The AES Corporation (AES) Stock Analysis — PE Ratio, PS Ratio, Intrinsic Value & 2030 Price Target
The AES Corporation stock (AES) is currently trading at $14.06. The AES Corporation PE ratio is 10.79. The AES Corporation PS ratio (Price-to-Sales) is 0.82. Analyst consensus price target for AES is $15.33. WallStSmart rates AES as Hold.
- AES PE ratio analysis and historical PE chart
- AES PS ratio (Price-to-Sales) history and trend
- AES intrinsic value — DCF, Graham Number, EPV models
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- AES fair value vs current price
- AES insider transactions and insider buying
- Is AES undervalued or overvalued?
- The AES Corporation financial analysis — revenue, earnings, cash flow
- AES Piotroski F-Score and Altman Z-Score
- AES analyst price target and Smart Rating
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AES Intrinsic Value Analysis for Value Investors
Benjamin Graham Formula · The AES Corporation (AES)
AES trades 85% above its Graham fair value of $8.91, indicating the stock may be overvalued at current levels.
Based on Benjamin Graham Formula. Growth rate capped at 25%. For informational purposes only. Not financial advice.
Smart Analysis
The AES Corporation (AES) · 10 metrics scored
Smart Score
Category Performance
WallStSmart pulls financial metrics like revenue growth, profit margins, and valuation ratios and scores each one from 0 to 10 based on how strong or weak it is. Those 10 scores are grouped into 4 categories: Growth, Profitability, Valuation, and Quality — which form the 4 axes of the spider chart you see. The categories are then combined into a final score out of 100, but not equally. Growth and Profitability together count for 60% of the total, because a fast-growing profitable business matters more than just a cheap one. That final number maps to a rating (Strong Buy, Buy, Hold, Avoid) and a letter grade, giving you one clear Stock Rating.
Investment Thesis
Strong fundamentals in market cap, peg ratio, price/sales. Concerns around return on equity and revenue growth. Fundamentals are solid but monitor weak areas for improvement.
The AES Corporation (AES) Key Strengths (4)
Paying less than $1 for every $1 of annual revenue
88.14% of shares held by major funds and institutions
Large-cap company with substantial market presence
Good growth relative to its price
Supporting Valuation Data
The AES Corporation (AES) Areas to Watch (6)
Earnings declining -31.70%, profits shrinking
Very low returns on shareholder equity
Revenue growing slowly at 4.70% annually
Thin profit margins with limited profitability
Decent operational efficiency, solid but not exceptional
Fairly priced relative to book value
The AES Corporation (AES) Detailed Analysis Report
Overall Assessment
This company scores 55/100 in our Smart Analysis, earning a C grade. Out of 10 metrics analyzed, 4 register as strengths (avg 9.3/10) while 6 fall into concern territory (avg 3.2/10). The category breakdown reveals uneven performance, with some areas requiring attention.
The Bull Case
The strongest argument centers on Price/Sales, Institutional Own., Market Cap. Valuation metrics including PEG Ratio (1.09), Price/Sales (0.82) suggest the stock is attractively priced.
The Bear Case
The primary concerns are EPS Growth, Return on Equity, Revenue Growth. Some valuation metrics including Price/Book (2.47) suggest expensive pricing. Growth concerns include Revenue Growth at 4.70%, EPS Growth at -31.70%, which may limit upside. Profitability pressure is visible in Return on Equity at 1.95%, Operating Margin at 16.60%, Profit Margin at 7.44%.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
Three factors to monitor going forward. First, whether EPS Growth improves, as this is the primary drag on the overall score. Second, margin trajectory, with Return on Equity at 1.95% needing improvement to support the investment thesis. Third, growth sustainability, with Revenue Growth at 4.70% needing to reaccelerate.
Risk Considerations
Based on the metric profile, this is a moderate-to-high risk investment. There are more areas of concern than strength, warranting a more conservative position size. Investors should size positions according to their risk tolerance and maintain diversification.
Bottom Line
Mixed fundamentals with both positives (Price/Sales, Institutional Own.) and negatives (EPS Growth, Return on Equity). A cautious approach is warranted. Monitor for improvement in weak areas before increasing conviction.
Disclaimer: Smart Analysis is a scoring system developed by WallStSmart Team. Scores update daily using multi-model valuation framework. Always conduct your own research and consult with financial advisors before making investment decisions.
AES Price-to-Sales(PS) Ratio Chart
Historical valuation based on market cap ÷ trailing 12-month revenue
AES's Price-to-Sales ratio of 0.82x sits near its historical average of 0.72x (70th percentile), suggesting the market is pricing in steady-state growth. The current valuation is 49% below its historical high of 1.62x set in Nov 2006, and 205% above its historical low of 0.27x in Mar 2009. Over the past 12 months, the PS ratio has compressed from ~1.0x as trailing revenue scaled faster than the stock price.
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Data-driven financial summary for The AES Corporation (AES) · UTILITIES › UTILITIES - DIVERSIFIED
The Big Picture
The AES Corporation operates as a stable business with moderate growth and solid fundamentals. Revenue reached 12.2B with 5% growth year-over-year. Profit margins are thin at 7.4%, typical for companies in this phase that are reinvesting heavily in growth.
Key Findings
ROE of 1.9% suggests the company isn't efficiently converting equity into profits.
Free cash flow is -47M, meaning the company is burning cash. This may be acceptable for high-growth companies investing heavily.
What to Watch Next
Margin expansion: can The AES Corporation push profit margins above 15% as the business scales?
Dividend sustainability with a current yield of 5.0%. Watch payout ratio and free cash flow coverage.
Debt management: total debt of 30.8B is significantly higher than cash (1.8B). Monitor refinancing risk.
Sector dynamics: monitor UTILITIES - DIVERSIFIED industry trends, competitive moves, and regulatory changes that could impact The AES Corporation.
Bottom Line
The AES Corporation offers stability with moderate growth and solid fundamentals. The valuation may present an opportunity for patient investors, though limited growth means returns will likely come from dividends and modest capital appreciation rather than explosive gains.
This synopsis is generated from publicly available financial data. It is not financial advice. Always conduct your own research and consult a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions.
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About The AES Corporation(AES)
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The AES Corporation is a Fortune 500 company that generates and distributes electrical power. AES is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.