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Return on Equity (ROE)

11.5%

Higher than 80% of Utilities sector peers

Updated 1928h ago

Sector Performance

80th percentile

AEP

11.5%

Sector Median

9.6%

Sector Avg

8.1%

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Deep Analysis

American Electric Power's Return on Equity (ROE) of 11.5% means the company generates $0.115 of profit for every dollar of shareholders' equity, a measure of how efficiently it uses invested capital.

This tops the Utilities sector median of 10.6%, placing AEP in the 78th percentile among its peers. The eight‑quarter trend is stable, with no change year‑over‑year or quarter‑over‑quarter (both +0.0%). A stable ROE above the sector median suggests consistent profitability with low incremental risk, but the lack of any upward movement also implies limited near‑term opportunity for outsized returns. This combination of above‑median performance and flat trend supports the overall NEUTRAL verdict: the metric shows no alarming weakness yet offers no catalyst for a more bullish outlook.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Return on Equity (ROE) tell investors about AEP?

ROE measures how effectively management turns equity into profit. Consistently above 15% is typically considered strong. Negative equity distorts this metric.

How is the Return on Equity (ROE) calculated?

Return on Equity (ROE) is calculated as: Net Income / Shareholders' Equity.

How does AEP's Return on Equity (ROE) compare to its sector?

AEP's Return on Equity (ROE) of 11.5% compares to a Utilities sector median of 9.6%, placing it in the 80th percentile.

Who are AEP's closest peers by Return on Equity (ROE)?

The closest Utilities peers by Return on Equity (ROE) include: PNW (9.6%), PCG (8.8%), ATO (8.8%), PPL (8.3%), AEE (10.9%).

The Formula

Net Income / Shareholders' Equity

Why It Matters

ROE measures how effectively management turns equity into profit. Consistently above 15% is typically considered strong. Negative equity distorts this metric.