{"id":332393,"date":"2025-04-30T00:42:35","date_gmt":"2025-04-29T16:42:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pinoyinvestor.com\/smartinvestor\/?p=332393"},"modified":"2025-04-30T00:42:37","modified_gmt":"2025-04-29T16:42:37","slug":"stock-in-focus-acen-corp-acen-30-april-2025-by-regina-capital-development-corp","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pinoyinvestor.com\/smartinvestor\/stock-in-focus-acen-corp-acen-30-april-2025-by-regina-capital-development-corp\/","title":{"rendered":"Stock in Focus: ACEN Corp. (ACEN) – 30 April 2025 by Regina Capital Development Corp."},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Summary of Broker’s Recommendation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Stock Code<\/strong><\/td>ACEN<\/td><\/tr>
Company Name<\/strong><\/td>ACEN Corp.<\/td><\/tr>
Broker<\/strong><\/td>Regina Capital Development Corp.<\/td><\/tr>
Opinion Issued on<\/strong><\/td>30 April 2025<\/td><\/tr>
Recommendation<\/strong><\/td>Buy<\/td><\/tr>
1-Year Target Price<\/strong><\/td>PHP 4.39<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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With continued growth in power demand, supportive policy frameworks, and increasing capital flows into sustainable infrastructure, ACEN appears well-aligned with long-term energy transition trends. Retaining the BUY rating, the stock is valued at a fair price target of P4.39, supported by improving earnings quality, expansion visibility, and prudent capital management.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Analysis and Opinion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

AC Energy Corporation (ACEN) continues to expand its renewable energy portfolio across the Philippines and key regional markets, supported by a focused strategy, disciplined execution, and growing operational scale. In 2024, consolidated revenues rose by +16.2% year-on-year (y\/y) to P41.8 billion, driven by increased energy output from newly operational projects and improved asset utilization. Net income reached P9.3 billion, up +20.1% y\/y, with EBITDA margins at approximately 42%, reflecting operational efficiency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The company remains in an active investment phase, deploying P49 billion in capital expenditures in 2024\u2014primarily in Australia, India, and the Philippines\u2014while maintaining a manageable debt-to-equity ratio of around 0.7x and a solid cash position of P16.5 billion. Although free cash flow was negative due to aggressive expansion, ACEN has successfully tapped project-level financing and green bonds to fund its growth while preserving parent-level financial flexibility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

ACEN’s project base spans 5,667 MW of operational and under-construction assets across multiple geographies, with over 1.8 GW expected to come online in 2025. This includes key projects such as Palauig 2 Solar and Quezon North Wind, which are expected to further strengthen the company’s renewable generation platform. Its regional presence, particularly in Vietnam, India, and Australia, enhances portfolio diversification and mitigates single-market exposure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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