NYSE:AESRenewable Energy
AES (AES): One-Off Gain Drives Margin Improvement, Raises Questions on Earnings Sustainability
AES (AES) posted earnings growth of 9.7% over the past year, a step down from its striking 56.4% per year average over the past five years. Net profit margins improved to 7.6%, compared to 6.7% a year earlier. Shares currently trade at $14.22, notably below the estimated fair value of $19.28. With the company’s Price-To-Earnings ratio of 11x standing well below sector averages, investors will likely weigh discounted valuation against questions around the sustainability and quality of recent...