ALBERTSONS COS INC - CLASS A (ACI) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA • New York Stock Exchange • NYSE:ACI • US0130911037
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+0.16 (+0.91%)
At close: Feb 11, 2026
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ACI gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 38 industry peers in the Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail industry. There are concerns on the financial health of ACI while its profitability can be described as average. ACI is cheap, but on the other hand it scores bad on growth.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
- ACI had positive earnings in the past year.
- In the past year ACI had a positive cash flow from operations.
- In the past 5 years ACI has always been profitable.
- ACI had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
- The Return On Assets of ACI (3.21%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- ACI has a Return On Equity of 34.77%. This is amongst the best in the industry. ACI outperforms 89.47% of its industry peers.
- With a decent Return On Invested Capital value of 8.26%, ACI is doing good in the industry, outperforming 63.16% of the companies in the same industry.
- Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for ACI is significantly below the industry average of 28.26%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3.21% | ||
| ROE | 34.77% | ||
| ROIC | 8.26% |
ROA(3y)4.38%
ROA(5y)4.18%
ROE(3y)49.5%
ROE(5y)41.49%
ROIC(3y)10.33%
ROIC(5y)9.71%
1.3 Margins
- The Profit Margin of ACI (1.06%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of ACI has grown nicely.
- Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 2.25%, ACI is in line with its industry, outperforming 52.63% of the companies in the same industry.
- ACI's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- ACI's Gross Margin of 27.22% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. ACI outperforms 63.16% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of ACI has remained more or less at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 2.25% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 1.06% | ||
| GM | 27.22% |
OM growth 3Y-9.49%
OM growth 5Y10.37%
PM growth 3Y-12.6%
PM growth 5Y9.81%
GM growth 3Y-1.34%
GM growth 5Y-0.35%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
- With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), ACI is creating some value.
- Compared to 1 year ago, ACI has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
- The number of shares outstanding for ACI has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
- Compared to 1 year ago, ACI has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
- An Altman-Z score of 3.54 indicates that ACI is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
- With a Altman-Z score value of 3.54, ACI perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 47.37% of the companies in the same industry.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of ACI is 17.64, which is on the high side as it means it would take ACI, 17.64 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of ACI (17.64) is worse than 73.68% of its industry peers.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 3.36 is on the high side and indicates that ACI has dependencies on debt financing.
- The Debt to Equity ratio of ACI (3.36) is worse than 86.84% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 3.36 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 17.64 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.54 |
ROIC/WACC1.11
WACC7.46%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 0.91 indicates that ACI may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- ACI has a worse Current ratio (0.91) than 76.32% of its industry peers.
- A Quick Ratio of 0.20 indicates that ACI may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- ACI has a Quick ratio of 0.20. This is amonst the worse of the industry: ACI underperforms 92.11% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.91 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.2 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
- ACI shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -10.33%.
- The Earnings Per Share has been decreasing by -0.36% on average over the past years.
- The Revenue has been growing slightly by 2.24% in the past year.
- ACI shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 5.18% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-10.33%
EPS 3Y-8.65%
EPS 5Y-0.36%
EPS Q2Q%1.41%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)2.24%
Revenue growth 3Y3.8%
Revenue growth 5Y5.18%
Sales Q2Q%1.86%
3.2 Future
- Based on estimates for the next years, ACI will show a decrease in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will decrease by -1.12% on average per year.
- ACI is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 1.93% yearly.
EPS Next Y-7.36%
EPS Next 2Y-0.32%
EPS Next 3Y2.44%
EPS Next 5Y-1.12%
Revenue Next Year3.77%
Revenue Next 2Y1.58%
Revenue Next 3Y1.67%
Revenue Next 5Y1.93%
3.3 Evolution
- The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
- When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- ACI is valuated reasonably with a Price/Earnings ratio of 8.17.
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, ACI is valued cheaply inside the industry as 89.47% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of ACI to the average of the S&P500 Index (28.23), we can say ACI is valued rather cheaply.
- The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 7.63, which indicates a rather cheap valuation of ACI.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, ACI is valued cheaper than 92.11% of the companies in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 28.01, ACI is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 8.17 | ||
| Fwd PE | 7.63 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, ACI is valued cheaper than 89.47% of the companies in the same industry.
- ACI's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. ACI is cheaper than 65.79% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 19.07 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 4.99 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The decent profitability rating of ACI may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-0.32%
EPS Next 3Y2.44%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- ACI has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.37%.
- ACI's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 0.71. ACI pays more dividend than 97.37% of the companies in the same industry.
- ACI's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.79.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.37% |
5.2 History
- ACI has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
- The dividend of ACI decreased recently.
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years1
5.3 Sustainability
- 38.31% of the earnings are spent on dividend by ACI. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
DP38.31%
EPS Next 2Y-0.32%
EPS Next 3Y2.44%
17.73
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Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Staples Distribution & Retail
GICS IndustryConsumer Staples Distribution & Retail
Earnings (Last)01-07 2026-01-07/bmo
Earnings (Next)N/A N/A
Inst Owners61.73%
Inst Owner Change-2.93%
Ins Owners0.59%
Ins Owner Change-0.84%
Market Cap9.74B
Revenue(TTM)81.72B
Net Income(TTM)870.00M
Analysts74.4
Price Target22.17 (25.04%)
Short Float %11.47%
Short Ratio4.74
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.37% |
Yearly Dividend0.51
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP38.31%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-Date01-23 2026-01-23 (0.15)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)7.1%
Min EPS beat(2)5.19%
Max EPS beat(2)9.02%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)7.21%
Min EPS beat(4)2.13%
Max EPS beat(4)12.51%
EPS beat(8)7
Avg EPS beat(8)5.19%
EPS beat(12)11
Avg EPS beat(12)8.06%
EPS beat(16)15
Avg EPS beat(16)9.82%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-1.06%
Min Revenue beat(2)-1.23%
Max Revenue beat(2)-0.9%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.86%
Min Revenue beat(4)-1.23%
Max Revenue beat(4)-0.39%
Revenue beat(8)0
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.93%
Revenue beat(12)1
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.81%
Revenue beat(16)5
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.23%
PT rev (1m)-8.27%
PT rev (3m)-8.51%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-8.29%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-8.29%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.4%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.4%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.36%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.36%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.17%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.17%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 8.17 | ||
| Fwd PE | 7.63 | ||
| P/S | 0.12 | ||
| P/FCF | 19.07 | ||
| P/OCF | 4.04 | ||
| P/B | 3.89 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 4.99 |
EPS(TTM)2.17
EY12.24%
EPS(NY)2.33
Fwd EY13.11%
FCF(TTM)0.93
FCFY5.24%
OCF(TTM)4.38
OCFY24.73%
SpS148.77
BVpS4.55
TBVpS-1.66
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number14.91
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3.21% | ||
| ROE | 34.77% | ||
| ROCE | 9.52% | ||
| ROIC | 8.26% | ||
| ROICexc | 8.35% | ||
| ROICexgc | 10.18% | ||
| OM | 2.25% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 1.06% | ||
| GM | 27.22% | ||
| FCFM | 0.63% |
ROA(3y)4.38%
ROA(5y)4.18%
ROE(3y)49.5%
ROE(5y)41.49%
ROIC(3y)10.33%
ROIC(5y)9.71%
ROICexc(3y)10.53%
ROICexc(5y)10.33%
ROICexgc(3y)13.14%
ROICexgc(5y)12.88%
ROCE(3y)11.9%
ROCE(5y)11.19%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-10.83%
ROICexgc growth 5Y15.24%
ROICexc growth 3Y-9.97%
ROICexc growth 5Y15.09%
OM growth 3Y-9.49%
OM growth 5Y10.37%
PM growth 3Y-12.6%
PM growth 5Y9.81%
GM growth 3Y-1.34%
GM growth 5Y-0.35%
F-Score4
Asset Turnover3.02
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 3.36 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 17.64 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 2.28 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 101.97% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 2.32% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 65.15% | ||
| Profit Quality | 58.71% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.91 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.2 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.54 |
F-Score4
WACC7.46%
ROIC/WACC1.11
Cap/Depr(3y)113.2%
Cap/Depr(5y)108.25%
Cap/Sales(3y)2.58%
Cap/Sales(5y)2.46%
Profit Quality(3y)61.51%
Profit Quality(5y)120.06%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-10.33%
EPS 3Y-8.65%
EPS 5Y-0.36%
EPS Q2Q%1.41%
EPS Next Y-7.36%
EPS Next 2Y-0.32%
EPS Next 3Y2.44%
EPS Next 5Y-1.12%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)2.24%
Revenue growth 3Y3.8%
Revenue growth 5Y5.18%
Sales Q2Q%1.86%
Revenue Next Year3.77%
Revenue Next 2Y1.58%
Revenue Next 3Y1.67%
Revenue Next 5Y1.93%
EBIT growth 1Y-12.41%
EBIT growth 3Y-6.06%
EBIT growth 5Y16.09%
EBIT Next Year78.41%
EBIT Next 3Y22.19%
EBIT Next 5Y11.18%
FCF growth 1Y30.74%
FCF growth 3Y-26.75%
FCF growth 5Y11.81%
OCF growth 1Y-4.16%
OCF growth 3Y-8.62%
OCF growth 5Y7.08%
ALBERTSONS COS INC - CLASS A / ACI FAQ
What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of ALBERTSONS COS INC - CLASS A (ACI) stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to ACI.
What is the valuation status of ALBERTSONS COS INC - CLASS A (ACI) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 7 / 10 to ALBERTSONS COS INC - CLASS A (ACI). This can be considered as Undervalued.
How profitable is ALBERTSONS COS INC - CLASS A (ACI) stock?
ALBERTSONS COS INC - CLASS A (ACI) has a profitability rating of 6 / 10.
What are the PE and PB ratios of ALBERTSONS COS INC - CLASS A (ACI) stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for ALBERTSONS COS INC - CLASS A (ACI) is 8.17 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 3.89.
What is the financial health of ALBERTSONS COS INC - CLASS A (ACI) stock?
The financial health rating of ALBERTSONS COS INC - CLASS A (ACI) is 2 / 10.