ACEA Past Earnings Performance

Past criteria checks 5/6

ACEA has been growing earnings at an average annual rate of 1.4%, while the Integrated Utilities industry saw earnings growing at 12.1% annually. Revenues have been growing at an average rate of 9.9% per year. ACEA's return on equity is 13.9%, and it has net margins of 8.6%.

Key information

1.4%

Earnings growth rate

1.4%

EPS growth rate

Integrated Utilities Industry Growth8.1%
Revenue growth rate9.9%
Return on equity13.9%
Net Margin8.6%
Last Earnings Update30 Sep 2024

Recent past performance updates

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

Recent updates

Is There Now An Opportunity In ACEA S.p.A. (BIT:ACE)?

Nov 05
Is There Now An Opportunity In ACEA S.p.A. (BIT:ACE)?

Slowing Rates Of Return At ACEA (BIT:ACE) Leave Little Room For Excitement

Sep 21
Slowing Rates Of Return At ACEA (BIT:ACE) Leave Little Room For Excitement

Little Excitement Around ACEA S.p.A.'s (BIT:ACE) Earnings

Sep 06
Little Excitement Around ACEA S.p.A.'s (BIT:ACE) Earnings

Here's What Analysts Are Forecasting For ACEA S.p.A. (BIT:ACE) After Its Half-Yearly Results

Jul 28
Here's What Analysts Are Forecasting For ACEA S.p.A. (BIT:ACE) After Its Half-Yearly Results

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

Jul 25
Here's Why ACEA (BIT:ACE) Is Weighed Down By Its Debt Load

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

Jun 08
ACEA's (BIT:ACE) Returns Have Hit A Wall

ACEA S.p.A.'s (BIT:ACE) Intrinsic Value Is Potentially 47% Above Its Share Price

May 25
ACEA S.p.A.'s (BIT:ACE) Intrinsic Value Is Potentially 47% Above Its Share Price

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)

Revenue & Expenses Breakdown

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


Earnings and Revenue History

BIT:ACE Revenue, expenses and earnings (EUR Millions)
DateRevenueEarningsG+A ExpensesR&D Expenses
30 Sep 244,3093695280
30 Jun 244,2283234740
31 Mar 244,3203044900
31 Dec 234,5322944890
30 Sep 234,7072326740
30 Jun 235,0562396840
31 Mar 235,0942534950
31 Dec 225,0542804770
30 Sep 224,7853224120
30 Jun 224,3063314010
31 Mar 224,1443304870
31 Dec 213,8733134040
30 Sep 213,6243151240
30 Jun 213,5083071180
31 Mar 213,3432971250
31 Dec 203,2502851160
30 Sep 203,205284-840
30 Jun 203,127284-190
31 Mar 203,050279950
31 Dec 193,060284970
30 Sep 193,0202751440
30 Jun 192,9752711290
31 Mar 192,9352691080
31 Dec 182,8652711100
30 Sep 182,811243640
30 Jun 182,754220490
31 Mar 182,721192-160
31 Dec 172,697181170
30 Sep 172,716214230
30 Jun 172,717216180
31 Mar 172,732261170
31 Dec 162,741262180
30 Sep 162,716239140
30 Jun 162,779225210
31 Mar 162,795191260
31 Dec 152,828175290
30 Sep 152,8611864220
30 Jun 152,9011813720
31 Mar 152,9601683300
31 Dec 142,9571622610
30 Sep 143,069150-1650
30 Jun 143,079152-1040
31 Mar 143,177150-370
31 Dec 133,239142320

Quality Earnings: ACE has high quality earnings.

Growing Profit Margin: ACE's current net profit margins (8.6%) are higher than last year (4.9%).


Free Cash Flow vs Earnings Analysis


Past Earnings Growth Analysis

Earnings Trend: ACE's earnings have grown by 1.4% per year over the past 5 years.

Accelerating Growth: ACE's earnings growth over the past year (59.4%) exceeds its 5-year average (1.4% per year).

Earnings vs Industry: ACE earnings growth over the past year (59.4%) exceeded the Integrated Utilities industry 3.5%.


Return on Equity

High ROE: ACE's Return on Equity (13.9%) is considered low.


Return on Assets


Return on Capital Employed


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