Ameren, formed in 1997 and headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri, is a public utility holding company whose primary assets are its equity interests in its subsidiaries. Ameren’s subsidiaries are separate, independent legal entities with separate businesses, assets, and liabilities. Dividends on Ameren’s common stock and the payment of expenses by Ameren depend on distributions made to it by its subsidiaries. Below is a summary description of Ameren’s principal subsidiaries – Ameren Missouri, Ameren Illinois, and ATXI. Ameren also has other subsidiaries that conduct other activities, such as providing shared services. A more detailed description can be found in Note 1 – Summary of Significant Accounting Policies under Part II, Item 8, of this report. •Ameren Missouri operates a rate-regulated electric generation, transmission, and distribution business and a rate-regulated natural gas distribution business in Missouri.
| Metric | TTM | FY2025 | FY2024 | FY2023 | FY2022 | FY2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 8.8B | 8.8B | 7.6B | 7.5B | 8.0B | 6.4B |
| Net Income | 1.5B | 1.5B | 1.2B | 1.2B | 1.1B | 990M |
| EPS | $5.35 | $5.35 | $4.42 | $4.38 | $4.14 | $3.84 |
| Free Cash Flow | -775M | -775M | -1.6B | -1.0B | -1.1B | -1.8B |
| ROIC | 5.6% | 5.8% | 4.7% | 4.9% | 5.2% | 5.0% |
| Gross Margin | 77.6% | 77.6% | 74.2% | 75.1% | 75.7% | 72.3% |
| Debt/Equity | 1.48 | 1.48 | 1.55 | 1.45 | 1.44 | 1.40 |
| Dividends/Share | $2.82 | $2.84 | $2.68 | $2.52 | $2.36 | $2.20 |
| Operating Income | 2.0B | 2.0B | 1.5B | 1.6B | 1.5B | 1.3B |
| Operating Margin | 23.0% | 23.0% | 19.9% | 20.8% | 19.0% | 20.8% |
| ROE | 10.9% | 11.4% | 9.8% | 10.2% | 10.2% | 10.2% |
| Shares Outstanding | 272M | 272M | 267M | 263M | 259M | 258M |
AMEREN CORP passes 5 of 9 quality checks, suggesting mixed fundamentals.
AMEREN CORP trades at 20.9x trailing earnings, compared to its 15-year median P/E of 19.1x, suggesting it is currently Fair relative to its historical range. The company's 5-year average ROIC is 5.1% with a gross margin of 75.0%. Total shareholder yield (dividends) is 2.5%. At current prices, the estimated annualized return to fair value is +6.7%.
AMEREN CORP (AEE) has a current P/E ratio of 20.9, compared to its historical median P/E of 19.1. The stock is currently considered Fair based on its historical valuation range.
AMEREN CORP (AEE) has a 5-year average return on invested capital (ROIC) of 5.1%. This is below average and may indicate limited pricing power.
AMEREN CORP (AEE) has a market capitalization of $30.4B. It is classified as a large-cap stock.
Yes, AMEREN CORP (AEE) pays a dividend with a trailing twelve-month yield of 2.52%.
Based on historical P/E analysis, AMEREN CORP (AEE) appears fair. The current P/E of 20.9 is 10% above its historical median of 19.1. The estimated fair value CAGR (P/E method) is 6.7%.
AMEREN CORP (AEE) operates in the Electric & Other Services Combined industry, within the Utilities sector.
AMEREN CORP (AEE) reported annual revenue of $8.8 billion in its most recent fiscal year, based on SEC EDGAR filings.
AMEREN CORP (AEE) has a net profit margin of 16.5%. This is a healthy margin.
AMEREN CORP (AEE) generated $-775 million in free cash flow in its most recent fiscal year. Negative free cash flow may indicate heavy investment or operational challenges.
AMEREN CORP (AEE) has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.48. This indicates moderate leverage.
AMEREN CORP (AEE) reported earnings per share (EPS) of $5.35 in its most recent fiscal year.
AMEREN CORP (AEE) has a return on equity (ROE) of 11.4%. This indicates moderate shareholder returns.
AMEREN CORP (AEE) has a 5-year average gross margin of 75.0%. This high margin suggests strong pricing power and a potential competitive moat.
The Ledger Terminal provides 19 years of financial data for AMEREN CORP (AEE), sourced directly from SEC EDGAR filings. This includes income statements, balance sheets, cash flow statements, and key financial ratios.
AMEREN CORP (AEE) has a book value per share of $49.24, based on its most recent annual SEC filing.