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Acerinox (ACX) Stock Price & Analysis

ACX Stock Chart & Stats

€15.98-€0.09(-0.56%)
At close: 5:15 PM GMT+1
€16€17€1810 Aug24 Aug7 Sep21 Sep5 Oct19 Oct2 Nov
Day’s Range
EUR 15.47 - EUR 16.19
52-Week Range
EUR 11.03 - EUR 18.58
Previous Close
EUR 16.07
Volume
N/A
Average Volume (3M)
554.07K
Market Cap
EUR 3.83B
Enterprise Value
EUR 5.21B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)
EUR 926.38M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)
EUR 2.28B
Price to Earnings (P/E)
46.6
Beta
1.04
Next Earnings
Feb 26, 2027 (Est.)
EPS Estimate
0.26
Last Dividend Ex-Date
Jul 15, 2026
Dividend Yield
3.92%

Bulls Say, Bears Say

Bulls Say

Diversified End Markets

Exposure across several industrial and consumer applications can reduce dependence on any single customer segment and broaden demand opportunities. This end-market diversity supports the durability of Acerinox’s manufacturing platform through differing project cycles, even though overall steel demand remains cyclical.

Specialty Alloy Differentiation

Specialty alloys provide a structurally stronger proposition than purely commodity steel because technical specifications and customer qualification can support differentiated pricing. This mix may improve margin resilience and deepen customer relationships as Acerinox expands higher-value applications.

Positive Operating Cash Flow

Positive operating cash flow indicates that the underlying business is still converting operations into cash during a difficult cycle. Although current free cash flow is weak, continued operating inflow provides some support for ongoing operations and reduces immediate dependence on external financing.

Bears Say

Weak Revenue And Margins

The sharp revenue contraction and very thin operating profitability show that Acerinox is currently exposed to a weak pricing and cost environment. Low margins leave limited room to absorb further demand or input pressure, while subdued earnings reduce the company’s ability to reinvest.

Higher Leverage

Rising debt relative to equity reduces financial flexibility for a cyclical steel producer whose earnings can fluctuate materially. Higher leverage can constrain capital allocation and make it harder to fund expansion, reduce debt, or withstand a prolonged downturn without prioritizing balance-sheet repair.

Weak Free Cash Flow

Near-breakeven free cash flow indicates weak cash conversion after investment needs and leaves limited internally generated capacity for debt reduction, dividends, or buybacks. The steep decline from prior stronger years suggests that current-cycle pressures could remain a material constraint over coming quarters.

Acerinox News

ACX FAQ

What was Acerinox’s price range in the past 12 months?
Acerinox lowest stock price was €11.03 and its highest was €18.58 in the past 12 months.
What is Acerinox’s market cap?
Acerinox’s market cap is €3.83B.
When is Acerinox’s upcoming earnings report date?
Acerinox’s next earnings report is estimated for Feb 26, 2027 (not yet confirmed), which is in 114 days.
How were Acerinox’s earnings last quarter?
Acerinox released its earnings results on Oct 30, 2026. The company reported €0.34 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of €0.361 by -€0.021.
Is Acerinox overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Acerinox’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Acerinox pay dividends?
Acerinox pays a Semiannually dividend of €0.31 which represents an annual dividend yield of 3.92%. See more information on Acerinox dividends here
What is Acerinox’s EPS estimate?
Acerinox’s EPS estimate is 0.26.
How many shares outstanding does Acerinox have?
Acerinox has 249,335,370 shares outstanding.
What happened to Acerinox’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Acerinox reported an EPS of €0.34 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of €0.361. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -5.471%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Acerinox?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in ES:ACX
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
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