ACME UNITED CORP (ACU) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NYSEARCA:ACU • US0048161048

44.8 USD
+1.11 (+2.54%)
Last: Feb 20, 2026, 08:15 PM
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Fundamental Rating

6

Taking everything into account, ACU scores 6 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. ACU was compared to 185 industry peers in the Health Care Equipment & Supplies industry. ACU has an excellent profitability rating, but 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.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

  • In the past year ACU was profitable.
  • ACU had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
  • ACU had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
  • ACU had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
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 0 10M 20M

1.2 Ratios

  • ACU has a better Return On Assets (6.05%) than 84.32% of its industry peers.
  • The Return On Equity of ACU (9.09%) is better than 84.32% of its industry peers.
  • The Return On Invested Capital of ACU (7.60%) is better than 83.24% of its industry peers.
  • Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for ACU is below the industry average of 8.75%.
  • The last Return On Invested Capital (7.60%) for ACU is above the 3 year average (6.73%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
Industry RankSector 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%
ACU Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICACU Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5 10 15

1.3 Margins

  • ACU has a better Profit Margin (5.33%) than 78.38% of its industry peers.
  • ACU's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
  • Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 7.23%, ACU is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 71.89% of the companies in the same industry.
  • In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of ACU has grown nicely.
  • ACU has a worse Gross Margin (39.37%) than 67.57% of its industry peers.
  • ACU's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector 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%
ACU Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsACU Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10 20 30

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

  • With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), ACU 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.
  • The debt/assets ratio for ACU is higher compared to a year ago.
ACU Yearly Shares OutstandingACU Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 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 50M 100M 150M

2.2 Solvency

  • ACU has an Altman-Z score of 4.52. This indicates that ACU is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
  • ACU has a Altman-Z score of 4.52. This is in the better half of the industry: ACU outperforms 77.84% of its industry peers.
  • The Debt to FCF ratio of ACU is 2.16, which is a good value as it means it would take ACU, 2.16 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
  • Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 2.16, ACU belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 87.03% of the companies in the same industry.
  • A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.23 indicates that ACU is not too dependend on debt financing.
  • ACU has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.23. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: ACU outperforms 55.68% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.23
Debt/FCF 2.16
Altman-Z 4.52
ROIC/WACC0.75
WACC10.1%
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 0 20M 40M 60M 80M 100M

2.3 Liquidity

  • ACU has a Current Ratio of 4.32. This indicates that ACU is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
  • ACU's Current ratio of 4.32 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. ACU outperforms 72.43% of its industry peers.
  • A Quick Ratio of 1.88 indicates that ACU should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
  • ACU has a Quick ratio (1.88) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 4.32
Quick Ratio 1.88
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 20M 40M 60M 80M 100M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

  • The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 0.83% over the past year.
  • The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 8.85% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
  • The Revenue has been growing slightly by 2.35% in the past year.
  • Measured over the past years, ACU shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 6.42% on average per year.
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

  • Based on estimates for the next years, ACU will show a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will decrease by -10.41% on average per year.
  • ACU is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 4.29% yearly.
EPS Next Y1.62%
EPS Next 2Y-4.92%
EPS Next 3Y-10.41%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year3.15%
Revenue Next 2Y3.85%
Revenue Next 3Y4.29%
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 decreasing.
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 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 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 18.36, the valuation of ACU can be described as rather expensive.
  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, ACU is valued cheaply inside the industry as 85.41% of the companies are valued more expensively.
  • When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of ACU to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.99), we can say ACU is valued slightly cheaper.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 20.39, the valuation of ACU can be described as rather expensive.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, ACU is valued cheaply inside the industry as 81.08% of the companies are valued more expensively.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 28.06, ACU is valued a bit cheaper.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 18.36
Fwd PE 20.39
ACU Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsACU Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30 40

4.2 Price Multiples

  • Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, ACU is valued cheaply inside the industry as 92.97% of the companies are valued more expensively.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of ACU indicates a rather cheap valuation: ACU is cheaper than 95.68% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 13.96
EV/EBITDA 9.38
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 high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
  • ACU has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
  • A cheap valuation may be justified as ACU's earnings are expected to decrease with -10.41% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)11.31
PEG (5Y)2.07
EPS Next 2Y-4.92%
EPS Next 3Y-10.41%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

  • With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.45%, ACU has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
  • ACU's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 0.20. ACU pays more dividend than 95.14% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Compared to the average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.85, ACU is paying slightly less dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.45%

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
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

  • 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-4.92%
EPS Next 3Y-10.41%
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 0 5M 10M 15M 20M
ACU Dividend Payout.ACU Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.ACU Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

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ACME UNITED CORP

NYSEARCA:ACU (2/20/2026, 8:15:51 PM)

44.8

+1.11 (+2.54%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorHealth Care
GICS IndustryGroupHealth Care Equipment & Services
GICS IndustryHealth Care Equipment & Supplies
Earnings (Last)10-21
Earnings (Next)02-26
Inst Owners75.34%
Inst Owner Change-0.69%
Ins Owners10.01%
Ins Owner Change0%
Market Cap170.69M
Revenue(TTM)194.96M
Net Income(TTM)10.34M
Analysts83.33
Price Target49.47 (10.42%)
Short Float %2.34%
Short Ratio9.32
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.45%
Yearly Dividend0.6
Dividend Growth(5Y)4.57%
DP22.13%
Div Incr Years4
Div Non Decr Years11
Ex-Date01-06
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)-3.96%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-4.12%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.64%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 18.36
Fwd PE 20.39
P/S 0.88
P/FCF 13.96
P/OCF 9.36
P/B 1.5
P/tB 2.02
EV/EBITDA 9.38
EPS(TTM)2.44
EY5.45%
EPS(NY)2.2
Fwd EY4.9%
FCF(TTM)3.21
FCFY7.16%
OCF(TTM)4.79
OCFY10.69%
SpS50.94
BVpS29.85
TBVpS22.23
PEG (NY)11.31
PEG (5Y)2.07
Graham Number40.48
Profitability
Industry RankSector 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 RankSector 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 4.52
F-Score6
WACC10.1%
ROIC/WACC0.75
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 Y1.62%
EPS Next 2Y-4.92%
EPS Next 3Y-10.41%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)2.35%
Revenue growth 3Y2.22%
Revenue growth 5Y6.42%
Sales Q2Q%1.86%
Revenue Next Year3.15%
Revenue Next 2Y3.85%
Revenue Next 3Y4.29%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-4.49%
EBIT growth 3Y3.46%
EBIT growth 5Y10.9%
EBIT Next Year37.56%
EBIT Next 3Y6.11%
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.


Can you provide the valuation status for ACME UNITED CORP?

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.


What is the valuation of ACME UNITED CORP based on its PE and PB ratios?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for ACME UNITED CORP (ACU) is 18.36 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.5.


Can you provide the expected EPS growth for ACU stock?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of ACME UNITED CORP (ACU) is expected to grow by 1.62% in the next year.