Acme United Corporation
NYSE MKT: ACU · CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · HOUSEHOLD & PERSONAL PRODUCTS
Updated 2026-04-29
Acme United Corporation (ACU) Stock Valuation Analysis
Fair value estimate, historical valuation range, and quality signals for ACU.
Valued
Valuation reasonably reflects current fundamentals. Limited margin of safety at these levels.
ACU historical valuation range
Where current P/E sits in ACU's own 5Y range.
ACU intrinsic value (DCF)
DCF-based fair value estimate vs current market price.
Intrinsic value calculated using discounted cash flow (DCF) model based on projected free cash flows, discount rate, and terminal growth assumptions. A positive margin of safety indicates the current price is below estimated fair value, providing a cushion against estimation error.
ACU valuation signals
Quick-read green flags, caution flags, and risks based on current metrics.
P/E Ratio — History
Current: 17.72x
P/S Ratio — History
Current: 0.77x
Is ACU overvalued in 2026?
Acme United Corporation (ACU) currently trades at $41.10 per share with a market capitalization of $156,518,000.00. Based on our multi-factor framework, the stock trades at a fair valuation with a Smart Value Score of 50/100. This score blends growth quality, financial health, and price attractiveness into a single institutional-grade read.
The stock trades at a P/E ratio of 17.7x, above its 5-year median of 16.2x. The PEG ratio of 1.54 points to a price that reasonably reflects expected earnings growth.
Looking at its own history, ACU is currently trading more expensive than 64% of the last 5Y on P/E. This places it in the 64th percentile of its historical range, a reasonable but unremarkable position.
Our discounted cash flow model estimates ACU's intrinsic value at $44.42 per share, against the current market price of $41.10. This implies a margin of safety of +1.42%. The stock is priced close to its estimated fair value, offering limited upside without further operational improvement.
Financial quality is a concern. The Piotroski F-Score of 0/9 flags weakening fundamentals that deserve closer scrutiny before the valuation case can be fully trusted.
Bottom line: ACU trades at a fair valuation on our framework, with a Smart Value Score of 50/100. The valuation is defensible but offers no obvious bargain. Patience or a better entry price may reward disciplined buyers.
Frequently asked questions
Is ACU overvalued in 2026?
Based on a Smart Value Score of 50/100, ACU is fairly valued. Price reasonably reflects current fundamentals with limited cushion in either direction.
What is ACU's fair value?
Our DCF model estimates ACU's intrinsic value at $44.42 per share, versus the current price of $41.10. This produces a margin of safety of +1.42%.
What P/E ratio does ACU trade at?
ACU trades at a P/E of 17.7x on trailing twelve-month earnings, compared to its 5-year median of 16.2x.
Is ACU a buy based on valuation?
WallStSmart does not issue buy or sell recommendations. Our Smart Value Score of 50/100 reflects the combined read on growth, quality, and price. The profile is balanced. Best suited for investors with an existing thesis.
How does ACU's valuation compare to its history?
On P/E, ACU currently sits in the 64th percentile of its own 5Y range. That is above its long-run median relative to where it has traded over the period.
What is ACU's Smart Value Score?
ACU's Smart Value Score is 50/100. The Smart Value Score is a proprietary WallStSmart metric blending growth quality, financial health, and valuation attractiveness into a single 0-100 read. Scores above 75 are rare and indicate strong multi-factor alignment.