ACEA SpACHIX:ACEM 70 Gross Margin % is 96.59% as of Mar. 2026, which is 1% below its 10-year median of 97.19. GuruFocus rates CHIX:ACEM with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of €14.80 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 489 Utilities - Regulated companies, ACEA SpA ranks better than 98.57% on this metric.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. ACEA SpA's Gross Profit for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €668 Mil. ACEA SpA's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €691 Mil. Therefore, ACEA SpA's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 96.59%.
The historical rank and industry rank for ACEA SpA's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
CHIX:ACEm'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 34.07 Med: 97.19 Max: 99.03
Current: 99.03
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of ACEA SpA was 99.03%. The lowest was 34.07%. And the median was 97.19%.
CHIX:ACEm's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 98.57% of 489
companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 30.88
vs CHIX:ACEm: 99.03
ACEA SpA had a gross margin of 96.59% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for ACEA SpA was -0.30% per year.
ACEA SpA (CHIX:ACEm) Gross Margin % Explanation
Warren Buffett believes that firms with excellent long term economics tend to have consistently higher margins.
Durable competitive advantage creates a high Gross Margin % because of the freedom to price in excess of cost. Companies can be categorized by their Gross Margin %
1. Greater than 40% = Durable competitive advantage
2. Less than 40% = Competition eroding margins
3. Less than 20% = no sustainable competitive advantage
Consistency of Gross Margin is key
ACEA SpA had a gross margin of 96.59% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
Be Aware
If a company loses its competitive advantages, usually its gross margin declines well before its sales declines. Watching Gross Margin % and Operating Margin % closely helps avoid value trap situations.
ACEA SpA Gross Margin % Related Terms
ACEA SpA Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for ACEA SpA's Gross Margin % 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 Gross Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Gross Margin % 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 Gross Margin % vs Utilities - Regulated Industry
For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, ACEA SpA's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where ACEA SpA's Gross Margin % falls into.
* 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.
A positive Gross Profit is only the first step for a company to make a net profit. The gross profit needs to be big enough to also cover related labor, equipment, rental, marketing/advertising, research and development and a lot of other costs in selling the products.
ACEA SpA (CHIX:ACEM) has a Gross Margin % of 96.59% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on ACEA SpA and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 97.19. Over the past decade, ACEA SpA's Gross Margin % has ranged from 34.07 to 99.03. According to the industry distribution chart, ACEA SpA ranks #7 out of 489 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 1.4%.
Is ACEA SpA's Gross Margin % too high?
ACEA SpA's current Gross Margin % of 96.59% is near median its 10-year median of 97.19. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 34.07 to a high of 99.03. The Utilities - Regulated industry median Gross Margin % is 30.88. ACEA SpA's value of 96.59% is 212.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, ACEA SpA ranks #7 out of 489 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 70/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does ACEA SpA's Gross Margin % compare to SRE?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, ACEA SpA ranks #7 out of 489 companies for Gross Margin %. This places ACEA SpA in the top 1% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 30.88. ACEA SpA's value of 96.59% is 212.8% above this benchmark. Historically, ACEA SpA's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 34.07 to 99.03 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 97.19 vs. the industry median of 30.88, 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 Gross Margin % for an Utilities - Regulated company?
The median Gross Margin % among Utilities - Regulated companies is 30.88, based on 489 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Gross Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Gross Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. ACEA SpA's current Gross Margin % of 96.59% is 212.8% 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 Gross Margin % mean?
A high Gross Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on ACEA SpA and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median Gross Margin % is 30.88 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. ACEA SpA's current Gross Margin % is 96.59%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 97.19. 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 Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €14.80, compared to a current price of €21.38 — trading 44.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 96.59%, which is near median its 10-year median of 97.19 and 212.8% above the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 30.88. ACEA SpA's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Gross Margin % calculated?
Gross Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For ACEA SpA (CHIX:ACEM), the current Gross Margin % is 96.59% as of Mar. 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 44.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of €14.80.
GuruFocus considers ACEA SpA to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for CHIX:ACEM:
Gross Margin %: 96.59% (near median its 10-year median of 97.19)
GF Value™: €14.80 vs. price of €21.38 (44.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 212.8% above the Utilities - Regulated median (#7 of 489)
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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