The AES Corporation (AES) Stock Score, Valuation & Financial Research
The AES Corporation is in the Utilities sector and Diversified Utilities industry. It is reviewed using Wall Street Score's company-strength, valuation, growth and financial-health framework. The current Wall Street Score is 50/100.
Quick answer for AES
The AES Corporation currently has a Wall Street Score of 50/100. The stored market price is $14.79. Its financial score is 26/100. Its valuation score is 89/100. The latest WSS change is +1.2 points. These figures are a research snapshot, not a buy or sell recommendation.
What The AES Corporation does
The AES Corporation operates as an international enterprise primarily focused on electricity generation and distribution. Its activities involve both the ownership and management of power plants, producing and supplying electricity to a diverse clientele that includes other utility companies, large industrial consumers, and various intermediate purchasers. Beyond generation, AES also functions as a utility provider, managing infrastructure to either produce or acquire, then transmit, distribute, and ultimately sell power directly to end-users across residential, commercial, industrial, and governmental sectors. The company is also an active participant in the wholesale electricity market. For power production, AES utilizes a broad spectrum of energy sources and advanced technologies. This includes conventional fuels like coal and natural gas, as well as a significant commitment to renewa
AES financial snapshot
- Wall Street Score:
- 50/100
- Current price:
- $14.79
- Market capitalization:
- $10.55B
- Revenue:
- $13.05B
- Net income:
- $1.91B
- Free cash flow:
- $-1.62B
- Cash:
- $1.80B
- Total debt:
- $32.12B
- EPS:
- 2.63
- P/E ratio:
- 5.6x
- Financial score:
- 26/100
- Valuation score:
- 89/100
- Revenue score:
- 40/100
What stands out
- Reported year-over-year revenue growth is +0.1%.
- Free cash flow is $-1.62B, showing cash burn in the current stored period.
- The balance sheet shows $1.80B of cash versus $32.12B of total debt, so leverage deserves attention.
- The latest Wall Street Score change is +1.2 points: AES increased 1.2 points because Valuation improved by 12.7 points.
- The current research record carries a high debt stress warning, which should be reviewed alongside the score.
What the numbers mean
Its current valuation score is 89/100, which Wall Street Score classifies as strong within the model's valuation framework.
The financial score is 26/100. This is a starting point for reviewing liquidity, leverage and cash-flow strength rather than a stand-alone recommendation.
A strong company and an attractive stock price are not always the same thing. Revenue, earnings, free cash flow, debt, management quality, competitive advantage and valuation should be considered together. Wall Street Score organizes these inputs into a consistent research framework so investors can identify what deserves deeper review.
Data freshness: Financial data last refreshed 2026-09-08.
How to research AES
Start by understanding how the company makes money. Then compare revenue and earnings trends, cash generation, debt, liquidity and valuation. Review the company's latest filings and earnings reports before acting on any score or model estimate.
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Data may change as company filings and market prices update. Educational research only; not a buy or sell recommendation.