HERA S.p.A. (HERN) Stock Price & Analysis
HERN Stock Chart & Stats
- Day’s Range
- MXN 72.52 - MXN 72.52
- 52-Week Range
- MXN 72.52 - MXN 89.00
- Previous Close
- MXN 72.52
- Volume
- N/A
- Average Volume (3M)
- 0
- Market Cap
- MXN 110.90B
- Enterprise Value
- MXN 10.47B
- Total Cash (Recent Filing)
- MXN 1.29B
- Total Debt (Recent Filing)
- MXN 5.83B
- Price to Earnings (P/E)
- 11.5
- Beta
- 1.06
- Next Earnings
- Nov 11, 2026 (Est.)
- EPS Estimate
- N/A
- Next Dividend Ex-Date
- N/A
- Dividend Yield
- 4.98%
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Diversified Regulated And Contracted Utility Model
HERA’s mix of regulated tariffs, municipal contracts, and infrastructure-based services provides multiple recurring revenue streams. This diversification can reduce dependence on any single business line, while regulated and contracted activities improve revenue visibility over the next several quarters.
Returning To Modest Revenue Growth
The return to 4.4% trailing revenue growth indicates that the business has regained top-line momentum after weaker recent years. Even modest growth is constructive for a mature utility because it can support operating leverage, investment funding, and more stable earnings progression.
Stable Shareholder Returns
A consistent return on equity of about 11.6% suggests HERA is generating reasonable profitability from its asset and capital base despite operating in a capital-intensive sector. Sustained returns can support reinvestment and indicate that the underlying utility platform remains economically productive.
Bears Say
Elevated And Rising Leverage
Higher leverage reduces financial flexibility and makes HERA more sensitive to refinancing conditions and interest-rate changes. A debt-to-equity ratio of about 1.43, up from 1.23, could constrain capital allocation and limit the company’s ability to absorb operating or investment pressures.
Declining And Uneven Free Cash Flow
Although operating cash flow remains positive, the 27% decline in free cash flow points to heavier investment needs or working-capital pressure. Weaker conversion of earnings into discretionary cash can restrict debt reduction, dividends, and internally funded network or treatment-asset investment.
Modest Net Profitability And Margin Volatility
A net margin of roughly 3.8% leaves limited room for cost inflation, pricing pressure, or weaker operating conditions to affect earnings. The difference between earlier gross profitability and the TTM level also signals exposure to cost and repricing dynamics, reducing earnings durability.
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Company Description
HERA S.p.A.
Hera S.p.A., an Italian multi-utility company founded in Bologna in 2002, delivers a comprehensive suite of essential services across the nation. Its core operations encompass energy, water, and waste management. In the energy sector, Hera handles the distribution and sale of methane and natural gas, provides district heating, and is actively involved in the generation, distribution, and retailing of electricity. For water services, the company manages the complete cycle, including the collection and treatment of drinking water for both residential and industrial supply, as well as sewerage and wastewater treatment. Hera oversees water utilities in 227 municipalities, serving an estimated 3.6 million inhabitants through an extensive water network spanning 35,080 kilometers. Its environmental services include street sweeping, waste collection, transportation, processing for recovery, and final disposal. Additionally, Hera offers public lighting and telecommunications services, and maintains a gas distribution network stretching approximately 19,953 kilometers.
- Sector
- General
- Industry
- Diversified Utilities
- CEO
- Orazio Iacono
- Employees
- 11,209
- Website
- www.gruppohera.it
- Address
- Viale Carlo Berti Pichat nr. 2/4, Bologna, BO, 40127, IT
HERA S.p.A. (HERN) Earnings & Revenues
Technical Analysis
Overall Consensus
| Indicator | Bullish | Neutral | Bearish |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall Consensus | 2 | 1 | 15 |
| Technical Analysis | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| Moving Averages | 0 | 0 | 12 |

