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Acea S.p.A. ACE.MI

Italy · Euronext Milan · ISIN IT0001207098 · Vertical: Listed companies from Italy

21.58EUR+1.98% · 1 dayClose 04 Nov 2026

Acea is an Italian multi-utility active in water, electricity, gas and waste management, with operations mainly in the Rome area and Umbria. Its importance is growing with investments tied to infrastructure resilience and the energy transition, backed by a sustainability plan with over billion euros for environmental targets.

At the close of 04 Nov 2026, Acea S.p.A. (ACE.MI) stock was 21.58 EUR (+1.98% on the day), with market capitalisation 4.6 bn EUR, P/E 9.6 on diluted EPS of 2.26 EUR over the last 12 months, dividend yield 3.47%, beta 0.35, 52-week range 19.59–26.44 EUR.

Data as of · AI analysis dated · Source: ESEF annual reports and closing prices, computed by olivLaw.

Market cap
4.6 bn EUR
shares as of 31 Dec 2025
P/E (TTM)
9.6
Diluted EPS TTM 2.26 · TTM to 31 Dec 2025
E/P (TTM)
10.46%
TTM to 31 Dec 2025
Dividend yield
3.47%
DPS 12m 0.75
Beta (2y)
0.35
Volatility (1y) 25%
52-week range
19.5926.44

Price history

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Technical reading

RSI (14)
73.1
overbought (≥ 70)
Bollinger (20, 2)
19.49 – 21.46
above the upper band · %B 1.06 · band width 9.6%
SMA 50 / 200
20.31 / 22.17
mixed trend
MACD (12, 26, 9)
0.28 / 0.14
MACD above signal

Indicators describe past prices; on their own they do not predict direction. On our history the RSI ≤ 40 filter added no return (see the signals methodology).

Performance

CompanyEURO STOXX 50vs EURO STOXX 50Vertical median
1 month+8.1%−1.5%+9.6 pp—
3 months+0.4%−5.3%+5.6 pp—
6 months−8.4%+4.7%−13.1 pp—
Year to date−2.4%+6.0%−8.4 pp—
1 year+0.5%+8.2%−7.7 pp−5.8%
3 years+82.1%+47.2%+34.9 pp+6.7%
5 years+12.9%+41.8%−28.9 pp—
Max drawdown (1y)
−25.9%
25 Feb 2026 → 14 Sept 2026
Max drawdown (5y)
−47.9%
10 Nov 2021 → 28 Sept 2023
Compound annual growth (5y)
+2.5%
EURO STOXX 50 +7.2%

Price returns, dividends excluded.

Quarterly results

ESEF annual reports carry no quarters: the results are annual (below).

E/P over time

E/P = trailing-12-month diluted EPS / price at quarter end. E/P is the inverse of P/E and stays defined when earnings are negative.

Today's P/E sits at the 33 percentile of its own 3-quarter history (min 8.3, median 9.8, max 12.0; quarters with earnings only).

Fiscal years

Fiscal year2022202320242025
Revenueunavailable4.6 bn2.9 bn2.9 bn
Revenue YoYunavailableunavailable−37.5%+0.2%
Net incomeunavailable293.9 m331.6 m480.6 m
Net income YoYunavailableunavailable+12.8%+44.9%
Diluted EPS1.56unavailable1.562.26
Diluted EPS YoYunavailableunavailableunavailable+44.9%
net %unavailable6.3%11.5%16.6%
Free cash flowunavailableunavailableunavailableunavailable

Balance sheet & financial health

Fiscal year 2025 · 31 Dec 2025

Cash
unavailable EUR
Financial debt
unavailable EUR
Net debt
unavailable EUR
Equity
3.2 bn EUR
Total assets
12.8 bn EUR
Debt / equity
unavailable
Current ratio
0.69x
ROE
15.9%
ROA
3.8%
FCF margin
unavailable

Financial statements (source on every figure)

Revenue and net income (EUR)

Margins

Income statement · EUR

Revenue
2023
4.6 bn
2024
2.9 bn
2025
2.9 bn

esef· 12 May 2026verified

Gross profit
2023
1.4 bn
2024
1.4 bn
2025
1.5 bn

esef· 12 May 2026verified

Operating income
2023
612.3 m
2024
663.8 m
2025
668.9 m

esef· 12 May 2026verified

Interest expense
2023
176.0 m
2024
176.9 m
2025
165.3 m

esef· 12 May 2026verified

Pre-tax income
2023
475.2 m
2024
520.7 m
2025
626.8 m

esef· 12 May 2026verified

Income tax
2023
147.8 m
2024
164.7 m
2025
185.8 m

esef· 12 May 2026verified

Net income
2023
293.9 m
2024
331.6 m
2025
480.6 m

esef· 12 May 2026verified

Diluted EPS
2023
—
2024
1.56
2025
2.26

esef· 12 May 2026verified

Dividend per share
2023
—
2024
0.69
2025
0.75

esef· 12 May 2026derived

Balance sheet · EUR

Current assets
2023
2.6 bn
2024
2.3 bn
2025
2.0 bn

esef· 12 May 2026verified

Property, plant & equipment, net
2023
3.3 bn
2024
3.4 bn
2025
3.6 bn

esef· 12 May 2026verified

Goodwill
2023
254.6 m
2024
241.0 m
2025
191.2 m

esef· 12 May 2026verified

Intangibles (excl. goodwill)
2023
413.2 m
2024
417.2 m
2025
300.8 m

esef· 12 May 2026verified

Total assets
2023
11.8 bn
2024
12.2 bn
2025
12.8 bn

esef· 12 May 2026verified

Current liabilities
2023
3.3 bn
2024
3.4 bn
2025
3.0 bn

esef· 12 May 2026verified

Equity
2023
2.8 bn
2024
2.9 bn
2025
3.2 bn

esef· 12 May 2026verified

Shares outstanding at year end
2023
—
2024
213.0 m
2025
213.0 m

esef· 12 May 2026derived

Cash flow · EUR

Operating cash flow
2023
1.1 bn
2024
1.8 bn
2025
1.8 bn

esef· 12 May 2026verified

Investing cash flow
2023
-1.3 bn
2024
-1.1 bn
2025
-1.1 bn

esef· 12 May 2026verified

Financing cash flow
2023
-12.1 m
2024
-519.7 m
2025
-519.7 m

esef· 12 May 2026verified

Dividends paid
2023
145.2 m
2024
146.1 m
2025
159.5 m

esef· 12 May 2026verified

Computed indicators

Growth

Revenue growth (YoY)
0.2%
computed by olivLawFY 2025
Revenue CAGR 3Y
unavailable
input data missing
Revenue CAGR 5Y
unavailable
input data missing
EBIT growth (YoY)
0.8%
computed by olivLawFY 2025
Net income growth (YoY)
44.9%
computed by olivLawFY 2025
Net income CAGR 3Y
unavailable
input data missing
Net income CAGR 5Y
unavailable
input data missing
EPS growth (YoY)
44.9%
computed by olivLawFY 2025
EPS CAGR 3Y
13.2%
computed by olivLawFY 2022 → FY 2025
EPS CAGR 5Y
unavailable
input data missing
FCF growth (YoY)
unavailable
input data missing

Profitability

Gross margin
50.4%
computed by olivLawFY 2025
EBITDA margin
unavailable
input data missing
EBIT margin
23.1%
computed by olivLawFY 2025
Net margin
16.6%
computed by olivLawFY 2025
FCF margin
unavailable
input data missing

Returns

ROE
18.2%
computed by olivLawFY 2025 · balance sheet at 31 Dec 2025
ROA
3.8%
computed by olivLawFY 2025 · balance sheet at 31 Dec 2025
ROIC
unavailable
input data missing
ROCE
6.8%
computed by olivLawFY 2025 · balance sheet at 31 Dec 2025
Payout ratio (EPS)
33.2%
computed by olivLawFY 2025
Payout ratio (FCF)
unavailable
input data missing

Balance sheet

Net debt
unavailable
input data missing
Net debt / EBITDA
unavailable
input data missing
Debt / equity
unavailable
input data missing
Interest coverage
4.0x
computed by olivLawFY 2025

Liquidity

Current ratio
0.7x
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 31 Dec 2025
Quick ratio
unavailable
input data missing
Cash ratio
unavailable
input data missing

Cash

Operating cash flow
1.8 bn EUR
computed by olivLawFY 2025
Capital expenditure
unavailable
input data missing
Free cash flow
unavailable
input data missing
FCF conversion
unavailable
input data missing
Cash conversion
unavailable
input data missing

Efficiency

Days sales outstanding
unavailable
input data missing
Days inventory outstanding
unavailable
input data missing
Days payables outstanding
unavailable
input data missing
Cash conversion cycle
unavailable
input data missing

Market and valuation

Market capitalisation
4.6 bn EUR
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 31 Dec 2025
Enterprise value
unavailable
input data missing
Market cap / net income TTM
9.6x
computed by olivLawFY 2025
P/E (TTM)
9.6x
computed by olivLawFY 2025
Earnings yield
10.5%
computed by olivLawFY 2025
P/B
1.7x
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 31 Dec 2025
P/S
1.6x
computed by olivLawFY 2025 · balance sheet at 31 Dec 2025
EV/EBITDA
unavailable
input data missing
EV/EBIT
unavailable
input data missing
EV/Sales
unavailable
input data missing
P/FCF
unavailable
input data missing
FCF yield
unavailable
input data missing
Dividend yield
3.5%
computed by olivLawFY 2025
Shareholder yield (distributions)
3.5%
computed by olivLawFY 2025 · balance sheet at 31 Dec 2025

1 indicators that do not apply to the sector.

Valuation

olivLaw classification

Insufficient data
What is missing
  • score weight coverage: 41.7% of at least 60%

A scoring methodology on indicators and valuation, not investment advice.

Closing price

21.58 EUR

04 Nov 2026Source: olivLaw, closing series

Market cap: 4.6 bn EUR

Key indicators

Market capitalisation
4.6 bn EUR
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 31 Dec 2025
P/E (TTM)
9.6x
computed by olivLawFY 2025
P/B
1.7x
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 31 Dec 2025
EV/EBITDA
unavailable
input data missing
ROE
18.2%
computed by olivLawFY 2025 · balance sheet at 31 Dec 2025
Net margin
16.6%
computed by olivLawFY 2025
Revenue growth (YoY)
0.2%
computed by olivLawFY 2025
Dividend yield
3.5%
computed by olivLawFY 2025

Coverage and freshness

21/37 reporting lines present
Latest full fiscal year: 2025
Latest reported period: 31 Dec 2025
Latest balance sheet date: 31 Dec 2025
Share count (cover of the latest filing), as of: 31 Dec 2025
Source: esefpublished 12 May 2026
verified 67derived 4

Score by group

42% · Insufficient data

Estimated value range

Low
12.25
EUR per share
Mid
23.70
EUR per share
High
38.66
EUR per share
Price: 21.58 EUR
The price is within the range
Potential to the central value: 9.8% (value / price − 1)
Margin of safety: 8.9% (1 − price / value)
Agreement between methods: low · 2 methods used · 2 independent bases

The combined range = the median of the valid methods' low, central and high values; it is not a probability interval and does not cover every result. Envelope of all methods: 10.18 – 63.44 EUR.

Valuation assumptions are editorial choices, not measured; beta is not measured.

Method ranges (EUR per share)

— — Mid · ▏ Price

Valuation methods

  • DCF (discounted cash flow)unavailable · input data missing
  • Peers: EV/EBITDAunavailable · net debt missing: EV cannot be bridged to equity (missing debt is not zero)
  • Peers: P/E14.31 – 63.44 (Mid 35.65)
    20 companies used · median multiple 15.8x · quartiles 6.3x – 28.1x
    AC5.MI, ADB.MI, AEF.MI, AMP.MI, ARN.MI, ASC.MI, BC.MI, BEC.MI, CAI.MI, CIR.MI, CLF.MI, CMB.MI, COM.MI, CRL.MI, CY4.MI, DEX.MI, DIA.MI, DLG.MI, DNR.MI, ELN.MI
  • Dividend discount (DDM)10.18 – 13.89 (Mid 11.75)

Assumptions (illustrative, editorial)

Risk-free rate
3.0%
Equity risk premium
5.5%
Beta (default)
1.00
Cost of equity
8.5%
Terminal growth
2.0%

Factor scorecard

Insufficient data

Minimum-evidence gate: score weight coverage: 41.7% of at least 60%

FactorValueScoreWeight used
ROIC · Qualityunavailableunavailable—
Net margin · Quality16.6%79 (vs peers)15%
FCF conversion · Qualityunavailableunavailable—
Revenue CAGR 3Y · Growthunavailableunavailable—
EPS CAGR 3Y · Growth13.2%88 (on a fixed band)20%
Net debt / EBITDA · Balance sheetunavailableunavailable—
Interest coverage · Balance sheet4.0x39 (on a fixed band)15%
Current ratio · Balance sheet0.7x0 (on a fixed band)10%
P/E (TTM) · Valuation9.6x73 (vs peers)25%
EV/EBITDA · Valuationunavailableunavailable—
FCF yield · Valuationunavailableunavailable—
Shareholder yield (distributions) · Returns3.5%50 (on a fixed band)15%
Payout ratio (FCF) · Returnsunavailableunavailable—

Factors without a value were dropped; the remaining weights were renormalised.

Score groups

  • Balance sheet24/100 · 2/3 factors with a value
  • Growth· partial88/100 · 1/2 factors with a value
  • Quality· partial79/100 · 1/3 factors with a value
  • Returns· partial50/100 · 1/2 factors with a value
  • Valuation· partial73/100 · 1/3 factors with a value

A «partial» group is computed from under half of its weight or from one factor: it is not a full assessment of the group.

Memo

ACEA S.P.A. (ACE.MI). Latest full fiscal year: 2025; data up to 2025-12-31.

Figures computed from the financial statements: revenue 2.9 bn EUR in 2025; YoY growth 0.2%; net margin 16.6%; ROE 18.2%.

The estimated value range is 12.25–38.66 EUR per share (median of 2 methods, agreement: low); assumptions are illustrative. Against the central value of 23.70 EUR, the price of 21.58 EUR leaves a potential of 9.8% (value / price − 1) and a margin of safety of 8.9% (1 − price / value). The range is the median of the methods' low, central and high values, not a probability interval.

Insufficient data for a verdict (score weight coverage: 41.7% of at least 60%).

Text generated deterministically from the figures shown; no language model. Not investment advice.

What supports the thesis

  • Net margin: 16.6%
  • EPS CAGR 3Y: 13.2%
  • P/E (TTM): 9.6x

What contradicts it

  • Current ratio: 0.7x
  • The valuation methods diverge

Not assessed (insufficient data or a ratio without meaning): ROIC, FCF conversion, Revenue CAGR 3Y, Net debt / EBITDA, EV/EBITDA, FCF yield, Payout ratio (FCF).

Versus the vertical median

Listed companies from Italy · same country · compared with 39 companies

Multiples and returns vs the median

P/E
9.6x
vertical median 18.5x
below median (−48.3%)
EV/EBITDA
—
vertical median 8.4x
P/S
1.6x
vertical median 1.1x
above median (+45.2%)
P/B
1.7x
vertical median 1.1x
above median (+54.3%)
ROE
18.2%
vertical median 8.5%
above median (+113.8%)
Net margin
16.6%
vertical median 6.2%
above median (+166.8%)
EBIT margin
23.1%
vertical median 9.5%
above median (+143.3%)
Revenue YoY
0.2%
vertical median 0.8%
below median (−70.2%)
Net debt/EBITDA
—
vertical median 0.5x
Dividend yield
3.5%
vertical median 3.7%
below median (−5.9%)

Price rebased to 100 (monthly, 5 years)

Companies in the vertical

Market capP/EROENet marginRevenue YoY1A / 3A
DLG.MIDe' Longhi S.p.a.6.7 bn21.315.4%8.4%+8.7%+22% / +58%
ACE.MIAcea S.p.a.4.6 bn9.618.2%16.6%+0.2%−4% / +72%
DIA.MIDiasorin S.p.a.4.4 bn28.89.2%13.0%+0.8%+33% / −5%
CRL.MICarel Industries S.p.a.3.0 bn40.916.1%11.7%+8.7%+7% / +14%
AMP.MIAmplifon S.p.a.2.6 bn29.18.5%3.8%−0.6%−11% / −59%
ELN.MIEl.en. - S.p.a.1.3 bn31.410.9%7.3%+4.2%+31% / +79%
CMB.MICembre S.p.a.1.3 bn27.920.6%18.9%+6.7%+15% / +114%
COM.MIComer Industries S.p.a.1.3 bn19.112.8%7.1%−23.0%+11% / +68%
DNR.MIIndustrie De Nora S.p.a.1.1 bn13.78.6%9.4%+1.4%−21% / −61%
ARN.MIAlerion Clean Power S.p.a. In Forma Abbreviata Alerion S.p.a.986.3 m10.623.5%41.0%+1.8%−3% / −22%
AVIO.MIAvio S.p.a.909.3 m89.42.1%1.8%+21.5%+22% / +302%
CIR.MICir S.p.a. - Compagnie Industriali Riunite799.2 m6.117.1%7.3%+1.6%+6% / +75%
ASC.MIAscopiave S.p.a.639.9 m17.94.2%17.5%+13.4%−9% / +31%
AC5.MIAcinque S.p.a.408.7 m19.44.1%3.6%+0.2%−7% / +7%
BAN.MIBasic Net S.p.a.345.1 m—-4.9%-3.5%+0.4%−31% / +4%
ADB.MIAeroporto Guglielmo Marconi Di Bologna S.p.a.319.0 m12.811.1%13.7%+9.2%−3% / +10%
CAI.MICairo Communication S.p.a.290.6 m6.48.1%4.4%−1.3%−22% / +29%
ECNL.MIAquafil S.p.a.130.1 m—-3.2%-0.9%−3.9%−1% / −52%
BEC.MIB&C Speakers S.p.a.119.8 m11.818.5%10.2%−1.3%−25% / −31%
ABT.MIAbitare In S.p.a.76.3 m277.00.4%0.4%+39.8%−6% / −47%
ELC.MIElica S.p.a.64.0 m—-7.8%-2.2%+1.9%−34% / −49%
DEX.MIDexelance S.p.a.50.7 m2.811.0%5.4%+12.6%−63% / −78%
CLE.MIClass Editori S.p.a.34.4 m—-29.2%-3.8%−0.7%−11% / +102%
AEF.MIAeffe S.p.a.11.7 m0.621.9%7.7%−21.3%−52% / −84%
CLF.MICaleffi - S.p.a.11.6 m5.210.9%3.8%−2.5%−4% / −10%

1- and 3-year price returns: for ACE.MI from daily closes (the same as the performance table), for the other companies from month-end closes.

olivLaw engine forecast

The world engine ran after the company's latest material disclosure. Probabilities are of TOUCHING a level within the horizon (not closing there) and sit next to the random walk (p_rw), the no-information benchmark.

The engine has no published run for this company yet.

Valuation scenarios (editable assumptions)

Illustrative scenarios

Illustrative: not forecasts and without probabilities. Each case is one coherent set of assumptions, computed on today's figures.

Bear
Allowed range: -50 … 50%
Allowed range: -100 … 100%
Allowed range: 0 … 100
Allowed range: -10 … 20%
Allowed range: 0 … 100%
Base
Allowed range: -50 … 50%
Allowed range: -100 … 100%
Allowed range: 0 … 100
Allowed range: -10 … 20%
Allowed range: 0 … 100%
Bull
Allowed range: -50 … 50%
Allowed range: -100 … 100%
Allowed range: 0 … 100
Allowed range: -10 … 20%
Allowed range: 0 … 100%
Nothing is saved.

Estimated price (EUR)

Estimated priceBearBaseBull
1 years
12.21
Total return -41% · Per year -41%
21.63
Total return 4% · Per year 4%
32.65
Total return 55% · Per year 55%
3 years
10.86
Total return -42% · Per year -17%
21.74
Total return 11% · Per year 4%
36.16
Total return 81% · Per year 22%
5 years
9.65
Total return -44% · Per year -11%
21.84
Total return 19% · Per year 3%
40.05
Total return 109% · Per year 16%
What moves the 3-year price the most
  • Exit P/E± 5.43
  • Net margin± 3.80
  • Annual revenue growth± 3.26
  • Annual dilution± 0.32

AI analysis

AI-generatedAI-generated analysis (Claude) from cited public sources; it may contain errors. Not investment advice. As of 27 Oct 2026 · Model: claude-haiku-5-5.

In brief

Acea is an Italian multi-utility active in water, electricity, gas and waste management, with operations mainly in the Rome area and Umbria. Its importance is growing with investments tied to infrastructure resilience and the energy transition, backed by a sustainability plan with over 1 billion euros for environmental targets.

SWOT

Strengths

  • Solid position in large urban areas, with regulated activities that provide fairly predictable revenues.
  • Diversified portfolio across water, energy, gas and waste, which reduces dependence on a single sector.
  • An integrated sustainability plan with validated targets and dedicated environmental investment 1.

Weaknesses

  • High dependence on regulatory decisions and on administratively approved tariffs.
  • Disputes over tariff procedures can delay recognition of costs in tariffs.
  • Large investment needs in ageing infrastructure with long execution times.

Opportunities

  • National funding for water resilience could support planned works.
  • Simpler permits for renewables could speed up green generation projects.
  • Demand for green energy and dynamic-price contracts could raise sales revenues.

Threats

  • Changes in regulation or tariff methodology could reduce the remuneration of investments.
  • Drought and water stress could reduce hydroelectric output and water availability.
  • Stricter PFAS and other substance requirements could raise treatment costs.

Risks

  • Regulation and tariffshigh

    Changes to the ARERA methodology could alter the revenues recognised for water and waste.

  • Litigation riskmedium

    Proceedings before administrative courts on tariffs could delay important decisions.

  • Climate riskshigh

    Droughts and extreme events could affect hydroelectric output and service continuity.

  • Operational risksmedium

    Infrastructure failures or delays in essential procurement could disrupt services.

  • Political and macroeconomic contextmedium

    Government changes or raw material price pressures could affect costs and the timing of investments.

Investment thesis

What would need to be true (bull case)

  • Largely regulated revenues and a diversified portfolio could provide stability if tariffs are recognised correctly.
  • National water and network investment programmes could open new bases of remunerable assets.
  • Growth in green generation and renewable energy sales could support long-term expansion.

What would break the thesis

  • If tariff procedures remain contested, recognition of costs could be delayed.
  • Climate risks could reduce hydroelectric output and raise water supply costs.
  • Stricter environmental requirements could increase operating and investment spending.

What to watch

  • Outcome of the ARERA process on the R3 method and default options2026
  • Tariff application for 2026-2029 in the territorial areas2026

Products, market & competition

AI-generatedAI-generated analysis (Claude) from cited public sources; it may contain errors. Not investment advice. As of 27 Oct 2026 · Model: claude-haiku-5-5.

The business

The Acea group manages several regulated businesses: the integrated water service, electricity distribution, environmental activities and energy and gas sales. Most revenues come from activities under ARERA regulation, so tariffs and calculation rules are central to group performance. The 2024-2028 sustainability strategy foresees significant investment to raise renewable output and cut emissions 1.

Segments

Water services

Several group companies run the integrated water service in their own territorial areas. The activity is heavily regulated, and a national programme for the sector funds 75 interventions against the water crisis and to reduce losses, for a total of 957 million euros 1.

Environment and waste

From 2025 waste management also falls under ARERA rules, and access tariffs for the Orvieto plant were recalculated under the MTR-2 method. This segment depends on administrative decisions by local authorities and on the evolution of the tariff methodology for 2026-2029 1.

Electricity and gas

The group sells green electricity and offsets sold methane volumes by purchasing certified voluntary carbon credits. The strategy aims to raise renewable generation, including photovoltaic and biomethane projects 1.

Market context

The markets Acea operates in are largely regulated, and the rule framework changes constantly at local, national and European level. In Italy, new rules on renewables, the electricity market and water networks directly affect operating conditions. The European context includes stricter limits for PFAS in surface and groundwater, which could raise treatment costs 1.

Trends

  • ARERA regulation of wastemixed

    Extending ARERA powers to the waste cycle brings more transparent tariffs but also more complex review processes. The MTR-3 method and the R3 indicator from 2028 could change how group activities are remunerated 1.

  • Investment in water resiliencetailwind

    The national programme for water security, with 957 million euros, supports works that reduce losses and the risk of water crisis. If works progress as planned, it could support the group's regulated investment base 1.

  • Legal uncertainty on tariffsheadwind

    Disputes exist over ARERA silence on the 2024-2025 tariff determinations and over challenges to the territorial authority's acts. An unfavourable outcome could delay recognition of costs in tariffs 1.

  • Energy transition and renewablesmixed

    European directives such as RED III and rules on acceleration zones for renewable plants could simplify permits for group projects. However, expanding green output requires substantial investment and execution time 1.

Competitive position

Competition depends on the segment: in distribution and water, activity remains largely within assigned territorial areas, while in energy and gas sales competition is open. Main rivals are other Italian and European utilities operating in the same areas, and competitive pressure is higher in energy than in water 1.

  • Hera S.p.A.

    Italian multi-utility active in water, energy and waste, with direct competition in some territories.

  • A2A S.p.A.

    Italian utility group with activities in energy, water and environment, competing in sales.

  • Iren S.p.A.

    Italian utility active in water services, energy and waste management.

  • Enel S.p.A.

    Large-scale energy operator competing in electricity sales.

News & filings

In the press

Annual reports (ESEF)

Sources

  1. [1] Annual report, fiscal year ended 2025-12-31 (ESEF) · SEC / Acea S.p.A. · 31 Dec 2025

Figures computed by olivLaw from ESEF annual reports and closing prices; the qualitative analysis is AI-generated from cited sources. Not investment advice.