American Electric Power Company, Inc. (AEP) Sentiment Analysis
Composite rating from 8 factors. Tap a factor to see the metrics behind its grade.
- ST sentiment gradeHow the market currently feels about this stock versus its peers
- C+
- Overall ST grade
- B-
- ST Score
- 52.1
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AEP stock: frequently asked questions
What is AEP's ST Score?
American Electric Power Company, Inc. (AEP) has an ST Score of 52.1 (B-), on our 0–100 scale where higher is stronger. The ST Score combines eight factor grades — valuation, profitability, financial strength, momentum, growth, forecast, sentiment and Piotroski — into a single A+ to F rating.
Is AEP a buy, hold, or sell?
Analysts rate AEP a Buy, with a price target of $138.91 (+9.2% vs the current price). Our ST Score grades it B- (52.1/100). The ST Score is a data-driven signal, not a recommendation.
What are AEP's factor grades?
Valuation C, Profitability B-, Financial Strength C, Momentum B-, Growth B, Forecast B-, Sentiment C+.
What is AEP's valuation grade?
American Electric Power Company, Inc. (AEP) earns a valuation grade of C, measured against Regulated Electric peers. The valuation factor looks at multiples such as P/E, P/S, P/B, EV/EBITDA and free cash flow yield.
What is AEP's growth grade?
American Electric Power Company, Inc. (AEP) earns a growth grade of B, measured against Regulated Electric peers. The growth factor looks at revenue, earnings and cash flow growth over recent quarters and years.
What is AEP's profitability grade?
American Electric Power Company, Inc. (AEP) earns a profitability grade of B-, measured against Regulated Electric peers. The profitability factor looks at margins and returns such as gross margin, net margin, ROE and ROIC.
What is AEP's financial strength grade?
American Electric Power Company, Inc. (AEP) earns a financial strength grade of C, measured against Regulated Electric peers. The financial strength factor looks at debt levels, liquidity and coverage ratios.
What is the analyst price target for AEP?
The average analyst price target for American Electric Power Company, Inc. (AEP) is $138.91 from 36 analysts, which is +9.2% versus the recent price of $127.22.
What is AEP's Piotroski score?
American Electric Power Company, Inc. (AEP) has a Piotroski F-Score of 5 out of 9. The Piotroski score checks nine accounting signals covering profitability, leverage and operating efficiency; scores of 8–9 are considered strong and 0–2 weak.