CMS Energy [CMS] vs American Electric [AEP] Detailed Stock Comparison
CMS Energy
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TLDR: Quick Comparison Summary
Based on 20 vital metrics comparison: CMS Energy wins in 4 metrics, American Electric wins in 16 metrics, with 0 ties. American Electric appears stronger overall.
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Vital Metrics Comparison
| Metric | CMS Energy | American Electric | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 21.86 | 16.64 | American Electric |
| Price-to-Book Ratio | 2.72 | 2.03 | American Electric |
| Debt-to-Equity Ratio | 201.15 | 150.71 | American Electric |
| PEG Ratio | 20.70 | 19.27 | American Electric |
| EV/EBITDA | 14.07 | 12.60 | American Electric |
| Profit Margin (TTM) | 12.76% | 17.66% | American Electric |
| Operating Margin (TTM) | 19.80% | 28.18% | American Electric |
| EBITDA Margin (TTM) | 19.80% | 28.18% | American Electric |
| Return on Equity | 11.31% | 13.01% | American Electric |
| Return on Assets (TTM) | 3.08% | 3.16% | American Electric |
| Free Cash Flow (TTM) | $-808.00M | $-966.30M | CMS Energy |
| Dividend Yield | 2.30% | 4.22% | American Electric |
| 1-Year Return | 12.37% | 15.36% | American Electric |
| Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM) | 2.77 | 2.94 | CMS Energy |
| Enterprise Value | $40.19B | $108.02B | American Electric |
| EV/Revenue Ratio | 5.01 | 5.23 | CMS Energy |
| Gross Profit Margin (TTM) | 38.85% | 62.02% | American Electric |
| Revenue per Share (TTM) | $27 | $39 | American Electric |
| Earnings per Share (Diluted) | $3.39 | $6.82 | American Electric |
| Beta (Stock Volatility) | 0.35 | 0.39 | CMS Energy |
Performance
Key Stats
Valuation
Financials
Short Interest
Dividends
CMS Energy vs American Electric Stock Performance Analysis
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Performance Comparison
Short-term Returns
| Stock | 1D | 1W | 1M | 3M | 6M | YTD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CMS Energy | -1.41% | -0.81% | 5.92% | 1.21% | 6.22% | 10.45% |
| American Electric | -1.08% | -0.95% | 8.21% | 6.95% | 11.57% | 22.36% |
Long-term Returns
| Stock | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | 10Y | 15Y | 20Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CMS Energy | 12.37% | 5.48% | 20.71% | 108.19% | 323.33% | 368.99% |
| American Electric | 15.36% | 8.41% | 35.64% | 93.32% | 216.75% | 199.87% |
Performance & Financial Health Analysis: CMS Energy vs American Electric
| Metric | CMS | AEP |
|---|---|---|
| Market Information | ||
| Market Cap | $22.18B | $60.69B |
| Market Cap Category | Large cap | Large cap |
| 10 Day Avg. Volume | 2,374,000 | 4,366,380 |
| 90 Day Avg. Volume | 2,172,587 | 3,344,870 |
| Last Close | $73.48 | $112.50 |
| 52 Week Range | $63.97 - $76.45 | $89.91 - $115.36 |
| % from 52W High | -3.88% | -2.48% |
| All-Time High | $76.45 (Mar 31, 2025) | $115.35 (Aug 05, 2025) |
| % from All-Time High | -3.88% | -2.47% |
| Growth Metrics | ||
| Quarterly Revenue Growth | 0.14% | 0.11% |
| Quarterly Earnings Growth | 0.02% | 2.60% |
| Financial Health | ||
| Profit Margin (TTM) | 0.13% | 0.18% |
| Operating Margin (TTM) | 0.20% | 0.28% |
| Return on Equity (TTM) | 0.11% | 0.13% |
| Debt to Equity (MRQ) | 201.15 | 150.71 |
| Cash & Liquidity | ||
| Book Value per Share (MRQ) | $27.30 | $55.88 |
| Cash per Share (MRQ) | $2.82 | $0.82 |
| Operating Cash Flow (TTM) | $2.12B | $6.57B |
| Levered Free Cash Flow (TTM) | $-1,308,249,984 | $-4,070,799,872 |
| Dividends | ||
| Last 12-Month Dividend Yield | 2.30% | 4.22% |
| Last 12-Month Dividend | $1.58 | $4.60 |
Valuation & Enterprise Metrics Analysis: CMS Energy vs American Electric
| Metric | CMS | AEP |
|---|---|---|
| Price Ratios | ||
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 21.86 | 16.64 |
| Forward P/E | 20.70 | 19.27 |
| PEG Ratio | 20.70 | 19.27 |
| Price to Sales (TTM) | 2.77 | 2.94 |
| Price to Book (MRQ) | 2.72 | 2.03 |
| Market Capitalization | ||
| Market Capitalization | $22.18B | $60.69B |
| Enterprise Value | $40.19B | $108.02B |
| Enterprise Value Metrics | ||
| Enterprise to Revenue | 5.01 | 5.23 |
| Enterprise to EBITDA | 14.07 | 12.60 |
| Risk & Other Metrics | ||
| Beta | 0.35 | 0.39 |
| Book Value per Share (MRQ) | $27.30 | $55.88 |
Financial Statements Comparison: CMS Energy vs American Electric
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) | CMS | AEP |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue/Sales | $1.84B | $5.46B |
| Cost of Goods Sold | $1.12B | $2.17B |
| Gross Profit | $714.00M | $3.29B |
| Research & Development | N/A | N/A |
| Operating Income (EBIT) | $317.00M | $1.28B |
| EBITDA | $755.00M | $2.16B |
| Pre-Tax Income | $255.00M | $889.50M |
| Income Tax | $62.00M | $125.50M |
| Net Income (Profit) | $193.00M | $802.20M |
Balance Sheet & Liquidity Metrics (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | CMS | AEP |
|---|---|---|
| Cash & Equivalents | $465.00M | $256.80M |
| Total Current Assets | $2.78B | $5.94B |
| Total Current Liabilities | $2.63B | $14.24B |
| Long-Term Debt | $16.26B | $39.31B |
| Total Shareholders Equity | $8.92B | $27.36B |
| Retained Earnings | $2.17B | $14.17B |
| Property, Plant & Equipment | $1.53B | $8.08B |
Cash Flow Statement Comparison (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | CMS | AEP |
|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | $992.00M | $1.62B |
| Capital Expenditures | $-31.00M | $-35.80M |
| Free Cash Flow | $231.00M | $-686.00M |
| Debt Repayment | $-107.00M | $-491.60M |
| Common Stock Repurchase | $0 | N/A |
Short Interest & Institutional Ownership Analysis
| Metric | CMS | AEP |
|---|---|---|
| Shares Short | 11.83M | 21.68M |
| Short Ratio | 5.10 | 7.87 |
| Short % of Float | 0.04% | 0.04% |
| Average Daily Volume (10 Day) | 2,374,000 | 4,366,380 |
| Average Daily Volume (90 Day) | 2,172,587 | 3,344,870 |
| Shares Outstanding | 298.78M | 532.91M |
| Float Shares | 297.25M | 533.84M |
| % Held by Insiders | 0.01% | 0.00% |
| % Held by Institutions | 0.98% | 0.86% |
Dividend Analysis & Yield Comparison: CMS Energy vs American Electric
| Metric | CMS | AEP |
|---|---|---|
| Last 12-Month Dividend | $1.58 | $4.60 |
| Last 12-Month Dividend Yield | 2.30% | 4.22% |
| 3-Year Avg Annual Dividend | $3.33 | $3.78 |
| 3-Year Avg Dividend Yield | 1.27% | 0.95% |
| 3-Year Total Dividends | $10.00 | $11.34 |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Feb 14, 2025 | Aug 08, 2025 |