American Electric Power Company, Inc. (AEP) Quick Ratio (Acid-Test): 0.33
Is American Electric Power Company, Inc.’s quick ratio (acid-test) high or low?
American Electric Power Company, Inc.'s quick ratio (acid-test) of 0.33 is 13% below its 5-year average of 0.38, near the low end of its 5-year range (0.31–0.55).
The quick ratio (acid-test) for American Electric Power Company, Inc. (AEP) is 0.33 as of Tuesday, June 9, 2026. It is above its 12-month average by 3.13% (0.32).
AEP Quick Ratio (Acid-Test) Chart
AEP Average Quick Ratio (Acid-Test) Chart
AEP Current vs Average Quick Ratio (Acid-Test) Chart
AEP Quick Ratio (Acid-Test) Metrics
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST)
0.33
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG TTM
0.32
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 3Y
0.35
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 5Y
0.38
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 10Y
0.38
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 15Y
0.41
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 20Y
0.43
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
+3.13%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
-6.38%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
-12.78%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
-14.18%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
-19.27%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
-23.09%
AEP Competitors' Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
| NAME | MARKET CAP | QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Electric Power Company, Inc. (AEP) | — | 0.33 | 0.32 | 0.35 | 0.38 |
| Sempra (SRE) | $59.40B | 1.57 | 1.03 | 0.78 | 0.69 |
| Dominion Energy, Inc. (D) | $58.27B | 0.59 | 0.55 | 0.67 | 0.64 |
| Xcel Energy Inc. (XEL) | $48.61B | 0.60 | 0.58 | 0.62 | 0.64 |
| Exelon Corporation (EXC) | $46.38B | 0.84 | 0.81 | 0.74 | 0.78 |
| Duke Energy Corporation (DUK) | $96.53B | 0.33 | 0.39 | 0.44 | 0.42 |
| Consolidated Edison, Inc. (ED) | $39.21B | 0.94 | 0.95 | 0.98 | 0.92 |
| WEC Energy Group, Inc. (WEC) | $36.84B | 0.34 | 0.39 | 0.42 | 0.43 |
| The Southern Company (SO) | $104.78B | 0.45 | 0.46 | 0.48 | 0.51 |
| NextEra Energy, Inc. (NEE) | $176.90B | 0.49 | 0.43 | 0.44 | 0.43 |
Liquidity Comparison
Quick Ratio
0.33
Excludes inventory
Current Ratio
0.45
Includes inventory
American Electric Power Company, Inc. Quick Ratio (Acid-Test) Formula & Definition
Quick Ratio = (Current Assets − Inventory) / Current Liabilities
The quick ratio is a stricter liquidity measure that excludes inventory, showing the ability to meet short-term obligations with the most liquid assets.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
American Electric Power Company, Inc. Quick Ratio (Acid-Test) FAQ
- What is the quick ratio (acid-test) for American Electric Power Company, Inc. (AEP)?
- The quick ratio (acid-test) for AEP stock is 0.33.
- Is American Electric Power Company, Inc.'s quick ratio (acid-test) high or low?
- American Electric Power Company, Inc.'s quick ratio (acid-test) of 0.33 is 13% below its 5-year average of 0.38, near the low end of its 5-year range (0.31–0.55).
- What is the TTM average quick ratio (acid-test) for American Electric Power Company, Inc. (AEP)?
- The TTM average quick ratio (acid-test) for AEP stock is 0.32.
- What is the 3Y average quick ratio (acid-test) for American Electric Power Company, Inc. (AEP)?
- The 3Y average quick ratio (acid-test) for AEP stock is 0.35.
- What is the 5Y average quick ratio (acid-test) for American Electric Power Company, Inc. (AEP)?
- The 5Y average quick ratio (acid-test) for AEP stock is 0.38.
- What is the 10Y average quick ratio (acid-test) for American Electric Power Company, Inc. (AEP)?
- The 10Y average quick ratio (acid-test) for AEP stock is 0.38.
- What is the 15Y average quick ratio (acid-test) for American Electric Power Company, Inc. (AEP)?
- The 15Y average quick ratio (acid-test) for AEP stock is 0.41.
- What is the 20Y average quick ratio (acid-test) for American Electric Power Company, Inc. (AEP)?
- The 20Y average quick ratio (acid-test) for AEP stock is 0.43.
American Electric Power Company, Inc. Quick Ratio (Acid-Test) History
| DATE | QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) |
|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | 0.33 |
| 2024-12-31 | 0.31 |
| 2023-12-31 | 0.36 |
| 2022-12-31 | 0.41 |
| 2021-12-31 | 0.55 |
| 2020-12-31 | 0.31 |
| 2019-12-31 | 0.28 |
| 2018-12-31 | 0.37 |
| 2017-12-31 | 0.40 |
| 2016-12-31 | 0.53 |
| 2015-12-31 | 0.38 |
| 2014-12-31 | 0.40 |
| 2013-12-31 | 0.47 |
| 2012-12-31 | 0.45 |
| 2011-12-31 | 0.44 |
| 2010-12-31 | 0.55 |
| 2009-12-31 | 0.58 |
| 2008-12-31 | 0.41 |
| 2007-12-31 | 0.40 |
| 2006-12-31 | 0.49 |
| 2005-12-31 | 0.59 |
| 2004-12-31 | 0.63 |
| 2003-12-31 | 0.67 |
| 2002-12-31 | 0.53 |
| 2001-12-31 | 0.69 |
| 2000-12-31 | 0.81 |
| 1999-12-31 | 0.50 |
| 1998-12-31 | 0.61 |
| 1997-12-31 | 0.49 |
| 1996-12-31 | 0.58 |
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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