The AES Corporation

The AES Corporation

13.33
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+0.04
(+0.26%)
1.33EPS
5.58P/E
9.14BMarket Cap
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Total Valuation

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As of June 30, 2026, AES Corporation carries a market capitalization of 9.14B, placing it among publicly traded companies globally. Its enterprise value stands at 39.85B, reflecting the total theoretical takeover cost after accounting for cash holdings and debt obligations.

Market Cap9.14B
Enterprise Value39.85B

Important Dates

AES Corporation's next confirmed earnings release is scheduled for October 29, 2026.

Earnings Date10/29/2026

Share Statistics

As of June 30, 2026, AES Corporation has 713.16M shares outstanding.

Shares Outstanding713.16M

Valuation Ratios

As of June 30, 2026, AES Corporation trades at a trailing price-to-earnings ratio of 5.58. The price-to-sales ratio is 0.80, and the price-to-book ratio stands at 2.11.

PE Ratio5.58
PS Ratio0.80
PB Ratio2.11
P/TBV Ratio4.07
P/FCF Ratio2.08
P/OCF Ratio2.08

Enterprise Valuation

As of June 30, 2026, AES Corporation trades at an EV/EBITDA multiple of 12.09 - the valuation measure that neutralizes differences in capital structure, tax rates, and depreciation policy, making it the standard yardstick for comparing companies across an industry. The EV/Sales ratio of 3.49 reflects the premium investors pay for the company's revenue stream, a useful check when earnings are depressed or negative. Its EV/EBIT multiple of 21.34 values the business against core operating earnings after depreciation, a stricter test than EV/EBITDA for capital-intensive businesses. These enterprise value multiples are built on an enterprise value of 39.85B versus a market cap of 9.14B, with the gap driven by net debt and cash on the balance sheet.

EV / Sales3.49
EV / EBITDA12.09
EV / EBIT21.34

Financial Position

As of June 30, 2026, AES Corporation maintains a current ratio of 0.75, meaning it holds 0.8x the short-term assets needed to cover near-term liabilities. The debt-to-equity ratio is 328.66, indicating elevated leverage, while an interest coverage ratio of 2.63 demonstrates limited ability to service its debt obligations.

Current Ratio0.75
Quick Ratio0.44
Debt / Equity328.66
Debt / EBITDA8.53
Interest Coverage2.63

Financial Efficiency

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Over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026, AES Corporation posted a return on equity (ROE) of 45.05, showing how much profit the company earns on every dollar of shareholder capital. Return on assets (ROA) stands at 3.64, measuring how efficiently the asset base is converted into earnings. The company generates approximately 1.34M in revenue per employee across its workforce of 8,527.00, a quick read on workforce productivity versus industry peers. Inventory turnover of 16.45 indicates how many times AES Corporation sells and replaces its inventory over a year, a key working capital efficiency ratio.

Return on Equity (ROE)45.05
Return on Assets (ROA)3.64
Revenue Per Employee1.34M
Employee Count8,527.00
Inventory Turnover16.45

Taxes

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Over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026, AES Corporation recorded an income tax benefit of -330.86M rather than an expense, typically from losses, carryforwards, or the release of a tax provision. Taxes are levied on pretax income of 655.60M, leaving 1.64B in net income after tax - the gap is what shifts in the tax rate do to reported earnings and EPS.

Income Tax-330.86M

Stock Price Statistics

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As of the close on October 22, 2026, AES Corporation's stock has gained approximately 8.55% over the past 52 weeks. The 50-day moving average sits at 13.02, while the 200-day moving average is 12.57.

52-Week Price Change8.55%
50-Day Moving Average13.02
200-Day Moving Average12.57

Income Statement

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Over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026, AES Corporation generated 11.43B in revenue and converted that into 1.64B in net income, yielding earnings per share of 1.33. EBITDA reached 3.30B, while operating income came in at 2.12B.

Revenue11.43B
Gross Profit2.32B
Operating Income2.12B
Pretax Income655.60M
Net Income1.64B
EBITDA3.30B
EBIT1.87B
Earnings Per Share (EPS)1.33

Balance Sheet

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As of June 30, 2026, AES Corporation holds 1.62B in cash and equivalents against 28.11B in total debt, resulting in a net debt position of 26.54B. Total book value stands at 4.33B, with working capital of -1.90B providing operational flexibility.

Cash & Cash Equivalents1.62B
Total Debt28.11B
Net Debt26.54B
Equity (Book Value)4.33B
Book Value Per Share6.07
Working Capital-1.90B

Cash Flow

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AES Corporation produced 4.40B in operating cash flow over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026.

Operating Cash Flow4.40B
Free Cash Flow4.40B
FCF Per Share6.17

Margins

Over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026, AES Corporation posted a gross margin of 20.29, reflecting its pricing power and cost economics. The operating margin of 18.52 and net profit margin of 14.34 provide insight into operational efficiency.

Gross Margin20.29
Operating Margin18.52
Pretax Margin5.74
Profit Margin14.34
EBITDA Margin28.86

Dividends & Yields

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Over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026, AES Corporation paid dividends of 0.62 per share. The dividend payout ratio of 192.34 exceeds 100%, meaning the company is distributing more than it earns and funding the dividend from cash reserves, asset sales, or borrowing, a key gauge of how sustainable the dividend is and how much room remains for future dividend growth. Free cash flow yield stands at 48.15, showing how much cash the business generates relative to its market value - dividends covered by free cash flow are generally more durable than those funded by debt. Total shareholder yield is negative at -16.81, meaning AES Corporation raised more capital through share issuance and new debt than it returned via dividends and buybacks.

Dividend Per Share0.62
Payout Ratio192.34
Shareholder Yield-16.81
FCF Yield48.15

Stock Splits

AES Corporation's most recent stock split took place on June 2, 2000 with a 1:2 split ratio.

Last Split Date6/2/2000
Split Ratio1:2

Scores

As of June 30, 2026, AES Corporation has an Altman Z-Score of 0.53, below the 3.0 threshold that indicates strong financial health and minimal bankruptcy risk.

Altman Z-Score0.53