ACME UNITED CORP (ACU) Stock Fundamental Analysis
NYSEARCA:ACU - NYSE Arca - US0048161048 - Common Stock - Currency: USD
Taking everything into account, ACU scores 6 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. ACU was compared to 503 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 is valued correctly, but it does not seem to be growing.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year ACU was profitable.
ACU had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
Each year in the past 5 years ACU has been profitable.
In the past 5 years ACU always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
ACU's Return On Assets of 6.16% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. ACU outperforms 71.08% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 9.27%, ACU is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 66.27% of the companies in the same industry.
ACU has a better Return On Invested Capital (7.83%) than 62.65% of its industry peers.
ACU had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 6.73%. This is significantly below the industry average of 13.70%.
The 3 year average ROIC (6.73%) for ACU is below the current ROIC(7.83%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 6.16% | ||
| ROE | 9.27% | ||
| ROIC | 7.83% |
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
With a decent Profit Margin value of 5.13%, ACU is doing good in the industry, outperforming 65.06% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of ACU has grown nicely.
With a Operating Margin value of 7.17%, ACU perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 56.63% of the companies in the same industry.
ACU's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 39.32%, ACU is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 65.06% of the companies in the same industry.
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 | 7.17% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 5.13% | ||
| GM | 39.32% |
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
ACU has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
The number of shares outstanding for ACU has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, ACU has more shares outstanding
The debt/assets ratio for ACU is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
ACU has an Altman-Z score of 4.47. 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 4.47, ACU is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 78.31% of the companies in the same industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of ACU is 2.57, which is a good value as it means it would take ACU, 2.57 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
ACU has a Debt to FCF ratio of 2.57. This is in the better half of the industry: ACU outperforms 75.90% of its industry peers.
ACU has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.28. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
ACU's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.28 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. ACU outperforms 65.06% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.28 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.57 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.47 |
ROIC/WACC0.77
WACC10.19%
2.3 Liquidity
ACU has a Current Ratio of 4.83. This indicates that ACU is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
ACU's Current ratio of 4.83 is amongst the best of the industry. ACU outperforms 89.16% of its industry peers.
ACU has a Quick Ratio of 1.97. This is a normal value and indicates that ACU is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
ACU's Quick ratio of 1.97 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. ACU outperforms 77.11% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 4.83 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.97 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 5.15% over the past year.
Measured over the past years, ACU shows a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 8.85% on average per year.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 2.56% 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)5.15%
EPS 3Y-1.73%
EPS 5Y8.85%
EPS Q2Q%5.13%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)2.56%
Revenue growth 3Y2.22%
Revenue growth 5Y6.42%
Sales Q2Q%2.23%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to decrease by -8.88% on average over the next years.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 4.81% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y15.96%
EPS Next 2Y-15.69%
EPS Next 3Y-8.88%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year5.86%
Revenue Next 2Y4.75%
Revenue Next 3Y4.81%
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.
The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 15.31, the valuation of ACU can be described as correct.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of ACU indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: ACU is cheaper than 72.29% of the companies listed in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of ACU to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.31), we can say ACU is valued slightly cheaper.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 21.71, ACU is valued on the expensive side.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, ACU is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 61.45% of the companies are valued more expensively.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 22.13. ACU is around the same levels.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 15.31 | ||
| Fwd PE | 21.71 |
4.2 Price Multiples
ACU's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. ACU is cheaper than 72.29% of the companies in the same industry.
79.52% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than ACU, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 11.93 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.63 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
ACU's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap 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 -8.88% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.96
PEG (5Y)1.73
EPS Next 2Y-15.69%
EPS Next 3Y-8.88%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.55%, 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 2.39. ACU pays more dividend than 81.93% of the companies in the same industry.
ACU's Dividend Yield is slightly below the S&P500 average, which is at 2.39.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.55% |
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 22.15% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
DP22.15%
EPS Next 2Y-15.69%
EPS Next 3Y-8.88%
NYSEARCA:ACU (6/13/2025, 8:04:00 PM)
37.5
-1.14 (-2.95%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCommercial & Professional Services
GICS IndustryCommercial Services & Supplies
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners88.94%
Inst Owner Change0.81%
Ins Owners10.06%
Ins Owner Change0.05%
Market Cap142.13M
Analysts83.33
Price Target53.81 (43.49%)
Short Float %0.33%
Short Ratio0.75
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.55% |
Yearly Dividend0.6
Dividend Growth(5Y)4.57%
DP22.15%
Div Incr Years4
Div Non Decr Years11
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-23.75%
Min EPS beat(2)-31.2%
Max EPS beat(2)-16.3%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-14.61%
Min EPS beat(4)-31.2%
Max EPS beat(4)14.81%
EPS beat(8)3
Avg EPS beat(8)-1.79%
EPS beat(12)3
Avg EPS beat(12)-32.62%
EPS beat(16)4
Avg EPS beat(16)-29.5%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)2.3%
Min Revenue beat(2)-3.14%
Max Revenue beat(2)7.74%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-2.26%
Min Revenue beat(4)-10.71%
Max Revenue beat(4)7.74%
Revenue beat(8)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)-5.01%
Revenue beat(12)3
Avg Revenue beat(12)-2.92%
Revenue beat(16)4
Avg Revenue beat(16)-3.32%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)0%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)29.25%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)25.96%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.08%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 15.31 | ||
| Fwd PE | 21.71 | ||
| P/S | 0.73 | ||
| P/FCF | 11.93 | ||
| P/OCF | 7.56 | ||
| P/B | 1.31 | ||
| P/tB | 1.81 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.63 |
EPS(TTM)2.45
EY6.53%
EPS(NY)1.73
Fwd EY4.61%
FCF(TTM)3.14
FCFY8.38%
OCF(TTM)4.96
OCFY13.23%
SpS51.58
BVpS28.57
TBVpS20.76
PEG (NY)0.96
PEG (5Y)1.73
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 6.16% | ||
| ROE | 9.27% | ||
| ROCE | 9.8% | ||
| ROIC | 7.83% | ||
| ROICexc | 8.02% | ||
| ROICexgc | 10.18% | ||
| OM | 7.17% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 5.13% | ||
| GM | 39.32% | ||
| FCFM | 6.1% |
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%
ROICexcg growth 3Y1.62%
ROICexcg 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-Score7
Asset Turnover1.2
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.28 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.57 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.5 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 112.87% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 3.52% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 7.43 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 93.5% | ||
| Profit Quality | 118.7% | ||
| Current Ratio | 4.83 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.97 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.47 |
F-Score7
WACC10.19%
ROIC/WACC0.77
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)5.15%
EPS 3Y-1.73%
EPS 5Y8.85%
EPS Q2Q%5.13%
EPS Next Y15.96%
EPS Next 2Y-15.69%
EPS Next 3Y-8.88%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)2.56%
Revenue growth 3Y2.22%
Revenue growth 5Y6.42%
Sales Q2Q%2.23%
Revenue Next Year5.86%
Revenue Next 2Y4.75%
Revenue Next 3Y4.81%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y3.32%
EBIT growth 3Y3.46%
EBIT growth 5Y10.9%
EBIT Next Year10.18%
EBIT Next 3Y6.19%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y5.83%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5Y-18%
OCF growth 1Y17.2%
OCF growth 3Y32.56%
OCF growth 5Y-4.02%