ACEA Balance Sheet Health
Financial Health criteria checks 3/6
ACEA has a total shareholder equity of €3.3B and total debt of €5.6B, which brings its debt-to-equity ratio to 171.8%. Its total assets and total liabilities are €13.0B and €9.7B respectively. ACEA's EBIT is €408.9M making its interest coverage ratio 9.4. It has cash and short-term investments of €457.9M.
Key information
171.85%
Debt to equity ratio
€5.65b
Debt
| Interest coverage ratio | 9.4x |
| Cash | €457.91m |
| Equity | €3.29b |
| Total liabilities | €9.68b |
| Total assets | €12.97b |
Recent financial health updates
ACEA (BIT:ACE) Takes On Some Risk With Its Use Of Debt
Some say volatility, rather than debt, is the best way to think about risk as an investor, but Warren Buffett famously...Is ACEA (BIT:ACE) A Risky Investment?
Legendary fund manager Li Lu (who Charlie Munger backed) once said, 'The biggest investment risk is not the volatility...Recent updates
Is It Too Late To Consider Buying ACEA S.p.A. (BIT:ACE)?
While ACEA S.p.A. ( BIT:ACE ) might not have the largest market cap around , it received a lot of attention from a...
ACE: Stable Margins And P/E Will Support Fair Value
Analysts have kept their ACEA price target broadly steady at about €24.90, reflecting largely unchanged views on fair value, discount rate, revenue trends, profit margins, and future P/E assumptions. Valuation Changes Fair Value: The estimated fair value is unchanged at about €24.90 per share.ACE: Stable Margins And P/E Assumptions Will Support Fair Value
Analysts have kept their fair value estimate for ACEA steady at €24.90, citing largely unchanged assumptions around the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E. Valuation Changes Fair Value: Kept unchanged at €24.90, indicating no revision to the analyst fair value estimate.Lacklustre Performance Is Driving ACEA S.p.A.'s (BIT:ACE) Low P/E
ACEA S.p.A.'s ( BIT:ACE ) price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 13.7x might make it look like a buy right now compared...ACE: Softer Revenue Contraction And Richer P/E Assumptions Will Support Fair Value
Analysts have nudged their price target for ACEA higher from €24.24 to €24.90, citing a slightly lower discount rate, a modestly softer projected revenue contraction and profit margin, and a somewhat richer assumed future P/E multiple. Valuation Changes Fair Value: Price target adjusted from €24.24 to €24.90, indicating a small upward move in the estimated fair value range.ACE: Stable Margins And Refined Assumptions Will Support Fair Value
Analysts have raised their price target for ACEA from €23.68 to €24.24, citing updated assumptions for the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E, which slightly adjust their valuation framework. Valuation Changes Fair Value Estimate: updated from €23.68 to €24.24, representing a small upward adjustment in the target valuation.ACE: Stable Margins And Minor Assumption Shifts Will Support Fair Value
Analysts have maintained their fair value target for ACEA at €23.68, with only minor adjustments to the discount rate, long term revenue growth assumptions and future P/E. This reflects a view that recent information does not materially change their overall valuation stance.ACEA (BIT:ACE) Takes On Some Risk With Its Use Of Debt
Some say volatility, rather than debt, is the best way to think about risk as an investor, but Warren Buffett famously...ACE: Stable Margins And Lower Risk Will Support Future Fair Value
Analysts have nudged their price target for ACEA slightly higher to $23.68 from $23.68, reflecting marginally lower perceived risk and stable long term earnings expectations despite relatively flat growth and margin assumptions. Valuation Changes Fair Value: Unchanged at €23.68 per share, indicating stable long term intrinsic value estimates.Is Now The Time To Look At Buying ACEA S.p.A. (BIT:ACE)?
ACEA S.p.A. ( BIT:ACE ), is not the largest company out there, but it saw a double-digit share price rise of over 10...ACE: Profit Margin Improvements And Lower Discount Rate Will Support Fair Value
Analysts have raised their price target for ACEA from $23.43 to $23.68. This change reflects improved profit margin forecasts and a modest reduction in the expected discount rate.Do ACEA's (BIT:ACE) Earnings Warrant Your Attention?
For beginners, it can seem like a good idea (and an exciting prospect) to buy a company that tells a good story to...ACE: Profitability Updates And Risk Adjustments Will Support Fair Value Outlook
Analysts have modestly increased their price target for ACEA from $22.80 to $23.43. This reflects updated views on profitability, despite recent adjustments to growth expectations and risk factors.Investors Don't See Light At End Of ACEA S.p.A.'s (BIT:ACE) Tunnel
When close to half the companies in Italy have price-to-earnings ratios (or "P/E's") above 18x, you may consider ACEA...Is ACEA (BIT:ACE) A Risky Investment?
Legendary fund manager Li Lu (who Charlie Munger backed) once said, 'The biggest investment risk is not the volatility...Are Investors Undervaluing ACEA S.p.A. (BIT:ACE) By 25%?
Key Insights Using the 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity, ACEA fair value estimate is €26.92 ACEA's €20.18 share price...These Analysts Think ACEA S.p.A.'s (BIT:ACE) Sales Are Under Threat
BIT:ACE 1 Year Share Price vs Fair Value Explore ACEA's Fair Values from the Community and select yours Market forces...Concerns Surrounding ACEA's (BIT:ACE) Performance
Following the solid earnings report from ACEA S.p.A. ( BIT:ACE ), the market responded by bidding up the stock price...ACEA S.p.A. Recorded A 28% Miss On Revenue: Analysts Are Revisiting Their Models
It's been a good week for ACEA S.p.A. ( BIT:ACE ) shareholders, because the company has just released its latest...Should You Be Adding ACEA (BIT:ACE) To Your Watchlist Today?
It's common for many investors, especially those who are inexperienced, to buy shares in companies with a good story...
Tariff Uncertainties And Regulatory Risks Threaten Revenue Growth And Profitability
Overvaluation risks exist due to investor optimism amid uncertain tariff increases and potential slower revenue growth.Financial Position Analysis
Short Term Liabilities: ACE's short term assets (€2.8B) do not cover its short term liabilities (€3.4B).
Long Term Liabilities: ACE's short term assets (€2.8B) do not cover its long term liabilities (€6.2B).
Debt to Equity History and Analysis
Debt Level: ACE's net debt to equity ratio (157.9%) is considered high.
Reducing Debt: ACE's debt to equity ratio has reduced from 222% to 171.8% over the past 5 years.
Debt Coverage: ACE's debt is well covered by operating cash flow (33.6%).
Interest Coverage: ACE's interest payments on its debt are well covered by EBIT (9.4x coverage).
Balance Sheet
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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/05/24 01:22 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/05/22 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2026/03/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
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Analyst Sources
ACEA S.p.A. is covered by 11 analysts. 6 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| Francesco Sala | Banca Akros S.p.A. (ESN) |
| Tommaso Marabini | Banca Akros S.p.A. (ESN) |
| Francesco Sala | Banca Akros S.p.A. (ESN) |