ALBERTSONS COS INC - CLASS A (ACI) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation

NYSE:ACI • US0130911037

Current stock price

17.09 USD
+0.52 (+3.14%)
At close:
17.095 USD
+0 (+0.03%)
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This ACI fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.

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1. ACI Profitability Analysis

1.1 Basic Checks

  • ACI had positive earnings in the past year.
  • ACI had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
  • ACI had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
  • ACI had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
ACI Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFACI Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 1B 2B 3B

1.2 Ratios

  • The Return On Assets of ACI (3.21%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 34.77%, ACI belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 92.11% of the companies in the same industry.
  • 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.
  • The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for ACI is significantly below the industry average of 35.75%.
Industry RankSector 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%
ACI Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICACI Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 20 -20 40 60

1.3 Margins

  • ACI has a Profit Margin (1.06%) which 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 50.00% of the companies in the same industry.
  • ACI's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
  • Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 27.22%, ACI is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 63.16% of the companies in the same industry.
  • In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of ACI has remained more or less at the same level.
Industry RankSector 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%
ACI Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsACI Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 10 20

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2. ACI Health Analysis

2.1 Basic Checks

  • With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), ACI is creating some value.
  • ACI has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
  • Compared to 5 years ago, ACI has more shares outstanding
  • Compared to 1 year ago, ACI has an improved debt to assets ratio.
ACI Yearly Shares OutstandingACI Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 100M 200M 300M 400M 500M
ACI Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsACI Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 5B 10B 15B 20B 25B

2.2 Solvency

  • An Altman-Z score of 3.52 indicates that ACI is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
  • With a Altman-Z score value of 3.52, ACI perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 44.74% of the companies in the same industry.
  • ACI has a debt to FCF ratio of 17.64. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as ACI would need 17.64 years to pay back of all of its debts.
  • Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 17.64, ACI is doing worse than 68.42% of the companies in the same industry.
  • A Debt/Equity ratio of 3.36 is on the high side and indicates that ACI has dependencies on debt financing.
  • ACI has a Debt to Equity ratio of 3.36. This is amonst the worse of the industry: ACI underperforms 89.47% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 3.36
Debt/FCF 17.64
Altman-Z 3.52
ROIC/WACC1.14
WACC7.23%
ACI Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFACI Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 2B 4B 6B 8B 10B

2.3 Liquidity

  • ACI has a Current Ratio of 0.91. 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's Current ratio of 0.91 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. ACI is outperformed by 73.68% of its industry peers.
  • A Quick Ratio of 0.20 indicates that ACI may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
  • The Quick ratio of ACI (0.20) is worse than 92.11% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.91
Quick Ratio 0.2
ACI Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesACI Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2B 4B 6B 8B

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3. ACI Growth Analysis

3.1 Past

  • The earnings per share for ACI have decreased strongly by -10.33% in the last year.
  • ACI shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -0.36% yearly.
  • Looking at the last year, ACI shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 2.24% in the last 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

  • ACI is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 2.33% yearly.
  • Based on estimates for the next years, ACI will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 1.58% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-7.33%
EPS Next 2Y-0.32%
EPS Next 3Y2.44%
EPS Next 5Y2.33%
Revenue Next Year3.77%
Revenue Next 2Y1.58%
Revenue Next 3Y1.67%
Revenue Next 5Y1.58%

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 accelerating.
  • 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.
ACI Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesACI Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 20B 40B 60B 80B
ACI Yearly EPS VS EstimatesACI Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 1 2 3

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4. ACI Valuation Analysis

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • The Price/Earnings ratio is 7.88, which indicates a rather cheap valuation of ACI.
  • ACI's Price/Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. ACI is cheaper than 92.11% of the companies in the same industry.
  • ACI is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 25.23, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
  • The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 7.35, which indicates a rather cheap valuation of ACI.
  • 94.74% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than ACI, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
  • The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 22.51. ACI is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 7.88
Fwd PE 7.35
ACI Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsACI Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

  • ACI's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. ACI is cheaper than 92.11% of the companies in the same industry.
  • 68.42% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than ACI, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 17.19
EV/EBITDA 4.75
ACI Per share dataACI EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 50 100 150

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%

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5. ACI Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • ACI has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.46%.
  • Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 0.71, ACI pays a better dividend. On top of this ACI pays more dividend than 97.37% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • ACI's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.90.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.46%

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
ACI Yearly Dividends per shareACI Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2 4 6

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%
ACI Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendACI Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 1B 2B 3B 4B
ACI Dividend Payout.ACI Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.ACI Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

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ACI Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

ALBERTSONS COS INC - CLASS A

NYSE:ACI (3/26/2026, 8:04:00 PM)

Premarket: 17.095 +0 (+0.03%)

17.09

+0.52 (+3.14%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Staples Distribution & Retail
GICS IndustryConsumer Staples Distribution & Retail
Earnings (Last)01-07
Earnings (Next)N/A
Inst Owners65.84%
Inst Owner Change1.25%
Ins Owners0.57%
Ins Owner Change-0.08%
Market Cap8.78B
Revenue(TTM)81.72B
Net Income(TTM)870.00M
Analysts73.85
Price Target22.17 (29.72%)
Short Float %12.04%
Short Ratio5.55
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.46%
Yearly Dividend0.51
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP38.31%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-Date01-23
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)0%
PT rev (3m)-8.27%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.18%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-8.45%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.03%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.43%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.36%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.17%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 7.88
Fwd PE 7.35
P/S 0.11
P/FCF 17.19
P/OCF 3.65
P/B 3.51
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 4.75
EPS(TTM)2.17
EY12.7%
EPS(NY)2.33
Fwd EY13.61%
FCF(TTM)0.99
FCFY5.82%
OCF(TTM)4.69
OCFY27.42%
SpS159.02
BVpS4.87
TBVpS-1.77
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number15.42
Profitability
Industry RankSector 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 RankSector 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 3.52
F-Score4
WACC7.23%
ROIC/WACC1.14
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-7.33%
EPS Next 2Y-0.32%
EPS Next 3Y2.44%
EPS Next 5Y2.33%
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 5Y1.58%
EBIT growth 1Y-12.41%
EBIT growth 3Y-6.06%
EBIT growth 5Y16.09%
EBIT Next Year78.41%
EBIT Next 3Y22.19%
EBIT Next 5Y12.79%
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 Fundamental Analysis 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 7.88 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 3.51.


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.