Duke Energy [DUK] vs American Electric [AEP] Detailed Stock Comparison
Duke Energy
NYSE
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American Electric
NASDAQ
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TLDR: Quick Comparison Summary
Based on 20 vital metrics comparison: Duke Energy wins in 6 metrics, American Electric wins in 14 metrics, with 0 ties. American Electric appears stronger overall.
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Vital Metrics Comparison
| Metric | Duke Energy | American Electric | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 20.48 | 16.50 | American Electric |
| Price-to-Book Ratio | 1.95 | 2.01 | Duke Energy |
| Debt-to-Equity Ratio | 170.00 | 150.71 | American Electric |
| PEG Ratio | 19.77 | 19.10 | American Electric |
| EV/EBITDA | 12.21 | 12.54 | Duke Energy |
| Profit Margin (TTM) | 15.72% | 17.66% | American Electric |
| Operating Margin (TTM) | 24.23% | 28.18% | American Electric |
| EBITDA Margin (TTM) | 24.23% | 28.18% | American Electric |
| Return on Equity | 9.59% | 13.01% | American Electric |
| Return on Assets (TTM) | 2.83% | 3.16% | American Electric |
| Free Cash Flow (TTM) | $48.00M | $-966.30M | Duke Energy |
| Dividend Yield | 2.72% | 4.22% | American Electric |
| 1-Year Return | 11.81% | 15.54% | American Electric |
| Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM) | 3.16 | 2.91 | American Electric |
| Enterprise Value | $187.67B | $107.49B | Duke Energy |
| EV/Revenue Ratio | 6.08 | 5.20 | American Electric |
| Gross Profit Margin (TTM) | 50.84% | 62.02% | American Electric |
| Revenue per Share (TTM) | $40 | $39 | Duke Energy |
| Earnings per Share (Diluted) | $6.12 | $6.82 | American Electric |
| Beta (Stock Volatility) | 0.34 | 0.39 | Duke Energy |
Performance
Key Stats
Valuation
Financials
Short Interest
Dividends
Duke Energy vs American Electric Stock Performance Analysis
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Performance Comparison
Short-term Returns
| Stock | 1D | 1W | 1M | 3M | 6M | YTD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duke Energy | 0.19% | 1.12% | 6.90% | 8.38% | 7.60% | 16.45% |
| American Electric | -0.44% | -2.61% | 6.32% | 10.90% | 9.93% | 21.82% |
Long-term Returns
| Stock | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | 10Y | 15Y | 20Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duke Energy | 11.81% | 10.88% | 55.01% | 63.68% | 145.33% | 152.79% |
| American Electric | 15.54% | 6.73% | 41.63% | 95.50% | 221.65% | 204.18% |
Performance & Financial Health Analysis: Duke Energy vs American Electric
| Metric | DUK | AEP |
|---|---|---|
| Market Information | ||
| Market Cap | $97.45B | $60.16B |
| Market Cap Category | Large cap | Large cap |
| 10 Day Avg. Volume | 3,944,580 | 4,490,480 |
| 90 Day Avg. Volume | 3,054,267 | 3,372,367 |
| Last Close | $125.56 | $112.00 |
| 52 Week Range | $105.20 - $127.85 | $89.91 - $115.36 |
| % from 52W High | -1.79% | -2.91% |
| All-Time High | $127.85 (Aug 05, 2025) | $115.35 (Aug 05, 2025) |
| % from All-Time High | -1.79% | -2.90% |
| Growth Metrics | ||
| Quarterly Revenue Growth | 0.05% | 0.11% |
| Quarterly Earnings Growth | 0.09% | 2.60% |
| Financial Health | ||
| Profit Margin (TTM) | 0.16% | 0.18% |
| Operating Margin (TTM) | 0.24% | 0.28% |
| Return on Equity (TTM) | 0.10% | 0.13% |
| Debt to Equity (MRQ) | 170.00 | 150.71 |
| Cash & Liquidity | ||
| Book Value per Share (MRQ) | $64.16 | $55.88 |
| Cash per Share (MRQ) | $0.44 | $0.82 |
| Operating Cash Flow (TTM) | $11.94B | $6.57B |
| Levered Free Cash Flow (TTM) | $-1,614,125,056 | $-4,070,799,872 |
| Dividends | ||
| Last 12-Month Dividend Yield | 2.72% | 4.22% |
| Last 12-Month Dividend | $3.12 | $4.60 |
Valuation & Enterprise Metrics Analysis: Duke Energy vs American Electric
| Metric | DUK | AEP |
|---|---|---|
| Price Ratios | ||
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 20.48 | 16.50 |
| Forward P/E | 19.77 | 19.10 |
| PEG Ratio | 19.77 | 19.10 |
| Price to Sales (TTM) | 3.16 | 2.91 |
| Price to Book (MRQ) | 1.95 | 2.01 |
| Market Capitalization | ||
| Market Capitalization | $97.45B | $60.16B |
| Enterprise Value | $187.67B | $107.49B |
| Enterprise Value Metrics | ||
| Enterprise to Revenue | 6.08 | 5.20 |
| Enterprise to EBITDA | 12.21 | 12.54 |
| Risk & Other Metrics | ||
| Beta | 0.34 | 0.39 |
| Book Value per Share (MRQ) | $64.16 | $55.88 |
Financial Statements Comparison: Duke 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) | DUK | AEP |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue/Sales | $8.25B | $5.46B |
| Cost of Goods Sold | $3.97B | $2.17B |
| Gross Profit | $4.28B | $3.29B |
| Research & Development | N/A | N/A |
| Operating Income (EBIT) | $2.34B | $1.28B |
| EBITDA | $4.17B | $2.16B |
| Pre-Tax Income | $1.60B | $889.50M |
| Income Tax | $193.00M | $125.50M |
| Net Income (Profit) | $1.40B | $802.20M |
Balance Sheet & Liquidity Metrics (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | DUK | AEP |
|---|---|---|
| Cash & Equivalents | $475.00M | $256.80M |
| Total Current Assets | $12.78B | $5.94B |
| Total Current Liabilities | $16.63B | $14.24B |
| Long-Term Debt | $80.73B | $39.31B |
| Total Shareholders Equity | $51.79B | $27.36B |
| Retained Earnings | $3.99B | $14.17B |
| Property, Plant & Equipment | $184.77B | $8.08B |
Cash Flow Statement Comparison (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | DUK | AEP |
|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | $2.24B | $1.62B |
| Capital Expenditures | N/A | $-35.80M |
| Free Cash Flow | $-971.00M | $-686.00M |
| Debt Repayment | $-2.05B | $-491.60M |
| Common Stock Repurchase | N/A | N/A |
Short Interest & Institutional Ownership Analysis
| Metric | DUK | AEP |
|---|---|---|
| Shares Short | 11.98M | 21.68M |
| Short Ratio | 4.15 | 7.87 |
| Short % of Float | 0.02% | 0.04% |
| Average Daily Volume (10 Day) | 3,944,580 | 4,490,480 |
| Average Daily Volume (90 Day) | 3,054,267 | 3,372,367 |
| Shares Outstanding | 776.00M | 532.91M |
| Float Shares | 775.54M | 533.84M |
| % Held by Insiders | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| % Held by Institutions | 0.69% | 0.86% |
Dividend Analysis & Yield Comparison: Duke Energy vs American Electric
| Metric | DUK | AEP |
|---|---|---|
| Last 12-Month Dividend | $3.12 | $4.60 |
| Last 12-Month Dividend Yield | 2.72% | 4.22% |
| 3-Year Avg Annual Dividend | $3.39 | $3.78 |
| 3-Year Avg Dividend Yield | 1.00% | 0.95% |
| 3-Year Total Dividends | $10.18 | $11.34 |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Feb 14, 2025 | Aug 08, 2025 |