(AES) The AES - Ratings and Ratios

Exchange: NYSE • Country: United States • Currency: USD • Type: Common Stock • ISIN: US00130H1059

Electricity, Renewable Energy, Power Generation, Gas, Coal

AES EPS (Earnings per Share)

EPS (Earnings per Share) of AES over the last years for every Quarter: "2020-03": 0.21556886227545, "2020-06": -0.12481203007519, "2020-09": -0.50075187969925, "2020-12": 0.47533632286996, "2021-03": -0.22222222222222, "2021-06": 0.041728763040238, "2021-09": 0.48241912798875, "2021-12": -0.94752623688156, "2022-03": 0.16174402250352, "2022-06": -0.26796407185629, "2022-09": 0.59212376933896, "2022-12": -1.3499999775748, "2023-03": 0.21207865168539, "2023-06": -0.058295964125561, "2023-09": 0.32443820224719, "2023-12": -0.14029850746269, "2024-03": 0.60674157303371, "2024-06": 0.25946704067321, "2024-09": 0.71388499298738, "2024-12": 0.78541374474053, "2025-03": 0.064516129032258, "2025-06": -0.14747191011236,

AES Revenue

Revenue of AES over the last years for every Quarter: 2020-03: 2338, 2020-06: 2217, 2020-09: 2545, 2020-12: 2560, 2021-03: 2635, 2021-06: 2700, 2021-09: 3036, 2021-12: 2770, 2022-03: 2852, 2022-06: 3078, 2022-09: 3627, 2022-12: 3060, 2023-03: 3239, 2023-06: 3027, 2023-09: 3434, 2023-12: 2968, 2024-03: 3085, 2024-06: 2942, 2024-09: 3289, 2024-12: 2962, 2025-03: 2926, 2025-06: 2855,

Description: AES The AES

The AES Corporation is a global power generation and utility company with a diverse portfolio of power plants and utilities. The company operates in the United States and internationally, generating and selling electricity to various customers, including utilities, industrial users, and end-users in the residential, commercial, industrial, and governmental sectors.

AES has a significant presence in the renewable energy sector, utilizing various fuels and technologies, including wind, solar, hydro, and biomass, as well as energy storage and landfill gas. The companys generation portfolio comprises approximately 32,109 megawatts, and it distributes power to 2.7 million customers. Key performance indicators (KPIs) to monitor AESs performance include its capacity factor, which measures the actual output of its power plants compared to their potential output, and its renewable energy percentage, which tracks the proportion of its generation from renewable sources.

In terms of financial performance, AESs revenue growth, EBITDA margin, and return on equity (RoE) are important metrics to evaluate. With a RoE of 27.60%, AES demonstrates a strong ability to generate profits from shareholder equity. Additionally, its debt-to-equity ratio and interest coverage ratio are crucial in assessing the companys financial leverage and ability to service its debt. The companys dividend yield and payout ratio are also relevant for income investors.

To further analyze AESs prospects, it is essential to examine industry trends, such as the shift towards renewable energy and the impact of regulatory changes on the power generation and utility sector. AESs competitive positioning, including its geographic presence, technology mix, and customer base, should also be evaluated. By assessing these factors, investors can gain a more comprehensive understanding of AESs growth potential and investment appeal.

AES Stock Overview

Market Cap in USD 9,499m
Sub-Industry Independent Power Producers & Energy Traders
IPO / Inception 1991-06-25

AES Stock Ratings

Growth Rating -34.9%
Fundamental 30.5%
Dividend Rating 56.8%
Return 12m vs S&P 500 -29.0%
Analyst Rating 3.60 of 5

AES Dividends

Dividend Yield 12m 5.41%
Yield on Cost 5y 4.72%
Annual Growth 5y 3.88%
Payout Consistency 46.1%
Payout Ratio 34.5%

AES Growth Ratios

Growth Correlation 3m 80.4%
Growth Correlation 12m -43.3%
Growth Correlation 5y -66.4%
CAGR 5y -1.83%
CAGR/Max DD 5y -0.03
Sharpe Ratio 12m -0.08
Alpha -29.94
Beta 0.714
Volatility 41.59%
Current Volume 8379.7k
Average Volume 20d 6860.2k
Stop Loss 13.1 (-3.2%)
Signal 0.35

Piotroski VR‑10 (Strict, 0-10) 3.5

Net Income (1.01b TTM) > 0 and > 6% of Revenue (6% = 721.9m TTM)
FCFTA -0.10 (>2.0%) and ΔFCFTA 0.27pp (YES ≥ +1.0pp, WARN ≥ +0.5pp)
NWC/Revenue -11.29% (prev -2.16%; Δ -9.14pp) (YES ≤20% & Δ≤-1pp; WARN ≤25% & Δ≤0 oder ≤40% & Δ≤-3pp)
CFO/TA 0.07 (>3.0%) and CFO 3.59b > Net Income 1.01b (YES >=105%, WARN >=100%)
Net Debt (28.92b) to EBITDA (3.35b) ratio: 8.63 <= 3.0 (WARN <= 3.5)
Current Ratio 0.82 (target 1.5–3.0; WARN 1.2–<1.5 or >3.0–5.0; CFO/TA gate active)
Outstanding Shares last Quarter (712.0m) change vs 12m ago -0.14% (target <= -2.0% for YES)
Gross Margin 16.91% (prev 20.79%; Δ -3.88pp) >=18% & Δ>=+0.5pp (WARN >=15% & Δ>=0)
Asset Turnover 24.99% (prev 26.04%; Δ -1.04pp) >=50% & Δ>=+2pp (WARN >=35% & Δ>=0)
Interest Coverage Ratio 1.43 (EBITDA TTM 3.35b / Interest Expense TTM 1.41b) >= 6 (WARN >= 3)

Altman Z'' 0.07

(A) -0.03 = (Total Current Assets 6.32b - Total Current Liabilities 7.68b) / Total Assets 48.54b
(B) -0.00 = Retained Earnings (Balance) -79.0m / Total Assets 48.54b
(C) 0.04 = EBIT TTM 2.02b / Avg Total Assets 48.14b
(D) -0.02 = Book Value of Equity -906.0m / Total Liabilities 40.86b
Total Rating: 0.07 = (6.56 * A) + (3.26 * B) + (6.72 * C) + (1.05 * D)

ValueRay F-Score (Strict, 0-100) 30.48

1. Piotroski 3.50pt = -1.50
2. FCF Yield -12.08% = -5.0
3. FCF Margin -38.56% = -7.50
4. Debt/Equity 8.99 = -2.50
5. Debt/Ebitda 9.04 = -2.50
6. ROIC - WACC 2.77% = 3.46
7. RoE 29.34% = 2.44
8. Rev. Trend -63.75% = -3.19
9. Rev. CAGR -8.34% = -1.39
10. EPS Trend 26.21% = 0.66
11. EPS CAGR -34.28% = -2.50

What is the price of AES shares?

As of August 31, 2025, the stock is trading at USD 13.54 with a total of 8,379,739 shares traded.
Over the past week, the price has changed by +0.37%, over one month by +2.19%, over three months by +36.55% and over the past year by -16.91%.

Is The AES a good stock to buy?

No, based on ValueRay´s Fundamental Analyses, The AES (NYSE:AES) is currently (August 2025) a stock to sell. It has a ValueRay Fundamental Rating of 30.48 and therefor a negative outlook according to the companies health.
Based on momentum, paid dividends and discounted-cash-flow analyses, the fair value of AES is around 14.49 USD . This means that AES is currently overvalued and has a potential downside of 7.02%.

Is AES a buy, sell or hold?

The AES has received a consensus analysts rating of 3.60. Therefor, it is recommend to hold AES.
  • Strong Buy: 5
  • Buy: 3
  • Hold: 5
  • Sell: 0
  • Strong Sell: 2

What are the forecasts/targets for the AES price?

Issuer Target Up/Down from current
Wallstreet Target Price 13.8 2.1%
Analysts Target Price 13.8 2.1%
ValueRay Target Price 15.3 13.3%

Last update: 2025-08-28 04:30

AES Fundamental Data Overview

Market Cap USD = 9.50b (9.50b USD * 1.0 USD.USD)
CCE Cash And Equivalents = 1.35b USD (last quarter)
P/E Trailing = 10.2615
P/E Forward = 6.2735
P/S = 0.7895
P/B = 2.8512
P/EG = 1.0921
Beta = 0.956
Revenue TTM = 12.03b USD
EBIT TTM = 2.02b USD
EBITDA TTM = 3.35b USD
Long Term Debt = 26.55b USD (from longTermDebt, last quarter)
Short Term Debt = 3.72b USD (from shortTermDebt, last quarter)
Debt = 30.27b USD (Calculated: Short Term 3.72b + Long Term 26.55b)
Net Debt = 28.92b USD (from netDebt column, last quarter)
Enterprise Value = 38.42b USD (9.50b + Debt 30.27b - CCE 1.35b)
Interest Coverage Ratio = 1.43 (Ebit TTM 2.02b / Interest Expense TTM 1.41b)
FCF Yield = -12.08% (FCF TTM -4.64b / Enterprise Value 38.42b)
FCF Margin = -38.56% (FCF TTM -4.64b / Revenue TTM 12.03b)
Net Margin = 8.39% (Net Income TTM 1.01b / Revenue TTM 12.03b)
Gross Margin = 16.91% ((Revenue TTM 12.03b - Cost of Revenue TTM 10.00b) / Revenue TTM)
Tobins Q-Ratio = -42.41 (set to none) (Enterprise Value 38.42b / Book Value Of Equity -906.0m)
Interest Expense / Debt = 1.14% (Interest Expense 346.0m / Debt 30.27b)
Taxrate = 6.80% (from yearly Income Tax Expense: 59.0m / 868.0m)
NOPAT = 1.88b (EBIT 2.02b * (1 - 6.80%))
Current Ratio = 0.82 (Total Current Assets 6.32b / Total Current Liabilities 7.68b)
Debt / Equity = 8.99 (Debt 30.27b / last Quarter total Stockholder Equity 3.37b)
Debt / EBITDA = 9.04 (Net Debt 28.92b / EBITDA 3.35b)
Debt / FCF = -6.52 (Debt 30.27b / FCF TTM -4.64b)
Total Stockholder Equity = 3.44b (last 4 quarters mean)
RoA = 2.08% (Net Income 1.01b, Total Assets 48.54b )
RoE = 29.34% (Net Income TTM 1.01b / Total Stockholder Equity 3.44b)
RoCE = 6.72% (Ebit 2.02b / (Equity 3.44b + L.T.Debt 26.55b))
RoIC = 5.64% (NOPAT 1.88b / Invested Capital 33.27b)
WACC = 2.88% (E(9.50b)/V(39.77b) * Re(8.65%)) + (D(30.27b)/V(39.77b) * Rd(1.14%) * (1-Tc(0.07)))
Shares Correlation 5-Years: 90.0 | Cagr: 1.65%
Discount Rate = 8.65% (= CAPM, Blume Beta Adj.)
Fair Price DCF = unknown (Cash Flow -4.64b)
Revenue Correlation: -63.75 | Revenue CAGR: -8.34%
Rev Growth-of-Growth: 0.89
EPS Correlation: 26.21 | EPS CAGR: -34.28%
EPS Growth-of-Growth: -115.5

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