Company / Return on Equity (ROE)
American Electric Power Return on Equity (ROE) History
FY2016-FY2025 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Return on Equity (ROE)
11.9%
FY2025
5-year range
8.8% / 11.9%
FY2021-FY2025
Trend
+7.4%
vs FY2024
Sector context
#18 of 68
Utilities
What the data says
At 11.9%, American Electric Power's return on equity (roe) ranks #18 of 68 in the Utilities sector. Return on Equity (ROE) has fluctuated over the past 10 years, ranging from 3.5% in FY2016 to 11.9% in FY2025.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
11.9% in FY2025 with a 5-year CAGR of +1.2%.
Improved from 8.8% to 11.9% over the past 2 years.
Utilities sector context is included.
Return on Equity (ROE) over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year Change
- +2.2pp
- 5-Year Change
- +1.2pp
- 10-Year Change
- -
Sector benchmark
#18 of 68 in UtilitiesTop 26% of 68This company 11.9% Sector average 3.5%
▼
+235.2% above sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- In FY2025, return on equity (roe) increased 7.4% year-over-year.
- Currently 8.3pp above the Utilities sector average.
- Lowest return on equity (roe) 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 Equity (ROE)Value | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | 11.9% | +7.4% |
| FY2024 | 11.1% | +26.0% |
| FY2023 | 8.8% | -9.1% |
| FY2022 | 9.7% | -13.0% |
| FY2021 | 11.1% | +3.7% |
| FY2020 | 10.7% | +9.3% |
| FY2019 | 9.8% | -3.6% |
| FY2018 | 10.2% | -3.8% |
| FY2017 | 10.5% | +197.2% |
| FY2016 | 3.5% | -69.0% |
As of FY2025 · SEC 10-K · Updated Feb 28, 2026