TickerHumSide-by-side comparison
American Electric Power Company vs The Southern
As of Nov 11, 2026, P/E is 19.0x for American Electric Power Company vs 23.9x for The Southern; P/S is 3.1x for American Electric Power Company vs 3.5x for The Southern; revenue growth is 11.3% for American Electric Power Company vs 8.3% for The Southern; operating margin is 24.0% for American Electric Power Company vs 24.2% for The Southern.
What stands out
- American Electric Power Company is cheaper on earnings: 19.0x P/E vs 23.9x for The Southern.
- American Electric Power Company scores higher on TickerHum's ratings: 60/100 vs 50/100 for The Southern.
Key metrics
| Metric | AEP | SO |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $128.57 | $93.36 |
| Market cap | $69.96B | $105.24B |
| P/E | 19.0x (#1) | 23.9x (#2) |
| P/S | 3.1x (#1) | 3.5x (#2) |
| Revenue growth | 11.3% (#1) | 8.3% (#2) |
| Operating margin | 24.0% (#2) | 24.2% (#1) |
| Net margin | 16.9% (#1) | 14.5% (#2) |
| Debt / equity | 1.47 (#1) | 1.68 (#2) |
| 1-year return | +4.8% (#1) | +1.6% (#2) |
| Research score | 60/100 (#1) | 50/100 (#2) |
Higher is better for growth, margins, one-year return and overall score; lower is better for valuation and debt ratios. Ties share a rank and missing values are excluded.
Company research
- American Electric Power Company, Inc. (AEP) — Utilities—Regulated Electric
- The Southern Company (SO) — Utilities—Regulated Electric