American Electric Power Co Inc (AEP)vsOrmat Technologies Inc (ORA)
AEP
American Electric Power Co Inc
$127.79
+0.06%
UTILITIES · Cap: $69.16B
ORA
Ormat Technologies Inc
$142.49
+0.44%
UTILITIES · Cap: $8.49B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
American Electric Power Co Inc generates 1828% more annual revenue ($22.43B vs $1.16B). AEP leads profitability with a 16.3% profit margin vs 11.0%. AEP appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 2.27. AEP earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 64/100 (C+).
AEP
Buy64
out of 100
Grade: C+
ORA
Buy54
out of 100
Grade: C-
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 23.7%
Revenue surging 75.8% year-over-year
Strong operational efficiency at 21.3%
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Elevated debt levels
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Distress zone — elevated risk
ROE of 5.0% — below average capital efficiency
Elevated debt levels
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
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 16.3% and operating margin at 23.7%. Revenue growth of 10.2% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : ORA
The strongest argument for ORA centers on Revenue Growth, Operating Margin. Revenue growth of 75.8% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : AEP
The primary concerns for AEP are PEG Ratio, Debt/Equity, Free Cash Flow. Debt-to-equity of 1.63 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Bear Case : ORA
The primary concerns for ORA are Return on Equity, Debt/Equity, Piotroski F-Score. A P/E of 66.7x leaves little room for execution misses.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
AEP profiles as a mature stock while ORA is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
ORA carries more volatility with a beta of 0.85 — expect wider price swings.
ORA is growing revenue faster at 75.8% — sustainability is the question.
ORA generates stronger free cash flow (-35M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
AEP scores higher overall (64/100 vs 54/100), backed by strong 16.3% margins and 10.2% revenue growth. 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.
Visit Website →Ormat Technologies Inc
UTILITIES · UTILITIES - RENEWABLE · USA
Ormat Technologies, Inc. is engaged in the geothermal and recovered energy business in the United States, Indonesia, Kenya, Turkey, Chile, Guadeloupe, Guatemala, Ethiopia, New Zealand, Honduras and internationally. The company is headquartered in Reno, Nevada.
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