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ACEA SpACHIX:ACEM 72 Days Payable is 228.06 as of Jun. 2026, which is 96% below its 10-year median of 5,550.63. GuruFocus rates CHIX:ACEM with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of €17.26 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 482 Utilities - Regulated companies, ACEA SpA ranks better than 99.59% on this metric.
ACEA SpA's average Accounts Payable for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was €1,603 Mil. ACEA SpA's Cost of Goods Sold for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was €641 Mil.
Hence, ACEA SpA's Days Payable for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was 228.06.
The historical rank and industry rank for ACEA SpA's Days Payable or its related term are showing as below:
CHIX:ACEm'
s Days Payable Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 261.11 Med: 5550.63 Max: 8347.93
Current: 855.09
During the past 13 years, ACEA SpA's highest Days Payable was 8347.93. The lowest was 261.11. And the median was 5550.63.
CHIX:ACEm's Days Payable is ranked better than 99.59% of 482
companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 70.105
vs CHIX:ACEm: 855.09
ACEA SpA's Days Payable
increased
from Jun. 2025 (0.00) to Jun. 2026 (228.06).
It may suggest that ACEA SpAdelayed paying its suppliers.
ACEA SpA Days Payable Related Terms
ACEA SpA Days Payable Historical Data
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The historical data trend for ACEA SpA's Days Payable 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.
For the Utilities - Diversified subindustry, ACEA SpA's Days Payable, along with its competitors' market caps and Days Payable 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 Days Payable vs Utilities - Regulated Industry
For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, ACEA SpA's Days Payable distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where ACEA SpA's Days Payable falls into.
Days Payable indicates the number of days that the account payable relative to cost of goods sold the company has. An increase of Days Payable may suggest that the company delays paying its suppliers.
ACEA SpA's Days Payable for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 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.
ACEA SpA (CHIX:ACEM) has a Days Payable of 228.06 as of Jun. 2026. Days payable represents the average amount of days a company waits to pay its invoices from suppliers. View historical data on ACEA SpA and its competitors. This is 96% below median its historical median of 5,550.63. Over the past decade, ACEA SpA's Days Payable has ranged from 261.11 to 8,347.93. According to the industry distribution chart, ACEA SpA ranks #2 out of 482 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 0.40000000000001%.
Is ACEA SpA's Days Payable too high?
ACEA SpA's current Days Payable of 228.06 is 96% below median its 10-year median of 5,550.63. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 261.11 to a high of 8,347.93. The Utilities - Regulated industry median Days Payable is 70.11. ACEA SpA's value of 228.06 is 225.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, ACEA SpA ranks #2 out of 482 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, ACEA SpA has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does ACEA SpA's Days Payable compare to SRE?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, ACEA SpA ranks #2 out of 482 companies for Days Payable. This places ACEA SpA in the top 0% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Days Payable is 70.11. ACEA SpA's value of 228.06 is 225.3% above this benchmark. Historically, ACEA SpA's own Days Payable has ranged from 261.11 to 8,347.93 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5,550.63 vs. the industry median of 70.11, ACEA SpA has consistently been above 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 Days Payable for an Utilities - Regulated company?
The median Days Payable among Utilities - Regulated companies is 70.11, based on 482 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Days Payable significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Days Payable should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. ACEA SpA's current Days Payable of 228.06 is 225.3% above 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 Days Payable mean?
A high Days Payable can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Days payable represents the average amount of days a company waits to pay its invoices from suppliers. View historical data on ACEA SpA and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median Days Payable is 70.11 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. ACEA SpA's current Days Payable is 228.06, which is 96% below median its own 10-year median of 5,550.63. 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 (CHIX:ACEM) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €17.26, compared to a current price of €21.38 — trading 23.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Payable is 228.06, which is 96% below median its 10-year median of 5,550.63 and 225.3% above the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 70.11. ACEA SpA's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Days Payable calculated?
Days Payable is calculated from a company's financial statements. For ACEA SpA (CHIX:ACEM), the current Days Payable is 228.06 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 (CHIX:ACEM) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ACEA SpA stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €21.38 is trading 23.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of €17.26.
GuruFocus considers ACEA SpA to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for CHIX:ACEM:
Days Payable: 228.06 (96% below median its 10-year median of 5,550.63)
GF Value™: €17.26 vs. price of €21.38 (23.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 225.3% above the Utilities - Regulated median (#2 of 482)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CHIX:ACEM stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
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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