Ascopiave S.p.A. — Cyborg Score 6/10

Solid
Utilities - Regulated Gas Distribution & Integrated Energy Services

Strategic Profile

The company specializes in the distribution of natural gas for end customers, with net sales breakdown of 85% from distribution of gas and 15% from renewable energy, cogeneration, heat supply, water service, and general services. The company operates a diversified utility model with exposure to essential infrastructure across Northern Italy, providing stable regulated cash flows through its primary gas distribution business.

Cyborg Score Rationale

The company will be of major interest to investors in search of a high dividend stock. Earnings growth anticipated by analysts for coming years is particularly strong with particularly high EBITDA margins. However, the group shows a rather high level of debt in proportion to its EBITDA and earnings estimated by analysts have been revised downwards with respect to the next two years.

Top Insights

  • Major regional gas distribution operator controlling 301 municipalities in Northern Italy with 870,000+ end users across 14,700+ km of network
  • Diversified revenue model: 85% gas distribution, 15% renewables (84.1 MW capacity) and water services providing revenue stability
  • High dividend yield (3.97%) attractive to income investors in regulated utility sector
  • Recent analyst revisions mixed: upward on sales forecasts but downward on earnings for next 2 years, reflecting margin pressure

Named Competitors

  • Gas Distribution — Major Italian gas distribution utility with national presence
  • Energy & Gas Infrastructure — Leading gas transmission and storage operator in Italy
  • Integrated Utilities — Major multi-utility operator in gas, water and waste
  • Utilities & Infrastructure — Diversified utility operator with gas and water services

Recent Developments

  • (Feb 2026) Earnings date scheduled for March 6, 2026
  • (Dec 2006) Company listed on Euronext Star Milan segment of Borsa Italiana
  • (Feb 2014) Acquired 49% stake in Veritas Energia Srl, achieving full 100% ownership

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