Acerinox, S.A.

BME:ACX Stock Report

Market Cap: €3.7b

Acerinox Past Earnings Performance

Past criteria checks 0/6

Acerinox's earnings have been declining at an average annual rate of -38.3%, while the Metals and Mining industry saw earnings growing at 0.1% annually. Revenues have been declining at an average rate of 4.2% per year.

Key information

-38.33%

Earnings growth rate

-36.91%

EPS growth rate

Metals and Mining Industry Growth24.25%
Revenue growth rate-4.18%
Return on equity-2.82%
Net Margin-0.80%
Next Earnings Update24 Jul 2026

Recent past performance updates

Analysis Article May 16

Acerinox's (BME:ACX) Solid Earnings May Rest On Weak Foundations

The recent earnings posted by Acerinox, S.A. ( BME:ACX ) were solid, but the stock didn't move as much as we expected...

Recent updates

Analysis Article May 13

Here's What Analysts Are Forecasting For Acerinox, S.A. (BME:ACX) After Its First-Quarter Results

Shareholders might have noticed that Acerinox, S.A. ( BME:ACX ) filed its first-quarter result this time last week. The...
Narrative Update Mar 10

ACX: Rising Revenue Assumptions Will Test Execution Risks And Support Upside Potential

The analyst price target for Acerinox has been nudged higher to €14.38 from €14.24, as analysts factor in updated assumptions on revenue growth, margins and valuation that accompany recent price target revisions from major firms. Analyst Commentary Recent research updates on Acerinox show a mix of cautious and more constructive views, with price targets moved higher but ratings still reflecting differing expectations on execution and valuation risk.
Narrative Update Feb 23

ACX: Mixed Rating Shifts Will Test Earnings Resilience And Fairly Valued Outlook

Analysts have nudged their Acerinox price target slightly higher to €14.24, reflecting fine tuning of discount rate and P/E assumptions following mixed recent research that included both a downgrade and a small €1 upward revision from the Street. Analyst Commentary Recent commentary around Acerinox reflects a split view, with one firm such as JPMorgan turning more cautious while others fine tune their models and lift fair value estimates.
Analysis Article Feb 16

Here's Why Acerinox (BME:ACX) Has A Meaningful Debt Burden

Legendary fund manager Li Lu (who Charlie Munger backed) once said, 'The biggest investment risk is not the volatility...
Narrative Update Feb 08

ACX: Mixed Rating Shifts Will Test Margin Resilience And Fairly Valued Outlook

The analyst price target on Acerinox has been adjusted slightly, with fair value moving from €14.28 to €14.24 as analysts factor in updated assumptions on growth, profitability and P/E multiples following recent mixed research that includes both target increases and reductions. Analyst Commentary Recent research on Acerinox reflects a mix of optimism and caution, which helps explain why the consolidated fair value estimate is only slightly lower at €14.24.
Narrative Update Jan 23

ACX: Margin Resilience And Cost Control Will Guide Balanced Fairly Valued Outlook

Analysts have increased Acerinox's fair value estimate to €14.28 from €13.92, reflecting recent Street price target revisions that include both small reductions and a €1 target increase at one firm. Analyst Commentary Recent research opinions on Acerinox present a mix of optimism and caution, which helps explain why the updated fair value estimate sits close to, but not far from, the range of published price targets.
Narrative Update Jan 09

ACX: Margin Resilience And Cost Control Will Shape Balanced Medium Term Outcomes

Narrative Update on Acerinox The updated analyst price target for Acerinox edges up to about €13.92 from €13.84, as analysts factor in recent target revisions around €13.70 and €11, alongside modest tweaks to fair value, discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and forward P/E assumptions. Analyst Commentary Recent Street commentary on Acerinox centers on modest downward revisions to published price targets, with views split between more optimistic and more cautious takes on execution and valuation risk.
Narrative Update Dec 19

ACX: Margin Resilience And Cost Control Will Support Medium Term Upside Potential

Acerinox's analyst price target has been nudged higher to EUR 13.84 from roughly EUR 13.77, as analysts point to slightly improved fair value and profit margin expectations despite recent target trims at major banks. Analyst Commentary Recent research updates reflect a mixed but generally supportive stance on Acerinox, as modest target cuts coexist with an overall upward drift in consensus fair value estimates.
Narrative Update Dec 05

ACX: Future Margin Stability Will Support Medium Term Shareholder Returns

The analyst price target for Acerinox has been trimmed slightly, with fair value easing from EUR 13.56 to EUR 13.77 as analysts factor in marginally higher discount rates while still acknowledging modestly improving growth and profitability metrics reflected in updated revenue growth, profit margin, and forward P E assumptions. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research reflects a more nuanced stance on Acerinox, with modest target cuts aligning valuations more closely with updated growth and execution expectations rather than signaling a fundamental change in the investment case.
Analysis Article Nov 29

Acerinox, S.A.'s (BME:ACX) Intrinsic Value Is Potentially 45% Above Its Share Price

Key Insights Acerinox's estimated fair value is €17.62 based on 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity Acerinox's €12.17...
Narrative Update Nov 21

ACX: Improved Revenue Outlook Will Drive Future Shareholder Returns

Narrative Update on Acerinox The analyst price target for Acerinox has seen a slight increase, rising by EUR 0.06 to EUR 13.56. Analysts reflect updated forecasts for modestly higher revenue growth and stable market conditions.
Narrative Update Nov 05

ACX: Stronger Profit Margin Will Support A Positive Earnings Outlook

Analysts have raised their price target for Acerinox from €13.31 to €13.49. This reflects modest optimism based on slight improvements in projected profit margin and future earnings multiples, despite a lowered revenue growth outlook.
Analysis Article Oct 28

Acerinox, S.A.'s (BME:ACX) Price In Tune With Earnings

When close to half the companies in Spain have price-to-earnings ratios (or "P/E's") below 17x, you may consider...
Narrative Update Oct 22

Analysts Revise Acerinox Price Target as Market Outlook and Valuation Expectations Shift

Acerinox's analyst price target has been revised downward from €13.39 to €13.31. This change reflects slightly lower fair value estimates as analysts moderate expectations amid increasingly conservative industry forecasts.
Narrative Update Oct 08

Tariff Clarity And Sustainable Demand Will Shape Stainless Steel Future

The analyst price target for Acerinox has been revised upward from €13.04 to €13.39. Analysts cite updated forecasts for revenue growth and discount rate, while also noting recent mixed target adjustments from major banks.
Analysis Article Jul 27

Results: Acerinox, S.A. Delivered A Surprise Loss And Now Analysts Have New Forecasts

Shareholders might have noticed that Acerinox, S.A. ( BME:ACX ) filed its half-year result this time last week. The...
Analysis Article Jun 23

Market Still Lacking Some Conviction On Acerinox, S.A. (BME:ACX)

With a price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 14.3x Acerinox, S.A. ( BME:ACX ) may be sending bullish signals at the...
Analysis Article Jun 02

Are Investors Undervaluing Acerinox, S.A. (BME:ACX) By 44%?

Key Insights Acerinox's estimated fair value is €18.43 based on 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity Acerinox's €10.41...
Analysis Article May 16

Acerinox's (BME:ACX) Solid Earnings May Rest On Weak Foundations

The recent earnings posted by Acerinox, S.A. ( BME:ACX ) were solid, but the stock didn't move as much as we expected...
Analysis Article Mar 20

Acerinox's (BME:ACX) Returns On Capital Not Reflecting Well On The Business

There are a few key trends to look for if we want to identify the next multi-bagger. In a perfect world, we'd like to...
Analysis Article Feb 26

Does Acerinox (BME:ACX) Have A Healthy Balance Sheet?

The external fund manager backed by Berkshire Hathaway's Charlie Munger, Li Lu, makes no bones about it when he says...
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New Narrative Feb 09

Haynes Acquisition And Europa Plant Revamp Will Boost Future Market Expansion

Completion of the Haynes acquisition and Bahru Stainless sale are poised to enhance future revenue, EBITDA, and net earnings through market expansion and accounting gains.
Analysis Article Jan 28

Acerinox, S.A. (BME:ACX) Not Flying Under The Radar

With a price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 57.2x Acerinox, S.A. ( BME:ACX ) may be sending very bearish signals at...
Analysis Article Jan 03

An Intrinsic Calculation For Acerinox, S.A. (BME:ACX) Suggests It's 38% Undervalued

Key Insights Acerinox's estimated fair value is €15.70 based on 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity Current share price of...
Analysis Article Nov 04

We Think You Can Look Beyond Acerinox's (BME:ACX) Lackluster Earnings

The most recent earnings report from Acerinox, S.A. ( BME:ACX ) was disappointing for shareholders. However, our...
Analysis Article Nov 02

Earnings Miss: Acerinox, S.A. Missed EPS By 9.5% And Analysts Are Revising Their Forecasts

Last week, you might have seen that Acerinox, S.A. ( BME:ACX ) released its third-quarter result to the market. The...
Analysis Article Oct 30

We Think Acerinox (BME:ACX) Is Taking Some Risk With Its Debt

Legendary fund manager Li Lu (who Charlie Munger backed) once said, 'The biggest investment risk is not the volatility...
Analysis Article Sep 09

Are Investors Undervaluing Acerinox, S.A. (BME:ACX) By 32%?

Key Insights The projected fair value for Acerinox is €13.24 based on 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity Acerinox's €8.96...
Analysis Article Jul 27

Acerinox, S.A. Just Beat Analyst Forecasts, And Analysts Have Been Updating Their Predictions

Investors in Acerinox, S.A. ( BME:ACX ) had a good week, as its shares rose 2.8% to close at €9.71 following the...
Analysis Article Jun 27

Is Acerinox (BME:ACX) Using Too Much Debt?

Legendary fund manager Li Lu (who Charlie Munger backed) once said, 'The biggest investment risk is not the volatility...
Analysis Article Apr 29

Acerinox, S.A. (BME:ACX) Just Reported First-Quarter Earnings: Have Analysts Changed Their Mind On The Stock?

As you might know, Acerinox, S.A. ( BME:ACX ) recently reported its first-quarter numbers. Results look mixed - while...
Analysis Article Apr 04

A Piece Of The Puzzle Missing From Acerinox, S.A.'s (BME:ACX) Share Price

Acerinox, S.A.'s ( BME:ACX ) price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 11.2x might make it look like a buy right now...
Analysis Article Dec 18

These 4 Measures Indicate That Acerinox (BME:ACX) Is Using Debt Extensively

The external fund manager backed by Berkshire Hathaway's Charlie Munger, Li Lu, makes no bones about it when he says...
Analysis Article Nov 10

Calculating The Fair Value Of Acerinox, S.A. (BME:ACX)

Key Insights The projected fair value for Acerinox is €11.13 based on 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity With €9.76 share...
Analysis Article Sep 09

These 4 Measures Indicate That Acerinox (BME:ACX) Is Using Debt Extensively

Some say volatility, rather than debt, is the best way to think about risk as an investor, but Warren Buffett famously...
Analysis Article Jul 30

Does This Valuation Of Acerinox, S.A. (BME:ACX) Imply Investors Are Overpaying?

Key Insights The projected fair value for Acerinox is €7.40 based on 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity Current share...
Analysis Article Apr 18

These 4 Measures Indicate That Acerinox (BME:ACX) Is Using Debt Reasonably Well

Legendary fund manager Li Lu (who Charlie Munger backed) once said, 'The biggest investment risk is not the volatility...
Analysis Article Mar 31

Does This Valuation Of Acerinox, S.A. (BME:ACX) Imply Investors Are Overpaying?

Key Insights Using the 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity, Acerinox fair value estimate is €7.74 Acerinox is estimated to...
Analysis Article Dec 17

Are Acerinox, S.A. (BME:ACX) Investors Paying Above The Intrinsic Value?

Today we will run through one way of estimating the intrinsic value of Acerinox, S.A. ( BME:ACX ) by projecting its...
Analysis Article Nov 22

We Think Acerinox (BME:ACX) Can Stay On Top Of Its Debt

Legendary fund manager Li Lu (who Charlie Munger backed) once said, 'The biggest investment risk is not the volatility...
Analysis Article Sep 07

An Intrinsic Calculation For Acerinox, S.A. (BME:ACX) Suggests It's 33% Undervalued

In this article we are going to estimate the intrinsic value of Acerinox, S.A. ( BME:ACX ) by taking the forecast...

Revenue & Expenses Breakdown

How Acerinox makes and spends money. Based on latest reported earnings, on an LTM basis.


Earnings and Revenue History

BME:ACX Revenue, expenses and earnings (EUR Millions)
DateRevenueEarningsG+A ExpensesR&D Expenses
31 Mar 265,618-458420
31 Dec 255,785-408420
30 Sep 255,801706880
30 Jun 255,693937930
31 Mar 255,4861826880
31 Dec 245,4162256880
30 Sep 245,625426550
30 Jun 245,869656460
31 Mar 246,3151456550
31 Dec 236,6162286550
30 Sep 236,7991636690
30 Jun 237,4212256610
31 Mar 238,2114266690
31 Dec 228,7165566690
30 Sep 228,9359406050
30 Jun 228,4649786400
31 Mar 227,5547606050
31 Dec 216,7085726050
30 Sep 215,9893915170
30 Jun 215,4062505580
31 Mar 214,953995170
31 Dec 204,671495170
30 Sep 204,551-1424610
30 Jun 204,651-1275020
31 Mar 204,718-654610
31 Dec 194,761-604610
30 Sep 194,8181294070
30 Jun 194,8801684200
31 Mar 194,9772124070
31 Dec 185,0292374070
30 Sep 185,0052984020
30 Jun 184,7892214010
31 Mar 184,6451944020
31 Dec 174,6442344020
30 Sep 174,5711933830
30 Jun 174,5092223980
31 Mar 174,2741873830
31 Dec 163,975803830
30 Sep 163,839323780
30 Jun 163,828-123740
31 Mar 164,04943780
31 Dec 154,240433780
30 Sep 154,417583550
30 Jun 154,5441243670

Quality Earnings: ACX is currently unprofitable.

Growing Profit Margin: ACX is currently unprofitable.


Free Cash Flow vs Earnings Analysis


Past Earnings Growth Analysis

Earnings Trend: ACX is unprofitable, and losses have increased over the past 5 years at a rate of 38.3% per year.

Accelerating Growth: Unable to compare ACX's earnings growth over the past year to its 5-year average as it is currently unprofitable

Earnings vs Industry: ACX is unprofitable, making it difficult to compare its past year earnings growth to the Metals and Mining industry (21.8%).


Return on Equity

High ROE: ACX has a negative Return on Equity (-2.82%), as it is currently unprofitable.


Return on Assets


Return on Capital Employed


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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status

DataLast Updated (UTC time)
Company Analysis2026/05/14 01:12
End of Day Share Price 2026/05/14 00:00
Earnings2026/03/31
Annual Earnings2025/12/31

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Analyst Sources

Acerinox, S.A. is covered by 28 analysts. 10 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.

AnalystInstitution
null nullBanco de Sabadell. S.A.
Robert JacksonBanco Santander
Tom ZhangBarclays