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ACEA SpACHIX:ACEM 68 Gross Margin % is 0.00% as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates CHIX:ACEM with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of €16.45 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 486 Utilities - Regulated companies, ACEA SpA ranks worse than 205761.11% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for ACEA SpA's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of ACEA SpA was 97.88%. The lowest was 34.07%. And the median was 97.19%.
CHIX:ACEm's Gross Margin % is not ranked *
in the Utilities - Regulated industry.
Industry Median: 30.425 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Gross Margin % only.
ACEA SpA had a gross margin of N/A% for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for ACEA SpA was -0.30% per year.
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 N/A% for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 => No sustainable 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 0.00% as of Jun. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on ACEA SpA and its competitors. Over the past decade, ACEA SpA's Gross Margin % has ranged from 34.07 to 97.88. According to the industry distribution chart, ACEA SpA ranks #999999 out of 486 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry.
Is ACEA SpA's Gross Margin % too high?
ACEA SpA's current Gross Margin % is 0.00%. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 34.07 to a high of 97.88. Based on the distribution chart, ACEA SpA ranks #999999 out of 486 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, ACEA SpA has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Modestly 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 #999999 out of 486 companies for Gross Margin %. This places ACEA SpA in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 30.43. Historically, ACEA SpA's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 34.07 to 97.88 over the past decade. 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 30.43, based on 486 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. 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 30.43 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. ACEA SpA's current Gross Margin % is 0.00%. 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 €16.45, compared to a current price of €21.38 — trading 30% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 0.00%. ACEA SpA's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 6 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 0.00% 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 30% above its estimated GF Value™ of €16.45.
GuruFocus considers ACEA SpA to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for CHIX:ACEM:
Gross Margin %: 0.00%
GF Value™: €16.45 vs. price of €21.38 (30% above fair value)
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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