ACEA SpA (MIL:ACE) Gross Profit: €2,403 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)

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MIL:ACE ACEA SpA MIL:ACE
69 GF Score
Price €22.16
GF Value €15.45
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is ACEA SpA Gross Profit?

ACEA SpA MIL:ACE +2.40% 69 Gross Profit is €2,403 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates MIL:ACE with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of €15.45 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

ACEA SpA's gross profit for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €668 Mil. ACEA SpA's gross profit for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €2,403 Mil.

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%.

ACEA SpA had a gross margin of 96.59% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage

During the past 13 years, the highest Gross Margin % of ACEA SpA was 99.03%. The lowest was 34.07%. And the median was 97.19%.


ACEA SpA  (MIL:ACE) Gross Profit 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


ACEA SpA Gross Profit Related Terms


ACEA SpA Gross Profit Historical Data

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The historical data trend for ACEA SpA's Gross Profit 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.

ACEA SpA Gross Profit Chart

ACEA SpA Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Gross Profit
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 3,732.99 4,888.29 4,368.65 2,625.16 2,633.48

ACEA SpA Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Gross Profit 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 680.53 359.05 571.22 805.08 667.63

MIL:ACE vs SRE: Gross Profit Comparison

For the Utilities - Diversified subindustry, ACEA SpA's Gross Profit, along with its competitors' market caps and Gross Profit 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 Profit vs Utilities - Regulated Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where ACEA SpA's Gross Profit falls into.


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ACEA SpA Gross Profit Calculation

Gross Profit is the different between the sale prices and the cost of buying or producing the goods.

ACEA SpA's Gross Profit for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Gross Profit (A: Dec. 2025 )=Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold
=2751.469 - 117.992
=2,633

ACEA SpA's Gross Profit for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Gross Profit (Q: Mar. 2026 )=Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold
=691.178 - 23.545
=668

Gross Profit for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €2,403 Mil.

Gross Profit is the numerator in the calculation of Gross Margin.

ACEA SpA's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Gross Margin % (Q: Mar. 2026 )=Gross Profit (Q: Mar. 2026 ) / Revenue (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=(Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold) / Revenue
=668 / 691.178
=96.59 %

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Gross Profit →
What does a Gross Profit of €2,403 Mil mean?
ACEA SpA (MIL:ACE) has a Gross Profit of €2,403 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Gross Profit equals net sales less total cost of goods sold. View historical data on ACEA SpA and its competitors.
Is ACEA SpA's Gross Profit too high?
ACEA SpA's current Gross Profit is €2,403 Mil. Overall, ACEA SpA has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does ACEA SpA's Gross Profit compare to SRE?
ACEA SpA's Gross Profit of €2,403 Mil can be compared against companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Gross Profit for an Utilities - Regulated company?
A good Gross Profit depends on the Utilities - Regulated industry context. However, Gross Profit 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 Profit mean?
A high Gross Profit can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Gross Profit equals net sales less total cost of goods sold. View historical data on ACEA SpA and its competitors. ACEA SpA's current Gross Profit is €2,403 Mil. 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 Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €15.45, compared to a current price of €22.16 — trading 43.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Profit is €2,403 Mil. ACEA SpA's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Gross Profit calculated?
Gross Profit is calculated from a company's financial statements. For ACEA SpA (MIL:ACE), the current Gross Profit is €2,403 Mil 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 (MIL:ACE) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ACEA SpA stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €22.16 is trading 43.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of €15.45. GuruFocus considers ACEA SpA to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for MIL:ACE:

  • Gross Profit: €2,403 Mil
  • GF Value™: €15.45 vs. price of €22.16 (43.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 69/100 with 4 warning signs

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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