American Electric Power Co Inc (AEP)vsEnel Chile SA ADR (ENIC)
AEP
American Electric Power Co Inc
$123.33
-0.11%
UTILITIES · Cap: $67.14B
ENIC
Enel Chile SA ADR
$4.38
-1.79%
UTILITIES · Cap: $6.02B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
American Electric Power Co Inc generates 418% more annual revenue ($22.79B vs $4.40B). AEP leads profitability with a 13.8% profit margin vs 12.8%. ENIC trades at a lower P/E of 10.6x. AEP earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 58/100 (C).
AEP
Buy58
out of 100
Grade: C
ENIC
Buy52
out of 100
Grade: C-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-86.9%
Fair Value
$65.98
Current Price
$123.33
$57.35 premium
Intrinsic value data unavailable for ENIC.
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 23.3%
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 53.7% YoY
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Elevated debt levels
Earnings declined 43.2%
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Revenue declined 11.3%
Distress zone — elevated risk
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : AEP
The strongest argument for AEP centers on Market Cap, Price/Book, Operating Margin.
Bull Case : ENIC
The strongest argument for ENIC centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, EPS Growth.
Bear Case : AEP
The primary concerns for AEP are PEG Ratio, Debt/Equity, EPS Growth. Debt-to-equity of 1.66 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Bear Case : ENIC
The primary concerns for ENIC are Revenue Growth, Altman Z-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
AEP profiles as a value stock while ENIC is a declining play — different risk/reward profiles.
AEP carries more volatility with a beta of 0.50 — expect wider price swings.
AEP is growing revenue faster at 7.0% — sustainability is the question.
ENIC generates stronger free cash flow (176M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
AEP scores higher overall (58/100 vs 52/100). Both earn "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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UTILITIES · UTILITIES - REGULATED ELECTRIC · USA
Enel Chile SA, an electricity services company, is engaged in the generation, transmission and distribution of electricity in Chile. The company is headquartered in Santiago, Chile.
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