AES Corp vs Simon Property Group Inc — how do they compare? AES Corp trades at $14.7 (market cap $10.49B), while Simon Property Group Inc trades at $219.28 (market cap $71.03B). The key difference: Simon Property Group Inc is far larger — about 6.8× AES Corp's market cap, and AES Corp pays the higher dividend (4.79%). Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| AES | SPG | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $10.49B | $71.03B |
Sector | Utilities | Real Estate |
52-Week High | $17.28 | $236.70 |
52-Week Low | $12.51 | $169.22 |
Enterprise Value | $40.75B | $99.48B |
Dividend Yield | 4.79% | 4.05% |
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AES is a global power company operating across 14 countries and 4 continents. Its current generation portfolio as of year-end 2021 consists of over 31 gigawatts of generation, with the generation mix composed of renewables (43%), gas (32%), coal (23%), and oil (2%). The company has 3.5 gigawatts of generation under construction. AES has majority ownership and operates six electric utilities distributing power to 2.6 million customers.
Read more on AES →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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