American Electric Power Company Inc
XETRA:AEP
Operating Margin
Operating Margin shows how much profit a company makes from its regular business activities after covering operating costs. It helps measure how efficiently the company turns sales into profit.
Operating Margin shows how much profit a company makes from its regular business activities after covering operating costs. It helps measure how efficiently the company turns sales into profit.
Peer Comparison
| Country | Company | Market Cap |
Operating Margin |
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American Electric Power Company Inc
NASDAQ:AEP
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64.6B USD |
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Nextera Energy Inc
NYSE:NEE
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185B USD |
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| US |
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Southern Co
NYSE:SO
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100.1B USD |
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| US |
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Duke Energy Corp
NYSE:DUK
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95.8B USD |
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| US |
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Dominion Energy Inc
NYSE:D
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53.3B USD |
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| ES |
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Iberdrola SA
MAD:IBE
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122.6B EUR |
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| IT |
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Enel SpA
MIL:ENEL
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95.3B EUR |
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| US |
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Constellation Energy Corp
NASDAQ:CEG
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77.3B USD |
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| FR |
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Electricite de France SA
PAR:EDF
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46.6B EUR |
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Xcel Energy Inc
NASDAQ:XEL
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45B USD |
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| US |
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Exelon Corp
NASDAQ:EXC
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44.2B USD |
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Market Distribution
| Min | -4 087 900% |
| 30th Percentile | -5.1% |
| Median | 6% |
| 70th Percentile | 14.8% |
| Max | 1 032 600% |
Other Profitability Ratios
American Electric Power Company Inc
Glance View
American Electric Power Company Inc., often referred to simply as AEP, weaves its legacy into the very fabric of American industry as one of the largest electricity generators in the United States. With roots tracing back over a century, AEP has evolved, growing a vast network of infrastructure across 11 states. This company primarily hinges on the business of generating, transmitting, and distributing electricity. AEP operates an extensive system of power plants that utilize various sources – coal, natural gas, renewable energy, and nuclear – effectively harnessing diversified energy for stability and resilience. The company's transmission network, one of the largest in the country, facilitates the movement of electricity from its generation hubs to vast populations across its service regions. With regulatory bodies overseeing its operations, AEP remains steadfast in navigating the delicate balance between reliable service delivery and operational efficiency. At its core, AEP's revenue streams flow from selling electricity to end-users—ranging from residential homes to large-scale industrial outfits—distributed through its well-defined service network. Additionally, AEP generates income by selling electricity on wholesale markets, capitalizing on excess generation capacity when demand spikes. The company places a strong emphasis on bolstering its energy grid infrastructure, investing significantly in modernization projects aimed at enhancing grid reliability and integrating cleaner energy sources. This positions AEP to adapt to the evolving energy landscape, where sustainable and renewable energy discussions are increasingly pivotal. As AEP marches forward, its story is not merely about power lines and plants but about connecting communities, fueling industries, and paving its path in the transformative world of energy.
See Also
Operating Margin is calculated by dividing the Operating Income by the Revenue.
The current Operating Margin for American Electric Power Company Inc is 24.9%, which is above its 3-year median of 21.1%.
Over the last 3 years, American Electric Power Company Inc’s Operating Margin has increased from 19.9% to 24.9%. During this period, it reached a low of 17.9% on Jun 30, 2023 and a high of 24.9% on Sep 30, 2025.