Entergy [ETR] vs American Electric [AEP] Detailed Stock Comparison
Entergy
NYSE
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American Electric
NASDAQ
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TLDR: Quick Comparison Summary
Based on 20 vital metrics comparison: Entergy 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 | Entergy | American Electric | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 21.80 | 16.42 | American Electric |
| Price-to-Book Ratio | 2.42 | 2.00 | American Electric |
| Debt-to-Equity Ratio | 183.96 | 150.71 | American Electric |
| PEG Ratio | 0.01 | 0.06 | Entergy |
| EV/EBITDA | 12.21 | 12.51 | Entergy |
| Profit Margin (TTM) | 14.30% | 17.66% | American Electric |
| Operating Margin (TTM) | 25.53% | 28.18% | American Electric |
| EBITDA Margin (TTM) | 25.53% | 28.18% | American Electric |
| Return on Equity | 11.20% | 13.01% | American Electric |
| Return on Assets (TTM) | 3.21% | 3.16% | Entergy |
| Free Cash Flow (TTM) | $-1.48B | $-966.30M | American Electric |
| Dividend Yield | 1.43% | 4.22% | American Electric |
| 1-Year Return | 50.20% | 15.16% | Entergy |
| Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM) | 3.19 | 2.90 | American Electric |
| Enterprise Value | $68.76B | $107.22B | American Electric |
| EV/Revenue Ratio | 5.59 | 5.19 | American Electric |
| Gross Profit Margin (TTM) | 46.93% | 62.02% | American Electric |
| Revenue per Share (TTM) | $29 | $39 | American Electric |
| Earnings per Share (Diluted) | $4.03 | $6.82 | American Electric |
| Beta (Stock Volatility) | 0.55 | 0.39 | American Electric |
Performance
Key Stats
Valuation
Financials
Short Interest
Dividends
Entergy vs American Electric Stock Performance Analysis
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Performance Comparison
Short-term Returns
| Stock | 1D | 1W | 1M | 3M | 6M | YTD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Entergy | -0.68% | -1.19% | 2.52% | 8.05% | 4.85% | 18.33% |
| American Electric | -0.36% | 0.25% | 4.24% | 9.92% | 7.41% | 23.06% |
Long-term Returns
| Stock | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | 10Y | 15Y | 20Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Entergy | 50.20% | 50.00% | 80.32% | 170.77% | 124.06% | 130.84% |
| American Electric | 15.16% | 11.12% | 44.40% | 106.08% | 216.83% | 207.11% |
Performance & Financial Health Analysis: Entergy vs American Electric
| Metric | ETR | AEP |
|---|---|---|
| Market Information | ||
| Market Cap | $39.22B | $59.89B |
| Market Cap Category | Large cap | Large cap |
| 10 Day Avg. Volume | 2,482,400 | 3,241,980 |
| 90 Day Avg. Volume | 2,700,603 | 3,328,933 |
| Last Close | $89.22 | $113.14 |
| 52 Week Range | $59.05 - $92.40 | $89.91 - $115.36 |
| % from 52W High | -3.44% | -1.92% |
| All-Time High | $92.40 (Aug 05, 2025) | $115.35 (Aug 05, 2025) |
| % from All-Time High | -3.44% | -1.92% |
| Growth Metrics | ||
| Quarterly Revenue Growth | 0.13% | 0.11% |
| Quarterly Earnings Growth | 8.57% | 2.60% |
| Financial Health | ||
| Profit Margin (TTM) | 0.14% | 0.18% |
| Operating Margin (TTM) | 0.26% | 0.28% |
| Return on Equity (TTM) | 0.11% | 0.13% |
| Debt to Equity (MRQ) | 183.96 | 150.71 |
| Cash & Liquidity | ||
| Book Value per Share (MRQ) | $36.32 | $55.88 |
| Cash per Share (MRQ) | $2.63 | $0.82 |
| Operating Cash Flow (TTM) | $4.74B | $6.57B |
| Levered Free Cash Flow (TTM) | $-2,688,983,296 | $-4,070,799,872 |
| Dividends | ||
| Last 12-Month Dividend Yield | 1.43% | 4.22% |
| Last 12-Month Dividend | $1.16 | $4.60 |
Valuation & Enterprise Metrics Analysis: Entergy vs American Electric
| Metric | ETR | AEP |
|---|---|---|
| Price Ratios | ||
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 21.80 | 16.42 |
| Forward P/E | 11.35 | 19.01 |
| PEG Ratio | 0.01 | 0.06 |
| Price to Sales (TTM) | 3.19 | 2.90 |
| Price to Book (MRQ) | 2.42 | 2.00 |
| Market Capitalization | ||
| Market Capitalization | $39.22B | $59.89B |
| Enterprise Value | $68.76B | $107.22B |
| Enterprise Value Metrics | ||
| Enterprise to Revenue | 5.59 | 5.19 |
| Enterprise to EBITDA | 12.21 | 12.51 |
| Risk & Other Metrics | ||
| Beta | 0.55 | 0.39 |
| Book Value per Share (MRQ) | $36.32 | $55.88 |
Financial Statements Comparison: Entergy 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) | ETR | AEP |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue/Sales | $2.85B | $5.46B |
| Cost of Goods Sold | $1.40B | $2.17B |
| Gross Profit | $1.45B | $3.29B |
| Research & Development | N/A | N/A |
| Operating Income (EBIT) | $700.10M | $1.28B |
| EBITDA | $1.37B | $2.16B |
| Pre-Tax Income | $462.46M | $889.50M |
| Income Tax | $100.04M | $125.50M |
| Net Income (Profit) | $362.42M | $802.20M |
Balance Sheet & Liquidity Metrics (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | ETR | AEP |
|---|---|---|
| Cash & Equivalents | $1.51B | $256.80M |
| Total Current Assets | $5.11B | $5.94B |
| Total Current Liabilities | $6.20B | $14.24B |
| Long-Term Debt | $28.26B | $39.31B |
| Total Shareholders Equity | $15.28B | $27.36B |
| Retained Earnings | $12.12B | $14.17B |
| Property, Plant & Equipment | $1.20B | $8.08B |
Cash Flow Statement Comparison (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | ETR | AEP |
|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | $654.42M | $1.62B |
| Capital Expenditures | $-1.75B | $-35.80M |
| Free Cash Flow | $-1.21B | $-686.00M |
| Debt Repayment | $-852.75M | $-491.60M |
| Common Stock Repurchase | N/A | N/A |
Short Interest & Institutional Ownership Analysis
| Metric | ETR | AEP |
|---|---|---|
| Shares Short | 9.45M | 22.08M |
| Short Ratio | 3.56 | 6.96 |
| Short % of Float | 0.02% | 0.04% |
| Average Daily Volume (10 Day) | 2,482,400 | 3,241,980 |
| Average Daily Volume (90 Day) | 2,700,603 | 3,328,933 |
| Shares Outstanding | 429.58M | 532.91M |
| Float Shares | 444.69M | 533.72M |
| % Held by Insiders | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| % Held by Institutions | 0.96% | 0.86% |
Dividend Analysis & Yield Comparison: Entergy vs American Electric
| Metric | ETR | AEP |
|---|---|---|
| Last 12-Month Dividend | $1.16 | $4.60 |
| Last 12-Month Dividend Yield | 1.43% | 4.22% |
| 3-Year Avg Annual Dividend | $2.02 | $3.78 |
| 3-Year Avg Dividend Yield | 1.00% | 0.95% |
| 3-Year Total Dividends | $6.05 | $11.34 |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Nov 13, 2024 | Aug 08, 2025 |