PG&E [PCG] vs American Electric [AEP] Detailed Stock Comparison
PG&E
NYSE
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American Electric
NASDAQ
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TLDR: Quick Comparison Summary
Based on 20 vital metrics comparison: PG&E wins in 5 metrics, American Electric wins in 15 metrics, with 0 ties. American Electric appears stronger overall.
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Vital Metrics Comparison
| Metric | PG&E | American Electric | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 14.44 | 16.42 | PG&E |
| Price-to-Book Ratio | 1.16 | 2.00 | PG&E |
| Debt-to-Equity Ratio | 189.82 | 150.71 | American Electric |
| PEG Ratio | 10.54 | 0.06 | American Electric |
| EV/EBITDA | 10.00 | 12.51 | PG&E |
| Profit Margin (TTM) | 9.61% | 17.66% | American Electric |
| Operating Margin (TTM) | 21.87% | 28.18% | American Electric |
| EBITDA Margin (TTM) | 21.87% | 28.18% | American Electric |
| Return on Equity | 8.11% | 13.01% | American Electric |
| Return on Assets (TTM) | 2.40% | 3.16% | American Electric |
| Free Cash Flow (TTM) | $-2.33B | $-966.30M | American Electric |
| Dividend Yield | 0.57% | 4.22% | American Electric |
| 1-Year Return | -21.97% | 15.16% | American Electric |
| Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM) | 1.40 | 2.90 | PG&E |
| Enterprise Value | $94.20B | $107.22B | American Electric |
| EV/Revenue Ratio | 3.85 | 5.19 | PG&E |
| Gross Profit Margin (TTM) | 39.47% | 62.02% | American Electric |
| Revenue per Share (TTM) | $11 | $39 | American Electric |
| Earnings per Share (Diluted) | $1.08 | $6.82 | American Electric |
| Beta (Stock Volatility) | 0.55 | 0.39 | American Electric |
Performance
Key Stats
Valuation
Financials
Short Interest
Dividends
PG&E vs American Electric Stock Performance Analysis
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Performance Comparison
Short-term Returns
| Stock | 1D | 1W | 1M | 3M | 6M | YTD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PG&E | 3.65% | -4.18% | 9.64% | -15.69% | -8.26% | -26.69% |
| American Electric | 0.78% | 0.25% | 4.24% | 9.92% | 7.41% | 23.06% |
Long-term Returns
| Stock | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | 10Y | 15Y | 20Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PG&E | -21.97% | 17.55% | 60.68% | -70.90% | -69.20% | -60.54% |
| American Electric | 15.16% | 11.12% | 44.40% | 106.08% | 216.83% | 207.11% |
Performance & Financial Health Analysis: PG&E vs American Electric
| Metric | PCG | AEP |
|---|---|---|
| Market Information | ||
| Market Cap | $34.29B | $59.89B |
| Market Cap Category | Large cap | Large cap |
| 10 Day Avg. Volume | 24,318,250 | 3,241,980 |
| 90 Day Avg. Volume | 26,056,180 | 3,328,933 |
| Last Close | $15.20 | $114.02 |
| 52 Week Range | $12.97 - $21.72 | $89.91 - $115.36 |
| % from 52W High | -30.00% | -1.16% |
| All-Time High | $71.57 (Sep 11, 2017) | $115.35 (Aug 05, 2025) |
| % from All-Time High | -78.76% | -1.15% |
| Growth Metrics | ||
| Quarterly Revenue Growth | -0.02% | 0.11% |
| Quarterly Earnings Growth | 0.00% | 2.60% |
| Financial Health | ||
| Profit Margin (TTM) | 0.10% | 0.18% |
| Operating Margin (TTM) | 0.22% | 0.28% |
| Return on Equity (TTM) | 0.08% | 0.13% |
| Debt to Equity (MRQ) | 189.82 | 150.71 |
| Cash & Liquidity | ||
| Book Value per Share (MRQ) | $13.47 | $55.88 |
| Cash per Share (MRQ) | $0.23 | $0.82 |
| Operating Cash Flow (TTM) | $8.97B | $6.57B |
| Levered Free Cash Flow (TTM) | $-4,533,499,904 | $-4,070,799,872 |
| Dividends | ||
| Last 12-Month Dividend Yield | 0.57% | 4.22% |
| Last 12-Month Dividend | $0.08 | $4.60 |
Valuation & Enterprise Metrics Analysis: PG&E vs American Electric
| Metric | PCG | AEP |
|---|---|---|
| Price Ratios | ||
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 14.44 | 16.42 |
| Forward P/E | 10.54 | 19.01 |
| PEG Ratio | 10.54 | 0.06 |
| Price to Sales (TTM) | 1.40 | 2.90 |
| Price to Book (MRQ) | 1.16 | 2.00 |
| Market Capitalization | ||
| Market Capitalization | $34.29B | $59.89B |
| Enterprise Value | $94.20B | $107.22B |
| Enterprise Value Metrics | ||
| Enterprise to Revenue | 3.85 | 5.19 |
| Enterprise to EBITDA | 10.00 | 12.51 |
| Risk & Other Metrics | ||
| Beta | 0.55 | 0.39 |
| Book Value per Share (MRQ) | $13.47 | $55.88 |
Financial Statements Comparison: PG&E 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) | PCG | AEP |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue/Sales | $5.98B | $5.46B |
| Cost of Goods Sold | $3.54B | $2.17B |
| Gross Profit | $2.44B | $3.29B |
| Research & Development | N/A | N/A |
| Operating Income (EBIT) | $1.27B | $1.28B |
| EBITDA | $2.55B | $2.16B |
| Pre-Tax Income | $673.00M | $889.50M |
| Income Tax | $39.00M | $125.50M |
| Net Income (Profit) | $634.00M | $802.20M |
Balance Sheet & Liquidity Metrics (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | PCG | AEP |
|---|---|---|
| Cash & Equivalents | $2.02B | $256.80M |
| Total Current Assets | $16.89B | $5.94B |
| Total Current Liabilities | $17.82B | $14.24B |
| Long-Term Debt | $53.09B | $39.31B |
| Total Shareholders Equity | $30.94B | $27.36B |
| Retained Earnings | $-2.41B | $14.17B |
| Property, Plant & Equipment | $121.58B | $8.08B |
Cash Flow Statement Comparison (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | PCG | AEP |
|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | $2.86B | $1.62B |
| Capital Expenditures | N/A | $-35.80M |
| Free Cash Flow | $320.00M | $-686.00M |
| Debt Repayment | $-24.00M | $-491.60M |
| Common Stock Repurchase | N/A | N/A |
Short Interest & Institutional Ownership Analysis
| Metric | PCG | AEP |
|---|---|---|
| Shares Short | 38.09M | 22.08M |
| Short Ratio | 1.56 | 6.96 |
| Short % of Float | 0.02% | 0.04% |
| Average Daily Volume (10 Day) | 24,318,250 | 3,241,980 |
| Average Daily Volume (90 Day) | 26,056,180 | 3,328,933 |
| Shares Outstanding | 2.19B | 532.91M |
| Float Shares | 2.19B | 533.72M |
| % Held by Insiders | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| % Held by Institutions | 0.97% | 0.86% |
Dividend Analysis & Yield Comparison: PG&E vs American Electric
| Metric | PCG | AEP |
|---|---|---|
| Last 12-Month Dividend | $0.08 | $4.60 |
| Last 12-Month Dividend Yield | 0.57% | 4.22% |
| 3-Year Avg Annual Dividend | $0.03 | $3.78 |
| 3-Year Avg Dividend Yield | 0.08% | 0.95% |
| 3-Year Total Dividends | $0.10 | $11.34 |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Mar 31, 2025 | Aug 08, 2025 |