.
ROE % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.
American Electric Power Co (AEP) has a ROE % of 11.11% as of Mar. 2026. Return on equity is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total equity. View historical data on American Electric Power Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 10.52. Over the past decade, American Electric Power Co's ROE % has ranged from 3.46 to 12.33. According to the industry distribution chart, American Electric Power Co ranks #149 out of 503 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 29.6%.
Is American Electric Power Co's ROE % too high?
American Electric Power Co's current ROE % of 11.11% is near median its 10-year median of 10.52. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.46 to a high of 12.33. The Utilities - Regulated industry median ROE % is 8.62. American Electric Power Co's value of 11.11% is 28.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, American Electric Power Co ranks #149 out of 503 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 ROE % compare to D and ETR?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, American Electric Power Co ranks #149 out of 503 companies for ROE %. This puts American Electric Power Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median ROE % is 8.62. American Electric Power Co's value of 11.11% is 28.9% above this benchmark. Historically, American Electric Power Co's own ROE % has ranged from 3.46 to 12.33 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 10.52 vs. the industry median of 8.62, 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 ROE % for an Utilities - Regulated company?
The median ROE % among Utilities - Regulated companies is 8.62, based on 503 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a ROE % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, ROE % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. American Electric Power Co's current ROE % of 11.11% is 28.9% 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 ROE % mean?
A high ROE % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on equity is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total equity. View historical data on American Electric Power Co and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median ROE % is 8.62 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. American Electric Power Co's current ROE % is 11.11%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 10.52. 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 $135.07 — trading 21.7% above its estimated fair value. The current ROE % is 11.11%, which is near median its 10-year median of 10.52 and 28.9% above the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 8.62. 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 ROE % calculated?
ROE % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For American Electric Power Co (AEP), the current ROE % is 11.11% 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 $135.07 is trading 21.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $110.98.
GuruFocus considers American Electric Power Co to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for AEP:
ROE %: 11.11% (near median its 10-year median of 10.52)
GF Value™: $110.98 vs. price of $135.07 (21.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 28.9% above the Utilities - Regulated median (#149 of 503)
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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