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+0.59 (+1.39%)
ACU gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 185 industry peers in the Health Care Equipment & 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 on the other hand it scores bad on growth.
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.
Each year in the past 5 years ACU had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
With an excellent Return On Assets value of 6.05%, ACU belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 83.24% of the companies in the same industry.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 9.09%, ACU belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 83.78% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Invested Capital of ACU (7.60%) is better than 83.24% of its industry peers.
ACU had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 6.73%. This is below the industry average of 8.84%.
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
ACU has a better Profit Margin (5.33%) than 77.84% 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 72.97% of the companies in the same industry.
ACU's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
ACU's Gross Margin of 39.37% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. ACU is outperformed by 67.57% of its industry peers.
ACU's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| 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
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
ACU has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
ACU has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 4.49 indicates that ACU is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
The Altman-Z score of ACU (4.49) is better than 75.68% of its industry peers.
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 better Debt to FCF ratio (2.16) than 87.03% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.23 indicates that ACU is not too dependend on debt financing.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.23, ACU is in line with its industry, outperforming 55.68% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.23 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.16 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.49 |
ROIC/WACC0.76
WACC10.02%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 4.32 indicates that ACU has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
ACU's Current ratio of 4.32 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. ACU outperforms 73.51% 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.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 1.88, ACU is in line with its industry, outperforming 49.73% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 4.32 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.88 |
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.
Looking at the last year, ACU shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 2.35% in the last 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
The Earnings Per Share is expected to decrease by -10.41% on average over the next years. This is quite bad
The Revenue is expected to grow by 4.29% on average over the next years.
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.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
A Price/Earnings ratio of 17.62 indicates a rather expensive valuation of ACU.
85.41% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than ACU, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
ACU's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 27.25.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 19.57 indicates a rather expensive valuation of ACU.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of ACU indicates a rather cheap valuation: ACU is cheaper than 82.70% of the companies listed in the same industry.
ACU is valuated at similar levels of the S&P average when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 23.98, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 17.62 | ||
| Fwd PE | 19.57 |
4.2 Price Multiples
92.97% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than ACU, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of ACU indicates a rather cheap valuation: ACU is cheaper than 96.22% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 13.4 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.25 |
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.
ACU's earnings are expected to decrease with -10.41% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
PEG (NY)10.86
PEG (5Y)1.99
EPS Next 2Y-4.92%
EPS Next 3Y-10.41%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
ACU has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.51%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
ACU's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 0.19. ACU pays more dividend than 95.14% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to the average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.92, ACU is paying slightly less dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.51% |
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 its dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record of non decreasing dividend.
Dividend Growth(5Y)4.57%
Div Incr Years4
Div Non Decr Years11
5.3 Sustainability
ACU pays out 22.13% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
DP22.13%
EPS Next 2Y-4.92%
EPS Next 3Y-10.41%
NYSEARCA:ACU (1/12/2026, 8:04:00 PM)
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Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorHealth Care
GICS IndustryGroupHealth Care Equipment & Services
GICS IndustryHealth Care Equipment & Supplies
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners75.34%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners10.01%
Ins Owner Change0%
Market Cap163.83M
Revenue(TTM)194.96M
Net Income(TTM)10.34M
Analysts83.33
Price Target49.47 (15.05%)
Short Float %2.37%
Short Ratio8.36
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.51% |
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)-3.96%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0%
EPS NY rev (1m)-1.01%
EPS NY rev (3m)-4.12%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.84%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.64%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 17.62 | ||
| Fwd PE | 19.57 | ||
| P/S | 0.84 | ||
| P/FCF | 13.4 | ||
| P/OCF | 8.98 | ||
| P/B | 1.44 | ||
| P/tB | 1.93 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.25 |
EPS(TTM)2.44
EY5.67%
EPS(NY)2.2
Fwd EY5.11%
FCF(TTM)3.21
FCFY7.46%
OCF(TTM)4.79
OCFY11.14%
SpS50.94
BVpS29.85
TBVpS22.23
PEG (NY)10.86
PEG (5Y)1.99
Graham Number40.48
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 | 4.49 |
F-Score6
WACC10.02%
ROIC/WACC0.76
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
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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 17.62 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.44.
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.