WEC Energy [WEC] vs American Electric [AEP] Detailed Stock Comparison
WEC Energy
NYSE
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American Electric
NASDAQ
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TLDR: Quick Comparison Summary
Based on 20 vital metrics comparison: WEC Energy 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 | WEC Energy | American Electric | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 21.12 | 20.84 | American Electric |
| Price-to-Book Ratio | 2.67 | 2.11 | American Electric |
| Debt-to-Equity Ratio | 153.02 | 171.50 | WEC Energy |
| PEG Ratio | 20.76 | 18.33 | American Electric |
| EV/EBITDA | 15.51 | 13.07 | American Electric |
| Profit Margin (TTM) | 17.96% | 13.71% | WEC Energy |
| Operating Margin (TTM) | 30.14% | 24.15% | WEC Energy |
| EBITDA Margin (TTM) | 30.14% | 24.15% | WEC Energy |
| Return on Equity | 12.58% | 10.42% | WEC Energy |
| Return on Assets (TTM) | 2.99% | 2.89% | WEC Energy |
| Free Cash Flow (TTM) | $430.70M | $-966.30M | WEC Energy |
| Dividend Yield | 2.46% | 4.22% | American Electric |
| 1-Year Return | 20.19% | 11.26% | WEC Energy |
| Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM) | 3.81 | 2.86 | American Electric |
| Enterprise Value | $55.58B | $104.18B | American Electric |
| EV/Revenue Ratio | 6.13 | 5.17 | American Electric |
| Gross Profit Margin (TTM) | 43.68% | 60.26% | American Electric |
| Revenue per Share (TTM) | $29 | $38 | American Electric |
| Earnings per Share (Diluted) | $5.13 | $5.18 | American Electric |
| Beta (Stock Volatility) | 0.42 | 0.40 | American Electric |
Performance
Key Stats
Valuation
Financials
Short Interest
Dividends
WEC Energy vs American Electric Stock Performance Analysis
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Performance Comparison
Short-term Returns
| Stock | 1D | 1W | 1M | 3M | 6M | YTD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WEC Energy | -0.25% | -0.61% | 3.99% | -1.06% | 8.96% | 15.29% |
| American Electric | 3.69% | 4.00% | 9.15% | 4.53% | 15.53% | 23.18% |
Long-term Returns
| Stock | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | 10Y | 15Y | 20Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WEC Energy | 20.19% | 5.08% | 14.82% | 116.55% | 288.11% | 452.86% |
| American Electric | 11.26% | 13.86% | 30.77% | 99.49% | 214.76% | 196.70% |
Performance & Financial Health Analysis: WEC Energy vs American Electric
| Metric | WEC | AEP |
|---|---|---|
| Market Information | ||
| Market Cap | $34.58B | $57.67B |
| Market Cap Category | Large cap | Large cap |
| 10 Day Avg. Volume | 1,795,346 | 2,863,508 |
| 90 Day Avg. Volume | 1,914,759 | 2,789,096 |
| Last Close | $108.36 | $113.25 |
| 52 Week Range | $83.82 - $111.00 | $89.91 - $114.23 |
| % from 52W High | -2.38% | -0.86% |
| All-Time High | $111.00 (Mar 31, 2025) | $114.23 (Jul 30, 2025) |
| % from All-Time High | -2.38% | -0.86% |
| Growth Metrics | ||
| Quarterly Revenue Growth | 0.18% | 0.09% |
| Quarterly Earnings Growth | 0.16% | -0.20% |
| Financial Health | ||
| Profit Margin (TTM) | 0.18% | 0.14% |
| Operating Margin (TTM) | 0.30% | 0.24% |
| Return on Equity (TTM) | 0.13% | 0.10% |
| Debt to Equity (MRQ) | 153.02 | 171.50 |
| Cash & Liquidity | ||
| Book Value per Share (MRQ) | $40.66 | $51.16 |
| Cash per Share (MRQ) | $0.26 | $0.87 |
| Operating Cash Flow (TTM) | $3.51B | $6.81B |
| Levered Free Cash Flow (TTM) | $-755,025,024 | $-2,700,450,048 |
| Dividends | ||
| Last 12-Month Dividend Yield | 2.46% | 4.22% |
| Last 12-Month Dividend | $2.55 | $4.60 |
Valuation & Enterprise Metrics Analysis: WEC Energy vs American Electric
| Metric | WEC | AEP |
|---|---|---|
| Price Ratios | ||
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 21.12 | 20.84 |
| Forward P/E | 20.76 | 18.33 |
| PEG Ratio | 20.76 | 18.33 |
| Price to Sales (TTM) | 3.81 | 2.86 |
| Price to Book (MRQ) | 2.67 | 2.11 |
| Market Capitalization | ||
| Market Capitalization | $34.58B | $57.67B |
| Enterprise Value | $55.58B | $104.18B |
| Enterprise Value Metrics | ||
| Enterprise to Revenue | 6.13 | 5.17 |
| Enterprise to EBITDA | 15.51 | 13.07 |
| Risk & Other Metrics | ||
| Beta | 0.42 | 0.40 |
| Book Value per Share (MRQ) | $40.66 | $51.16 |
Financial Statements Comparison: WEC Energy 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) | WEC | AEP |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue/Sales | $3.15B | $5.46B |
| Cost of Goods Sold | $1.77B | $2.17B |
| Gross Profit | $1.38B | $3.29B |
| Research & Development | N/A | N/A |
| Operating Income (EBIT) | $937.50M | $1.28B |
| EBITDA | $1.37B | $2.16B |
| Pre-Tax Income | $786.20M | $889.50M |
| Income Tax | $60.70M | $125.50M |
| Net Income (Profit) | $725.50M | $802.20M |
Balance Sheet & Liquidity Metrics (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | WEC | AEP |
|---|---|---|
| Cash & Equivalents | $82.20M | $256.80M |
| Total Current Assets | $2.94B | $5.94B |
| Total Current Liabilities | $5.86B | $14.24B |
| Long-Term Debt | $16.46B | $39.31B |
| Total Shareholders Equity | $13.43B | $27.36B |
| Retained Earnings | $8.52B | $14.17B |
| Property, Plant & Equipment | N/A | $8.08B |
Cash Flow Statement Comparison (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | WEC | AEP |
|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | $1.16B | $1.62B |
| Capital Expenditures | N/A | $-35.80M |
| Free Cash Flow | $461.50M | $-686.00M |
| Debt Repayment | $-17.90M | $-491.60M |
| Common Stock Repurchase | $-1.30M | N/A |
Short Interest & Institutional Ownership Analysis
| Metric | WEC | AEP |
|---|---|---|
| Shares Short | 11.77M | 21.68M |
| Short Ratio | 6.08 | 7.87 |
| Short % of Float | 0.04% | 0.04% |
| Average Daily Volume (10 Day) | 1,795,346 | 2,863,508 |
| Average Daily Volume (90 Day) | 1,914,759 | 2,789,096 |
| Shares Outstanding | 317.68M | 532.91M |
| Float Shares | 318.22M | 533.24M |
| % Held by Insiders | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| % Held by Institutions | 0.83% | 0.87% |
Dividend Analysis & Yield Comparison: WEC Energy vs American Electric
| Metric | WEC | AEP |
|---|---|---|
| Last 12-Month Dividend | $2.55 | $4.60 |
| Last 12-Month Dividend Yield | 2.46% | 4.22% |
| 3-Year Avg Annual Dividend | $2.91 | $3.78 |
| 3-Year Avg Dividend Yield | 0.87% | 0.95% |
| 3-Year Total Dividends | $8.74 | $11.34 |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Feb 14, 2025 | Aug 08, 2025 |