How does The AES Corporation (AES)'s PE ratio compare to its industry?

The AES Corporation (AES) trades at a PE of 11.4 versus a Diversified Utilities Industry median of 17.0 (103 companies), putting it below the median of that group. A relative PE gap is one signal, not investment advice — see the full DCF fair value at evidinvest.com/valuation/AES.

AES PE Benchmarks

The AES Corporation • Utilities

PE Type:

Period:

Data Quality:Good

Current PE Ratio

11.4

Diluted • annual

Forward PE

21.7

NTM Estimate

Sector Companies

500

387 with PE data

Sector Median PE

56.4

387 companies

Peer Companies

Direct competitors

Sector Analysis: Utilities

Total Companies

500

With PE Data

387

Median PE

56.4

PE Range

0.1 - 193.7

Forward PE Median

14.4

Utilities Sector

1040 companies • sector

Below Median(37th %ile)

Current PE:11.4

Forward PE:21.7

Median PE:15.0

Average PE:24.8

Min PE:0.1

Max PE:198.0

25th-75th %ile:8.0 - 24.9

Min: 0.1Max: 198.0

Current: 11.4

Diversified Utilities Industry

103 companies • industry

Below Median(27th %ile)

Current PE:11.4

Forward PE:21.7

Median PE:17.0

Average PE:26.4

Min PE:0.2

Max PE:167.0

25th-75th %ile:11.0 - 27.1

Min: 0.2Max: 167.0

Current: 11.4

Peer Companies

9 companies • peers

Low PE(25th %ile)

Current PE:11.4

Forward PE:21.7

Median PE:19.8

Average PE:18.6

Min PE:5.2

Max PE:24.0

25th-75th %ile:17.4 - 22.0

Min: 5.2Max: 24.0

Current: 11.4

Peer Companies

(9 companies)

AEE

ALE

AVA

BKH

CMS

CNP

EIX

ETR

NWE

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About PE Benchmarks

• Sector: Companies in the same broad industry sector
• Industry: Companies in the same specific industry classification
• Peers: Direct competitors identified through business analysis
• Position: Where this stock ranks relative to the benchmark group
• Forward PE: Based on next 4 quarters analyst EPS estimates from earnings data

Last updated: 8/18/2026, 1:33:03 PM• Based on latest annual diluted PE ratios

The AES Corporation (AES) Peer Benchmarks & Industry PE 2026 | EvidInvest

AES PE Benchmarks

Sector Analysis: Utilities

Utilities Sector

Diversified Utilities Industry

Peer Companies

Peer Companies

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Sector Analysis: Utilities

Utilities Sector

Diversified Utilities Industry

Peer Companies

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