Fortis [FTS] vs American Electric [AEP] Detailed Stock Comparison
Fortis
NYSE
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American Electric
NASDAQ
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TLDR: Quick Comparison Summary
Based on 20 vital metrics comparison: Fortis wins in 9 metrics, American Electric wins in 11 metrics, with 0 ties. American Electric appears stronger overall.
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Vital Metrics Comparison
| Metric | Fortis | American Electric | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 20.57 | 16.64 | American Electric |
| Price-to-Book Ratio | 1.16 | 2.03 | Fortis |
| Debt-to-Equity Ratio | 132.10 | 150.71 | Fortis |
| PEG Ratio | 20.82 | 19.27 | American Electric |
| EV/EBITDA | 11.38 | 12.60 | Fortis |
| Profit Margin (TTM) | 14.98% | 17.66% | American Electric |
| Operating Margin (TTM) | 29.13% | 28.18% | Fortis |
| EBITDA Margin (TTM) | 29.13% | 28.18% | Fortis |
| Return on Equity | 7.69% | 13.01% | American Electric |
| Return on Assets (TTM) | 3.10% | 3.16% | American Electric |
| Free Cash Flow (TTM) | $-1.34B | $-966.30M | American Electric |
| Dividend Yield | 2.20% | 4.22% | American Electric |
| 1-Year Return | 18.27% | 16.60% | Fortis |
| Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM) | 2.16 | 2.94 | Fortis |
| Enterprise Value | $45.62B | $108.02B | American Electric |
| EV/Revenue Ratio | 5.29 | 5.23 | American Electric |
| Gross Profit Margin (TTM) | 74.64% | 62.02% | Fortis |
| Revenue per Share (TTM) | $24 | $39 | American Electric |
| Earnings per Share (Diluted) | $2.47 | $6.82 | American Electric |
| Beta (Stock Volatility) | 0.32 | 0.39 | Fortis |
Performance
Key Stats
Valuation
Financials
Short Interest
Dividends
Fortis vs American Electric Stock Performance Analysis
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Performance Comparison
Short-term Returns
| Stock | 1D | 1W | 1M | 3M | 6M | YTD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fortis | -0.02% | 3.76% | 8.38% | 2.11% | 16.75% | 22.79% |
| American Electric | -1.07% | 0.52% | 9.18% | 5.82% | 13.33% | 23.70% |
Long-term Returns
| Stock | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | 10Y | 15Y | 20Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fortis | 18.27% | 7.63% | 26.20% | 74.25% | 86.80% | 85.78% |
| American Electric | 16.60% | 9.58% | 37.09% | 95.40% | 220.16% | 203.09% |
Performance & Financial Health Analysis: Fortis vs American Electric
| Metric | FTS | AEP |
|---|---|---|
| Market Information | ||
| Market Cap | $25.59B | $60.69B |
| Market Cap Category | Large cap | Large cap |
| 10 Day Avg. Volume | 590,690 | 4,366,380 |
| 90 Day Avg. Volume | 564,423 | 3,344,870 |
| Last Close | $50.80 | $112.51 |
| 52 Week Range | $40.32 - $51.45 | $89.91 - $115.36 |
| % from 52W High | -1.26% | -2.47% |
| All-Time High | $51.66 (Apr 04, 2022) | $115.35 (Aug 05, 2025) |
| % from All-Time High | -1.66% | -2.46% |
| Growth Metrics | ||
| Quarterly Revenue Growth | 0.05% | 0.11% |
| Quarterly Earnings Growth | 0.16% | 2.60% |
| Financial Health | ||
| Profit Margin (TTM) | 0.15% | 0.18% |
| Operating Margin (TTM) | 0.29% | 0.28% |
| Return on Equity (TTM) | 0.08% | 0.13% |
| Debt to Equity (MRQ) | 132.10 | 150.71 |
| Cash & Liquidity | ||
| Book Value per Share (MRQ) | $43.69 | $55.88 |
| Cash per Share (MRQ) | $0.44 | $0.82 |
| Operating Cash Flow (TTM) | $3.14B | $6.57B |
| Levered Free Cash Flow (TTM) | $-1,682,503,590 | $-4,070,799,872 |
| Dividends | ||
| Last 12-Month Dividend Yield | 2.20% | 4.22% |
| Last 12-Month Dividend | $1.04 | $4.60 |
Valuation & Enterprise Metrics Analysis: Fortis vs American Electric
| Metric | FTS | AEP |
|---|---|---|
| Price Ratios | ||
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 20.57 | 16.64 |
| Forward P/E | 20.82 | 19.27 |
| PEG Ratio | 20.82 | 19.27 |
| Price to Sales (TTM) | 2.16 | 2.94 |
| Price to Book (MRQ) | 1.16 | 2.03 |
| Market Capitalization | ||
| Market Capitalization | $25.59B | $60.69B |
| Enterprise Value | $45.62B | $108.02B |
| Enterprise Value Metrics | ||
| Enterprise to Revenue | 5.29 | 5.23 |
| Enterprise to EBITDA | 11.38 | 12.60 |
| Risk & Other Metrics | ||
| Beta | 0.32 | 0.39 |
| Book Value per Share (MRQ) | $43.69 | $55.88 |
Financial Statements Comparison: Fortis 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) | FTS | AEP |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue/Sales | $3.34B | $5.46B |
| Cost of Goods Sold | $1.04B | $2.17B |
| Gross Profit | $2.30B | $3.29B |
| Research & Development | N/A | N/A |
| Operating Income (EBIT) | $953.00M | $1.28B |
| EBITDA | $1.55B | $2.16B |
| Pre-Tax Income | $674.00M | $889.50M |
| Income Tax | $116.00M | $125.50M |
| Net Income (Profit) | $558.00M | $802.20M |
Balance Sheet & Liquidity Metrics (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | FTS | AEP |
|---|---|---|
| Cash & Equivalents | $510.00M | $256.80M |
| Total Current Assets | $4.12B | $5.94B |
| Total Current Liabilities | $5.44B | $14.24B |
| Long-Term Debt | $32.91B | $39.31B |
| Total Shareholders Equity | $26.19B | $27.36B |
| Retained Earnings | $4.71B | $14.17B |
| Property, Plant & Equipment | N/A | $8.08B |
Cash Flow Statement Comparison (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | FTS | AEP |
|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | $1.21B | $1.62B |
| Capital Expenditures | $-1.48B | $-35.80M |
| Free Cash Flow | $-330.00M | $-686.00M |
| Debt Repayment | $-3.41B | $-491.60M |
| Common Stock Repurchase | N/A | N/A |
Short Interest & Institutional Ownership Analysis
| Metric | FTS | AEP |
|---|---|---|
| Shares Short | 8.51M | 21.68M |
| Short Ratio | 16.18 | 7.87 |
| Short % of Float | N/A | 0.04% |
| Average Daily Volume (10 Day) | 590,690 | 4,366,380 |
| Average Daily Volume (90 Day) | 564,423 | 3,344,870 |
| Shares Outstanding | 499.30M | 532.91M |
| Float Shares | 502.76M | 533.84M |
| % Held by Insiders | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| % Held by Institutions | 0.56% | 0.86% |
Dividend Analysis & Yield Comparison: Fortis vs American Electric
| Metric | FTS | AEP |
|---|---|---|
| Last 12-Month Dividend | $1.04 | $4.60 |
| Last 12-Month Dividend Yield | 2.20% | 4.22% |
| 3-Year Avg Annual Dividend | $1.48 | $3.78 |
| 3-Year Avg Dividend Yield | 1.06% | 0.95% |
| 3-Year Total Dividends | $4.45 | $11.34 |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Nov 18, 2024 | Aug 08, 2025 |