AEP vs D
American Electric Power and Dominion Energy, both Utilities
American Electric Power is the larger company at $69B against $60B. On trailing earnings AEP is the cheaper of the two at a P/E of 18.1 against 18.2, a gap that is only a bargain if the two are growing at similar rates. Over the past year AEP returned +18% against +6.5% for D. The RyuScore puts AEP ahead, 51 against 48 out of 100.
| Figure | AEP | D |
|---|---|---|
| Last close | $123 | $61.64 |
| Market cap | $69B | $60B |
| Trailing P/Elower is cheaper for the same earnings, not automatically better | 18.1 | 18.2 |
| Dividend yield | 3.1% | 4.3% |
| 1-year return | +18% | +6.5% |
| 5-year return | +65% | -0.2% |
| RyuScoresector-relative, 1–10 | 51/100 | 48/100 |
Figures from SEC filings and end-of-day closes. Highlighting marks the higher or lower number, which is not the same as the better investment, a low P/E can be a warning and a high one can be deserved.
American Electric Power
Revenue of $6.0B in Q1 2026, net income $903M. Its largest reported line is Electricity, 51% of the disclosed total.
Dominion Energy
Revenue of $5.0B in Q1 2026, net income $621M. Its largest reported line is Electricity Us Regulated, 73% of the disclosed total.
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