American Electric [AEP] vs Southern Company [SO] Detailed Stock Comparison
American Electric
NASDAQ
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Southern Company
NYSE
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TLDR: Quick Comparison Summary
Based on 20 vital metrics comparison: American Electric wins in 16 metrics, Southern Company wins in 4 metrics, with 0 ties. American Electric appears stronger overall.
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Vital Metrics Comparison
| Metric | American Electric | Southern Company | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 16.64 | 24.47 | American Electric |
| Price-to-Book Ratio | 2.03 | 3.06 | American Electric |
| Debt-to-Equity Ratio | 150.71 | 189.66 | American Electric |
| PEG Ratio | 19.27 | 21.92 | American Electric |
| EV/EBITDA | 12.60 | 13.25 | American Electric |
| Profit Margin (TTM) | 17.66% | 15.10% | American Electric |
| Operating Margin (TTM) | 28.18% | 28.08% | American Electric |
| EBITDA Margin (TTM) | 28.18% | 28.08% | American Electric |
| Return on Equity | 13.01% | 11.23% | American Electric |
| Return on Assets (TTM) | 3.16% | 3.39% | Southern Company |
| Free Cash Flow (TTM) | $-966.30M | $833.00M | Southern Company |
| Dividend Yield | 4.22% | 2.44% | American Electric |
| 1-Year Return | 15.36% | 9.09% | American Electric |
| Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM) | 2.94 | 3.67 | American Electric |
| Enterprise Value | $108.02B | $177.05B | Southern Company |
| EV/Revenue Ratio | 5.23 | 6.24 | American Electric |
| Gross Profit Margin (TTM) | 62.02% | 50.05% | American Electric |
| Revenue per Share (TTM) | $39 | $26 | American Electric |
| Earnings per Share (Diluted) | $6.82 | $3.87 | American Electric |
| Beta (Stock Volatility) | 0.39 | 0.36 | Southern Company |
Performance
Key Stats
Valuation
Financials
Short Interest
Dividends
American Electric vs Southern Company Stock Performance Analysis
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Performance Comparison
Short-term Returns
| Stock | 1D | 1W | 1M | 3M | 6M | YTD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Electric | -1.08% | -0.95% | 8.21% | 6.95% | 11.57% | 22.36% |
| Southern Company | -0.69% | -0.32% | 3.76% | 4.85% | 10.74% | 15.38% |
Long-term Returns
| Stock | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | 10Y | 15Y | 20Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Electric | 15.36% | 8.41% | 35.64% | 93.32% | 216.75% | 199.87% |
| Southern Company | 9.09% | 21.21% | 76.79% | 104.38% | 164.20% | 176.95% |
Performance & Financial Health Analysis: American Electric vs Southern Company
| Metric | AEP | SO |
|---|---|---|
| Market Information | ||
| Market Cap | $60.69B | $104.16B |
| Market Cap Category | Large cap | Large cap |
| 10 Day Avg. Volume | 4,366,380 | 6,152,470 |
| 90 Day Avg. Volume | 3,344,870 | 5,249,190 |
| Last Close | $112.50 | $94.69 |
| 52 Week Range | $89.91 - $115.36 | $80.46 - $96.44 |
| % from 52W High | -2.48% | -1.81% |
| All-Time High | $115.35 (Aug 05, 2025) | $96.44 (Jul 22, 2025) |
| % from All-Time High | -2.47% | -1.81% |
| Growth Metrics | ||
| Quarterly Revenue Growth | 0.11% | 0.08% |
| Quarterly Earnings Growth | 2.60% | -0.27% |
| Financial Health | ||
| Profit Margin (TTM) | 0.18% | 0.15% |
| Operating Margin (TTM) | 0.28% | 0.28% |
| Return on Equity (TTM) | 0.13% | 0.11% |
| Debt to Equity (MRQ) | 150.71 | 189.66 |
| Cash & Liquidity | ||
| Book Value per Share (MRQ) | $55.88 | $30.92 |
| Cash per Share (MRQ) | $0.82 | $1.15 |
| Operating Cash Flow (TTM) | $6.57B | $9.22B |
| Levered Free Cash Flow (TTM) | $-4,070,799,872 | $-1,096,749,952 |
| Dividends | ||
| Last 12-Month Dividend Yield | 4.22% | 2.44% |
| Last 12-Month Dividend | $4.60 | $2.16 |
Valuation & Enterprise Metrics Analysis: American Electric vs Southern Company
| Metric | AEP | SO |
|---|---|---|
| Price Ratios | ||
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 16.64 | 24.47 |
| Forward P/E | 19.27 | 21.92 |
| PEG Ratio | 19.27 | 21.92 |
| Price to Sales (TTM) | 2.94 | 3.67 |
| Price to Book (MRQ) | 2.03 | 3.06 |
| Market Capitalization | ||
| Market Capitalization | $60.69B | $104.16B |
| Enterprise Value | $108.02B | $177.05B |
| Enterprise Value Metrics | ||
| Enterprise to Revenue | 5.23 | 6.24 |
| Enterprise to EBITDA | 12.60 | 13.25 |
| Risk & Other Metrics | ||
| Beta | 0.39 | 0.36 |
| Book Value per Share (MRQ) | $55.88 | $30.92 |
Financial Statements Comparison: American Electric vs Southern Company
Financial Metrics
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Revenue
EBITDA
Operating Margin
Free Cash Flow
Long Term Debt
Profit Margin
Current Ratio
Operating Cash Flow
Income Statement (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | AEP | SO |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue/Sales | $5.46B | $6.97B |
| Cost of Goods Sold | $2.17B | $3.48B |
| Gross Profit | $3.29B | $3.49B |
| Research & Development | N/A | N/A |
| Operating Income (EBIT) | $1.28B | $1.76B |
| EBITDA | $2.16B | $3.39B |
| Pre-Tax Income | $889.50M | $1.14B |
| Income Tax | $125.50M | $289.00M |
| Net Income (Profit) | $802.20M | $853.00M |
Balance Sheet & Liquidity Metrics (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | AEP | SO |
|---|---|---|
| Cash & Equivalents | $256.80M | $2.33B |
| Total Current Assets | $5.94B | $11.82B |
| Total Current Liabilities | $14.24B | $13.77B |
| Long-Term Debt | $39.31B | $64.24B |
| Total Shareholders Equity | $27.36B | $37.22B |
| Retained Earnings | $14.17B | $14.29B |
| Property, Plant & Equipment | $8.08B | $3.01B |
Cash Flow Statement Comparison (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | AEP | SO |
|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | $1.62B | $1.94B |
| Capital Expenditures | $-35.80M | $-2.44B |
| Free Cash Flow | $-686.00M | $-1.19B |
| Debt Repayment | $-491.60M | $-876.00M |
| Common Stock Repurchase | N/A | N/A |
Short Interest & Institutional Ownership Analysis
| Metric | AEP | SO |
|---|---|---|
| Shares Short | 21.68M | 30.51M |
| Short Ratio | 7.87 | 5.49 |
| Short % of Float | 0.04% | 0.03% |
| Average Daily Volume (10 Day) | 4,366,380 | 6,152,470 |
| Average Daily Volume (90 Day) | 3,344,870 | 5,249,190 |
| Shares Outstanding | 532.91M | 1.10B |
| Float Shares | 533.84M | 1.10B |
| % Held by Insiders | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| % Held by Institutions | 0.86% | 0.72% |
Dividend Analysis & Yield Comparison: American Electric vs Southern Company
| Metric | AEP | SO |
|---|---|---|
| Last 12-Month Dividend | $4.60 | $2.16 |
| Last 12-Month Dividend Yield | 4.22% | 2.44% |
| 3-Year Avg Annual Dividend | $3.78 | $2.34 |
| 3-Year Avg Dividend Yield | 0.95% | 0.93% |
| 3-Year Total Dividends | $11.34 | $7.02 |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Aug 08, 2025 | Feb 18, 2025 |