AEE
Ameren
$111.70
▲ 1.8%Updated Today 5:06 AM ET
▲ Up 15.1% over the last 12 months
Market Cap
$30.91B
P/E
20.22x
Forward P/E (est.)
16.38x
ROE
11.7%
Revenue Growth
12.3%
EPS Growth
23.5%
Profit Margin
17.2%
FCF Yield
9.2%
Debt / Equity
1.48x
ROIC
5.0%
Interest Coverage
2.61x
Current Ratio
0.62x
Dividend Yield
2.7%
Implied Growth (rev. DCF)
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Rating Score
64/100
Technical analysis reads price and volume to judge momentum and timing. It complements the fundamentals above — it does not replace them. Here is what AEE's chart says today, with each tool explained.
Trend — moving averages. A moving average is the average closing price over a window, which smooths out daily noise. AEE trades near $111.70, above its 50-day average ($109.83) and 200-day average ($105.85). Price above both averages, with the shorter one above the longer, is the textbook definition of an uptrend — momentum favours buyers.
Momentum — RSI. The Relative Strength Index runs 0–100 and measures how strong recent gains are versus losses. Above 70 is "overbought", below 30 "oversold". At 66 it is in neutral territory — neither stretched nor washed out.
MACD. MACD compares two moving averages to flag shifts in momentum. Its histogram is currently positive — short-term momentum is improving.
Volatility — ATR. Average True Range is the typical daily move. AEE's is $2.17 (~1.9% of price), so swings of about that size each day are normal — handy for setting a stop that isn't too tight.
Support & resistance. Over the last month AEE found buyers near $105.06 (support) and sellers near $112.17 (resistance); its 52-week range is $94.20–$115.59. A decisive break beyond either edge often marks the next move.
Volume. The latest session traded 1.2× the 20-day average — about normal. Rising volume on up-days suggests real buying; on down-days, real selling.
Educational information to help you read a chart — not a recommendation or a forecast. It updates daily as the price and indicators change.
Ameren (AEE) is a large-cap company in the Multi-Utilities industry, part of the Utilities sector of the S&P 500, with a market value around $30.91B.
In its latest reported year it generated about $8.80B in revenue.
Our model rates AEE Favorable (64/100) on growth, profitability, financial health, and valuation. The summary below is built from its filed financials and current ratios and refreshes automatically.
4Y CAGR
8.3%
Revenue moved from $6.39B in 2021 to $8.80B in 2025, a 8.3% compound annual growth rate. The most recent year grew a steady 12.3% year over year. Consistent top-line growth is one sign of healthy demand.
Gross Margin
43.4%
Operating Margin
23.0%
Net Margin
17.2%
ROE
11.7%
Ameren keeps about 17.2% of each sales dollar as net profit, with a 43.4% gross margin and 23.0% operating margin. Return on equity is 11.7% and return on invested capital about 5.0%. Margins this wide usually signal pricing power or a cost advantage.
Total Debt
$19.43B
Net Debt
$19.42B
Net Debt / EBITDA
9.58x
Debt / Equity
1.48x
Leverage: debt-to-equity is 1.5x, and operating profit covers interest about 2.6x, with a current ratio of 0.6x. That is a moderate, manageable debt load for most businesses. It carries roughly $19.43B of total debt against $13.00M of cash.
Operating CF
$3.35B
Free Cash Flow
-$775.00M
FCF Margin
-8.8%
In the latest year Ameren produced about $3.35B of operating cash flow but negative free cash flow as it invested heavily. That is a free-cash-flow yield of about 9.2% on today's price. Strong cash generation funds dividends, buybacks, and reinvestment.
P/E
20.22x
P/S
3.46x
P/B
2.04x
EV / EBITDA
13.74x
AEE trades at 20.2x trailing earnings (about 16.4x on estimated forward earnings), 3.5x sales, and 2.0x book value. That is a fairly typical valuation for a profitable company.
Where this stock sits versus what most companies trade at.
Typical ranges are general references (e.g., many stocks trade at ~18–26x earnings), not hard rules. Context only — not investment advice.
How AEE stacks up against its Utilities peers — valuation, profitability, and growth versus the sector median.
In the Utilities sector (31 S&P 500 companies), AEE ranks #7 of 31 by our overall rating. It trades at roughly in line versus the sector on earnings (20.2x P/E vs. 22.2x median) with a higher return on equity (11.7% vs. 10.4%) and faster revenue growth (12.3% vs. 9.0%).
P/E vs sector
20.2x
median 22.2x
ROE vs sector
11.7%
median 10.4%
Growth vs sector
12.3%
median 9.0%
Sector rank
#7
of 31 by rating
Valuation vs. quality map
The sweet spot is upper-left: more profitable (higher ROE) for a lower P/E. Dashed lines mark the sector median.
Peers are the closest Utilities companies by sub-industry and size. Sector median is across all 31 S&P 500 names in the sector. Educational, not a recommendation.
Project revenue → earnings → price. Edit the assumptions to build your own case.
2030 price target (Base Case)
$114.30 – $190.51
vs. $111.70 today · expected CAGR 0% – 11%
| Metric | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 | 2029 | 2030 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $9.85B | $11.04B | $12.36B | $13.85B | $15.51B |
| Net income | $1.68B | $1.88B | $2.10B | $2.35B | $2.64B |
| EPS | $6.05 | $6.78 | $7.59 | $8.50 | $9.53 |
| Share price (low) | $72.64 | $81.36 | $91.12 | $102.06 | $114.30 |
| Share price (high) | $121.07 | $135.60 | $151.87 | $170.10 | $190.51 |
| CAGR (low–high) | -35% / 8% | -15% / 10% | -7% / 11% | -2% / 11% | 0% / 11% |
Educational model on sample fundamentals — not a forecast or investment advice. Outputs are only as good as your assumptions.
The case for AEE:
- Revenue is growing 12.3% a year, a sign of real demand.
- High net margins (17.2%) point to pricing power or efficiency.
- Healthy free-cash-flow yield (~9.2%) funds buybacks and dividends.
- Pays a 2.7% dividend on top of any price gains.
- Our model's overall read is Favorable (64/100).
The case against AEE:
- Interest coverage is thin (2.6x), so debt costs bite.
- Like any single stock, it is exposed to competition, the economic cycle, and shifts in its end markets.
Balance-sheet risk — debt/equity of 1.5x magnifies the impact of higher rates or weaker earnings.
Market risk — sector rotation, the economic cycle, and broad sentiment move the stock regardless of fundamentals.
On balance, the fundamentals screen favourably: Ameren is a large-cap utilities business still growing nicely, with solid profitability, and a heavier debt load to watch. It trades at 20.2x earnings, which our model scores Favorable (64/100). Weigh this against your own goals and time horizon — this is educational information, not a recommendation.
AEE — frequently asked questions
Is AEE a good stock to buy?
We don't give buy or sell advice. Our model rates Ameren Favorable (64/100) based on its growth, profitability, financial health, and valuation — use that as a research starting point and make your own decision.
What is AEE's rating on The Stocks School?
Ameren currently scores 64/100 (Favorable) on our transparent model, which weighs real fundamentals: growth, margins, returns on capital, balance-sheet strength, and valuation.
How our ratings work →Where does AEE's data come from?
Live price data plus real fundamentals and 5-year financials pulled directly from Ameren's SEC filings — refreshed automatically, not hand-entered.
How is the 5-year projection for AEE calculated?
It's a scenario model: it grows revenue at an assumed rate, applies a profit margin and a valuation multiple, and shows the resulting share-price range. The assumptions are yours to change — it's a tool for thinking, not a prediction.
Is this AEE analysis financial advice?
No. Everything on this page is educational research, not financial advice or a recommendation to buy or sell AEE. Always do your own research and consider a licensed professional.
Data notice. Fundamentals and financial statements are sourced from company filings (SEC EDGAR) and market-data providers; prices and market caps refresh on trading days and may be delayed. Ratings, projections, technical signals, and written summaries are model- or rule-generated for education and may simplify or lag the latest filings.
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