ALBERTSONS COS INC - CLASS A (ACI) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NYSE:ACI - US0130911037 - Common Stock
17.91 USD
-0.36 (-1.97%)
17.91 USD
0 (0%)
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.
In the past 5 years ACI has always been profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years ACI had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
The Return On Assets of ACI (3.64%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
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.
The Return On Invested Capital of ACI (8.82%) is better than 71.79% 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 8.71%.
| 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 (1.20%) which is in line with its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of ACI has grown nicely.
ACI has a Operating Margin (2.30%) which is in line with its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of ACI has grown nicely.
With a Gross Margin value of 27.33%, ACI perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 58.97% 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
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so ACI is still creating some value.
The number of shares outstanding for ACI remains at a similar level compared to 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for ACI has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
ACI has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 3.53 indicates that ACI is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
The Altman-Z score of ACI (3.53) is worse than 61.54% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of ACI is 12.33, which is on the high side as it means it would take ACI, 12.33 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
ACI has a worse Debt to FCF ratio (12.33) than 66.67% 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.
With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 2.25, ACI is not doing good in the industry: 87.18% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 2.25 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 12.33 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.53 |
ROIC/WACC1.19
WACC7.42%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 0.81 indicates that ACI may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 0.81, ACI is doing worse than 79.49% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 0.20 indicates that ACI may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 0.20, ACI is doing worse than 89.74% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.81 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.2 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The earnings per share for ACI have decreased strongly by -13.60% in the last year.
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.
Measured over the past years, ACI shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 5.18% on average per year.
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
Based on estimates for the next years, ACI will show a decrease in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will decrease by -1.39% on average per year.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 1.90% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-8.22%
EPS Next 2Y-0.47%
EPS Next 3Y3.16%
EPS Next 5Y-1.39%
Revenue Next Year3.94%
Revenue Next 2Y2.19%
Revenue Next 3Y2.16%
Revenue Next 5Y1.9%
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
A Price/Earnings ratio of 8.29 indicates a reasonable valuation of ACI.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, ACI is valued cheaper than 87.18% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.19. ACI is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 7.73, 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's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 22.50.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 8.29 | ||
| Fwd PE | 7.73 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, ACI is valued cheaper than 89.74% 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 | 14.93 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 4.74 |
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-0.47%
EPS Next 3Y3.16%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
ACI has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.12%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.92, ACI pays a better dividend. On top of this ACI pays more dividend than 97.44% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.33, ACI pays a bit more dividend than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.12% |
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
33.33% of the earnings are spent on dividend by ACI. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
DP33.33%
EPS Next 2Y-0.47%
EPS Next 3Y3.16%
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Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Staples Distribution & Retail
GICS IndustryConsumer Staples Distribution & Retail
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners61.99%
Inst Owner Change-0.74%
Ins Owners0.64%
Ins Owner Change-0.9%
Market Cap9.84B
Revenue(TTM)81.37B
Net Income(TTM)977.30M
Analysts73.08
Price Target24.83 (38.64%)
Short Float %15.98%
Short Ratio9.04
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.12% |
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)-0.27%
PT rev (3m)-0.39%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.98%
EPS NQ rev (3m)1.31%
EPS NY rev (1m)1.28%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.86%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.1%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.04%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.01%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.38%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 8.29 | ||
| Fwd PE | 7.73 | ||
| P/S | 0.12 | ||
| P/FCF | 14.93 | ||
| P/OCF | 3.8 | ||
| P/B | 3.19 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 4.74 |
EPS(TTM)2.16
EY12.06%
EPS(NY)2.32
Fwd EY12.94%
FCF(TTM)1.2
FCFY6.7%
OCF(TTM)4.71
OCFY26.31%
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 | 3.53 |
F-Score5
WACC7.42%
ROIC/WACC1.19
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-8.22%
EPS Next 2Y-0.47%
EPS Next 3Y3.16%
EPS Next 5Y-1.39%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)2.08%
Revenue growth 3Y3.8%
Revenue growth 5Y5.18%
Sales Q2Q%1.96%
Revenue Next Year3.94%
Revenue Next 2Y2.19%
Revenue Next 3Y2.16%
Revenue Next 5Y1.9%
EBIT growth 1Y-11.64%
EBIT growth 3Y-6.06%
EBIT growth 5Y16.09%
EBIT Next Year78.87%
EBIT Next 3Y22.65%
EBIT Next 5Y11.46%
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
What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of ALBERTSONS COS INC - CLASS A (ACI) stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to ACI.
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ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 7 / 10 to ALBERTSONS COS INC - CLASS A (ACI). This can be considered as Undervalued.
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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 8.29 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 3.19.
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%.