ACME UNITED CORP (ACU) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NYSEARCA:ACU - US0048161048 - Common Stock
36.87 USD
-0.28 (-0.75%)
Taking everything into account, ACU scores 6 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. ACU was compared to 82 industry peers in the Commercial Services & Supplies industry. While ACU belongs to the best of the industry regarding profitability, there are some minor concerns on its financial health. ACU has a valuation in line with the averages, but it does not seem to be growing.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
ACU had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year ACU had a positive cash flow from operations.
In the past 5 years ACU has always been profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years ACU had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
ACU's Return On Assets of 6.05% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. ACU outperforms 75.61% of its industry peers.
ACU's Return On Equity of 9.09% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. ACU outperforms 68.29% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 7.60%, ACU is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 69.51% of the companies in the same industry.
ACU had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 6.73%. This is below the industry average of 10.46%.
The 3 year average ROIC (6.73%) for ACU is below the current ROIC(7.60%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 6.05% | ||
| ROE | 9.09% | ||
| ROIC | 7.6% |
ROA(3y)6.65%
ROA(5y)7.13%
ROE(3y)10.46%
ROE(5y)12.4%
ROIC(3y)6.73%
ROIC(5y)7.34%
1.3 Margins
The Profit Margin of ACU (5.33%) is better than 67.07% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of ACU has grown nicely.
ACU has a better Operating Margin (7.23%) than 62.20% of its industry peers.
ACU's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
ACU has a better Gross Margin (39.37%) than 67.07% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of ACU has remained more or less at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 7.23% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 5.33% | ||
| GM | 39.37% |
OM growth 3Y1.21%
OM growth 5Y4.2%
PM growth 3Y-11.76%
PM growth 5Y5.89%
GM growth 3Y3.33%
GM growth 5Y1.47%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so ACU is destroying value.
Compared to 1 year ago, ACU has more shares outstanding
ACU has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for ACU is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
ACU has an Altman-Z score of 4.24. This indicates that ACU is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 4.24, ACU is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 76.83% of the companies in the same industry.
ACU has a debt to FCF ratio of 2.16. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as ACU would need 2.16 years to pay back of all of its debts.
ACU has a Debt to FCF ratio of 2.16. This is in the better half of the industry: ACU outperforms 78.05% of its industry peers.
ACU has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.23. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
ACU's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.23 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. ACU outperforms 65.85% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.23 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.16 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.24 |
ROIC/WACC0.91
WACC8.33%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 4.32 indicates that ACU has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of ACU (4.32) is better than 89.02% of its industry peers.
ACU has a Quick Ratio of 1.88. 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 better Quick ratio (1.88) than 79.27% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 4.32 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.88 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
ACU shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has grown by 0.83%.
ACU shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 8.85% yearly.
Looking at the last year, ACU shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 2.35% in the last year.
ACU shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 6.42% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)0.83%
EPS 3Y-1.73%
EPS 5Y8.85%
EPS Q2Q%-14.81%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)2.35%
Revenue growth 3Y2.22%
Revenue growth 5Y6.42%
Sales Q2Q%1.86%
3.2 Future
ACU is expected to show a decrease in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will decrease by -7.57% yearly.
Based on estimates for the next years, ACU will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 4.13% on average per year.
EPS Next Y5.99%
EPS Next 2Y-4.48%
EPS Next 3Y-7.57%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year3.82%
Revenue Next 2Y3.99%
Revenue Next 3Y4.13%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
A Price/Earnings ratio of 15.11 indicates a correct valuation of ACU.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, ACU is valued a bit cheaper than 75.61% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 25.89. ACU is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 16.63 indicates a correct valuation of ACU.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, ACU is valued a bit cheaper than 70.73% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 34.59, ACU is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 15.11 | ||
| Fwd PE | 16.63 |
4.2 Price Multiples
76.83% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than ACU, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, ACU is valued cheaper than 80.49% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 11.46 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.08 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates ACU does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
The decent profitability rating of ACU may justify a higher PE ratio.
A cheap valuation may be justified as ACU's earnings are expected to decrease with -7.57% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)2.52
PEG (5Y)1.71
EPS Next 2Y-4.48%
EPS Next 3Y-7.57%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
ACU has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.72%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.55, ACU pays a better dividend. On top of this ACU pays more dividend than 82.93% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to the average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.44, ACU is paying slightly less dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.72% |
5.2 History
The dividend of ACU has a limited annual growth rate of 4.57%.
ACU has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
ACU has not decreased their dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)4.57%
Div Incr Years4
Div Non Decr Years11
5.3 Sustainability
22.13% of the earnings are spent on dividend by ACU. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
DP22.13%
EPS Next 2Y-4.48%
EPS Next 3Y-7.57%
NYSEARCA:ACU (11/14/2025, 8:04:00 PM)
36.87
-0.28 (-0.75%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCommercial & Professional Services
GICS IndustryCommercial Services & Supplies
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners85.19%
Inst Owner Change-0.44%
Ins Owners10.03%
Ins Owner Change-0.6%
Market Cap140.11M
Revenue(TTM)194.96M
Net Income(TTM)10.34M
Analysts83.33
Price Target51.51 (39.71%)
Short Float %1.38%
Short Ratio4.02
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.72% |
Yearly Dividend0.6
Dividend Growth(5Y)4.57%
DP22.13%
Div Incr Years4
Div Non Decr Years11
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-5.15%
Min EPS beat(2)-31.2%
Max EPS beat(2)20.9%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-13.09%
Min EPS beat(4)-31.2%
Max EPS beat(4)20.9%
EPS beat(8)3
Avg EPS beat(8)-9.53%
EPS beat(12)4
Avg EPS beat(12)-29.69%
EPS beat(16)4
Avg EPS beat(16)-28.2%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-5.57%
Min Revenue beat(2)-7.99%
Max Revenue beat(2)-3.14%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-3.52%
Min Revenue beat(4)-10.71%
Max Revenue beat(4)7.74%
Revenue beat(8)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)-4.8%
Revenue beat(12)2
Avg Revenue beat(12)-4.33%
Revenue beat(16)4
Avg Revenue beat(16)-3.29%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)3.59%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)1.89%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-8.6%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.16%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.76%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 15.11 | ||
| Fwd PE | 16.63 | ||
| P/S | 0.72 | ||
| P/FCF | 11.46 | ||
| P/OCF | 7.68 | ||
| P/B | 1.23 | ||
| P/tB | 1.65 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.08 |
EPS(TTM)2.44
EY6.62%
EPS(NY)2.22
Fwd EY6.01%
FCF(TTM)3.22
FCFY8.72%
OCF(TTM)4.8
OCFY13.02%
SpS51.07
BVpS29.93
TBVpS22.29
PEG (NY)2.52
PEG (5Y)1.71
Graham Number40.53
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 6.05% | ||
| ROE | 9.09% | ||
| ROCE | 9.51% | ||
| ROIC | 7.6% | ||
| ROICexc | 7.79% | ||
| ROICexgc | 9.77% | ||
| OM | 7.23% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 5.33% | ||
| GM | 39.37% | ||
| FCFM | 6.3% |
ROA(3y)6.65%
ROA(5y)7.13%
ROE(3y)10.46%
ROE(5y)12.4%
ROIC(3y)6.73%
ROIC(5y)7.34%
ROICexc(3y)7.03%
ROICexc(5y)7.65%
ROICexgc(3y)9.08%
ROICexgc(5y)9.77%
ROCE(3y)8.42%
ROCE(5y)9.19%
ROICexgc growth 3Y1.62%
ROICexgc growth 5Y1.78%
ROICexc growth 3Y-0.2%
ROICexc growth 5Y1.97%
OM growth 3Y1.21%
OM growth 5Y4.2%
PM growth 3Y-11.76%
PM growth 5Y5.89%
GM growth 3Y3.33%
GM growth 5Y1.47%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover1.14
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.23 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.16 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.29 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 97.89% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 3.1% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 7.85 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 90.43% | ||
| Profit Quality | 118.23% | ||
| Current Ratio | 4.32 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.88 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.24 |
F-Score6
WACC8.33%
ROIC/WACC0.91
Cap/Depr(3y)105.52%
Cap/Depr(5y)108.49%
Cap/Sales(3y)2.88%
Cap/Sales(5y)2.74%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)0.83%
EPS 3Y-1.73%
EPS 5Y8.85%
EPS Q2Q%-14.81%
EPS Next Y5.99%
EPS Next 2Y-4.48%
EPS Next 3Y-7.57%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)2.35%
Revenue growth 3Y2.22%
Revenue growth 5Y6.42%
Sales Q2Q%1.86%
Revenue Next Year3.82%
Revenue Next 2Y3.99%
Revenue Next 3Y4.13%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-4.49%
EBIT growth 3Y3.46%
EBIT growth 5Y10.9%
EBIT Next Year32.97%
EBIT Next 3Y5.51%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-15.66%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5Y-18%
OCF growth 1Y-1.95%
OCF growth 3Y32.56%
OCF growth 5Y-4.02%
ACME UNITED CORP / ACU FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for ACU stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to ACU.
What is the valuation status of ACME UNITED CORP (ACU) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 6 / 10 to ACME UNITED CORP (ACU). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
What is the profitability of ACU stock?
ACME UNITED CORP (ACU) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.
Can you provide the financial health for ACU stock?
The financial health rating of ACME UNITED CORP (ACU) is 6 / 10.
What is the earnings growth outlook for ACME UNITED CORP?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of ACME UNITED CORP (ACU) is expected to grow by 5.99% in the next year.