American Electric Power (AEP) vs. Constellation Energy (CEG)

Company Profile

American Electric Power (AEP) and Constellation Energy (CEG) are both classified in the Electric Utilities sub-industry within the broader Electric Utilities industry, placing them in the closest GICS peer bucket.

American Electric Power (AEP) has more than two decades of public-market history since January 2, 1962, whereas Constellation Energy (CEG) listed on January 19, 2022 and has a much shorter record to draw on.

Valuation

American Electric Power (AEP) at 18.90 carries typical industry Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM), while Constellation Energy (CEG) at 25.00 sits in the higher-multiple quartile — CEG carries a higher trailing earnings multiple relative to peers.

On Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM), both American Electric Power (AEP) at 3.10 and Constellation Energy (CEG) at 3.48 are priced roughly in line with their industries — neither looks cheap nor rich on a sales basis.

American Electric Power (AEP) at 2.19 is valued about in line with its industry on Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ), while Constellation Energy (CEG) at 3.11 carries a peer-beating premium to book — CEG is pricier on assets.

Valuation at a Glance

Profitability

Both American Electric Power (AEP) at 12.59% and Constellation Energy (CEG) at 16.11% rank in the top quartile for Return on Equity (TTM) among industry peers, indicating strong returns on shareholders’ equity.

Both American Electric Power (AEP) at 16.29% and Constellation Energy (CEG) at 12.69% keep about the typical share of revenue as profit for their industries — neither bottom line stands out from peers.

Both American Electric Power (AEP) at 23.74% and Constellation Energy (CEG) at 21.86% run core operations about as efficiently as their industries’ norm — neither stands out on operating profitability.

Profitability at a Glance

Growth

Revenue Growth

Revenue Growth at a Glance

EPS Growth

EPS Growth at a Glance

Financial Strength

Constellation Energy (CEG) at 1.36 carries Current Ratio (MRQ) above its industry mid-range, while American Electric Power (AEP) at 0.53 runs in the tighter-liquidity quartile — different working-capital profiles, both worth examining.

Constellation Energy (CEG) at 0.66 maintains Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ) in the lower-leverage quartile of industry peers, ahead of American Electric Power (AEP) at 1.57, which sits around the industry mid-range.

Financial Strength at a Glance

Dividends

American Electric Power (AEP) at 2.97% reports Dividend Yield (TTM) around its industry mid-range, while Constellation Energy (CEG) at 0.59% drops into the bottom quartile.

American Electric Power (AEP) at 55.62% maintains Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM) around its industry median — a balanced dividend policy. Constellation Energy (CEG) at 13.81% sits outside the typical mid-range, leaning toward more retention or more distribution than the industry median.

Dividends at a Glance

Performance & Risk

Performance & Risk at a Glance