ACME UNITED CORP (ACU) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation

NYSEARCA:ACU • US0048161048

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42.41 USD
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This ACU fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.

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1. ACU Profitability Analysis

1.1 Basic Checks

  • ACU had positive earnings in the past year.
  • ACU had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
  • ACU had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
  • Each year in the past 5 years ACU had a positive operating cash flow.
ACU Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFACU Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 10M 20M

1.2 Ratios

  • ACU's Return On Assets of 5.96% is amongst the best of the industry. ACU outperforms 82.35% of its industry peers.
  • ACU's Return On Equity of 8.66% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. ACU outperforms 79.68% of its industry peers.
  • Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 7.91%, ACU belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 82.89% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for ACU is in line with the industry average of 9.12%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 5.96%
ROE 8.66%
ROIC 7.91%
ROA(3y)8.02%
ROA(5y)7.07%
ROE(3y)12.07%
ROE(5y)11.55%
ROIC(3y)8.17%
ROIC(5y)7.24%
ACU Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICACU Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 5 10 15

1.3 Margins

  • ACU has a Profit Margin of 5.18%. This is in the better half of the industry: ACU outperforms 77.54% of its industry peers.
  • ACU's Profit Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
  • Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 7.49%, ACU is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 74.33% of the companies in the same industry.
  • ACU's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
  • ACU's Gross Margin of 39.39% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. ACU is outperformed by 68.45% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of ACU has grown nicely.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 7.49%
PM (TTM) 5.18%
GM 39.39%
OM growth 3Y32.31%
OM growth 5Y1.49%
PM growth 3Y49.06%
PM growth 5Y0.97%
GM growth 3Y6.32%
GM growth 5Y1.62%
ACU Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsACU Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 10 20 30

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2. ACU Health Analysis

2.1 Basic Checks

  • ACU has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
  • Compared to 1 year ago, ACU has more shares outstanding
  • The number of shares outstanding for ACU has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
  • Compared to 1 year ago, ACU has an improved debt to assets ratio.
ACU Yearly Shares OutstandingACU Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 1M 2M 3M
ACU Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsACU Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 50M 100M 150M

2.2 Solvency

  • An Altman-Z score of 4.60 indicates that ACU is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
  • The Altman-Z score of ACU (4.60) is better than 73.26% of its industry peers.
  • The Debt to FCF ratio of ACU is 2.87, which is a good value as it means it would take ACU, 2.87 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
  • ACU has a better Debt to FCF ratio (2.87) than 81.28% of its industry peers.
  • ACU has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.18. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
  • Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.18, ACU is in line with its industry, outperforming 58.29% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.18
Debt/FCF 2.87
Altman-Z 4.6
ROIC/WACC0.94
WACC8.43%
ACU Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFACU Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 20M 40M 60M 80M 100M

2.3 Liquidity

  • A Current Ratio of 4.21 indicates that ACU has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
  • Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 4.21, ACU is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 66.31% of the companies in the same industry.
  • ACU has a Quick Ratio of 1.59. This is a normal value and indicates that ACU is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
  • ACU has a Quick ratio of 1.59. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: ACU outperforms 42.25% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 4.21
Quick Ratio 1.59
ACU Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesACU Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 20M 40M 60M 80M 100M

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3. ACU Growth Analysis

3.1 Past

  • The earnings per share for ACU have decreased by -5.31% in the last year.
  • The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 1.78% on average over the past years.
  • ACU shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 1.05%.
  • ACU shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 3.69% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-5.31%
EPS 3Y47.24%
EPS 5Y1.78%
EPS Q2Q%-41.46%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)1.05%
Revenue growth 3Y0.44%
Revenue growth 5Y3.69%
Sales Q2Q%13.8%

3.2 Future

  • ACU is expected to show a decrease in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will decrease by -6.27% yearly.
  • The Revenue is expected to grow by 5.09% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-11.78%
EPS Next 2Y-14.32%
EPS Next 3Y-6.27%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year4.5%
Revenue Next 2Y4.87%
Revenue Next 3Y5.09%
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

  • The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
  • When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
ACU Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesACU Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 50M 100M 150M 200M
ACU Yearly EPS VS EstimatesACU Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5

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4. ACU Valuation Analysis

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • With a Price/Earnings ratio of 18.28, ACU is valued on the expensive side.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of ACU indicates a rather cheap valuation: ACU is cheaper than 80.75% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • ACU's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 27.42.
  • The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 23.20, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of ACU.
  • ACU's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. ACU is cheaper than 76.47% of the companies in the same industry.
  • When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of ACU to the average of the S&P500 Index (22.24), we can say ACU is valued inline with the index average.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 18.28
Fwd PE 23.2
ACU Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsACU Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

  • ACU's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. ACU is cheaper than 93.58% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, ACU is valued cheaper than 87.70% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 21.32
EV/EBITDA 8.53
ACU Per share dataACU EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 10 20 30 40 50

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • The decent profitability rating of ACU may justify a higher PE ratio.
  • ACU's earnings are expected to decrease with -6.27% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)10.28
EPS Next 2Y-14.32%
EPS Next 3Y-6.27%

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5. ACU Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.47%, ACU has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
  • Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 0.25, ACU pays a better dividend. On top of this ACU pays more dividend than 94.65% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.81, ACU has a dividend comparable with the average S&P500 company.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.47%

5.2 History

  • The dividend of ACU has a limited annual growth rate of 5.25%.
  • ACU has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
  • ACU has not decreased its dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record of non decreasing dividend.
Dividend Growth(5Y)5.25%
Div Incr Years5
Div Non Decr Years12
ACU Yearly Dividends per shareACU Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 0.2 0.4 0.6

5.3 Sustainability

  • 23.01% of the earnings are spent on dividend by ACU. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
DP23.01%
EPS Next 2Y-14.32%
EPS Next 3Y-6.27%
ACU Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendACU Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 5M 10M 15M 20M
ACU Dividend Payout.ACU Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.ACU Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

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ACU Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

ACME UNITED CORP

NYSEARCA:ACU (4/24/2026, 8:20:07 PM)

42.41

-1.07 (-2.46%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorHealth Care
GICS IndustryGroupHealth Care Equipment & Services
GICS IndustryHealth Care Equipment & Supplies
Earnings (Last)04-23
Earnings (Next)07-21
Inst Owners73.85%
Inst Owner Change-1.95%
Ins Owners9.98%
Ins Owner Change-0.26%
Market Cap161.58M
Revenue(TTM)196.54M
Net Income(TTM)10.18M
Analysts83.33
Price Target51 (20.25%)
Short Float %2.55%
Short Ratio5.41
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.47%
Yearly Dividend0.62
Dividend Growth(5Y)5.25%
DP23.01%
Div Incr Years5
Div Non Decr Years12
Ex-Date03-25
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-4.25%
Min EPS beat(2)-15.66%
Max EPS beat(2)7.16%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)-4.7%
Min EPS beat(4)-31.2%
Max EPS beat(4)20.9%
EPS beat(8)4
Avg EPS beat(8)-4.85%
EPS beat(12)5
Avg EPS beat(12)-3.24%
EPS beat(16)5
Avg EPS beat(16)-27.85%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-2.83%
Min Revenue beat(2)-4.2%
Max Revenue beat(2)-1.47%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-4.2%
Min Revenue beat(4)-7.99%
Max Revenue beat(4)-1.47%
Revenue beat(8)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)-3.89%
Revenue beat(12)2
Avg Revenue beat(12)-4.34%
Revenue beat(16)3
Avg Revenue beat(16)-3.79%
PT rev (1m)3.09%
PT rev (3m)3.09%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.04%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.05%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.05%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 18.28
Fwd PE 23.2
P/S 0.82
P/FCF 21.32
P/OCF 8.86
P/B 1.37
P/tB 1.83
EV/EBITDA 8.53
EPS(TTM)2.32
EY5.47%
EPS(NY)1.83
Fwd EY4.31%
FCF(TTM)1.99
FCFY4.69%
OCF(TTM)4.78
OCFY11.28%
SpS51.59
BVpS30.87
TBVpS23.16
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)10.28
Graham Number40.1418 (-5.35%)
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 5.96%
ROE 8.66%
ROCE 9.94%
ROIC 7.91%
ROICexc 8.11%
ROICexgc 10.18%
OM 7.49%
PM (TTM) 5.18%
GM 39.39%
FCFM 3.86%
ROA(3y)8.02%
ROA(5y)7.07%
ROE(3y)12.07%
ROE(5y)11.55%
ROIC(3y)8.17%
ROIC(5y)7.24%
ROICexc(3y)8.48%
ROICexc(5y)7.52%
ROICexgc(3y)10.88%
ROICexgc(5y)9.55%
ROCE(3y)10.26%
ROCE(5y)9.1%
ROICexgc growth 3Y29.75%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-1.69%
ROICexc growth 3Y30.28%
ROICexc growth 5Y-1.19%
OM growth 3Y32.31%
OM growth 5Y1.49%
PM growth 3Y49.06%
PM growth 5Y0.97%
GM growth 3Y6.32%
GM growth 5Y1.62%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover1.15
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.18
Debt/FCF 2.87
Debt/EBITDA 1.01
Cap/Depr 167.83%
Cap/Sales 5.42%
Interest Coverage 9.36
Cash Conversion 86.52%
Profit Quality 74.4%
Current Ratio 4.21
Quick Ratio 1.59
Altman-Z 4.6
F-Score6
WACC8.43%
ROIC/WACC0.94
Cap/Depr(3y)127.93%
Cap/Depr(5y)128.36%
Cap/Sales(3y)3.9%
Cap/Sales(5y)3.51%
Profit Quality(3y)85.67%
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-5.31%
EPS 3Y47.24%
EPS 5Y1.78%
EPS Q2Q%-41.46%
EPS Next Y-11.78%
EPS Next 2Y-14.32%
EPS Next 3Y-6.27%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)1.05%
Revenue growth 3Y0.44%
Revenue growth 5Y3.69%
Sales Q2Q%13.8%
Revenue Next Year4.5%
Revenue Next 2Y4.87%
Revenue Next 3Y5.09%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y4.13%
EBIT growth 3Y32.9%
EBIT growth 5Y5.23%
EBIT Next Year13.59%
EBIT Next 3Y8.07%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y56.99%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5Y19.18%
OCF growth 1Y52.23%
OCF growth 3Y84.73%
OCF growth 5Y26.08%

ACME UNITED CORP / ACU Fundamental Analysis FAQ

What is the fundamental rating for ACU stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to ACU.


Can you provide the valuation status for ACME UNITED CORP?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 10 to ACME UNITED CORP (ACU). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


How profitable is ACME UNITED CORP (ACU) stock?

ACME UNITED CORP (ACU) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.


What are the PE and PB ratios of ACME UNITED CORP (ACU) stock?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for ACME UNITED CORP (ACU) is 18.28 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.37.


Can you provide the dividend sustainability for ACU stock?

The dividend rating of ACME UNITED CORP (ACU) is 6 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 23.01%.