American Electric Power Company Inc vs Simon Property Group Inc — how do they compare? American Electric Power Company Inc trades at $123.63 (market cap $67.28B), while Simon Property Group Inc trades at $219.28 (market cap $71.03B). The key difference: American Electric Power Company Inc and Simon Property Group Inc are close in size by market cap, and Simon Property Group Inc pays the higher dividend (4.05%). Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| AEP | SPG | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $67.28B | $71.03B |
Sector | Utilities | Real Estate |
52-Week High | $138.69 | $236.70 |
52-Week Low | $106.44 | $169.22 |
Enterprise Value | $120.17B | $99.48B |
Dividend Yield | 3.07% | 4.05% |
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American Electric Power is one of the largest regulated utilities in the United States, providing electricity generation, transmission, and distribution to more than 5 million customers in 11 states. About 43% of AEP's of capacity is coal, with the remainder from a mix of natural gas (27%), renewable energy and hydro (19%), nuclear (7%), and demand response (4%). Vertically integrated utilities, transmission and distribution, and generation and marketing support earnings.
Read more on AEP →Simon Property Group is the second- largest real estate investment trust in the United States. Its portfolio includes an interest in 207 properties: 119 traditional malls, 69 premium outlets, 14 Mills centers (a combination of a traditional mall, outlet center, and big-box retailers), six lifestyle centers, and five other retail properties. Simon's portfolio averaged $693 in sales per square foot over the 12 months prior to the pandemic. The company also owns a 21% interest in Klepierre, a European retail company with investments in shopping centers in 16 countries, and joint venture interests in 33 premium outlets across 11 countries.
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