ACEA SpA (MIL:ACE) Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF: €11.23 (As of Aug. 23, 2026) — 453% Above Median

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MIL:ACE ACEA SpA MIL:ACE
66 GF Score
Price €21.04
GF Value €18.27
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is ACEA SpA Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF?

ACEA SpA MIL:ACE -0.09% 66 Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is €11.23 as of Aug. 23, 2026, which is 100% below its 10-year median of 2.03. GuruFocus rates MIL:ACE with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of €18.27 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 378 Utilities - Regulated companies, ACEA SpA ranks worse than 73.02% on this metric.

Since the intrinsic value calculations based on Discounted Cash Flow Intrinsic Value: DCF (FCF Based), or Discounted Earnings Intrinsic Value: DCF (Earnings Based) cannot be applied to companies without consistent revenue and earnings, GuruFocus developed a valuation model based on normalized Free Cash Flow and Book Value of the company. The details of how we calculate the intrinsic value of stocks are described in detail here.

As of today (2026-08-23), ACEA SpA's Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is €11.23. The stock price of ACEA SpA is €21.04. Therefore, ACEA SpA's Price-to-Intrinsic-Value-Projected-FCF of today is 1.9.

The historical rank and industry rank for ACEA SpA's Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF or its related term are showing as below:

MIL:ACE' s Price-to-Projected-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.93   Med: 2.03   Max: 5.35
Current: 1.87

During the past 13 years, the highest Price-to-Intrinsic-Value-Projected-FCF of ACEA SpA was 5.35. The lowest was 0.93. And the median was 2.03.

MIL:ACE's Price-to-Projected-FCF is ranked worse than
73.02% of 378 companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 1.01 vs MIL:ACE: 1.87

ACEA SpA  (MIL:ACE) Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF Explanation

The growth multiple is capped between 8.35 and 17.74.

Total Stockholders Equity weighting is more art than science and it should always be revisited in more detail when researching a company. Weightings from 0% to 100% to more than 100% are possible. 80% was chosen as a happy median after taking the above ideas into consideration.

ACEA SpA's Price-to-Intrinsic-Value-Projected-FCF for today is calculated as

Price-to-Intrinsic-Value-Projected-FCF=Share Price/Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF
=21.04/11.227133562311
=1.87

* 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 Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF Related Terms


ACEA SpA Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF Historical Data

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The historical data trend for ACEA SpA's Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF 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 Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF Chart

ACEA SpA Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF
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ACEA SpA Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF 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 7.40 9.28 10.96 10.94 11.23

MIL:ACE vs SRE: Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF Comparison

For the Utilities - Diversified subindustry, ACEA SpA's Price-to-Projected-FCF, along with its competitors' market caps and Price-to-Projected-FCF 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 Price-to-Projected-FCF vs Utilities - Regulated Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where ACEA SpA's Price-to-Projected-FCF falls into.


MIL:ACE
66GF Score
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ACEA SpA Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF Calculation

Since the intrinsic value calculations based on Discounted Cash Flow Intrinsic Value: DCF (FCF Based), or Discounted Earnings Intrinsic Value: DCF (Earnings Based) cannot be applied to companies without consistent revenue and earnings, GuruFocus developed a valuation model based on normalized Free Cash Flow and Book Value of the company.

The details of how we calculate the intrinsic value of stocks are described in detail here.

This method smooths out the free cash flow over the past 6-7 years, multiplies the results by a growth multiple, and adds a portion of Total Stockholders Equity.

Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF = ( Growth Multiple * Free Cash Flow (6 year avg) + 0.8 * Total Stockholders Equity (most recent) ) / Shares Outstanding (Diluted Average)

In the case of negative Total Stockholders Equity, the following formula is used (see Explanation section below for the reason):

Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF = ( Growth Multiple * Free Cash Flow (6 year avg) + Total Stockholders Equity (most recent) / 0.8 ) / Shares Outstanding (Diluted Average)


Add all the Free Cash Flow together and divide 6 will get ACEA SpA's Free Cash Flow(6 year avg) = €0.25.

ACEA SpA's Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF for today is calculated as

Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF=(Growth Multiple*Free Cash Flow (6 year avg)+Total Stockholders Equity (Jun26)*0.8)/Shares Outstanding (Diluted Average)
=(9.5203515959648*0.24688000000002+2979.943*0.8)/212.548
=11.23

* 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.

What does a Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF of €11.23 mean?
ACEA SpA (MIL:ACE) has a Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF of €11.23 as of Aug. 23, 2026. Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is the stock value based on a projected free cash flow model. View historical data on ACEA SpA and its competitors. This is 453% above median its historical median of 2.03. Over the past decade, ACEA SpA's Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF has ranged from 0.93 to 5.35. According to the industry distribution chart, ACEA SpA ranks #276 out of 378 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 73%.
Is ACEA SpA's Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF too high?
ACEA SpA's current Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF of €11.23 is 453% above median its 10-year median of 2.03. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.93 to a high of 5.35. Based on the distribution chart, ACEA SpA ranks #276 out of 378 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, ACEA SpA has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does ACEA SpA's Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF compare to SRE?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, ACEA SpA ranks #276 out of 378 companies for Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF. This places ACEA SpA in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is 1.01. Historically, ACEA SpA's own Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF has ranged from 0.93 to 5.35 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 Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF for an Utilities - Regulated company?
The median Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF among Utilities - Regulated companies is 1.01, based on 378 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF 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 Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF mean?
A high Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is the stock value based on a projected free cash flow model. View historical data on ACEA SpA and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is 1.01 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. ACEA SpA's current Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is €11.23, which is 453% above median its own 10-year median of 2.03. 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 €18.27, compared to a current price of €21.04 — trading 15.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is €11.23, which is 453% above median its 10-year median of 2.03. ACEA SpA's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF calculated?
Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is calculated from a company's financial statements. For ACEA SpA (MIL:ACE), the current Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is €11.23 as of Aug. 23, 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 €21.04 is trading 15.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of €18.27. GuruFocus considers ACEA SpA to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for MIL:ACE:

  • Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF: €11.23 (453% above median its 10-year median of 2.03)
  • GF Value™: €18.27 vs. price of €21.04 (15.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 66/100 with 6 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.
66GF Score

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