Is AEE a good stock to buy right now?

Based on our 6-factor quantitative model, AMEREN CORP (AEE) receives a "Hold" rating with a composite score of 49.6/100. It is ranked #511 out of 4,446 stocks. Key factor scores: Quality 51/100, Value 57/100, Momentum 51/100. The timing signal is "Neutral". This is quantitative analysis only — not investment advice.

What is the stock rating for AEE?

AMEREN CORP (AEE) has a "Hold" rating and 3-star score. The composite score of 49.6 ranks it #511 among 4,446 U.S. stocks. Ratings are updated weekly using academically-proven factor models.

What sector is AEE in?

AMEREN CORP operates in the Utilities sector (Utilities industry) with a market cap of $30.63 billion. It is classified as a large-cap stock.

Does AEE pay a dividend?

Yes, AEE pays a dividend with a current yield of 2.68%. The Utilities sector average yield is 2.83%. For every $1,000 invested, you would receive approximately $26.80 in annual dividend income.

What is AEE's P/E ratio?

AEE has a trailing P/E ratio of 18.50x. The Utilities sector average is 23.5x. This P/E is in a moderate range relative to the broader market.

How profitable is AEE?

AEE's quality factor score is 51/100. Gross margin: 52.0%. ROE: 12.3% vs sector average 9.9%. High margins suggest pricing power and competitive moats.

How is AEE valued compared to peers?

AEE's value factor score is 57/100 (higher = cheaper). Key multiples: P/E 18.5x, EV/EBITDA 22.3x. Valuation is roughly in line with peers.

What is AEE's debt level?

AEE's debt-to-equity ratio is 144%. Sector average: 165%. Moderate leverage is normal for established companies.

AEE has a beta of 0.21, meaning it is less volatile than the market. Stability score: 95/100.

Does AEE have high short interest?

AEE's short interest factor score is 14/100 (higher = less short selling). Elevated short interest may indicate bearish sentiment or short squeeze potential.

AEE Stock Analysis: Hold (Score 49.6/100) | Blank Capital Research

Data Series	1D	5D	1M	YTD	1Y	3Y	5Y	10Y
AEE	-0.76%	+1.58%	+2.77%	+13.61%	+17.30%	-	-	-
Industry Proxy XLU	-0.40%	+1.34%	+0.86%	+10.00%	-37.72%	-	-	-
U.S. Market SPY	-0.07%	+3.60%	+0.34%	-0.36%	+29.52%	-	-	-
Alpha vs Market	-0.69%	-2.02%	+2.44%	+13.97%	-12.23%	-	-	-
Alpha vs Sector	-0.36%	+0.25%	+1.91%	+3.61%	+55.02%	-	-	-

Metric	AEE	Benchmark
P/E Ratio	18.5x	-21%
EV/EBITDA	22.3x	+369%
Price / Book	2.3x

Stock Entity	Score▼	Quality	Value	Momentum	P/E Ratio	ROE	Gross Margin	Net Margin	Rev Growth	D/E Ratio	Market Cap	Compare
SWX Southwest Gas Holdings, Inc.	55	49	70	54	19.3x	8.4%	46.9%	21.8%	-73.2%	163.0x	$6.3B	VS
LNG Cheniere Energy, Inc.	54	50	74	54	11.8x	39.2%	100.0%	28.6%	36.6%	174.0x	$58.0B	VS
TRP TC ENERGY CORP	53	36	72	59	20.9x	78.0%	98.4%	39.1%	16.2%	215.0x	$64.8B	VS
EIX EDISON INTERNATIONAL	53	47	74	60	8.3x	17.4%	50.0%	18.6%	32.6%	197.0x	$28.3B	VS
ET Energy Transfer LP	53	50	70	48	11.1x	12.0%	26.3%	7.3%	-3.7%	139.0x	$65.4B	VS
WMB WILLIAMS COMPANIES, INC.	52	50	58	57	33.1x	18.3%	83.0%	24.0%	25.1%	291.0x	$87.8B	VS
NEE NEXTERA ENERGY INC	52	50	60	60	33.5x	8.8%	56.0%	21.5%	23.3%	220.0x	$193.5B	VS
OGS ONE Gas, Inc.	51	49	62	53	28.5x	5.7%	48.4%	13.6%	7.2%	77.0x	$5.4B	VS
EMA EMERA INC	51	33	67	55	44.8x	17.1%	40.2%	7.9%	28.0%	149.0x	$15.8B	VS
FTS Fortis Inc.	51	35	72	57	25.5x	30.7%	71.8%	15.9%	-	140.0x	$28.6B	VS
AEE AMEREN CORP	50	51	57	51	18.5x	12.3%	52.0%	17.8%	59.4%	144.0x	$30.6B

Key Ratio	TTM	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020	2019	2018	2017	2016
Gross Margin %	0.5%	-	-	-	-	-	0.5%	0.5%	0.4%	0.5%	0.4%
Operating Margin %	0.2%	0.2%	0.2%	0.2%	0.2%	0.2%	0.2%	0.2%	0.2%	0.2%	0.2%
EBITDA Margin %	0.2%	0.2%	0.2%	0.2%	0.2%	0.2%	0.5%	0.4%	0.4%	0.4%	0.4%
Net Margin %	0.2%	0.2%	0.2%	0.2%	0.1%	0.2%	0.2%	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%
FCF Margin %	-24.1%	-	-	-	-	-	-26.0%	-4.1%	-1.8%	-0.2%	0.8%
ROE %	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%
ROA %	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%
ROIC %	0.1%	4.9%	4.0%	4.5%	4.8%	4.6%	5.0%	5.6%	6.4%	7.1%	7.3%

Key Ratio

TTM

2025

2024

2023

2022

2021

2020

2019

2018

2017

2016

Gross Margin %

0.5%

0.4%

0.5%

0.4%

Operating Margin %

0.2%

EBITDA Margin %

0.2%

0.5%

0.4%

Net Margin %

0.2%

0.1%

0.2%

0.1%

FCF Margin %

-24.1%

-26.0%

-4.1%

-1.8%

-0.2%

0.8%

ROE %

0.1%

ROA %

0.0%

ROIC %

0.1%

4.9%

4.0%

4.5%

4.8%

4.6%

5.0%

5.6%

6.4%

7.1%

7.3%

Line Item	TTM	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020	2019	2018	2017	2016	2015
	$9.2B	$8.8B	$7.6B	$7.5B	$8.0B	$6.4B	$5.8B	$5.9B	$6.3B	$6.2B	$6.1B	$6.1B
	—	—	—	—	—	—	$2.9B	$2.7B	$2.8B	$2.8B	$2.7B	$2.6B
Gross Margin	52.0%	---	---	---	---	---	49.3%	46.4%	44.4%	45.1%	43.4%	42.6%
	—	—	—	—	—	—	$1.2B	$1.1B	$1.1B	$974M	$945M	$896M
Total Operating Expenses	—	$6.8B	$6.1B	$5.9B	$6.4B	$5.1B	—	—	—	—	—	—
	$2.3B	$2.0B	$1.5B	$1.6B	$1.5B	$1.3B	$1.3B	$1.3B	$1.4B	$1.4B	$1.4B	$1.3B
EBIT	$2.3B	$2.0B	$1.5B	$1.6B	$1.5B	$1.3B	$1.3B	$1.3B	$1.4B	$1.4B	$1.4B	$1.3B
EBITDA	$2.3B	$2.0B	$1.5B	$1.6B	$1.5B	$1.3B	$2.6B	$2.5B	$2.5B	$2.5B	$2.4B	$2.2B
Operating Margin	24.1%	23.0%	19.9%	20.8%	19.0%	20.8%	22.4%	21.4%	21.6%	22.8%	21.8%	20.6%
EBITDA Margin	24.5%	23.0%	19.9%	20.8%	19.0%	20.8%	45.3%	42.3%	39.9%	40.0%	39.0%	36.1%
	—	$776M	$663M	$566M	$486M	$383M	$419M	$381M	$401M	$391M	$382M	$355M
	—	$1.6B	$1.3B	$1.3B	$1.3B	$1.2B	—	—	—	—	—	—
Income Tax Expense	—	$136M	$83M	$183M	$176M	$157M	$155M	$182M	$237M	$576M	$382M	$363M
	$1.7B	$1.5B	$1.2B	$1.2B	$1.1B	$995M	$877M	$834M	$821M	$529M	$659M	$636M
Net Margin	17.8%	16.6%	15.6%	15.4%	13.6%	15.6%	15.1%	14.1%	13.1%	8.6%	10.8%	10.4%
	$5.38	$5.38	$4.43	$4.39	$4.16	$3.86	$3.53	$3.37	$3.34	$2.16	$2.69	$2.60
Diluted EPS	$5.38	$5.35	$4.42	$4.38	$4.14	$3.84	$3.53	$3.37	$3.34	$2.16	$2.69	$2.60
Weighted Avg Basic	—	271M	267M	263M	258M	256M	—	—	—	—	—	—
Weighted Avg Diluted	—	272M	267M	263M	260M	258M	—	—	—	—	—	—

Line Item

TTM

2025

2024

2023

2022

2021

2020

2019

2018

2017

2016

2015

$9.2B

$8.8B

$7.6B

$7.5B

$8.0B

$6.4B

$5.8B

$5.9B

$6.3B

$6.2B

$6.1B

—

$2.9B

$2.7B

$2.8B

$2.7B

$2.6B

Gross Margin

52.0%

---

49.3%

46.4%

44.4%

45.1%

43.4%

42.6%

—

$1.2B

$1.1B

$974M

$945M

$896M

Total Operating Expenses

—

$6.8B

$6.1B

$5.9B

$6.4B

$5.1B

—

$2.3B

$2.0B

$1.5B

$1.6B

$1.5B

$1.3B

$1.4B

$1.3B

EBIT

$2.3B

$2.0B

$1.5B

$1.6B

$1.5B

$1.3B

$1.4B

$1.3B

EBITDA

$2.3B

$2.0B

$1.5B

$1.6B

$1.5B

$1.3B

$2.6B

$2.5B

$2.4B

$2.2B

Operating Margin

24.1%

23.0%

19.9%

20.8%

19.0%

20.8%

22.4%

21.4%

21.6%

22.8%

21.8%

20.6%

EBITDA Margin

24.5%

23.0%

19.9%

20.8%

19.0%

20.8%

45.3%

42.3%

39.9%

40.0%

39.0%

36.1%

—

$776M

$663M

$566M

$486M

$383M

$419M

$381M

$401M

$391M

$382M

$355M

—

$1.6B

$1.3B

$1.2B

—

Income Tax Expense

—

$136M

$83M

$183M

$176M

$157M

$155M

$182M

$237M

$576M

$382M

$363M

$1.7B

$1.5B

$1.2B

$1.1B

$995M

$877M

$834M

$821M

$529M

$659M

$636M

Net Margin

17.8%

16.6%

15.6%

15.4%

13.6%

15.6%

15.1%

14.1%

13.1%

8.6%

10.8%

10.4%

$5.38

$4.43

$4.39

$4.16

$3.86

$3.53

$3.37

$3.34

$2.16

$2.69

$2.60

Diluted EPS

$5.38

$5.35

$4.42

$4.38

$4.14

$3.84

$3.53

$3.37

$3.34

$2.16

$2.69

$2.60

Weighted Avg Basic

—

271M

267M

263M

258M

256M

—

Weighted Avg Diluted

—

272M

267M

263M

260M

258M

—

AMEREN CORP (AEE) Stock Analysis — April 2026 Rating, Price, and Forecast

Last updated: April 2026

Company Overview — What Does AMEREN CORP Do?

Ameren Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, operates as a public utility holding company in the United States. It operates through four segments: Ameren Missouri, Ameren Illinois Electric Distribution, Ameren Illinois Natural Gas, and Ameren Transmission. The company engages in the rate-regulated electric generation, transmission, and distribution activities; and rate-regulated natural gas distribution and transmission businesses. It primarily generates electricity through coal, nuclear, and natural gas, as well as renewable sources, such as hydroelectric, wind, methane gas, and solar. The company serves residential, commercial, and industrial customers. Ameren Corporation was founded in 1881 and is headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri. AMEREN CORP (AEE) is classified as a large-cap stock in the Utilities sector. The company is led by CEO Martin J. Lyons and employs approximately 9,240 people, headquartered in Saint Louis, Missouri. With a market capitalization of $30.6B, AEE is one of the prominent companies in the Utilities sector.

AMEREN CORP (AEE) Stock Rating — Hold (April 2026)

As of April 2026, AMEREN CORP receives a Hold rating with a composite score of 49.6/100 and 3 out of 5 stars from the Blank Capital Research quantitative model.AEE ranks #511 out of 4,446 stocks in our coverage universe. Within the Utilities sector, AMEREN CORP ranks #49 of 112 stocks, placing it in the upper half of its Utilities peers. The rating is generated by a multi-factor model that weighs quality (30%), momentum (25%), value (15%), investment (10%), stability (10%), and short interest (10%).

AEE Stock Price and 52-Week Range

AMEREN CORP (AEE) currently trades at $114.03. The stock lost $0.29 (0.3%) in the most recent trading session. The 52-week high for AEE is $113.93, which means the stock is currently trading 0.1% from its annual peak. The 52-week low is $91.77, putting the stock 24.3% above its annual trough. Recent trading volume was 151K shares, suggesting relatively thin trading activity.

Is AEE Overvalued or Undervalued? — Valuation Analysis

AMEREN CORP (AEE) carries a value factor score of 57/100 in the Blank Capital model, indicating fair valuation relative to historical norms. The trailing price-to-earnings ratio is 18.50x, compared to the Utilities sector average of 23.47x — a discount of 21%. The price-to-book ratio stands at 2.28x, versus the sector average of 1.98x. The price-to-sales ratio is 3.35x, compared to 0.82x for the average Utilities stock. On an enterprise value basis, AEE trades at 22.30x EV/EBITDA, versus 4.75x for the sector.

Overall, AEE's valuation appears roughly in line with sector benchmarks, suggesting the market is pricing the stock fairly given its current fundamentals and growth trajectory. Neither deep value nor significantly overpriced, the stock occupies a middle ground on valuation.

AMEREN CORP Profitability — ROE, Margins, and Quality Score

AMEREN CORP (AEE) earns a quality factor score of 51/100, indicating solid business quality with consistent operational execution. The return on equity (ROE) is 12.3%, compared to the Utilities sector average of 9.9%, which is within a healthy range. Return on assets (ROA) comes in at 3.4% versus the sector average of 3.1%.

On a margin basis, AMEREN CORP reports gross margins of 52.0%, compared to 53.1% for the sector. The operating margin is 24.1% (sector: 21.5%). Net profit margin stands at 17.8%, versus 12.8% for the average Utilities stock. Revenue growth is running at 59.4% on a trailing basis, compared to 20.1% for the sector. The overall profitability profile is adequate, though there may be room for margin expansion.

AEE Debt, Balance Sheet, and Financial Health

AMEREN CORP has a debt-to-equity ratio of 144.0%, compared to the Utilities sector average of 164.5%. Leverage is within a manageable range for the industry, though investors should monitor debt trends over time. The current ratio is 0.66x, which may signal near-term liquidity tightness. Total debt on the balance sheet is $19.43B. Cash and equivalents stand at $9M.

AEE has a beta of 0.21, meaning it is less volatile than the S&P 500, making it a relatively defensive holding. The stability factor score for AMEREN CORP is 95/100, indicating low-volatility characteristics and consistent price behavior that appeals to risk-averse investors.

AMEREN CORP Revenue and Earnings History — Quarterly Trend

In TTM 2026, AMEREN CORP reported revenue of $9.19B and earnings per share (EPS) of $5.38. Net income for the quarter was $1.67B. Gross margin was 52.0%. Operating income came in at $2.25B.

In FY 2025, AMEREN CORP reported revenue of $8.80B and earnings per share (EPS) of $5.38. Net income for the quarter was $1.46B. Revenue grew 15.4% year-over-year compared to FY 2024. Operating income came in at $2.03B.

In Q3 2025, AMEREN CORP reported revenue of $2.70B and earnings per share (EPS) of $2.37. Net income for the quarter was $641M. Revenue grew 24.2% year-over-year compared to Q3 2024. Operating income came in at $825M.

In Q2 2025, AMEREN CORP reported revenue of $2.22B and earnings per share (EPS) of $1.02. Net income for the quarter was $277M. Revenue grew 31.2% year-over-year compared to Q2 2024. Operating income came in at $411M.

Over the past 8 quarters, AMEREN CORP has demonstrated a growth trajectory, with revenue expanding from $1.69B to $9.19B. Investors analyzing AEE stock should weigh these quarterly trends alongside the valuation and quality metrics discussed above.

AEE Dividend Yield and Income Analysis

AMEREN CORP (AEE) currently pays a dividend yield of 2.7%. At this yield, a $10,000 investment in AEE stock would generate approximately $$268.00 in annual dividend income. This compares to the Utilities sector average dividend yield of 2.8%, meaning AEE yields less than the typical sector peer. With a net margin of 17.8%, the dividend appears well-covered by earnings, suggesting sustainable payouts going forward.

AEE Momentum and Technical Analysis Profile

AMEREN CORP (AEE) has a momentum factor score of 51/100, reflecting neutral trend characteristics. The stock is neither significantly outperforming nor underperforming the broader market on a momentum basis. The investment factor score is 22/100, which measures capital allocation efficiency and asset growth patterns. The short interest score of 14/100 signals elevated short interest, which can indicate bearish sentiment among institutional investors.

AEE vs Competitors — Utilities Sector Ranking and Peer Comparison

Within the Utilities sector, AMEREN CORP (AEE) ranks #49 out of 112 stocks based on the Blank Capital composite score. This places AEE in the upper half of all Utilities stocks in our coverage universe. Key competitors and sector peers include Energy Transfer LP (ET) with a score of 52.6/100, Southwest Gas Holdings, Inc. (SWX) with a score of 54.8/100, NEXTERA ENERGY INC (NEE) with a score of 51.6/100, EDISON INTERNATIONAL (EIX) with a score of 53.0/100, and TC ENERGY CORP (TRP) with a score of 53.1/100.

Comparing AEE against the S&P 500 benchmark is also instructive for understanding relative performance. Investors can view the full AEE vs S&P 500 (SPY) comparison to assess how AMEREN CORP stacks up against the broader market across all factor dimensions.

AEE Next Earnings Date

No upcoming earnings date has been announced for AMEREN CORP (AEE) at this time. Check the earnings calendar for the latest scheduling updates across all stocks in our coverage universe.

Should You Buy AEE? — Investment Thesis Summary

AMEREN CORP presents a balanced picture with arguments on both sides. Low volatility (stability score 95/100) reduces downside risk.

In summary, AMEREN CORP (AEE) earns a Hold rating with a composite score of 49.6/100 as of April 2026. The rating is derived from the Blank Capital Research methodology, which combines six factor dimensions into a single quantitative ranking. Investors should consider these quantitative signals alongside their own fundamental research, risk tolerance, and investment time horizon before making buy or sell decisions on AEE stock.

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