Pinnacle West [PNW] vs American Electric [AEP] Detailed Stock Comparison
Pinnacle West
NYSE
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American Electric
NASDAQ
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TLDR: Quick Comparison Summary
Based on 20 vital metrics comparison: Pinnacle West wins in 8 metrics, American Electric wins in 12 metrics, with 0 ties. American Electric appears stronger overall.
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Vital Metrics Comparison
| Metric | Pinnacle West | American Electric | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 18.51 | 16.72 | American Electric |
| Price-to-Book Ratio | 1.60 | 2.04 | Pinnacle West |
| Debt-to-Equity Ratio | 205.11 | 150.71 | American Electric |
| PEG Ratio | -1.84 | 0.06 | Pinnacle West |
| EV/EBITDA | 12.44 | 12.63 | Pinnacle West |
| Profit Margin (TTM) | 10.96% | 17.66% | American Electric |
| Operating Margin (TTM) | 22.91% | 28.18% | American Electric |
| EBITDA Margin (TTM) | 22.91% | 28.18% | American Electric |
| Return on Equity | 9.03% | 13.01% | American Electric |
| Return on Assets (TTM) | 2.34% | 3.16% | American Electric |
| Free Cash Flow (TTM) | $-639.37M | $-966.30M | Pinnacle West |
| Dividend Yield | 3.03% | 4.22% | American Electric |
| 1-Year Return | 4.93% | 16.05% | American Electric |
| Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM) | 2.04 | 2.95 | Pinnacle West |
| Enterprise Value | $25.00B | $108.31B | American Electric |
| EV/Revenue Ratio | 4.76 | 5.24 | Pinnacle West |
| Gross Profit Margin (TTM) | 43.80% | 62.02% | American Electric |
| Revenue per Share (TTM) | $45 | $39 | Pinnacle West |
| Earnings per Share (Diluted) | $4.86 | $6.82 | American Electric |
| Beta (Stock Volatility) | 0.38 | 0.39 | Pinnacle West |
Performance
Key Stats
Valuation
Financials
Short Interest
Dividends
Pinnacle West vs American Electric Stock Performance Analysis
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Performance Comparison
Short-term Returns
| Stock | 1D | 1W | 1M | 3M | 6M | YTD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pinnacle West | -1.50% | 0.01% | -3.28% | 1.62% | -0.83% | 8.35% |
| American Electric | -0.89% | 1.81% | 3.50% | 12.00% | 7.27% | 24.02% |
Long-term Returns
| Stock | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | 10Y | 15Y | 20Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pinnacle West | 4.93% | 20.32% | 24.32% | 51.04% | 126.45% | 103.63% |
| American Electric | 16.05% | 11.98% | 45.53% | 107.69% | 219.29% | 209.50% |
Performance & Financial Health Analysis: Pinnacle West vs American Electric
| Metric | PNW | AEP |
|---|---|---|
| Market Information | ||
| Market Cap | $10.75B | $60.98B |
| Market Cap Category | Large cap | Large cap |
| 10 Day Avg. Volume | 1,022,708 | 2,801,520 |
| 90 Day Avg. Volume | 1,151,603 | 3,382,620 |
| Last Close | $89.98 | $113.00 |
| 52 Week Range | $81.47 - $96.50 | $89.91 - $115.36 |
| % from 52W High | -6.76% | -2.04% |
| All-Time High | $105.51 (Feb 17, 2020) | $115.35 (Aug 05, 2025) |
| % from All-Time High | -14.72% | -2.04% |
| Growth Metrics | ||
| Quarterly Revenue Growth | 0.04% | 0.11% |
| Quarterly Earnings Growth | -0.06% | 2.60% |
| Financial Health | ||
| Profit Margin (TTM) | 0.11% | 0.18% |
| Operating Margin (TTM) | 0.23% | 0.28% |
| Return on Equity (TTM) | 0.09% | 0.13% |
| Debt to Equity (MRQ) | 205.11 | 150.71 |
| Cash & Liquidity | ||
| Book Value per Share (MRQ) | $56.33 | $55.88 |
| Cash per Share (MRQ) | $0.16 | $0.82 |
| Operating Cash Flow (TTM) | $1.74B | $6.57B |
| Levered Free Cash Flow (TTM) | $-492,301,760 | $-4,070,799,872 |
| Dividends | ||
| Last 12-Month Dividend Yield | 3.03% | 4.22% |
| Last 12-Month Dividend | $2.68 | $4.60 |
Valuation & Enterprise Metrics Analysis: Pinnacle West vs American Electric
| Metric | PNW | AEP |
|---|---|---|
| Price Ratios | ||
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 18.51 | 16.72 |
| Forward P/E | 19.23 | 19.36 |
| PEG Ratio | -1.84 | 0.06 |
| Price to Sales (TTM) | 2.04 | 2.95 |
| Price to Book (MRQ) | 1.60 | 2.04 |
| Market Capitalization | ||
| Market Capitalization | $10.75B | $60.98B |
| Enterprise Value | $25.00B | $108.31B |
| Enterprise Value Metrics | ||
| Enterprise to Revenue | 4.76 | 5.24 |
| Enterprise to EBITDA | 12.44 | 12.63 |
| Risk & Other Metrics | ||
| Beta | 0.38 | 0.39 |
| Book Value per Share (MRQ) | $56.33 | $55.88 |
Financial Statements Comparison: Pinnacle West 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) | PNW | AEP |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue/Sales | $1.03B | $5.46B |
| Cost of Goods Sold | $680.18M | $2.17B |
| Gross Profit | $352.10M | $3.29B |
| Research & Development | N/A | N/A |
| Operating Income (EBIT) | $60.18M | $1.28B |
| EBITDA | $314.74M | $2.16B |
| Pre-Tax Income | $-6.52M | $889.50M |
| Income Tax | $-6.18M | $125.50M |
| Net Income (Profit) | $-338,000 | $802.20M |
Balance Sheet & Liquidity Metrics (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | PNW | AEP |
|---|---|---|
| Cash & Equivalents | $18.84M | $256.80M |
| Total Current Assets | $1.79B | $5.94B |
| Total Current Liabilities | $3.43B | $14.24B |
| Long-Term Debt | $12.06B | $39.31B |
| Total Shareholders Equity | $6.83B | $27.36B |
| Retained Earnings | $3.64B | $14.17B |
| Property, Plant & Equipment | $3.84B | $8.08B |
Cash Flow Statement Comparison (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | PNW | AEP |
|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | $345.38M | $1.62B |
| Capital Expenditures | N/A | $-35.80M |
| Free Cash Flow | $-220.66M | $-686.00M |
| Debt Repayment | N/A | $-491.60M |
| Common Stock Repurchase | N/A | N/A |
Short Interest & Institutional Ownership Analysis
| Metric | PNW | AEP |
|---|---|---|
| Shares Short | 5.26M | 22.08M |
| Short Ratio | 4.57 | 6.96 |
| Short % of Float | 0.06% | 0.04% |
| Average Daily Volume (10 Day) | 1,022,708 | 2,801,520 |
| Average Daily Volume (90 Day) | 1,151,603 | 3,382,620 |
| Shares Outstanding | 119.10M | 532.91M |
| Float Shares | 118.66M | 533.73M |
| % Held by Insiders | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| % Held by Institutions | 0.99% | 0.85% |
Dividend Analysis & Yield Comparison: Pinnacle West vs American Electric
| Metric | PNW | AEP |
|---|---|---|
| Last 12-Month Dividend | $2.68 | $4.60 |
| Last 12-Month Dividend Yield | 3.03% | 4.22% |
| 3-Year Avg Annual Dividend | $3.20 | $3.78 |
| 3-Year Avg Dividend Yield | 1.12% | 0.95% |
| 3-Year Total Dividends | $9.61 | $11.34 |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Feb 03, 2025 | Aug 08, 2025 |