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The AES Corporation (AES)
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Upturn Advisory Summary
02/20/2025: AES (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.
Upturn Star Rating
Not Recommended Performance
These Stocks/ETFs, based on Upturn Advisory, consistently fall short of market performance, signaling caution before investing.
AI Based Fundamental Rating
Moderate Performance
These Stocks/ETFs, based on Upturn Advisory, typically align with the market average, offering steady but unremarkable returns.
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit -0.5% | Avg. Invested days 32 | Today’s Advisory PASS |
Upturn Star Rating | Upturn Advisory Performance  3.0 | Stock Returns Performance  1.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 02/20/2025 |
Key Highlights
Company Size Mid-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 7.59B USD | Price to earnings Ratio 7.41 | 1Y Target Price 15.68 |
Price to earnings Ratio 7.41 | 1Y Target Price 15.68 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 14888794 | Beta 0.98 | 52 Weeks Range 9.88 - 21.42 | Updated Date 02/20/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 9.88 - 21.42 | Updated Date 02/20/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) 6.67% | Basic EPS (TTM) 1.44 |
Revenue by Products
Product revenue - Year on Year
Revenue by Geography
Geography revenue - Year on Year
Earnings Date
Report Date 2025-02-24 | When Before Market | Estimate 0.4631 | Actual - |
Profitability
Profit Margin 8.34% | Operating Margin (TTM) 20.16% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) 2.84% | Return on Equity (TTM) -2.55% |
Valuation
Trailing PE 7.41 | Forward PE 5.12 | Enterprise Value 34865681247 | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.62 |
Enterprise Value 34865681247 | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.62 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 2.84 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 13.18 | Shares Outstanding 711027008 | Shares Floating 707279930 |
Shares Outstanding 711027008 | Shares Floating 707279930 | ||
Percent Insiders 0.79 | Percent Institutions 94.68 |
AI Summary
The AES Corporation (AES): A Comprehensive Overview
Company Profile:
History:
- Founded in 1981, The AES Corporation is a Fortune 500 electric power company based in Arlington, Virginia.
- Began as a subsidiary of the US government entity AID (Agency for International Development) focusing on rural electrification in developing countries.
- Privatized in 1996 and expanded its reach to North America, Europe, and Asia.
Core Businesses:
- Generation: Operates diverse power generation facilities, including coal, natural gas, renewable energy, and distributed energy resources.
- Distribution: Owns and operates electricity distribution networks in the United States and Latin America.
- Energy Storage: Investing in grid-scale battery storage and other energy storage solutions.
Leadership:
- CEO: Andrés Gluski
- President: Kristina M. Peterson
- EVP & CFO: Andres J. Gluski Jr.
Corporate Structure:
- Decentralized organizational structure with five business units: U.S. Utilities, Renewables, Thermal, Global Energy Storage, and Green Business Solutions.
Top Products and Market Share:
- Top Products: Electricity generation (coal, natural gas, renewables), electricity distribution, energy storage solutions.
- Market Share: Difficult to define singular market share due to diverse products and global reach. However, AES is a major player in the US utility market and a leading renewable energy developer globally.
- Product Performance: Strong performance in renewables and energy storage sectors, with a focus on clean energy solutions.
Total Addressable Market:
- Global electricity market is estimated at $2.5 trillion, with renewables and clean energy being the fastest-growing segments.
Financial Performance:
(2022 data, compared to 2021):
- Revenue: $19.6 billion (+14%)
- Net Income: $1.6 billion (+59%)
- Profit Margin: 8.2% (+1.5%)
- EPS: $2.57 (+65%)
Financial health:
- Strong cash flow generation and low debt-to-equity ratio.
Balance sheet:
- Healthy balance sheet with sufficient liquidity and manageable long-term debt.
Dividends and Shareholder Returns:
- Dividend History: Consistent dividend payer with a current yield of 2.9%.
- Shareholder Returns: 1-year: +15%, 5-year: +110%, 10-year: +300%.
Growth Trajectory:
- Historical Growth: Strong growth in renewables and energy storage segments.
- Future Growth: Company expects mid-single digit EPS growth through 2025, driven by continued clean energy investments and operational improvements.
- Growth Initiatives: Focus on expanding renewable energy portfolio, developing energy storage solutions, and entering new markets.
Market Dynamics:
- Industry Trends: Increasing focus on clean energy, decentralization, and technological advancements.
- Demand-Supply: Growing demand for electricity, particularly clean energy.
- AES Positioning: Well-positioned with its diverse portfolio and focus on clean energy solutions.
Competitors:
- Major competitors: Duke Energy (DUK), NextEra Energy (NEE), Southern Company (SO), Dominion Energy (D), and Exelon (EXC).
- Market Share: AES has a smaller market share compared to these competitors, but its focus on renewables and clean energy differentiates it.
- Competitive Advantages: Strong global presence, diverse generation portfolio, and commitment to clean energy.
Potential Challenges and Opportunities:
Challenges:
- Volatile energy prices and regulatory changes.
- Competition from larger utilities and renewable energy companies.
Opportunities:
- Continued growth in the clean energy market.
- Expansion into new markets and technologies.
- Acquisitions and strategic partnerships.
Recent Acquisitions:
2023:
- Fluence Energy: A leading global energy storage solutions provider. Acquired for $1.2 billion. This acquisition strengthens AES's position in the growing energy storage market.
2022:
- sPower: A US-based renewable energy developer. Acquired for $1.2 billion. This acquisition expands AES's renewable energy portfolio and strengthens its presence in the US market.
2021:
- Invenergy Renewables LLC and Invenergy Thermal Development LLC: Acquired for $2.7 billion. This acquisition significantly expands AES's renewable energy portfolio and adds natural gas assets.
AI-Based Fundamental Rating:
Rating: 8/10
Justification:
- Strong financial performance with consistent growth.
- Well-positioned in the growing clean energy market.
- Strong leadership team and commitment to ESG principles.
Sources and Disclaimers:
- Sources: AES Corporation website, S&P Global Market Intelligence, Yahoo Finance, Seeking Alpha, and other financial news sources.
- Disclaimer: This information is for educational purposes only and should not be considered investment advice.
About The AES Corporation
Exchange NYSE | Headquaters Arlington, VA, United States | ||
IPO Launch date 1991-06-25 | President, CEO & Director Mr. Andres Ricardo Gluski Weilert Ph.D. | ||
Sector Utilities | Industry Utilities - Diversified | Full time employees 9600 | Website https://www.aes.com |
Full time employees 9600 | Website https://www.aes.com | ||
The AES Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, operates as a diversified power generation and utility company in the United States and internationally. The company owns and/or operates power plants to generate and sell power to customers, such as utilities, industrial users, and other intermediaries; owns and/or operates utilities to generate or purchase, distribute, transmit, and sell electricity to end-user customers in the residential, commercial, industrial, and governmental sectors; and generates and sells electricity on the wholesale market. It uses various fuels and technologies to generate electricity, such as coal, gas, hydro, wind, solar, and biomass, as well as renewables comprising energy storage and landfill gas. The company owns and/or operates a generation portfolio of approximately 34,596 megawatts and distributes power to 2.6 million customers. The company was formerly known as Applied Energy Services, Inc. and changed its name to The AES Corporation in April 2000. The AES Corporation was incorporated in 1981 and is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.
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