Acme United Corporation (ACU) Stock Analysis — PE Ratio, PS Ratio, Intrinsic Value & 2030 Price Target
Acme United Corporation stock (ACU) is currently trading at $44.51. Acme United Corporation PE ratio is 17.43. Acme United Corporation PS ratio (Price-to-Sales) is 0.84. Analyst consensus price target for ACU is $53.00. WallStSmart rates ACU as Underperform.
- ACU PE ratio analysis and historical PE chart
- ACU PS ratio (Price-to-Sales) history and trend
- ACU intrinsic value — DCF, Graham Number, EPV models
- ACU stock price prediction 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030
- ACU fair value vs current price
- ACU insider transactions and insider buying
- Is ACU undervalued or overvalued?
- Acme United Corporation financial analysis — revenue, earnings, cash flow
- ACU Piotroski F-Score and Altman Z-Score
- ACU analyst price target and Smart Rating
Acme United Corporation
📊 No data available
Try selecting a different time range
ACU Intrinsic Value Analysis for Value Investors
Benjamin Graham Formula · Acme United Corporation (ACU)
ACU appears undervalued based on the Graham Formula, trading 19% below its estimated fair value of $54.38.
Based on Benjamin Graham Formula. Growth rate capped at 25%. For informational purposes only. Not financial advice.
Smart Analysis
Acme United Corporation (ACU) · 10 metrics scored
Smart Score
Category Performance
WallStSmart pulls financial metrics like revenue growth, profit margins, and valuation ratios and scores each one from 0 to 10 based on how strong or weak it is. Those 10 scores are grouped into 4 categories: Growth, Profitability, Valuation, and Quality — which form the 4 axes of the spider chart you see. The categories are then combined into a final score out of 100, but not equally. Growth and Profitability together count for 60% of the total, because a fast-growing profitable business matters more than just a cheap one. That final number maps to a rating (Strong Buy, Buy, Hold, Avoid) and a letter grade, giving you one clear Stock Rating.
Investment Thesis
Strong fundamentals in price/sales, price/book, institutional own.. Concerns around market cap and return on equity. Fundamentals are solid but monitor weak areas for improvement.
Acme United Corporation (ACU) Key Strengths (3)
Paying less than $1 for every $1 of annual revenue
74.95% of shares held by major funds and institutions
Trading at 1.41x book value, attractively priced
Supporting Valuation Data
Acme United Corporation (ACU) Areas to Watch (7)
Very thin margins with limited operational efficiency
Revenue growing slowly at 3.40% annually
Micro-cap company with very limited liquidity and high volatility
Low profitability relative to shareholder equity
Modest earnings growth at 9.40%
Thin profit margins with limited profitability
Growth is fairly priced, not cheap, not expensive
Acme United Corporation (ACU) Detailed Analysis Report
Overall Assessment
This company scores 53/100 in our Smart Analysis, earning a C- grade. Out of 10 metrics analyzed, 3 register as strengths (avg 9.3/10) while 7 fall into concern territory (avg 3.4/10). The category breakdown reveals uneven performance, with some areas requiring attention.
The Bull Case
The strongest argument centers on Price/Sales, Institutional Own., Price/Book. Valuation metrics including Price/Sales (0.84), Price/Book (1.41) suggest the stock is attractively priced.
The Bear Case
The primary concerns are Operating Margin, Revenue Growth, Market Cap. Some valuation metrics including PEG Ratio (1.54) suggest expensive pricing. Growth concerns include Revenue Growth at 3.40%, EPS Growth at 9.40%, which may limit upside. Profitability pressure is visible in Return on Equity at 9.07%, Operating Margin at 6.10%, Profit Margin at 5.18%.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
Three factors to monitor going forward. First, whether Operating Margin improves, as this is the primary drag on the overall score. Second, margin trajectory, with Return on Equity at 9.07% needing improvement to support the investment thesis. Third, growth sustainability, with Revenue Growth at 3.40% needing to reaccelerate.
Risk Considerations
Based on the metric profile, this is a moderate-to-high risk investment. There are more areas of concern than strength, warranting a more conservative position size. Investors should size positions according to their risk tolerance and maintain diversification.
Bottom Line
Mixed fundamentals with both positives (Price/Sales, Institutional Own.) and negatives (Operating Margin, Revenue Growth). A cautious approach is warranted. Monitor for improvement in weak areas before increasing conviction.
Disclaimer: Smart Analysis is a scoring system developed by WallStSmart Team. Scores update daily using multi-model valuation framework. Always conduct your own research and consult with financial advisors before making investment decisions.
ACU Price-to-Sales(PS) Ratio Chart
Historical valuation based on market cap ÷ trailing 12-month revenue
ACU's Price-to-Sales ratio of 0.84x trades at a 20% premium to its historical average of 0.7x (76th percentile). The current valuation is 28% below its historical high of 1.17x set in May 2006, and 110% above its historical low of 0.4x in Jan 2009.
WallStSmart Analysis Synopsis
Data-driven financial summary for Acme United Corporation (ACU) · CONSUMER DEFENSIVE › HOUSEHOLD & PERSONAL PRODUCTS
The Big Picture
Acme United Corporation is in a high-growth phase, prioritizing rapid expansion over margins. Revenue reached 197M with 340% growth year-over-year. Profit margins are thin at 5.2%, typical for companies in this phase that are reinvesting heavily in growth.
Key Findings
Revenue growing at 340% YoY, reaching 197M. This pace significantly outperforms most HOUSEHOLD & PERSONAL PRODUCTS peers.
ROE of 907.0% means the company generates strong returns on shareholder equity. Above 20% is considered top-tier.
Free cash flow is -10.6B, meaning the company is burning cash. This may be acceptable for high-growth companies investing heavily.
What to Watch Next
Margin expansion: can Acme United Corporation push profit margins above 15% as the business scales?
Growth sustainability: can Acme United Corporation maintain 340%+ revenue growth, or will competition slow it down?
Dividend sustainability with a current yield of 143.0%. Watch payout ratio and free cash flow coverage.
Sector dynamics: monitor HOUSEHOLD & PERSONAL PRODUCTS industry trends, competitive moves, and regulatory changes that could impact Acme United Corporation.
Bottom Line
Acme United Corporation is a high-conviction growth story with revenue accelerating at 340% while profitability is still developing. For growth-oriented investors, the trajectory is compelling. For value investors, the thin 5.2% margins and premium valuation suggest patience until the unit economics mature further.
This synopsis is generated from publicly available financial data. It is not financial advice. Always conduct your own research and consult a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions.
Insider Transactions
Loading insider activity...
About Acme United Corporation(ACU)
NYSE MKT
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE
HOUSEHOLD & PERSONAL PRODUCTS
USA
Acme United Corporation supplies cutting, measuring, first aid, sharpening and safety products for the school, home, office, hardware, sporting goods and industrial markets in the United States, Canada, Europe and Asia. The company is headquartered in Shelton, Connecticut.