ACEM:AQUISEUAcea S.p.A. Analysis
Data as of 2026-03-11 - not real-time
€26.24
Latest Price
7/10Risk
Risk Level: Medium
Executive Summary
ACEA shares are trading at €26.24, essentially at the 52‑week high of €26.25, and sit comfortably above the 20‑day (≈24.48) and 50‑day (≈22.89) moving averages, signaling a short‑term bullish bias. However, the RSI is perched at an extreme 99.8, the MACD line is only marginally above its signal, and volume has been decreasing, suggesting the rally may be losing steam. The Fear & Greed Index reads “Extreme Greed,” and the 30‑day volatility is unusually high at over 53%, underscoring a fragile price surge.
Fundamentally, the company delivers modest 2.4% revenue growth with a respectable 3.62% dividend yield, yet it carries a heavy debt load (debt‑to‑equity >185) and posted negative free cash flow. The DCF model values the stock around €67.5, implying a deep discount relative to the market price, but the sustainability of the dividend is questionable given cash‑flow constraints. Overall, the stock appears dramatically undervalued on a valuation basis but faces near‑term technical exhaustion and medium‑term balance‑sheet risks.
Fundamentally, the company delivers modest 2.4% revenue growth with a respectable 3.62% dividend yield, yet it carries a heavy debt load (debt‑to‑equity >185) and posted negative free cash flow. The DCF model values the stock around €67.5, implying a deep discount relative to the market price, but the sustainability of the dividend is questionable given cash‑flow constraints. Overall, the stock appears dramatically undervalued on a valuation basis but faces near‑term technical exhaustion and medium‑term balance‑sheet risks.
Market Outlook
Short Term
< 1 yearNeutral
Model confidence: 6/10
Key Factors
- RSI at extreme overbought levels
- Price flirting with 52‑week high resistance
- Decreasing trading volume and high short‑term volatility
Medium Term
1–3 yearsPositive
Model confidence: 8/10
Key Factors
- DCF fair value far above current price
- Attractive dividend yield for income‑seeking investors
- Defensive utility sector exposure with diversified services
Long Term
> 3 yearsPositive
Model confidence: 9/10
Key Factors
- Significant valuation gap suggests upside potential
- Potential for cash‑flow improvement as operating cash flow remains strong
- Long‑term stability from diversified utility operations across water, energy, and waste management
Key Metrics & Analysis
Financial Health
Revenue Growth2.40%
Profit Margin11.11%
P/E Ratio14.3
ROE14.35%
ROA2.58%
Debt/Equity185.76
P/B Ratio2.1
Op. Cash Flow€1.8B
Free Cash Flow€-608281472
Industry P/E20.5
Technical Analysis
TrendBullish
RSI99.8
Support€21.83
Resistance€26.25
MA 20€24.48
MA 50€22.89
MA 200€20.87
MACDBullish
VolumeDecreasing
Fear & Greed Index78.16
Valuation
Fair Value€67.53
GradeUndervalued
TypeValue
Dividend Yield3.62%
Risk Assessment
Beta-0.23
Volatility53.44%
Sector RiskLow
Reg. RiskMedium
Geo RiskMedium
Currency RiskLow
Liquidity RiskHigh
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