How to buy Ameren (AEE) stocks

Ameren is an utilities - regulated electric business based in the US. Ameren shares (AEE) are listed on the NYSE and all prices are listed in US Dollars.

Its last market close was $89.29 – a decrease of 0.61% over the previous week. Ameren employs 9,372 staff and has a trailing 12-month revenue of around $7.1 billion.

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Ameren stock price (NYSE: AEE)

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Ameren stocks at a glance

• Key figures

Information last updated 2024-12-18.

Latest market close	$89.29
52-week range	$64.80 - $94.99
50-day moving average more info button	$89.78
200-day moving average more info button	$79.69
Wall St. target price	$90.81
PE ratio more info button	20.4541
Dividend yield more info button	$2.64 (3.08%)
Earnings per share (TTM) more info button	$4.25

Is it a good time to buy Ameren stock?

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Ameren price performance over time

Historical closes compared with the close of $89.29 from 2024-12-20

1 week (2024-12-13)	-0.61%
1 month (2024-11-22)	-4.82%
3 months (2024-09-20)	4.29%
6 months (2024-06-21)	27.10%

1 year (2023-12-22)	23.89%
2 years (2022-12-22)	7.85%
3 years (2021-12-22)	12.36%
5 years (2019-12-20)	34.60%

Is Ameren stock undervalued or overvalued?

Valuing Ameren stock is incredibly difficult, and any metric has to be viewed as part of a bigger picture of Ameren's overall performance. However, analysts commonly use some key metrics to help gauge the value of a stock.

Ameren's P/E ratio

Ameren's current share price divided by its per-share earnings (EPS) over a 12-month period gives a "trailing price/earnings ratio" of roughly 20x. In other words, Ameren shares trade at around 20x recent earnings.

That's relatively low compared to, say, the trailing 12-month P/E ratio for the NASDAQ 100 at the end of 2019 (27.29). The low P/E ratio could mean that investors are pessimistic about the outlook for the stock or simply that they're under-valued.

Ameren's PEG ratio

Ameren's "price/earnings-to-growth ratio" can be calculated by dividing its P/E ratio by its growth – to give 2.8131. A low ratio can be interpreted as meaning the stocks offer better value, while a higher ratio can be interpreted as meaning the stocks offer worse value.

The PEG ratio provides a broader view than just the P/E ratio, as it gives more insight into Ameren's future profitability. By accounting for growth, it could also help you if you're comparing the stock prices of multiple high-growth companies.

Ameren's EBITDA

Ameren's EBITDA (earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortisation) is $3.3 billion.

The EBITDA is a measure of a Ameren's overall financial performance and is widely used to measure a its profitability.

Ameren financials

Revenue TTM	$7.1 billion
Operating margin TTM	31.77%
Gross profit TTM	$3.3 billion
Return on assets TTM	2.86%
Return on equity TTM	9.84%
Profit margin	16.05%
Book value	$44.34
Market Capitalization more info button	$23.2 billion

TTM: trailing 12 months

Ameren stock dividends

Dividend payout ratio: 60.63% of net profits

Recently Ameren has paid out, on average, around 100% of net profits as dividends. That has enabled analysts to estimate a "forward annual dividend yield" of 0% of the current stock value. This means that over a year, based on recent payouts (which are sadly no guarantee of future payouts), Ameren shareholders could enjoy a 0% return on their shares, in the form of dividend payments. In Ameren's case, that would currently equate to about $2.64 per share.

Ameren's payout ratio would broadly be considered high, and as such this stock could appeal to those looking to generate an income. Bear in mind however that companies should normally also look to re-invest a decent amount of net profits to ensure future growth.

Ameren's most recent dividend payout was on 30 December 2024. The latest dividend was paid out to all shareholders who bought their stocks by 10 December 2024 (the "ex-dividend date").

Ameren stock price volatility

Over the last 12 months, Ameren's stocks have ranged in value from as little as $64.799 up to $94.9873. A popular way to gauge a stock's volatility is its "beta."

Beta is a measure of a stocks volatility in relation to the market. The market (NYSE average) beta is 1, while Ameren's is 0.462. This would suggest that Ameren's stocks are less volatile than average (for this exchange).

Ameren overview

Ameren Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, operates as a public utility holding company in the United States. The company operates through four segments: Ameren Missouri, Ameren Illinois Electric Distribution, Ameren Illinois Natural Gas, and Ameren Transmission. It engages in the rate-regulated electric generation, transmission, and distribution activities; and rate-regulated natural gas distribution business. In addition, the company generates electricity through coal, nuclear, and natural gas, as well as renewable sources, such as hydroelectric, wind, methane gas, and solar. It serves residential, commercial, and industrial customers. The company was founded in 1881 and is headquartered in Saint Louis, Missouri..

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Frequently asked questions

What percentage of Ameren is owned by insiders or institutions?
Currently 0.272% of Ameren stocks are held by insiders and 81.312% by institutions. How many people work for Ameren?
Latest data suggests 9,372 work at Ameren. When does the fiscal year end for Ameren?
Ameren's fiscal year ends in December. Where is Ameren based?
Ameren's address is: 1901 Chouteau Avenue, Saint Louis, MO, United States, 63103 What is Ameren's ISIN number?
Ameren's international securities identification number is: US0236081024 What is Ameren's CUSIP number?
Ameren's Committee on Uniform Securities Identification Procedures number is: 023608102

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