American Electric Power Co Inc (AEP)vsOracle Corporation (ORCL)
AEP
American Electric Power Co Inc
$128.30
-0.39%
UTILITIES · Cap: $69.74B
ORCL
Oracle Corporation
$146.02
-2.19%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $423.04B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Oracle Corporation generates 193% more annual revenue ($64.08B vs $21.88B). ORCL leads profitability with a 25.3% profit margin vs 16.4%. ORCL appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.95. ORCL earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 76/100 (B+).
AEP
Buy60
out of 100
Grade: C+
ORCL
Strong Buy76
out of 100
Grade: B+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-169.9%
Fair Value
$45.29
Current Price
$128.30
$83.01 premium
Margin of Safety
+40.2%
Fair Value
$244.26
Current Price
$146.02
$98.24 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Large-cap with strong market position
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 22.8%
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Every $100 of equity generates 58 in profit
Strong operational efficiency at 32.7%
Keeps 25 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Growing faster than its price suggests
Revenue surging 21.7% year-over-year
Areas to Watch
Elevated debt levels
Expensive relative to growth rate
Earnings declined 12.6%
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Moderate valuation
Trading at 12.5x book value
Weak financial health signals
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : AEP
The strongest argument for AEP centers on Market Cap, Price/Book, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 16.4% and operating margin at 22.8%. Revenue growth of 13.2% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : ORCL
The strongest argument for ORCL centers on Market Cap, Return on Equity, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 25.3% and operating margin at 32.7%. Revenue growth of 21.7% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : AEP
The primary concerns for AEP are Debt/Equity, PEG Ratio, EPS Growth. Debt-to-equity of 1.61 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Bear Case : ORCL
The primary concerns for ORCL are P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Piotroski F-Score. Debt-to-equity of 4.15 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
AEP profiles as a mature stock while ORCL is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
ORCL carries more volatility with a beta of 1.65 — expect wider price swings.
ORCL is growing revenue faster at 21.7% — sustainability is the question.
AEP generates stronger free cash flow (-246M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
ORCL scores higher overall (76/100 vs 60/100), backed by strong 25.3% margins and 21.7% revenue growth. Both earn "Strong Buy" and "Buy" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
American Electric Power Co Inc
UTILITIES · UTILITIES - REGULATED ELECTRIC · USA
American Electric Power (AEP) is a major investor-owned electric utility in the United States, delivering electricity to more than five million customers in 11 states.
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TECHNOLOGY · SOFTWARE - INFRASTRUCTURE · USA
Oracle is an American multinational computer technology corporation headquartered in Austin, Texas. The company was formerly headquartered in Redwood Shores, California until December 2020 when it moved its headquarters to Texas. The company sells database software and technology, cloud engineered systems, and enterprise software products, particularly its own brands of database management systems.
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