American Electric Power Company, Inc. (AEP) Debt to Assets Ratio: 0.43%
The debt to assets ratio for American Electric Power Company, Inc. (AEP) is 0.43% as of Tuesday, June 9, 2026.
AEP Debt to Assets Ratio Metrics
DEBT TO ASSETS RATIO
0.43%
AEP Competitors' Debt to Assets Ratio
| NAME | MARKET CAP | DEBT TO ASSETS RATIO |
|---|---|---|
| American Electric Power Company, Inc. (AEP) | — | 0.43% |
| Sempra (SRE) | $59.40B | 0.33% |
| Dominion Energy, Inc. (D) | $58.27B | 0.42% |
| Xcel Energy Inc. (XEL) | $48.61B | 0.43% |
| Exelon Corporation (EXC) | $46.38B | 0.43% |
| Duke Energy Corporation (DUK) | $96.53B | 0.46% |
| Consolidated Edison, Inc. (ED) | $39.21B | 0.39% |
| WEC Energy Group, Inc. (WEC) | $36.84B | 0.43% |
| The Southern Company (SO) | $104.78B | 0.42% |
| NextEra Energy, Inc. (NEE) | $176.90B | 0.45% |
Leverage Ratios Comparison
Debt/Assets
0.4%
Debt/Equity
1.61
Current Ratio
0.45
Interest Coverage
2.6x
Formula: Debt/Assets = Total Debt / Total Assets × 100
Debt/Assets vs Debt/Equity:
- Debt/Assets: Shows % of assets funded by creditors (bounded 0-100%)
- Debt/Equity: Shows debt relative to shareholder investment (can exceed 100%)
- Both measure leverage but from different perspectives
Industry context matters: Capital-intensive industries (utilities, real estate) typically have higher Debt/Assets ratios than tech companies.
American Electric Power Company, Inc. Debt to Assets Ratio Formula & Definition
Debt/Assets ratio shows what percentage of a company's assets are financed by debt. Compare the current value with the historical chart and peer group to understand leverage over time.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
American Electric Power Company, Inc. Debt to Assets Ratio FAQ
- What is the debt to assets ratio for American Electric Power Company, Inc. (AEP)?
- The debt to assets ratio for AEP stock is 0.43%.
About American Electric Power Company, Inc.
American Electric Power Company, Inc. (AEP) operates as a prominent electric utility holding company, with its core business encompassing the generation, transmission, and delivery of electricity. Serving both retail and wholesale clients across the United States, AEP organizes its extensive operations into several key segments: Vertically Integrated Utilities, Transmission and Distribution Utilities, AEP Transmission Holdco, and Generation & Marketing. The firm produces its electrical power from a diverse portfolio of energy sources, including coal, lignite, natural gas, nuclear, hydroelectric, solar, and wind power, alongside other emerging technologies. Beyond direct consumer sales, AEP also functions as a major wholesale electricity supplier, providing power to other utility companies, rural electric cooperatives, municipalities, and various other participants within the energy market. Incorporated in 1906, the company's corporate headquarters are situated in Columbus, Ohio.
- Sector
- Utilities
- Industry
- Regulated Electric
- CEO
- William J. Fehrman