ALBERTSONS COS INC - CLASS A (ACI) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:ACI - US0130911037 - Common Stock
17.105 USD
-0.12 (-0.73%)
Taking everything into account, ACI scores 4 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. ACI was compared to 39 industry peers in the Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail industry. ACI has a medium profitability rating, but doesn't score so well on its financial health evaluation. 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.
Each year in the past 5 years ACI has been profitable.
ACI had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
ACI has a Return On Assets of 3.64%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: ACI outperforms 46.15% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 31.74%, ACI belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 87.18% of the companies in the same industry.
ACI has a better Return On Invested Capital (8.82%) than 66.67% of its industry peers.
ACI had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 10.33%. This is in line with the industry average of 8.84%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3.64% | ||
| ROE | 31.74% | ||
| ROIC | 8.82% |
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
ACI has a Profit Margin of 1.20%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: ACI outperforms 43.59% of its industry peers.
ACI's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
With a Operating Margin value of 2.30%, ACI perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 51.28% of the companies in the same industry.
ACI's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
With a decent Gross Margin value of 27.33%, ACI is doing good in the industry, outperforming 61.54% of the companies in the same industry.
ACI's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 2.3% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 1.2% | ||
| GM | 27.33% |
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
ACI has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
ACI has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
ACI has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, ACI has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 3.52 indicates that ACI is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 3.52, ACI is in line with its industry, outperforming 41.03% of the companies in the same industry.
ACI has a debt to FCF ratio of 12.33. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as ACI would need 12.33 years to pay back of all of its debts.
ACI's Debt to FCF ratio of 12.33 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. ACI is outperformed by 69.23% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 2.25 is on the high side and indicates that ACI has dependencies on debt financing.
ACI has a Debt to Equity ratio of 2.25. This is amonst the worse of the industry: ACI underperforms 87.18% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 2.25 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 12.33 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.52 |
ROIC/WACC1.16
WACC7.59%
2.3 Liquidity
ACI has a Current Ratio of 0.81. This is a bad value and indicates that ACI is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
ACI has a worse Current ratio (0.81) than 79.49% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.20 indicates that ACI may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
ACI's Quick ratio of 0.20 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. ACI is outperformed by 92.31% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.81 | ||
| 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 -13.60%.
Measured over the past years, ACI shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been decreasing by -0.36% on average per year.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 2.08% 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)-13.6%
EPS 3Y-8.65%
EPS 5Y-0.36%
EPS Q2Q%-13.73%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)2.08%
Revenue growth 3Y3.8%
Revenue growth 5Y5.18%
Sales Q2Q%1.96%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to decrease by -1.12% on average over the next years.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 1.93% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-7.73%
EPS Next 2Y-0.09%
EPS Next 3Y2.87%
EPS Next 5Y-1.12%
Revenue Next Year3.95%
Revenue Next 2Y2.22%
Revenue Next 3Y1.53%
Revenue Next 5Y1.93%
3.3 Evolution
When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
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
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 7.92, the valuation of ACI can be described as very cheap.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, ACI is valued cheaply inside the industry as 92.31% of the companies are valued more expensively.
ACI's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 26.29.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 7.32, the valuation of ACI can be described as very cheap.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, ACI is valued cheaply inside the industry as 87.18% of the companies are valued more expensively.
ACI is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 23.51, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 7.92 | ||
| Fwd PE | 7.32 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, ACI is valued cheaper than 92.31% 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 71.79% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 14.26 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 4.64 |
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-0.09%
EPS Next 3Y2.87%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.40%, ACI has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
ACI's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 2.00. ACI pays more dividend than 97.44% of the companies in the same industry.
ACI's Dividend Yield is a higher than the S&P500 average which is at 2.31.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.4% |
5.2 History
ACI has been paying a dividend for over 5 years, so it has already some track record.
The dividend of ACI decreased recently.
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years1
5.3 Sustainability
ACI pays out 33.33% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
DP33.33%
EPS Next 2Y-0.09%
EPS Next 3Y2.87%
NYSE:ACI (12/10/2025, 11:50:22 AM)
17.105
-0.12 (-0.73%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Staples Distribution & Retail
GICS IndustryConsumer Staples Distribution & Retail
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners61.76%
Inst Owner Change-2.45%
Ins Owners0.59%
Ins Owner Change-0.74%
Market Cap9.40B
Revenue(TTM)81.37B
Net Income(TTM)977.30M
Analysts74.4
Price Target24.17 (41.3%)
Short Float %13.65%
Short Ratio6.3
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.4% |
Yearly Dividend0.51
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP33.33%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)5.58%
Min EPS beat(2)2.13%
Max EPS beat(2)9.02%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)7.69%
Min EPS beat(4)2.13%
Max EPS beat(4)12.51%
EPS beat(8)7
Avg EPS beat(8)6.87%
EPS beat(12)11
Avg EPS beat(12)10.01%
EPS beat(16)15
Avg EPS beat(16)11.41%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.64%
Min Revenue beat(2)-0.9%
Max Revenue beat(2)-0.39%
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)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.77%
Revenue beat(12)2
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.55%
Revenue beat(16)6
Avg Revenue beat(16)0.02%
PT rev (1m)-0.26%
PT rev (3m)-2.9%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)2.26%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)1.96%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.08%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.05%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 7.92 | ||
| Fwd PE | 7.32 | ||
| P/S | 0.12 | ||
| P/FCF | 14.26 | ||
| P/OCF | 3.63 | ||
| P/B | 3.05 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 4.64 |
EPS(TTM)2.16
EY12.63%
EPS(NY)2.34
Fwd EY13.66%
FCF(TTM)1.2
FCFY7.01%
OCF(TTM)4.71
OCFY27.55%
SpS148.13
BVpS5.61
TBVpS-0.68
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number16.51
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3.64% | ||
| ROE | 31.74% | ||
| ROCE | 10.16% | ||
| ROIC | 8.82% | ||
| ROICexc | 8.96% | ||
| ROICexgc | 11.06% | ||
| OM | 2.3% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 1.2% | ||
| GM | 27.33% | ||
| FCFM | 0.81% |
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-Score5
Asset Turnover3.03
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 2.25 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 12.33 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.86 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 104.21% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 2.37% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 69.5% | ||
| Profit Quality | 67.44% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.81 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.2 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.52 |
F-Score5
WACC7.59%
ROIC/WACC1.16
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)-13.6%
EPS 3Y-8.65%
EPS 5Y-0.36%
EPS Q2Q%-13.73%
EPS Next Y-7.73%
EPS Next 2Y-0.09%
EPS Next 3Y2.87%
EPS Next 5Y-1.12%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)2.08%
Revenue growth 3Y3.8%
Revenue growth 5Y5.18%
Sales Q2Q%1.96%
Revenue Next Year3.95%
Revenue Next 2Y2.22%
Revenue Next 3Y1.53%
Revenue Next 5Y1.93%
EBIT growth 1Y-11.64%
EBIT growth 3Y-6.06%
EBIT growth 5Y16.09%
EBIT Next Year78.41%
EBIT Next 3Y22.18%
EBIT Next 5Y11.18%
FCF growth 1Y77.08%
FCF growth 3Y-26.75%
FCF growth 5Y11.81%
OCF growth 1Y1.52%
OCF growth 3Y-8.62%
OCF growth 5Y7.08%
ALBERTSONS COS INC - CLASS A / ACI FAQ
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ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to ACI.
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ALBERTSONS COS INC - CLASS A (ACI) has a profitability rating of 6 / 10.
What is the valuation of ALBERTSONS COS INC - CLASS A based on its PE and PB ratios?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for ALBERTSONS COS INC - CLASS A (ACI) is 7.92 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 3.05.
Is the dividend of ALBERTSONS COS INC - CLASS A sustainable?
The dividend rating of ALBERTSONS COS INC - CLASS A (ACI) is 5 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 33.33%.