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ACEA BIT:ACE Stock Report

Last Price

€16.28

Market Cap

€3.5b

7D

-0.06%

1Y

21.5%

Updated

01 May, 2024

Data

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ACEA S.p.A.

BIT:ACE Stock Report

Market Cap: €3.5b

ACE Stock Overview

ACEA S.p.A., together with its subsidiaries, operates as a multi-utility company in Italy.

About the company

ACE fundamental analysis
Snowflake Score
Valuation2/6
Future Growth1/6
Past Performance4/6
Financial Health2/6
Dividends4/6

Rewards

Price-To-Earnings ratio (11.8x) is below the Italian market (14.4x)
Earnings are forecast to grow 3.62% per year
Earnings have grown 0.1% per year over the past 5 years

Risk Analysis

Debt is not well covered by operating cash flow
Dividend of 5.41% is not well covered by cash flows

ACEA S.p.A. Competitors

Iren

BIT:IRE

€2.4b

Hera

BIT:HER

€4.9b

A2A

BIT:A2A

€5.8b

Italgas

BIT:IG

€4.2b

Price History & Performance

Summary of all time highs, changes and price drops for ACEA
Historical stock prices
Current Share Price€16.28
52 Week High€16.59
52 Week Low€10.05
Beta0.78
1 Month Change-0.85%
3 Month Change13.85%
1 Year Change21.49%
3 Year Change-14.18%
5 Year Change-0.49%
Change since IPO45.36%

Recent News & Updates

ACEA (BIT:ACE) Has A Somewhat Strained Balance Sheet

Apr 24
ACEA (BIT:ACE) Has A Somewhat Strained Balance Sheet

We Think That There Are Some Issues For ACEA (BIT:ACE) Beyond Its Promising Earnings

Apr 05
We Think That There Are Some Issues For ACEA (BIT:ACE) Beyond Its Promising Earnings

Lacklustre Performance Is Driving ACEA S.p.A.'s (BIT:ACE) Low P/E

Mar 27
Lacklustre Performance Is Driving ACEA S.p.A.'s (BIT:ACE) Low P/E

Earnings Update: Here's Why Analysts Just Lifted Their ACEA S.p.A. (BIT:ACE) Price Target To €15.98

Mar 09
Earnings Update: Here's Why Analysts Just Lifted Their ACEA S.p.A. (BIT:ACE) Price Target To €15.98

Recent updates

ACEA (BIT:ACE) Has A Somewhat Strained Balance Sheet

Apr 24
ACEA (BIT:ACE) Has A Somewhat Strained Balance Sheet

We Think That There Are Some Issues For ACEA (BIT:ACE) Beyond Its Promising Earnings

Apr 05
We Think That There Are Some Issues For ACEA (BIT:ACE) Beyond Its Promising Earnings

Lacklustre Performance Is Driving ACEA S.p.A.'s (BIT:ACE) Low P/E

Mar 27
Lacklustre Performance Is Driving ACEA S.p.A.'s (BIT:ACE) Low P/E

Earnings Update: Here's Why Analysts Just Lifted Their ACEA S.p.A. (BIT:ACE) Price Target To €15.98

Mar 09
Earnings Update: Here's Why Analysts Just Lifted Their ACEA S.p.A. (BIT:ACE) Price Target To €15.98

ACEA (BIT:ACE) May Have Issues Allocating Its Capital

Mar 05
ACEA (BIT:ACE) May Have Issues Allocating Its Capital

Calculating The Intrinsic Value Of ACEA S.p.A. (BIT:ACE)

Feb 13
Calculating The Intrinsic Value Of ACEA S.p.A. (BIT:ACE)

Does ACEA (BIT:ACE) Have A Healthy Balance Sheet?

Jan 12
Does ACEA (BIT:ACE) Have A Healthy Balance Sheet?

ACEA S.p.A.'s (BIT:ACE) Earnings Are Not Doing Enough For Some Investors

Dec 26
ACEA S.p.A.'s (BIT:ACE) Earnings Are Not Doing Enough For Some Investors

Estimating The Fair Value Of ACEA S.p.A. (BIT:ACE)

Nov 10
Estimating The Fair Value Of ACEA S.p.A. (BIT:ACE)

Capital Allocation Trends At ACEA (BIT:ACE) Aren't Ideal

Oct 26
Capital Allocation Trends At ACEA (BIT:ACE) Aren't Ideal

Here's Why ACEA (BIT:ACE) Is Weighed Down By Its Debt Load

Sep 21
Here's Why ACEA (BIT:ACE) Is Weighed Down By Its Debt Load

Calculating The Intrinsic Value Of ACEA S.p.A. (BIT:ACE)

Jul 25
Calculating The Intrinsic Value Of ACEA S.p.A. (BIT:ACE)

Returns On Capital At ACEA (BIT:ACE) Have Stalled

Jun 23
Returns On Capital At ACEA (BIT:ACE) Have Stalled

Here's Why ACEA (BIT:ACE) Is Weighed Down By Its Debt Load

Jun 08
Here's Why ACEA (BIT:ACE) Is Weighed Down By Its Debt Load

ACEA (BIT:ACE) Has Announced A Dividend Of €0.85

May 07
ACEA (BIT:ACE) Has Announced A Dividend Of €0.85

Should You Think About Buying ACEA S.p.A. (BIT:ACE) Now?

May 04
Should You Think About Buying ACEA S.p.A. (BIT:ACE) Now?

ACEA (BIT:ACE) Will Pay A Dividend Of €0.85

Apr 05
ACEA (BIT:ACE) Will Pay A Dividend Of €0.85

Is ACEA S.p.A. (BIT:ACE) Worth €12.6 Based On Its Intrinsic Value?

Mar 31
Is ACEA S.p.A. (BIT:ACE) Worth €12.6 Based On Its Intrinsic Value?

ACEA (BIT:ACE) Is Due To Pay A Dividend Of €0.85

Mar 12
ACEA (BIT:ACE) Is Due To Pay A Dividend Of €0.85

Industry Analysts Just Upgraded Their ACEA S.p.A. (BIT:ACE) Revenue Forecasts By 11%

Mar 11
Industry Analysts Just Upgraded Their ACEA S.p.A. (BIT:ACE) Revenue Forecasts By 11%

ACEA (BIT:ACE) Has A Somewhat Strained Balance Sheet

Feb 05
ACEA (BIT:ACE) Has A Somewhat Strained Balance Sheet

Is ACEA S.p.A. (BIT:ACE) Potentially Undervalued?

Jan 21
Is ACEA S.p.A. (BIT:ACE) Potentially Undervalued?

Investors Met With Slowing Returns on Capital At ACEA (BIT:ACE)

Jan 05
Investors Met With Slowing Returns on Capital At ACEA (BIT:ACE)

Is Now An Opportune Moment To Examine ACEA S.p.A. (BIT:ACE)?

Oct 18
Is Now An Opportune Moment To Examine ACEA S.p.A. (BIT:ACE)?

ACEA's (BIT:ACE) Returns Have Hit A Wall

Sep 30
ACEA's (BIT:ACE) Returns Have Hit A Wall

Is ACEA (BIT:ACE) Using Too Much Debt?

Aug 17
Is ACEA (BIT:ACE) Using Too Much Debt?

ACEA S.p.A. (BIT:ACE) Shares Could Be 25% Below Their Intrinsic Value Estimate

Aug 03
ACEA S.p.A. (BIT:ACE) Shares Could Be 25% Below Their Intrinsic Value Estimate

Should You Think About Buying ACEA S.p.A. (BIT:ACE) Now?

Jul 06
Should You Think About Buying ACEA S.p.A. (BIT:ACE) Now?

Broker Revenue Forecasts For ACEA S.p.A. (BIT:ACE) Are Surging Higher

Jun 22
Broker Revenue Forecasts For ACEA S.p.A. (BIT:ACE) Are Surging Higher

ACEA (BIT:ACE) May Have Issues Allocating Its Capital

Jun 17
ACEA (BIT:ACE) May Have Issues Allocating Its Capital

Is ACEA (BIT:ACE) Using Too Much Debt?

May 01
Is ACEA (BIT:ACE) Using Too Much Debt?

ACEA S.p.A.'s (BIT:ACE) Intrinsic Value Is Potentially 24% Below Its Share Price

Apr 06
ACEA S.p.A.'s (BIT:ACE) Intrinsic Value Is Potentially 24% Below Its Share Price

Is Now An Opportune Moment To Examine ACEA S.p.A. (BIT:ACE)?

Mar 23
Is Now An Opportune Moment To Examine ACEA S.p.A. (BIT:ACE)?

ACEA's (BIT:ACE) Returns On Capital Not Reflecting Well On The Business

Mar 09
ACEA's (BIT:ACE) Returns On Capital Not Reflecting Well On The Business

Do ACEA's (BIT:ACE) Earnings Warrant Your Attention?

Jan 31
Do ACEA's (BIT:ACE) Earnings Warrant Your Attention?

Here's Why ACEA (BIT:ACE) Is Weighed Down By Its Debt Load

Jan 19
Here's Why ACEA (BIT:ACE) Is Weighed Down By Its Debt Load

Should You Think About Buying ACEA S.p.A. (BIT:ACE) Now?

Dec 12
Should You Think About Buying ACEA S.p.A. (BIT:ACE) Now?

The Returns On Capital At ACEA (BIT:ACE) Don't Inspire Confidence

Nov 29
The Returns On Capital At ACEA (BIT:ACE) Don't Inspire Confidence

Here's Why We Think ACEA (BIT:ACE) Is Well Worth Watching

Oct 23
Here's Why We Think ACEA (BIT:ACE) Is Well Worth Watching

ACEA (BIT:ACE) Takes On Some Risk With Its Use Of Debt

Sep 21
ACEA (BIT:ACE) Takes On Some Risk With Its Use Of Debt

At €20.22, Is It Time To Put ACEA S.p.A. (BIT:ACE) On Your Watch List?

Aug 26
At €20.22, Is It Time To Put ACEA S.p.A. (BIT:ACE) On Your Watch List?

A Look At The Fair Value Of ACEA S.p.A. (BIT:ACE)

Aug 02
A Look At The Fair Value Of ACEA S.p.A. (BIT:ACE)

Some Investors May Be Worried About ACEA's (BIT:ACE) Returns On Capital

Jul 20
Some Investors May Be Worried About ACEA's (BIT:ACE) Returns On Capital

Is ACEA (BIT:ACE) Using Too Much Debt?

Jun 23
Is ACEA (BIT:ACE) Using Too Much Debt?

ACEA S.p.A. (BIT:ACE) Just Reported First-Quarter Earnings: Have Analysts Changed Their Mind On The Stock?

May 15
ACEA S.p.A. (BIT:ACE) Just Reported First-Quarter Earnings: Have Analysts Changed Their Mind On The Stock?

Should You Investigate ACEA S.p.A. (BIT:ACE) At €19.11?

Apr 18
Should You Investigate ACEA S.p.A. (BIT:ACE) At €19.11?

Three Things You Should Check Before Buying ACEA S.p.A. (BIT:ACE) For Its Dividend

Apr 05
Three Things You Should Check Before Buying ACEA S.p.A. (BIT:ACE) For Its Dividend

ACEA (BIT:ACE) Will Will Want To Turn Around Its Return Trends

Mar 24
ACEA (BIT:ACE) Will Will Want To Turn Around Its Return Trends

Calculating The Fair Value Of ACEA S.p.A. (BIT:ACE)

Mar 13
Calculating The Fair Value Of ACEA S.p.A. (BIT:ACE)

Can ACEA S.p.A. (BIT:ACE) Maintain Its Strong Returns?

Feb 27
Can ACEA S.p.A. (BIT:ACE) Maintain Its Strong Returns?

Shareholder Returns

ACEIT Integrated UtilitiesIT Market
7D-0.06%0.05%-1.8%
1Y21.5%2.2%20.3%

Return vs Industry: ACE exceeded the Italian Integrated Utilities industry which returned 2.2% over the past year.

Return vs Market: ACE exceeded the Italian Market which returned 20.3% over the past year.

Price Volatility

Is ACE's price volatile compared to industry and market?
ACE volatility
ACE Average Weekly Movement3.5%
Integrated Utilities Industry Average Movement3.5%
Market Average Movement4.4%
10% most volatile stocks in IT Market7.6%
10% least volatile stocks in IT Market2.7%

Stable Share Price: ACE has not had significant price volatility in the past 3 months.

Volatility Over Time: ACE's weekly volatility (3%) has been stable over the past year.

About the Company

FoundedEmployeesCEOWebsite
190910,220Fabrizio Palermowww.gruppo.acea.it

ACEA S.p.A., together with its subsidiaries, operates as a multi-utility company in Italy. The company operates through Environment, Commercial, Water, Water (Overseas), Production, Engineering & Infrastructure Projects, and Network & Smart Cities segment. It is involved in the water management, energy distribution and production, gas distribution, waste valorisation, handling of engineering services, and sale of electricity and natural gas, as well as supplies value added services.

ACEA S.p.A. Fundamentals Summary

How do ACEA's earnings and revenue compare to its market cap?
ACE fundamental statistics
Market cap€3.46b
Earnings (TTM)€293.91m
Revenue (TTM)€4.53b

11.8x

P/E Ratio

0.8x

P/S Ratio

Is ACE overvalued?

See Fair Value and valuation analysis

Earnings & Revenue

Key profitability statistics from the latest earnings report (TTM)
ACE income statement (TTM)
Revenue€4.53b
Cost of Revenue€2.86b
Gross Profit€1.68b
Other Expenses€1.38b
Earnings€293.91m

Last Reported Earnings

Dec 31, 2023

Next Earnings Date

May 09, 2024

Earnings per share (EPS)1.38
Gross Margin36.96%
Net Profit Margin6.49%
Debt/Equity Ratio198.3%

How did ACE perform over the long term?

See historical performance and comparison

Dividends

5.4%

Current Dividend Yield

64%

Payout Ratio

Does ACE pay a reliable dividends?

See ACE dividend history and benchmarks
When do you need to buy ACE by to receive an upcoming dividend?
ACEA dividend dates
Ex Dividend DateJun 24 2024
Dividend Pay DateJun 26 2024
Days until Ex dividend53 days
Days until Dividend pay date55 days

Does ACE pay a reliable dividends?

See ACE dividend history and benchmarks
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