ACU
Acme United Corporation
AMEX: ACU · CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · HOUSEHOLD & PERSONAL PRODUCTS
$41.60
-0.97% today
Updated 2026-06-05
Market cap
$186.48M
P/E ratio
21.09
P/S ratio
0.92x
EPS (TTM)
$2.32
Dividend yield
1.35%
52W range
$35 – $50
Volume
0.0M
WallStSmart proprietary scores
50
out of 100
Grade: C
Hold
Investment rating
4.0
Growth
C8.5
Quality
A5.0
Profitability
C+4.0
Valuation
C5/9
Piotroski F-Score
Moderate
4.0
Altman Z-Score
Safe zone
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Industry rank
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Price targets
Analyst target
$53.00
+27.40%
12-Month target
$48.60
+16.83%
Intrinsic (DCF)
$32.18
Margin of safety
-36.08%
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Price chart
Stock snapshot
Strengths
+ Altman Z 3.97 — safe zone
+ Revenue growth 13.80% QoQ
+ Debt/equity 0.42x — low leverage
Risks
- Thin margins at 4.69%
- Negative free cash flow $-4.12M
- 36.08% above intrinsic value
Key financials
Revenue Net Income Free Cash Flow
| Metric | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | TTM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $193.96M | $191.50M | $194.49M | $196.54M | $202.88M |
| Net income | $3.03M | $17.79M | $10.02M | $10.19M | $985000.00 |
| EPS | — | — | — | — | $2.32 |
| Free cash flow | $-1.71M | $23.92M | $4.83M | $7.58M | $-4.12M |
| Profit margin | 1.56% | 9.29% | 5.15% | 5.18% | 4.69% |
Peer comparison
Smart narrative
Acme United Corporation trades at $41.60. representing a P/E of 21.09x trailing earnings. Our Smart Value Score of 50/100 indicates the stock is fair. The company scores 5/9 on the Piotroski F-Score. With an Altman Z-Score of 3.97, it sits in the safe zone. TTM revenue stands at $202.88M. with profit margins at 4.69%. Our DCF model estimates intrinsic value at $32.18.
Frequently asked questions
What is Acme United Corporation's stock price?
Acme United Corporation (ACU) trades at $41.60, on a P/E of 21.1x and a P/S of 0.9x. Those multiples show what the market is paying for each dollar of earnings and sales, which is the real starting point for judging whether the price is reasonable.
Is Acme United Corporation overvalued?
Acme United Corporation carries a Smart Value Score of 50/100 (Grade C), which we rate Hold. That score blends growth, quality, and valuation into one read. On valuation specifically, our conservative DCF puts intrinsic value at $32.18 against the $41.60 price, so on cash flow terms the market is paying a premium for Acme United Corporation's growth. The Hold rating reflects that growth and quality, while the DCF flags that the price already assumes a lot.
What is the price target of Acme United Corporation (ACU)?
The 12-month analyst consensus target is $53.00, about 27.4% above the current $41.60. A consensus target is the average of Wall Street's 12-month forecasts, so it works as a sentiment gauge rather than a guarantee, and it resets with every earnings cycle.
What is the intrinsic value of Acme United Corporation (ACU)?
Our DCF model estimates intrinsic value at $32.18, a -36.1% margin of safety versus today's $41.60. Intrinsic value is what the projected cash flows are worth today. A negative reading means the price is running ahead of that conservative estimate, leaving little downside cushion if growth slows.
What is Acme United Corporation's revenue?
Acme United Corporation's trailing twelve-month revenue is $202.88M. Revenue scale anchors the valuation multiples and shows whether growth is reaching the top line, so it is best read alongside margin and growth trends to see if that revenue is getting more profitable over time.
Altman Z-Score?
Acme United Corporation's Altman Z-Score is 3.97, which places it in the safe zone. The Altman Z-Score gauges bankruptcy risk from profitability, leverage, and asset efficiency, and a higher reading points to lower financial distress risk.
Company info
SectorCONSUMER DEFENSIVE
IndustryHOUSEHOLD & PERSONAL PRODUCTS
CountryUSA
ExchangeAMEX
CurrencyUSD
Quick metrics
P/S ratio0.92x
ROE8.15%
Beta0.51
50D MA$43.35
200D MA$41.80
Shares out0.00B
Float0.00B
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Avg volume0.0M
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