ACEA S.p.A.
ACEA S.p.A. Fundamental Analysis
ACEA S.p.A. (ACEJF) shows moderate financial fundamentals with a PE ratio of 8.49, profit margin of 15.95%, and ROE of 19.09%. The company generates $3.1B in annual revenue with weak year-over-year growth of -5.79%.
Key Strengths
Areas of Concern
The stock receives a Fundamental Health Score of 32.8/100 based on profitability, valuation, growth, and balance sheet metrics. The F grade reflects weak fundamentals and significant financial concerns.
Fundamental Health Score
We analyze ACEJF's fundamental strength across five key dimensions:
Efficiency Score
WeakACEJF struggles to generate sufficient returns from assets.
Valuation Score
ExcellentACEJF trades at attractive valuation levels.
Growth Score
ModerateACEJF shows steady but slowing expansion.
Financial Health Score
WeakACEJF carries high financial risk with limited liquidity.
Profitability Score
ExcellentACEJF achieves industry-leading margins.
Key Financial Metrics
Is ACEJF Expensive or Cheap?
P/E Ratio
ACEJF trades at 8.49 times earnings. This suggests potential undervaluation.
PEG Ratio
When adjusting for growth, ACEJF's PEG of 0.36 indicates potential undervaluation.
Price to Book
The market values ACEA S.p.A. at 1.55 times its book value. This may indicate undervaluation.
EV/EBITDA
Enterprise value stands at -0.87 times EBITDA. This is generally considered low.
How Well Does ACEJF Make Money?
Net Profit Margin
For every $100 in sales, ACEA S.p.A. keeps $15.95 as profit after all expenses.
Operating Margin
Core operations generate 18.57 in profit for every $100 in revenue, before interest and taxes.
ROE
Management delivers $19.09 in profit for every $100 of shareholder equity.
ROA
ACEA S.p.A. generates $3.88 in profit for every $100 in assets, demonstrating efficient asset deployment.
Following the Money - Real Cash Generation
Operating Cash Flow
ACEA S.p.A. generates strong operating cash flow of $1.82B, reflecting robust business health.
Free Cash Flow
ACEA S.p.A. generates strong free cash flow of $391.55M, providing ample flexibility for dividends, buybacks, or growth.
FCF Per Share
Each share generates $1.84 in free cash annually.
FCF Yield
ACEJF converts 9.32% of its market value into free cash.
Financial Ratios Analysis
Valuation Ratios
P/E Ratio
Price to earnings ratio
8.49
vs 25 benchmark
PEG Ratio
Price/earnings to growth ratio
0.36
vs 25 benchmark
P/B Ratio
Price to book value ratio
1.55
vs 25 benchmark
P/S Ratio
Price to sales ratio
1.35
vs 25 benchmark
Financial Health
Debt/Equity
Total debt to shareholders' equity
2.15
vs 25 benchmark
Current Ratio
Current assets to current liabilities
0.95
vs 25 benchmark
Efficiency Ratios
ROE
Return on equity percentage
0.19
vs 25 benchmark
ROA
Return on assets percentage
0.04
vs 25 benchmark
ROCE
Return on capital employed
0.06
vs 25 benchmark
How ACEJF Stacks Against Its Sector Peers
| Metric | ACEJF Value | Sector Average | Performance |
|---|---|---|---|
| P/E Ratio | 8.49 | 19.20 | Better (Cheaper) |
| ROE | 19.09% | 1033.00% | Weak |
| Net Margin | 15.95% | 9192.00% | Weak |
| Debt/Equity | 2.15 | 6.63 | Strong (Low Leverage) |
| Current Ratio | 0.95 | 1.68 | Weak Liquidity |
| ROA | 3.88% | -246.00% (disorted) | Weak |
ACEJF outperforms its industry in 2 out of 6 key metrics, but lagging in ROE.
Historical Growth Performance
5-Year Growth Trajectory
This section reviews ACEA S.p.A.'s 5-year compound annual growth rate (CAGR) and compares its performance against the typical investment style of its industry.
Revenue CAGR
40.29%
Industry Style: Defensive, Dividend, Income
High GrowthEPS CAGR
16.90%
Industry Style: Defensive, Dividend, Income
High GrowthFCF CAGR
125.03%
Industry Style: Defensive, Dividend, Income
High Growth