ACEA SpA (MIL:ACE) Cash-to-Debt: 0.10 (As of Jun. 2026) — 55% Below Median

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MIL:ACE ACEA SpA MIL:ACE
67 GF Score
Price €21.06
GF Value €18.22
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is ACEA SpA Cash-to-Debt?

ACEA SpA MIL:ACE +0.86% 67 Cash-to-Debt is 0.10 as of Jun. 2026, which is 55% below its 10-year median of 0.22. GuruFocus rates MIL:ACE with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of €18.22 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 481 Utilities - Regulated companies, ACEA SpA ranks worse than 69.23% on this metric.

Cash to Debt Ratio measures the financial strength of a company. It is calculated as a company's cash, cash equivalents, and marketable securities divide by its debt. ACEA SpA's cash to debt ratio for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 0.10.

If Cash to Debt ratio is less than 1, the company cannot pay off its debt using the cash in hand. Here we can see, ACEA SpA couldn't pay off its debt using the cash in hand for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026.

The historical rank and industry rank for ACEA SpA's Cash-to-Debt or its related term are showing as below:

MIL:ACE' s Cash-to-Debt Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.05   Med: 0.22   Max: No Debt
Current: 0.1

During the past 13 years, ACEA SpA's highest Cash to Debt Ratio was No Debt. The lowest was 0.05. And the median was 0.22.

MIL:ACE's Cash-to-Debt is ranked worse than
69.23% of 481 companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 0.22 vs MIL:ACE: 0.10

ACEA SpA  (MIL:ACE) Cash-to-Debt Explanation

If Cash to Debt ratio is greater than 1, the company can pay off its debt using the cash in hand. If it is smaller than 1, it means the company has more debt than the cash in hands. In this case, it is important to look the the company's Interest Coverage. Ben Graham requires that a company must have an Interest Coverage of at least 5.


ACEA SpA Cash-to-Debt Related Terms


ACEA SpA Cash-to-Debt Historical Data

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The historical data trend for ACEA SpA's Cash-to-Debt can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Note: An indication of "No Debt" does not necessarily mean that the company has no debt obligations; it could be due to missing data in the quarterly or annual report. Use caution when interpreting this information.

ACEA SpA Cash-to-Debt Chart

ACEA SpA Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cash-to-Debt
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.14 0.11 0.07 0.09 0.11

ACEA SpA Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
Cash-to-Debt Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.06 0.12 0.11 0.10 0.10

MIL:ACE vs SRE: Cash-to-Debt Comparison

For the Utilities - Diversified subindustry, ACEA SpA's Cash-to-Debt, along with its competitors' market caps and Cash-to-Debt data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


ACEA SpA Cash-to-Debt vs Utilities - Regulated Industry

For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, ACEA SpA's Cash-to-Debt distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where ACEA SpA's Cash-to-Debt falls into.


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ACEA SpA Cash-to-Debt Calculation

This is the ratio of a company's Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities to its debt. The debt includes the Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation and Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation. This ratio measures the financial strength of a company. This ratio is updated quarterly.

ACEA SpA's Cash to Debt Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

ACEA SpA's Cash to Debt Ratio for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Cash-to-Debt →
What does a Cash-to-Debt of 0.10 mean?
ACEA SpA (MIL:ACE) has a Cash-to-Debt of 0.10 as of Jun. 2026. This is 55% below median its historical median of 0.22. Over the past decade, ACEA SpA's Cash-to-Debt has ranged from 0.05 to 10,000.00. According to the industry distribution chart, ACEA SpA ranks #333 out of 481 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 69.2%.
Is ACEA SpA's Cash-to-Debt too high?
ACEA SpA's current Cash-to-Debt of 0.10 is 55% below median its 10-year median of 0.22. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.05 to a high of 10,000.00. The Utilities - Regulated industry median Cash-to-Debt is 0.22. ACEA SpA's value of 0.10 is 54.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, ACEA SpA ranks #333 out of 481 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, ACEA SpA has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does ACEA SpA's Cash-to-Debt compare to SRE?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, ACEA SpA ranks #333 out of 481 companies for Cash-to-Debt. This places ACEA SpA in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cash-to-Debt is 0.22. ACEA SpA's value of 0.10 is 54.5% below this benchmark. Historically, ACEA SpA's own Cash-to-Debt has ranged from 0.05 to 10,000.00 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.22 vs. the industry median of 0.22, ACEA SpA has consistently been below the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cash-to-Debt for an Utilities - Regulated company?
The median Cash-to-Debt among Utilities - Regulated companies is 0.22, based on 481 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cash-to-Debt significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cash-to-Debt should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. ACEA SpA's current Cash-to-Debt of 0.10 is 54.5% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Cash-to-Debt mean?
A high Cash-to-Debt can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median Cash-to-Debt is 0.22 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. ACEA SpA's current Cash-to-Debt is 0.10, which is 55% below median its own 10-year median of 0.22. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is ACEA SpA stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ACEA SpA (MIL:ACE) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €18.22, compared to a current price of €21.06 — trading 15.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Cash-to-Debt is 0.10, which is 55% below median its 10-year median of 0.22 and 54.5% below the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 0.22. ACEA SpA's overall GF Score™ is 67/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cash-to-Debt calculated?
Cash-to-Debt is calculated from a company's financial statements. For ACEA SpA (MIL:ACE), the current Cash-to-Debt is 0.10 as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is ACEA SpA (MIL:ACE) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ACEA SpA stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €21.06 is trading 15.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of €18.22. GuruFocus considers ACEA SpA to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for MIL:ACE:

  • Cash-to-Debt: 0.10 (55% below median its 10-year median of 0.22)
  • GF Value™: €18.22 vs. price of €21.06 (15.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 67/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 54.5% below the Utilities - Regulated median (#333 of 481)

No single metric tells the full story. See the MIL:ACE stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


ACEA SpA Business Description

Other Exchanges ACEm:UK0MHD:UKDCA:Germany
Address Piazzale Ostiense, 2, Roma, ITA, 00154
ACEA SpA is an Italian-based electricity and water utility company. It operates chiefly in Rome and other cities in Lazio, a central Italian region. With the help of its various subsidiaries and numerous ventures, Acea produces and sells energy, utilities, and environmental products and services. The operating segments of the firm include: Water, Networks and Public Lighting, Environment, Production, Commercial, and Engineering & Infrastructure Projects.
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