FCF Yield
Higher than 100% of Utilities sector peers
Updated 1902h ago
Sector Performance
100th percentileAEP
11.4%
Sector Median
-4.3%
Sector Avg
-4.1%
Deep Analysis
The current FCF Yield of 11.4% means that for every dollar of American Electric Power's stock price, the company generated 11.4 cents in free cash flow over the past twelve months—a measure of the cash return an investor would get relative to the share price.
This figure far exceeds the sector median of -6.7%, placing the stock in the 100th percentile among utility peers, meaning it has the highest FCF Yield in the group. No trend data is available: the year-over-year change is reported as N/A, the quarter-over-quarter change is N/A, and the trend direction over the last eight quarters is also N/A. The combination of a very high current FCF Yield with no observable trend offers limited insight into future direction; the strong level suggests attractive cash generation relative to price, but without a trend, the risk of a reversal cannot be assessed. This high yield supports the overall NEUTRAL verdict—while the metric points to strong valuation support, the absence of trend and other factors in the analysis lead to a balanced view rather than a bullish or bearish call.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the FCF Yield tell investors about AEP?
One of the purest measures of value. High FCF yield means the company generates a lot of cash relative to its price — favoured by value investors.
How is the FCF Yield calculated?
FCF Yield is calculated as: Free Cash Flow / Market Cap.
How does AEP's FCF Yield compare to its sector?
AEP's FCF Yield of 11.4% compares to a Utilities sector median of -4.3%, placing it in the 100th percentile.
Who are AEP's closest peers by FCF Yield?
The closest Utilities peers by FCF Yield include: ATO (-5.6%), AEE (-2.9%), PNW (-6.3%), PEG (0.1%), LNT (5.8%).
The Formula
Free Cash Flow / Market Cap
Why It Matters
One of the purest measures of value. High FCF yield means the company generates a lot of cash relative to its price — favoured by value investors.
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11.4%
Sector Median
-4.3%
Sector Avg
-4.1%
How AEP's FCF Yield compares to sector peers.
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