Is ACI a good stock to buy right now?

Based on our 6-factor quantitative model, Albertsons Companies, Inc. (ACI) receives a "Hold" rating with a composite score of 45.2/100. It is ranked #1,221 out of 4,446 stocks. Key factor scores: Quality 50/100, Value 65/100, Momentum 36/100. The timing signal is "Neutral". This is quantitative analysis only — not investment advice.

What is the stock rating for ACI?

Albertsons Companies, Inc. (ACI) has a "Hold" rating and 3-star score. The composite score of 45.2 ranks it #1,221 among 4,446 U.S. stocks. Ratings are updated weekly using academically-proven factor models.

What sector is ACI in?

Albertsons Companies, Inc. operates in the Consumer Discretionary sector (Retail industry) with a market cap of $8.74 billion. It is classified as a mid-cap stock.

Does ACI pay a dividend?

ACI does not currently pay a regular dividend. The company may be reinvesting profits for growth.

What is ACI's P/E ratio?

ACI has a trailing P/E ratio of 8.44x. The Consumer Discretionary sector average is 24.5x. This below-average P/E may indicate the stock is undervalued.

How profitable is ACI?

ACI's quality factor score is 50/100. Gross margin: 27.4%. ROE: 43.9% vs sector average 6.2%. Margins are moderate to low, reflecting competitive market dynamics.

How is ACI valued compared to peers?

ACI's value factor score is 65/100 (higher = cheaper). Key multiples: P/E 8.4x, EV/EBITDA 2.6x. The stock appears attractively valued versus peers.

What is ACI's debt level?

ACI's debt-to-equity ratio is 983%. Sector average: 89%. Elevated leverage increases credit risk.

ACI has a beta of 0.02, meaning it is less volatile than the market. Stability score: 78/100.

Does ACI have high short interest?

ACI's short interest factor score is 5/100 (higher = less short selling). Elevated short interest may indicate bearish sentiment or short squeeze potential.

ACI Stock Analysis: Top Mid-Cap Hold (Score 45.2/100) | Blank Capital Research

Data Series	1D	5D	1M	YTD	1Y	3Y	5Y	10Y
ACI	-1.09%	-0.97%	+3.10%	+0.64%	-19.10%	-	-	-
Industry Proxy XLY	+0.13%	+4.38%	-1.35%	-5.46%	-39.92%	-	-	-
U.S. Market SPY	-0.07%	+3.60%	+0.34%	-0.36%	+29.52%	-	-	-
Alpha vs Market	-1.02%	-4.58%	+2.77%	+1.00%	-48.63%	-	-	-
Alpha vs Sector	-1.22%	-5.36%	+4.46%	+6.10%	+20.82%	-	-	-

Metric	ACI	Benchmark
P/E Ratio	8.4x	-66%
EV/EBITDA	2.6x	-48%
Price / Book	3.7x

Stock Entity	Score▼	Quality	Value	Momentum	P/E Ratio	ROE	Gross Margin	Net Margin	Rev Growth	D/E Ratio	Market Cap	Compare
CASY CASEYS GENERAL STORES INC	57	50	68	67	42.2x	16.9%	24.0%	3.8%	0.3%	123.0x	$27.2B	VS
TGT TARGET CORP	53	50	70	56	16.2x	20.7%	28.4%	3.4%	-0.7%	89.0x	$54.5B	VS
APEI AMERICAN PUBLIC EDUCATION INC	53	49	58	72	78.3x	4.6%	52.8%	2.1%	6.8%	32.0x	$1.1B	VS
LINC LINCOLN EDUCATIONAL SERVICES CORP	52	50	48	75	116.7x	5.6%	59.2%	2.3%	37.4%	147.0x	$1.3B	VS
FIVE FIVE BELOW, INC	52	50	56	73	105.5x	5.4%	32.5%	3.1%	26.5%	125.0x	$13.0B	VS
IMKTA INGLES MARKETS INC	51	50	51	62	17.4x	6.2%	23.9%	1.9%	0.4%	57.0x	$1.7B	VS
PRDO PERDOCEO EDUCATION Corp	51	50	70	57	14.2x	16.7%	100.0%	20.4%	27.1%	28.0x	$2.4B	VS
MCRI MONARCH CASINO & RESORT INC	51	50	66	47	16.7x	19.7%	24.5%	19.4%	11.5%	33.0x	$1.7B	VS
FCFS FirstCash Holdings, Inc.	49	50	29	66	34.7x	10.8%	50.2%	8.0%	26.6%	98.0x	$8.4B	VS
ESCA ESCALADE INC	48	50	65	51	15.2x	9.0%	26.1%	6.2%	8.4%	11.0x	$249M	VS
ACI Albertsons Companies, Inc.	45	50	65	36	8.4x	43.9%	27.4%	1.4%	3.1%	983.0x	$8.7B

Key Ratio	TTM	2026	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020	2019	2018	2017
Gross Margin %	0.3%	0.3%	0.3%	0.3%	0.3%	0.3%	0.3%	0.3%	0.3%	0.3%	0.3%
Operating Margin %	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	-0.0%	0.0%
EBITDA Margin %	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%
Net Margin %	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	-0.0%
FCF Margin %	0.1%	-	-	-	-	-	1.5%	0.7%	0.5%	-0.9%	-20.2%
ROE %	0.4%	0.1%	0.3%	0.5%	0.9%	0.5%	0.2%	0.2%	0.1%	0.0%	-0.3%
ROA %	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.1%	0.1%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	-0.0%
ROIC %	12.2%	15.5%	36.1%	59.5%	113.2%	63.6%	6.2%	10.8%	5.6%	-0.4%	4.1%

Key Ratio

TTM

2026

2025

2024

2023

2022

2021

2020

2019

2018

2017

Gross Margin %

0.3%

Operating Margin %

0.0%

-0.0%

0.0%

EBITDA Margin %

0.0%

0.1%

0.0%

Net Margin %

0.0%

-0.0%

FCF Margin %

0.1%

1.5%

0.7%

0.5%

-0.9%

-20.2%

ROE %

0.4%

0.1%

0.3%

0.5%

0.9%

0.5%

0.2%

0.1%

0.0%

-0.3%

ROA %

0.0%

0.1%

0.0%

-0.0%

ROIC %

12.2%

15.5%

36.1%

59.5%

113.2%

63.6%

6.2%

10.8%

5.6%

-0.4%

4.1%

Line Item	TTM	2025	2024	2023	2022	2020	2019	2018	2017
	$81.7B	$80.4B	$79.2B	$77.6B	$71.9B	$62.5B	$60.5B	$59.9B	$59.7B
	—	$58.1B	$57.2B	$55.9B	$51.2B	—	—	—	—
	$22.3B	$22.3B	$22.0B	$21.8B	$20.7B	$17.6B	$16.9B	$16.4B	$16.6B
Gross Margin	27.4%	27.7%	27.8%	28.0%	28.8%	28.2%	27.9%	27.3%	27.9%
	—	$20.6B	$19.9B	$19.6B	$18.3B	—	—	—	—
Depreciation	—	$1.8B	$1.8B	$1.8B	$1.7B	$2.3B	$1.8B	$2.0B	$1.9B
Total Operating Expenses	—	$20.7B	$20.0B	$19.4B	$18.3B	—	—	—	—
	$1.8B	$1.5B	$2.1B	$2.3B	$2.4B	$1.4B	$787M	-$57M	$641M
EBIT	$1.8B	$1.5B	$2.1B	$2.3B	$2.4B	$1.4B	$787M	-$57M	$641M
EBITDA	$3.6B	$3.4B	$3.8B	$4.1B	$4.1B	$3.2B	$2.7B	$1.9B	$2.5B
Operating Margin	2.2%	1.9%	2.6%	3.0%	3.4%	2.3%	1.3%	-0.1%	1.0%
EBITDA Margin	4.4%	4.2%	4.9%	5.3%	5.7%	5.1%	4.4%	3.2%	4.3%
	—	—	—	—	—	$698M	$840M	$870M	$1.1B
	—	$1.1B	$79.2B	$77.6B	$71.9B	—	—	—	—
Income Tax Expense	—	$171M	$293M	$422M	$480M	$133M	—	-$964M	-$90M
	$1.1B	$959M	$1.3B	$1.5B	$1.6B	$466M	$131M	$46M	-$373M
Net Margin	1.4%	1.2%	1.6%	1.9%	2.3%	0.8%	0.2%	0.1%	-0.6%
	$0.55	$1.65	$2.25	$2.29	$2.73	$0.80	$0.47	-	-
Diluted EPS	$0.55	$1.64	$2.23	$2.27	$2.70	$0.80	$0.47	-	-
Weighted Avg Basic	—	580M	575M	529M	470M	—	—	—	—
Weighted Avg Diluted	—	584M	581M	534M	475M	—	—	—	—

Line Item

TTM

2025

2024

2023

2022

2020

2019

2018

2017

$81.7B

$80.4B

$79.2B

$77.6B

$71.9B

$62.5B

$60.5B

$59.9B

$59.7B

—

$58.1B

$57.2B

$55.9B

$51.2B

—

$22.3B

$22.0B

$21.8B

$20.7B

$17.6B

$16.9B

$16.4B

$16.6B

Gross Margin

27.4%

27.7%

27.8%

28.0%

28.8%

28.2%

27.9%

27.3%

27.9%

—

$20.6B

$19.9B

$19.6B

$18.3B

—

Depreciation

—

$1.8B

$1.7B

$2.3B

$1.8B

$2.0B

$1.9B

Total Operating Expenses

—

$20.7B

$20.0B

$19.4B

$18.3B

—

$1.8B

$1.5B

$2.1B

$2.3B

$2.4B

$1.4B

$787M

-$57M

$641M

EBIT

$1.8B

$1.5B

$2.1B

$2.3B

$2.4B

$1.4B

$787M

-$57M

$641M

EBITDA

$3.6B

$3.4B

$3.8B

$4.1B

$3.2B

$2.7B

$1.9B

$2.5B

Operating Margin

2.2%

1.9%

2.6%

3.0%

3.4%

2.3%

1.3%

-0.1%

1.0%

EBITDA Margin

4.4%

4.2%

4.9%

5.3%

5.7%

5.1%

4.4%

3.2%

4.3%

—

$698M

$840M

$870M

$1.1B

—

$1.1B

$79.2B

$77.6B

$71.9B

—

Income Tax Expense

—

$171M

$293M

$422M

$480M

$133M

—

-$964M

-$90M

$1.1B

$959M

$1.3B

$1.5B

$1.6B

$466M

$131M

$46M

-$373M

Net Margin

1.4%

1.2%

1.6%

1.9%

2.3%

0.8%

0.2%

0.1%

-0.6%

$0.55

$1.65

$2.25

$2.29

$2.73

$0.80

$0.47

Diluted EPS

$0.55

$1.64

$2.23

$2.27

$2.70

$0.80

$0.47

Weighted Avg Basic

—

580M

575M

529M

470M

—

Weighted Avg Diluted

—

584M

581M

534M

475M

—

Albertsons Companies, Inc. (ACI) Stock Analysis — April 2026 Rating, Price, and Forecast

Last updated: April 2026

Company Overview — What Does Albertsons Companies, Inc. Do?

Albertsons Companies, Inc., through its subsidiaries, engages in the operation of food and drug stores in the United States. The company's food and drug retail stores offer grocery products, general merchandise, health and beauty care products, pharmacy, fuel, and other items and services. It also manufactures and processes food products for sale in stores. As of February 26, 2022, it operated 2,276 stores under various banners, including Albertsons, Safeway, Vons, Pavilions, Randalls, Tom Thumb, Carrs, Jewel-Osco, Acme, Shaw's, Star Market, United Supermarkets, Market Street, Haggen, Kings Food Markets, and Balducci's Food Lovers Market; and 1,722 pharmacies, 1,317 in-store branded coffee shops, 402 adjacent fuel centers, 22 distribution centers, and 20 manufacturing facilities, as well as various digital platforms. The company was founded in 1860 and is headquartered in Boise, Idaho. Albertsons Companies, Inc. (ACI) is classified as a mid-cap stock in the Consumer Discretionary sector, specifically within the Retail industry. The company is led by CEO Vivek Sankaran and employs approximately 290,000 people. With a market capitalization of $8.7B, ACI is one of the notable companies in the Consumer Discretionary sector.

Albertsons Companies, Inc. (ACI) Stock Rating — Hold (April 2026)

As of April 2026, Albertsons Companies, Inc. receives a Hold rating with a composite score of 45.2/100 and 3 out of 5 stars from the Blank Capital Research quantitative model.ACI ranks #1,221 out of 4,446 stocks in our coverage universe. Within the Consumer Discretionary sector, Albertsons Companies, Inc. ranks #95 of 442 stocks, placing it in the top quartile of its Consumer Discretionary peers. The rating is generated by a multi-factor model that weighs quality (30%), momentum (25%), value (15%), investment (10%), stability (10%), and short interest (10%).

ACI Stock Price and 52-Week Range

Albertsons Companies, Inc. (ACI) currently trades at $17.27. The stock lost $0.20 (1.1%) in the most recent trading session. The 52-week high for ACI is $23.20, which means the stock is currently trading -25.6% from its annual peak. The 52-week low is $15.80, putting the stock 9.3% above its annual trough. Recent trading volume was 4.7M shares, reflecting moderate market activity.

Is ACI Overvalued or Undervalued? — Valuation Analysis

Albertsons Companies, Inc. (ACI) carries a value factor score of 65/100 in the Blank Capital model, indicating fair valuation relative to historical norms. The trailing price-to-earnings ratio is 8.44x, compared to the Consumer Discretionary sector average of 24.47x — a discount of 66%. The price-to-book ratio stands at 3.71x, versus the sector average of 1.99x. The price-to-sales ratio is 0.11x, compared to 0.27x for the average Consumer Discretionary stock. On an enterprise value basis, ACI trades at 2.57x EV/EBITDA, versus 4.91x for the sector.

Overall, ACI's valuation appears roughly in line with sector benchmarks, suggesting the market is pricing the stock fairly given its current fundamentals and growth trajectory. Neither deep value nor significantly overpriced, the stock occupies a middle ground on valuation.

Albertsons Companies, Inc. Profitability — ROE, Margins, and Quality Score

Albertsons Companies, Inc. (ACI) earns a quality factor score of 50/100, indicating solid business quality with consistent operational execution. The return on equity (ROE) is 43.9%, compared to the Consumer Discretionary sector average of 6.2%, which demonstrates strong shareholder value creation. Return on assets (ROA) comes in at 4.1% versus the sector average of 2.5%.

On a margin basis, Albertsons Companies, Inc. reports gross margins of 27.4%, compared to 36.9% for the sector. The operating margin is 2.2% (sector: 3.8%). Net profit margin stands at 1.4%, versus 2.1% for the average Consumer Discretionary stock. Revenue growth is running at 3.1% on a trailing basis, compared to 3.3% for the sector. The overall profitability profile is adequate, though there may be room for margin expansion.

ACI Debt, Balance Sheet, and Financial Health

Albertsons Companies, Inc. has a debt-to-equity ratio of 983.0%, compared to the Consumer Discretionary sector average of 89.0%. This elevated leverage warrants close monitoring, as it increases the company's sensitivity to rising interest rates and economic downturns. The current ratio is 0.91x, which may signal near-term liquidity tightness. Total debt on the balance sheet is $9.01B. Cash and equivalents stand at $195M.

ACI has a beta of 0.02, meaning it is less volatile than the S&P 500, making it a relatively defensive holding. The stability factor score for Albertsons Companies, Inc. is 78/100, indicating low-volatility characteristics and consistent price behavior that appeals to risk-averse investors.

Albertsons Companies, Inc. Revenue and Earnings History — Quarterly Trend

In TTM 2026, Albertsons Companies, Inc. reported revenue of $81.69B and earnings per share (EPS) of $0.55. Net income for the quarter was $1.10B. Gross margin was 27.4%. Operating income came in at $1.75B.

In Q3 2026, Albertsons Companies, Inc. reported revenue of $19.12B and earnings per share (EPS) of $0.55. Net income for the quarter was $293M. Gross margin was 27.5%. Revenue grew 1.9% year-over-year compared to Q3 2025. Operating income came in at $490M.

In Q2 2026, Albertsons Companies, Inc. reported revenue of $18.92B and earnings per share (EPS) of $0.30. Net income for the quarter was $169M. Gross margin was 27.0%. Revenue grew 2.0% year-over-year compared to Q2 2025. Operating income came in at $295M.

In Q1 2026, Albertsons Companies, Inc. reported revenue of $24.88B and earnings per share (EPS) of $0.41. Net income for the quarter was $236M. Gross margin was 27.1%. Revenue grew 2.5% year-over-year compared to Q1 2025. Operating income came in at $449M.

Over the past 8 quarters, Albertsons Companies, Inc. has demonstrated a growth trajectory, with revenue expanding from $24.27B to $81.69B. Investors analyzing ACI stock should weigh these quarterly trends alongside the valuation and quality metrics discussed above.

ACI Dividend Yield and Income Analysis

Albertsons Companies, Inc. (ACI) does not currently pay a dividend. This is common among smaller companies in the Retail industry that prefer to reinvest cash flows into business expansion rather than returning capital to shareholders. Income-focused investors looking for Consumer Discretionary dividend stocks may want to explore other Consumer Discretionary stocks or use the stock screener to filter by dividend yield.

ACI Momentum and Technical Analysis Profile

Albertsons Companies, Inc. (ACI) has a momentum factor score of 36/100, signaling weak relative price performance. Stocks with low momentum scores have historically tended to continue underperforming in the near term. The investment factor score is 32/100, which measures capital allocation efficiency and asset growth patterns. The short interest score of 5/100 signals elevated short interest, which can indicate bearish sentiment among institutional investors.

ACI vs Competitors — Consumer Discretionary Sector Ranking and Peer Comparison

Within the Consumer Discretionary sector, Albertsons Companies, Inc. (ACI) ranks #95 out of 442 stocks based on the Blank Capital composite score. This places ACI in the top quartile of all Consumer Discretionary stocks in our coverage universe. Key competitors and sector peers include MONARCH CASINO & RESORT INC (MCRI) with a score of 50.5/100, CASEYS GENERAL STORES INC (CASY) with a score of 57.3/100, INGLES MARKETS INC (IMKTA) with a score of 51.0/100, FIVE BELOW, INC (FIVE) with a score of 51.6/100, and TARGET CORP (TGT) with a score of 52.6/100.

Comparing ACI against the S&P 500 benchmark is also instructive for understanding relative performance. Investors can view the full ACI vs S&P 500 (SPY) comparison to assess how Albertsons Companies, Inc. stacks up against the broader market across all factor dimensions.

ACI Next Earnings Date

No upcoming earnings date has been announced for Albertsons Companies, Inc. (ACI) at this time. Check the earnings calendar for the latest scheduling updates across all stocks in our coverage universe.

Should You Buy ACI? — Investment Thesis Summary

Albertsons Companies, Inc. presents a balanced picture with arguments on both sides. The value score of 65/100 suggests attractive pricing relative to fundamentals. Momentum is weak at 36/100, a headwind for near-term performance. Low volatility (stability score 78/100) reduces downside risk.

In summary, Albertsons Companies, Inc. (ACI) earns a Hold rating with a composite score of 45.2/100 as of April 2026. The rating is derived from the Blank Capital Research methodology, which combines six factor dimensions into a single quantitative ranking. Investors should consider these quantitative signals alongside their own fundamental research, risk tolerance, and investment time horizon before making buy or sell decisions on ACI stock.

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