ALBERTSONS COS INC - CLASS A (ACI) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NYSE:ACI - US0130911037 - Common Stock
17.48 USD
+0.17 (+0.98%)
17.48 USD
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We assign a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10 to ACI. 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
In the past year ACI was profitable.
In the past year ACI had a positive cash flow from operations.
Each year in the past 5 years ACI has 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.
The Return On Equity of ACI (31.74%) is better than 87.18% of its industry peers.
ACI has a Return On Invested Capital of 8.82%. This is in the better half of the industry: ACI outperforms 71.79% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for ACI is in line with the industry average of 8.75%.
| 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
The Profit Margin of ACI (1.20%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of ACI has grown nicely.
With a Operating Margin value of 2.30%, ACI perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 53.85% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of ACI has grown nicely.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 27.33%, ACI is in line with its industry, 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
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), ACI is creating some value.
The number of shares outstanding for ACI remains at a similar level compared to 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, ACI has more shares outstanding
The debt/assets ratio for ACI has been reduced compared to a year ago.
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 41.03% of the companies in the same industry.
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.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 12.33, ACI is doing worse than 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
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 | 3.52 |
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.
The Current ratio of ACI (0.81) is worse than 79.49% of its industry peers.
ACI has a Quick 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.
The Quick ratio of ACI (0.20) is worse than 89.74% of its industry peers.
| 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.
The Earnings Per Share has been decreasing by -0.36% on average over the past years.
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
ACI is expected to show a decrease in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will decrease by -1.39% yearly.
Based on estimates for the next years, ACI will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 1.90% on average per year.
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
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
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 8.09, the valuation of ACI can be described as very reasonable.
ACI's Price/Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. ACI is cheaper than 89.74% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of ACI to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.13), we can say ACI is valued rather cheaply.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 7.54, the valuation of ACI can be described as very cheap.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of ACI indicates a rather cheap valuation: ACI is cheaper than 87.18% of the companies listed in the same industry.
ACI is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 22.35, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 8.09 | ||
| Fwd PE | 7.54 |
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.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, ACI is valued a bit cheaper than 71.79% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 14.57 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 4.65 |
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 3.35%.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.00, ACI pays a better dividend. On top of this ACI pays more dividend than 97.44% of the companies listed in the same industry.
ACI's Dividend Yield is a higher than the S&P500 average which is at 2.39.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.35% |
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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GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Staples Distribution & Retail
GICS IndustryConsumer Staples Distribution & Retail
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners61.99%
Inst Owner Change-1.15%
Ins Owners0.64%
Ins Owner Change-0.84%
Market Cap9.60B
Revenue(TTM)81.37B
Net Income(TTM)977.30M
Analysts73.08
Price Target24.24 (38.67%)
Short Float %15.98%
Short Ratio9.04
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.35% |
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)-2.64%
PT rev (3m)-2.76%
EPS NQ rev (1m)1.33%
EPS NQ rev (3m)2.09%
EPS NY rev (1m)1.28%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.86%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.15%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.12%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.03%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.06%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 8.09 | ||
| Fwd PE | 7.54 | ||
| P/S | 0.12 | ||
| P/FCF | 14.57 | ||
| P/OCF | 3.71 | ||
| P/B | 3.12 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 4.65 |
EPS(TTM)2.16
EY12.36%
EPS(NY)2.32
Fwd EY13.26%
FCF(TTM)1.2
FCFY6.86%
OCF(TTM)4.71
OCFY26.96%
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
WACC7.42%
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 8.09 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 3.12.
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%.