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Ameren Corporation is a utility company operating in the regulated electric sector. With a market capitalization of $26.94 billion and annual revenue of $8.63 billion, it is a significant player in its industry, employing approximately 9,881 individuals. The company's sizeable presence in the utilities sector is further underscored by its comprehensive reach. Ameren Corporation exhibits a mix of financial performance metrics. Profitability-wise, the company boasts gross, operating, and profit margins of 47.1%, 34.0%, and 16.3% respectively. Returns on equity (ROE) and assets (ROA) are reported at 11.4% and 2.9%. The balance sheet shows a substantial debt position of $20.10 billion against a modest cash reserve of $9.00 million, resulting in a debt-to-equity ratio of 155.74. Furthermore, the current ratio stands at 0.93. Ameren Corporation's valuation metrics indicate a price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 19.38 and forward P/E of 18.62, while its price to book value is 2.11 and price to sales is 3.12. The earnings growth rate stands at 38.2% year-over-year, outpacing revenue growth at 24.8%. Dividend yield reaches an unusually high level of 282.0%, accompanied by a payout ratio of 53.8%.