PPL [PPL] vs American Electric [AEP] Detailed Stock Comparison
PPL
NYSE
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American Electric
NASDAQ
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TLDR: Quick Comparison Summary
Based on 20 vital metrics comparison: PPL 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 | PPL | American Electric | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 25.21 | 20.84 | American Electric |
| Price-to-Book Ratio | 1.75 | 2.11 | PPL |
| Debt-to-Equity Ratio | 121.31 | 171.50 | PPL |
| PEG Ratio | 18.46 | 18.33 | American Electric |
| EV/EBITDA | 12.75 | 13.07 | PPL |
| Profit Margin (TTM) | 11.49% | 13.71% | American Electric |
| Operating Margin (TTM) | 27.40% | 24.15% | PPL |
| EBITDA Margin (TTM) | 27.40% | 24.15% | PPL |
| Return on Equity | 7.02% | 10.42% | American Electric |
| Return on Assets (TTM) | 2.97% | 2.89% | PPL |
| Free Cash Flow (TTM) | $-465.00M | $-966.30M | PPL |
| Dividend Yield | 2.35% | 4.22% | American Electric |
| 1-Year Return | 17.62% | 11.26% | PPL |
| Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM) | 2.88 | 2.86 | American Electric |
| Enterprise Value | $42.00B | $104.18B | American Electric |
| EV/Revenue Ratio | 4.85 | 5.17 | PPL |
| Gross Profit Margin (TTM) | 44.45% | 60.26% | American Electric |
| Revenue per Share (TTM) | $12 | $38 | American Electric |
| Earnings per Share (Diluted) | $1.34 | $5.18 | American Electric |
| Beta (Stock Volatility) | 0.67 | 0.40 | American Electric |
Performance
Key Stats
Valuation
Financials
Short Interest
Dividends
PPL vs American Electric Stock Performance Analysis
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Performance Comparison
Short-term Returns
| Stock | 1D | 1W | 1M | 3M | 6M | YTD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PPL | -0.44% | -1.23% | 6.34% | -1.26% | 7.68% | 12.00% |
| American Electric | 3.69% | 4.00% | 9.15% | 4.53% | 15.53% | 23.18% |
Long-term Returns
| Stock | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | 10Y | 15Y | 20Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PPL | 17.62% | 28.39% | 32.79% | 11.37% | 44.51% | 23.09% |
| American Electric | 11.26% | 13.86% | 30.77% | 99.49% | 214.76% | 196.70% |
Performance & Financial Health Analysis: PPL vs American Electric
| Metric | PPL | AEP |
|---|---|---|
| Market Information | ||
| Market Cap | $24.97B | $57.67B |
| Market Cap Category | Large cap | Large cap |
| 10 Day Avg. Volume | 4,109,430 | 2,863,508 |
| 90 Day Avg. Volume | 5,163,617 | 2,789,096 |
| Last Close | $36.04 | $113.25 |
| 52 Week Range | $29.58 - $36.99 | $89.91 - $114.23 |
| % from 52W High | -2.57% | -0.86% |
| All-Time High | $51.44 (Jan 07, 2008) | $114.23 (Jul 30, 2025) |
| % from All-Time High | -29.94% | -0.86% |
| Growth Metrics | ||
| Quarterly Revenue Growth | 0.09% | 0.09% |
| Quarterly Earnings Growth | 0.35% | -0.20% |
| Financial Health | ||
| Profit Margin (TTM) | 0.11% | 0.14% |
| Operating Margin (TTM) | 0.27% | 0.24% |
| Return on Equity (TTM) | 0.07% | 0.10% |
| Debt to Equity (MRQ) | 121.31 | 171.50 |
| Cash & Liquidity | ||
| Book Value per Share (MRQ) | $19.35 | $51.16 |
| Cash per Share (MRQ) | $0.42 | $0.87 |
| Operating Cash Flow (TTM) | $2.57B | $6.81B |
| Levered Free Cash Flow (TTM) | $-481,124,992 | $-2,700,450,048 |
| Dividends | ||
| Last 12-Month Dividend Yield | 2.35% | 4.22% |
| Last 12-Month Dividend | $0.79 | $4.60 |
Valuation & Enterprise Metrics Analysis: PPL vs American Electric
| Metric | PPL | AEP |
|---|---|---|
| Price Ratios | ||
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 25.21 | 20.84 |
| Forward P/E | 18.46 | 18.33 |
| PEG Ratio | 18.46 | 18.33 |
| Price to Sales (TTM) | 2.88 | 2.86 |
| Price to Book (MRQ) | 1.75 | 2.11 |
| Market Capitalization | ||
| Market Capitalization | $24.97B | $57.67B |
| Enterprise Value | $42.00B | $104.18B |
| Enterprise Value Metrics | ||
| Enterprise to Revenue | 4.85 | 5.17 |
| Enterprise to EBITDA | 12.75 | 13.07 |
| Risk & Other Metrics | ||
| Beta | 0.67 | 0.40 |
| Book Value per Share (MRQ) | $19.35 | $51.16 |
Financial Statements Comparison: PPL 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) | PPL | AEP |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue/Sales | $2.50B | $5.46B |
| Cost of Goods Sold | $1.39B | $2.17B |
| Gross Profit | $1.11B | $3.29B |
| Research & Development | N/A | N/A |
| Operating Income (EBIT) | $678.00M | $1.28B |
| EBITDA | $1.03B | $2.16B |
| Pre-Tax Income | $516.00M | $889.50M |
| Income Tax | $102.00M | $125.50M |
| Net Income (Profit) | $414.00M | $802.20M |
Balance Sheet & Liquidity Metrics (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | PPL | AEP |
|---|---|---|
| Cash & Equivalents | $306.00M | $256.80M |
| Total Current Assets | $2.88B | $5.94B |
| Total Current Liabilities | $3.33B | $14.24B |
| Long-Term Debt | $15.95B | $39.31B |
| Total Shareholders Equity | $14.08B | $27.36B |
| Retained Earnings | $2.84B | $14.17B |
| Property, Plant & Equipment | $79.00M | $8.08B |
Cash Flow Statement Comparison (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | PPL | AEP |
|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | $534.00M | $1.62B |
| Capital Expenditures | N/A | $-35.80M |
| Free Cash Flow | $-349.00M | $-686.00M |
| Debt Repayment | $0 | $-491.60M |
| Common Stock Repurchase | N/A | N/A |
Short Interest & Institutional Ownership Analysis
| Metric | PPL | AEP |
|---|---|---|
| Shares Short | 22.49M | 21.68M |
| Short Ratio | 3.99 | 7.87 |
| Short % of Float | 0.03% | 0.04% |
| Average Daily Volume (10 Day) | 4,109,430 | 2,863,508 |
| Average Daily Volume (90 Day) | 5,163,617 | 2,789,096 |
| Shares Outstanding | 738.03M | 532.91M |
| Float Shares | 737.53M | 533.24M |
| % Held by Insiders | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| % Held by Institutions | 0.82% | 0.87% |
Dividend Analysis & Yield Comparison: PPL vs American Electric
| Metric | PPL | AEP |
|---|---|---|
| Last 12-Month Dividend | $0.79 | $4.60 |
| Last 12-Month Dividend Yield | 2.35% | 4.22% |
| 3-Year Avg Annual Dividend | $0.83 | $3.78 |
| 3-Year Avg Dividend Yield | 0.85% | 0.95% |
| 3-Year Total Dividends | $2.49 | $11.34 |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Mar 10, 2025 | Aug 08, 2025 |