Company / Return on Assets (ROA)
American Electric Power Return on Assets (ROA) History
FY2016-FY2025 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Return on Assets (ROA)
3.2%
FY2025
5-year range
2.3% / 3.2%
FY2021-FY2025
Trend
+11.8%
vs FY2024
Sector context
#21 of 72
Utilities
What the data says
At 3.2%, American Electric Power's return on assets (roa) ranks #21 of 72 in the Utilities sector. Return on Assets (ROA) has fluctuated over the past 10 years, ranging from 1.0% in FY2016 to 3.2% in FY2025.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
3.2% in FY2025 with a 5-year CAGR of +0.5%.
Improved from 2.3% to 3.2% over the past 2 years.
Utilities sector context is included.
Return on Assets (ROA) over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year Change
- +0.8pp
- 5-Year Change
- +0.5pp
- 10-Year Change
- -
Sector benchmark
#21 of 72 in UtilitiesTop 29% of 72This company 3.2% Sector average 2.5%
▼
+28.9% above sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- In FY2025, return on assets (roa) increased 11.8% year-over-year.
- Currently 0.7pp above the Utilities sector average.
- Lowest return on assets (roa) in the period was in FY2016.
Company context
Key Data Points
- Altman Z-Score 0.56 (distress zone, below 1.8 threshold)
Data sourced from SEC EDGAR filings. Not investment advice.
Annual data
| Year | Return on Assets (ROA)Value | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | 3.2% | +11.8% |
| FY2024 | 2.9% | +26.2% |
| FY2023 | 2.3% | -7.3% |
| FY2022 | 2.5% | -13.0% |
| FY2021 | 2.8% | +4.4% |
| FY2020 | 2.7% | +7.5% |
| FY2019 | 2.5% | -10.0% |
| FY2018 | 2.8% | -5.7% |
| FY2017 | 3.0% | +207.2% |
| FY2016 | 1.0% | -70.9% |
As of FY2025 · SEC 10-K · Updated Feb 28, 2026