AEP (American Electric Power Co) Short-Term Debt: $4,259 Mil (As of Mar. 2026)

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AEP American Electric Power Co Inc AEP
78 GF Score
Price $132.50
GF Value $111.35
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is American Electric Power Co Short-Term Debt?

American Electric Power Co AEP -1.81% 78 Short-Term Debt is $4,259 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates AEP with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of $111.35 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review.

American Electric Power Co's Short-Term Debt for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $4,259 Mil.

American Electric Power Co's quarterly Short-Term Debt increased from Sep. 2025 ($3,056 Mil) to Dec. 2025 ($4,702 Mil) but then declined from Dec. 2025 ($4,702 Mil) to Mar. 2026 ($4,259 Mil).

American Electric Power Co's annual Short-Term Debt increased from Dec. 2023 ($5,321 Mil) to Dec. 2024 ($5,859 Mil) but then declined from Dec. 2024 ($5,859 Mil) to Dec. 2025 ($4,702 Mil).

American Electric Power Co Short-Term Debt Explanation

Short-Term Debt represents the total amount of Long-Term Debt such as bank loans and commercial paper, which is due within one year.

American Electric Power Co Short-Term Debt Related Terms

American Electric Power Co Short-Term Debt Historical Data

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American Electric Power Co Short-Term Debt Chart

American Electric Power Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Short-Term Debt
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American Electric Power Co Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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What does a Short-Term Debt of $4,259 Mil mean?
American Electric Power Co (AEP) has a Short-Term Debt of $4,259 Mil as of Mar. 2026.
Is American Electric Power Co's Short-Term Debt too high?
American Electric Power Co's current Short-Term Debt is $4,259 Mil. 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 Short-Term Debt compare to D and ETR?
American Electric Power Co's Short-Term Debt of $4,259 Mil 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 Short-Term Debt for an Utilities - Regulated company?
A good Short-Term Debt depends on the Utilities - Regulated industry context. However, Short-Term Debt 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 Short-Term Debt mean?
A high Short-Term Debt can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. American Electric Power Co's current Short-Term Debt is $4,259 Mil. 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 $111.35, compared to a current price of $132.50 — trading 19% above its estimated fair value. The current Short-Term Debt is $4,259 Mil. 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 Short-Term Debt calculated?
Short-Term Debt is calculated from a company's financial statements. For American Electric Power Co (AEP), the current Short-Term Debt is $4,259 Mil 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 $132.50 is trading 19% above its estimated GF Value™ of $111.35. GuruFocus considers American Electric Power Co to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for AEP:

  • Short-Term Debt: $4,259 Mil
  • GF Value™: $111.35 vs. price of $132.50 (19% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 78/100 with 10 warning signs

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 Co Business Description

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