The AES Corporation (AES) Current Ratio: 0.77
Is The AES Corporation’s current ratio high or low?
The AES Corporation's current ratio of 0.77 is 17% below its 5-year average of 0.93, near the low end of its 5-year range (0.68–1.18).
As of Saturday, June 20, 2026. 1.91% below its 12-month average of 0.79.
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CURRENT RATIO
0.77
CURRENT RATIO AVG TTM
0.79
CURRENT RATIO AVG 3Y
0.86
CURRENT RATIO AVG 5Y
0.93
CURRENT RATIO AVG 10Y
1.00
CURRENT RATIO AVG 15Y
1.09
CURRENT RATIO AVG 20Y
1.09
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
-1.91%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
-10.20%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
-17.06%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
-23.07%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
-29.36%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
-29.53%
AES Competitors' Current Ratio
| NAME | MARKET CAP | CURRENT RATIO | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The AES Corporation (AES) | $10.43B | 0.77 | 0.79 | 0.86 | 0.93 |
| Brookfield Renewable Partners L.P. (BEP)vs › | $10.69B | 0.57 | 0.59 | 0.65 | 0.68 |
| Clearway Energy, Inc. (CWEN-A)vs › | $8.31B | 1.13 | 1.31 | 1.60 | 1.41 |
| Black Hills Corporation (BKH)vs › | $5.54B | 1.35 | 1.16 | 0.91 | 0.88 |
| Alliant Energy Corporation (LNT)vs › | $18.85B | 0.80 | 0.62 | 0.58 | 0.59 |
| Talen Energy Corporation (TLN)vs › | $19.81B | 1.28 | 1.79 | 1.91 | 1.69 |
| NiSource Inc. (NI)vs › | $22.66B | 0.69 | 0.60 | 0.65 | 0.67 |
| CMS Energy Corporation (CMS)vs › | $22.67B | 0.98 | 0.89 | 0.97 | 0.98 |
| American Water Works Company, Inc. (AWK)vs › | $24.42B | 0.46 | 0.43 | 0.48 | 0.56 |
| Eversource Energy (ES)vs › | $26.17B | 0.65 | 0.71 | 0.67 | 0.65 |
Liquidity Analysis
Current Ratio
0.77
Quick Ratio
0.69
The AES Corporation Current Ratio Formula & Definition
Current Ratio = Current Assets / Current Liabilities
The current ratio measures short-term liquidity — a company's ability to cover current liabilities with current assets. Above 1.0 indicates positive working capital.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
The AES Corporation Current Ratio FAQ
- What is the current ratio for The AES Corporation (AES)?
- The current ratio for AES stock is 0.77.
- Is The AES Corporation's current ratio high or low?
- The AES Corporation's current ratio of 0.77 is 17% below its 5-year average of 0.93, near the low end of its 5-year range (0.68–1.18).
- What is the TTM average current ratio for The AES Corporation (AES)?
- The TTM average current ratio for AES stock is 0.79.
- What is the 3Y average current ratio for The AES Corporation (AES)?
- The 3Y average current ratio for AES stock is 0.86.
- What is the 5Y average current ratio for The AES Corporation (AES)?
- The 5Y average current ratio for AES stock is 0.93.
- What is the 10Y average current ratio for The AES Corporation (AES)?
- The 10Y average current ratio for AES stock is 1.00.
- What is the 15Y average current ratio for The AES Corporation (AES)?
- The 15Y average current ratio for AES stock is 1.09.
- What is the 20Y average current ratio for The AES Corporation (AES)?
- The 20Y average current ratio for AES stock is 1.09.
The AES Corporation Current Ratio History
| DATE | CURRENT RATIO |
|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | 0.77 |
| 2024-12-31 | 0.80 |
| 2023-12-31 | 0.68 |
| 2022-12-31 | 1.18 |
| 2021-12-31 | 1.13 |
| 2020-12-31 | 1.01 |
| 2019-12-31 | 1.03 |
| 2018-12-31 | 1.14 |
| 2017-12-31 | 1.06 |
| 2016-12-31 | 1.22 |
| 2015-12-31 | 0.99 |
| 2014-12-31 | 1.12 |
| 2013-12-31 | 1.01 |
| 2012-12-31 | 1.02 |
| 2011-12-31 | 1.09 |
| 2010-12-31 | 1.17 |
| 2009-12-31 | 1.33 |
| 2008-12-31 | 1.41 |
| 2007-12-31 | 1.52 |
| 2006-12-31 | 1.31 |
| 2005-12-31 | 0.97 |
| 2004-12-31 | 1.02 |
| 2003-12-31 | 0.75 |
| 2002-12-31 | 0.67 |
| 2001-12-31 | 0.92 |
| 2000-12-31 | 1.14 |
| 1999-12-31 | 1.01 |
| 1998-12-31 | 0.63 |
| 1997-12-31 | 0.99 |
| 1996-12-31 | 1.31 |
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About The AES Corporation
The AES Corporation operates as an international enterprise primarily focused on electricity generation and distribution. Its activities involve both the ownership and management of power plants, producing and supplying electricity to a diverse clientele that includes other utility companies, large industrial consumers, and various intermediate purchasers. Beyond generation, AES also functions as a utility provider, managing infrastructure to either produce or acquire, then transmit, distribute, and ultimately sell power directly to end-users across residential, commercial, industrial, and governmental sectors. The company is also an active participant in the wholesale electricity market. For power production, AES utilizes a broad spectrum of energy sources and advanced technologies. This includes conventional fuels like coal and natural gas, as well as a significant commitment to renewables such as hydroelectric, wind, solar, and biomass. Its renewable portfolio further incorporates energy storage solutions and landfill gas. With an operational generation capacity of approximately 31,459 megawatts, the company maintains a substantial global presence, conducting business in the United States, Puerto Rico, various nations across Central and South America (including El Salvador, Chile, Colombia, Argentina, Brazil, Mexico), the Caribbean, Europe, and Asia. Founded in 1981, the company was initially named Applied Energy Services, Inc., before officially rebranding to The AES Corporation in April 2000. Its corporate headquarters are located in Arlington, Virginia.
- Sector
- Utilities
- Industry
- Independent Power Producers
- CEO
- Andres Ricardo Gluski Weilert