ACI WORLDWIDE INC (ACIW) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation

NASDAQ:ACIW • US0044981019

40.48 USD
-0.96 (-2.32%)
Last: Mar 12, 2026, 12:49 PM
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This ACIW fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.

Fundamental Rating

6

Taking everything into account, ACIW scores 6 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. ACIW was compared to 277 industry peers in the Software industry. ACIW has an excellent profitability rating, but there are some minor concerns on its financial health. ACIW may be a bit undervalued, certainly considering the very reasonable score on growth This makes ACIW very considerable for value investing!


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. ACIW Profitability Analysis

1.1 Basic Checks

  • ACIW had positive earnings in the past year.
  • In the past year ACIW had a positive cash flow from operations.
  • In the past 5 years ACIW has always been profitable.
  • In the past 5 years ACIW always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
ACIW Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFACIW 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 100M 200M 300M

1.2 Ratios

  • With a decent Return On Assets value of 7.30%, ACIW is doing good in the industry, outperforming 79.06% of the companies in the same industry.
  • The Return On Equity of ACIW (14.92%) is better than 80.87% of its industry peers.
  • The Return On Invested Capital of ACIW (11.03%) is better than 87.73% of its industry peers.
  • Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for ACIW is in line with the industry average of 10.89%.
  • The last Return On Invested Capital (11.03%) for ACIW is above the 3 year average (9.42%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 7.3%
ROE 14.92%
ROIC 11.03%
ROA(3y)5.85%
ROA(5y)5.2%
ROE(3y)12.79%
ROE(5y)12.11%
ROIC(3y)9.42%
ROIC(5y)8.46%
ACIW Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICACIW Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 5 10 15

1.3 Margins

  • The Profit Margin of ACIW (12.88%) is better than 76.17% of its industry peers.
  • ACIW's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
  • The Operating Margin of ACIW (19.40%) is better than 87.36% of its industry peers.
  • ACIW's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
  • The Gross Margin of ACIW (48.99%) is worse than 70.40% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of ACIW has remained more or less at the same level.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 19.4%
PM (TTM) 12.88%
GM 48.99%
OM growth 3Y9.8%
OM growth 5Y5.65%
PM growth 3Y8.8%
PM growth 5Y18.05%
GM growth 3Y-1.36%
GM growth 5Y-1.28%
ACIW Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsACIW Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 10 20 30 40 50

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2. ACIW Health Analysis

2.1 Basic Checks

  • The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so ACIW is still creating some value.
  • ACIW has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
  • ACIW has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
  • The debt/assets ratio for ACIW has been reduced compared to a year ago.
ACIW Yearly Shares OutstandingACIW Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 20M 40M 60M 80M 100M
ACIW Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsACIW Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 1B 2B 3B

2.2 Solvency

  • ACIW has an Altman-Z score of 3.50. This indicates that ACIW is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
  • ACIW has a better Altman-Z score (3.50) than 68.95% of its industry peers.
  • ACIW has a debt to FCF ratio of 2.82. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as ACIW would need 2.82 years to pay back of all of its debts.
  • Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 2.82, ACIW is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 63.54% of the companies in the same industry.
  • A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.51 indicates that ACIW is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
  • ACIW has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.51. This is in the lower half of the industry: ACIW underperforms 65.70% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.51
Debt/FCF 2.82
Altman-Z 3.5
ROIC/WACC1.01
WACC10.91%
ACIW Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFACIW Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 500M 1B 1.5B

2.3 Liquidity

  • ACIW has a Current Ratio of 1.54. This is a normal value and indicates that ACIW is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
  • ACIW's Current ratio of 1.54 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. ACIW outperforms 46.21% of its industry peers.
  • A Quick Ratio of 1.54 indicates that ACIW should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
  • ACIW has a Quick ratio (1.54) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.54
Quick Ratio 1.54
ACIW Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesACIW Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 500M 1B

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3. ACIW Growth Analysis

3.1 Past

  • The Earnings Per Share has grown by an nice 13.02% over the past year.
  • The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 29.32% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth
  • ACIW shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 10.38%.
  • Measured over the past years, ACIW shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 6.34% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)13.02%
EPS 3Y22.86%
EPS 5Y29.32%
EPS Q2Q%-33.33%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)10.38%
Revenue growth 3Y7.37%
Revenue growth 5Y6.34%
Sales Q2Q%6.3%

3.2 Future

  • The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 19.47% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
  • ACIW is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 7.87% yearly.
EPS Next Y26.29%
EPS Next 2Y19.47%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year8.1%
Revenue Next 2Y7.87%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

  • The estimated forward EPS growth is still strong, although it is decreasing when compared to the stronger growth in the past years.
  • The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
ACIW Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesACIW Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 500M 1B 1.5B 2B
ACIW Yearly EPS VS EstimatesACIW Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 1 2 3

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4. ACIW Valuation Analysis

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • ACIW is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 18.65.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of ACIW indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: ACIW is cheaper than 73.65% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • ACIW's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 26.15.
  • The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 14.77, which indicates a correct valuation of ACIW.
  • ACIW's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. ACIW is cheaper than 75.45% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 24.27, ACIW is valued a bit cheaper.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 18.65
Fwd PE 14.77
ACIW Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsACIW Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30 40

4.2 Price Multiples

  • 87.36% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than ACIW, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
  • 82.31% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than ACIW, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 14.22
EV/EBITDA 11.03
ACIW Per share dataACIW EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 5 10 15

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • ACIW's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
  • The excellent profitability rating of ACIW may justify a higher PE ratio.
  • ACIW's earnings are expected to grow with 19.47% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.71
PEG (5Y)0.64
EPS Next 2Y19.47%
EPS Next 3YN/A

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5. ACIW Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • ACIW does not give a dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0%

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ACIW Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

ACI WORLDWIDE INC

NASDAQ:ACIW (3/12/2026, 12:49:18 PM)

40.48

-0.96 (-2.32%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupSoftware & Services
GICS IndustrySoftware
Earnings (Last)02-26
Earnings (Next)05-06
Inst Owners102.56%
Inst Owner Change-3.56%
Ins Owners0.49%
Ins Owner Change2.37%
Market Cap4.12B
Revenue(TTM)1.76B
Net Income(TTM)226.66M
Analysts84.62
Price Target63.21 (56.15%)
Short Float %3.54%
Short Ratio4.29
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0%
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DPN/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-8.2%
Min EPS beat(2)-24.02%
Max EPS beat(2)7.62%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)53.01%
Min EPS beat(4)-24.02%
Max EPS beat(4)202.37%
EPS beat(8)7
Avg EPS beat(8)91.61%
EPS beat(12)10
Avg EPS beat(12)78.16%
EPS beat(16)10
Avg EPS beat(16)54.39%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)1.62%
Min Revenue beat(2)1.61%
Max Revenue beat(2)1.63%
Revenue beat(4)4
Avg Revenue beat(4)3.21%
Min Revenue beat(4)1.61%
Max Revenue beat(4)6.21%
Revenue beat(8)7
Avg Revenue beat(8)3.36%
Revenue beat(12)9
Avg Revenue beat(12)2.7%
Revenue beat(16)12
Avg Revenue beat(16)2.09%
PT rev (1m)-0.79%
PT rev (3m)-0.11%
EPS NQ rev (1m)38.46%
EPS NQ rev (3m)36.36%
EPS NY rev (1m)5.36%
EPS NY rev (3m)4.88%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)2.63%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.76%
Revenue NY rev (1m)1.1%
Revenue NY rev (3m)6.66%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 18.65
Fwd PE 14.77
P/S 2.34
P/FCF 14.22
P/OCF 12.75
P/B 2.71
P/tB 64.98
EV/EBITDA 11.03
EPS(TTM)2.17
EY5.36%
EPS(NY)2.74
Fwd EY6.77%
FCF(TTM)2.85
FCFY7.03%
OCF(TTM)3.17
OCFY7.84%
SpS17.3
BVpS14.93
TBVpS0.62
PEG (NY)0.71
PEG (5Y)0.64
Graham Number27
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 7.3%
ROE 14.92%
ROCE 14.23%
ROIC 11.03%
ROICexc 12.01%
ROICexgc 35.42%
OM 19.4%
PM (TTM) 12.88%
GM 48.99%
FCFM 16.45%
ROA(3y)5.85%
ROA(5y)5.2%
ROE(3y)12.79%
ROE(5y)12.11%
ROIC(3y)9.42%
ROIC(5y)8.46%
ROICexc(3y)10.25%
ROICexc(5y)9.11%
ROICexgc(3y)31.13%
ROICexgc(5y)29.84%
ROCE(3y)12.15%
ROCE(5y)10.91%
ROICexgc growth 3Y12.1%
ROICexgc growth 5Y4.38%
ROICexc growth 3Y18.3%
ROICexc growth 5Y13.48%
OM growth 3Y9.8%
OM growth 5Y5.65%
PM growth 3Y8.8%
PM growth 5Y18.05%
GM growth 3Y-1.36%
GM growth 5Y-1.28%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover0.57
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.51
Debt/FCF 2.82
Debt/EBITDA 1.77
Cap/Depr 34.4%
Cap/Sales 1.9%
Interest Coverage 5.33
Cash Conversion 73.64%
Profit Quality 127.72%
Current Ratio 1.54
Quick Ratio 1.54
Altman-Z 3.5
F-Score7
WACC10.91%
ROIC/WACC1.01
Cap/Depr(3y)35.29%
Cap/Depr(5y)34.25%
Cap/Sales(3y)2.44%
Cap/Sales(5y)2.69%
Profit Quality(3y)129.92%
Profit Quality(5y)119.91%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)13.02%
EPS 3Y22.86%
EPS 5Y29.32%
EPS Q2Q%-33.33%
EPS Next Y26.29%
EPS Next 2Y19.47%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)10.38%
Revenue growth 3Y7.37%
Revenue growth 5Y6.34%
Sales Q2Q%6.3%
Revenue Next Year8.1%
Revenue Next 2Y7.87%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y7.79%
EBIT growth 3Y17.89%
EBIT growth 5Y12.35%
EBIT Next Year56.64%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-7.72%
FCF growth 3Y40.89%
FCF growth 5Y1.53%
OCF growth 1Y-10.01%
OCF growth 3Y31.06%
OCF growth 5Y0.5%

ACI WORLDWIDE INC / ACIW FAQ

What is the fundamental rating for ACIW stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to ACIW.


What is the valuation status for ACIW stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 7 / 10 to ACI WORLDWIDE INC (ACIW). This can be considered as Undervalued.


What is the profitability of ACIW stock?

ACI WORLDWIDE INC (ACIW) has a profitability rating of 8 / 10.


What is the valuation of ACI WORLDWIDE INC based on its PE and PB ratios?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for ACI WORLDWIDE INC (ACIW) is 18.65 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 2.71.