AES Corp
NYSE:AES

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NYSE:AES
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Price: 14.45 USD 0.07% Market Closed
Market Cap: $10.3B

EV/EBIT

18.6
Current
19%
More Expensive
vs 3-y average of 15.6

Enterprise Value to EBIT (EV/EBIT) ratio compares a company`s total enterprise value to its earnings before interest and taxes. It shows how much investors are paying for each dollar of the company`s earnings, including both equity and debt.

EV/EBIT
18.6
=
Enterprise Value
$35.4B
/
EBIT
$1.9B

Enterprise Value to EBIT (EV/EBIT) ratio compares a company`s total enterprise value to its earnings before interest and taxes. It shows how much investors are paying for each dollar of the company`s earnings, including both equity and debt.

EV/EBIT
18.6
=
Enterprise Value
$35.4B
/
EBIT
$1.9B

Valuation Scenarios

AES Corp is trading above its 3-year average

If EV/EBIT returns to its 3-Year Average (15.6), the stock would be worth $12.14 (16% downside from current price).

Statistics
Positive Scenarios
2/4
Maximum Downside
-21%
Maximum Upside
+13%
Average Downside
5%
Scenario EV/EBIT Value Implied Price Upside/Downside
Current Multiple 18.6 $14.45
0%
3-Year Average 15.6 $12.14
-16%
5-Year Average 14.6 $11.37
-21%
Industry Average 21 $16.36
+13%
Country Average 19.6 $15.28
+6%

Forward EV/EBIT
Today’s price vs future ebit

Today's Enterprise Value EBIT Forward EV/EBIT
$35.4B
/
Jan 2026
$1.9B
=
18.6
Current
$35.4B
/
Dec 2026
$2.3B
=
15.2
Forward
$35.4B
/
Dec 2027
$2.5B
=
14.1
Forward
$35.4B
/
Dec 2028
$3.6B
=
10
Forward

Forward EV/EBIT shows whether today’s EV/EBIT still looks high or low once future ebit are taken into account.

Peer Comparison

All Multiples
EV/EBIT
P/E
All Countries
Close
Market Cap EV/EBIT P/E
US
AES Corp
NYSE:AES
10.3B USD 18.6 11.4
US
Vistra Corp
NYSE:VST
52.7B USD 33.4 70
SA
ACWA Power Co
SAU:2082
184.5B SAR 80.2 99.6
IN
Adani Power Ltd
NSE:ADANIPOWER
4.2T INR 28.6 36.2
IN
NTPC Ltd
NSE:NTPC
3.9T INR 15.9 16.2
CN
CGN Power Co Ltd
SZSE:003816
233.3B CNY 22.2 23.9
TH
Gulf Energy Development PCL
SET:GULF
870.2B THB 55 40.7
CN
China National Nuclear Power Co Ltd
SSE:601985
184.3B CNY 20.1 21.4
DE
Uniper SE
XETRA:UN0
17.5B EUR 16.5 12.6
CN
SDIC Power Holdings Co Ltd
SSE:600886
108.1B CNY 12.9 16.5
US
Talen Energy Corp
NASDAQ:TLN
15.5B USD -746.8 -71.6
EV/EBIT Multiple
EBIT Growth EV/EBIT to Growth
US
AES Corp
NYSE:AES
Average EV/EBIT: 30.3
18.6
23%
0.8
US
Vistra Corp
NYSE:VST
33.4
42%
0.8
SA
ACWA Power Co
SAU:2082
80.2
43%
1.9
IN
Adani Power Ltd
NSE:ADANIPOWER
28.6
12%
2.4
IN
NTPC Ltd
NSE:NTPC
15.9
8%
2
CN
CGN Power Co Ltd
SZSE:003816
22.2
16%
1.4
TH
G
Gulf Energy Development PCL
SET:GULF
55
11%
5
CN
China National Nuclear Power Co Ltd
SSE:601985
20.1
7%
2.9
DE
Uniper SE
XETRA:UN0
16.5
3%
5.5
CN
SDIC Power Holdings Co Ltd
SSE:600886
12.9
1%
12.9
US
Talen Energy Corp
NASDAQ:TLN
Negative Multiple: -746.8 N/A N/A

Market Distribution

In line with most companies in the United States of America
Percentile
46th
Based on 8 638 companies
46th percentile
18.6
Low
0 — 13.6
Typical Range
13.6 — 27.8
High
27.8 —
Distribution Statistics
the United States of America
Min 0
30th Percentile 13.6
Median 19.6
70th Percentile 27.8
Max 1 826 183.2

AES Corp
Glance View

AES Corporation, founded in 1981, has journeyed from a modest start-up to a global leader in the energy sector. Originating with a vision to provide reliable electricity, AES has consistently innovated to meet the evolving needs of the energy market. The company operates in over 15 countries, with its portfolio spanning various continents, delivering energy solutions that range from traditional sources like coal and natural gas to burgeoning renewable resources like wind, solar, and battery storage. Such diversification positions AES to not only mitigate risks but also to tap into a broad spectrum of opportunities within the shifting global energy landscape. The company's business model is anchored in its ability to generate and distribute electricity while continuously investing in smart grid technologies and sustainable energy solutions. AES generates revenue through long-term contracts for electricity supply and direct sales to both industrial and residential customers. By incorporating innovative technologies, such as battery storage and digital platforms, the company enhances energy reliability and efficiency, thus creating additional revenue streams. AES's emphasis on sustainable practices and its strategic pivot towards renewables not only aligns it with global environmental goals but also bolsters its competitive edge in an industry increasingly mindful of environmental impacts.

AES Intrinsic Value
28.93 USD
Undervaluation 50%
Intrinsic Value
Price $14.45
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