ACU
NEUTRALAt a glance
Key valuation, profitability, growth, and risk metrics.
AI Analysis
AI-powered fundamental assessment
Key Strengths
Key Risks
Performance Snowflake
Multi-dimensional analysis across 5 key categories
Ref P/E 18.74, PEG 1.54, Graham Number $40.16
- P/S ratio < 1.0
- Price is near Graham Number
- Trading slightly above defensive fair value
Ref Growth rates and recent earnings surprises
- Positive YoY earnings growth (9.4%)
- Sharp Q/Q EPS decline
- Low revenue growth
Ref Historical price performance and EPS surprises
- Strong 3Y return (+72.4%)
- Inconsistent quarterly earnings track record
Ref Piotroski F-Score and Liquidity ratios
- Very low Debt/Equity
- High Current Ratio
- Piotroski F-Score is only 4/9
Ref Yield 1.41%, Payout 25.30%
- Low payout ratio ensures sustainability
- Low yield (1.41%)
Stock Price & Analyst Targets
Real-time price movements and analyst price targets
Multi-Horizon Performance vs Peers
Price momentum across 5Y → 1W horizons for ACU and closest competitors.
| Company | 5Y | 3Y | 1Y | 6M | 1M | 1W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
ACU
Acme United Corporation
Primary
|
+4.5% | +72.4% | +4.1% | +12.8% | -2.0% | -3.3% |
|
SKIN
The Beauty Health Company
Peer
|
-90.8% | -93.3% | +7.9% | -36.1% | -22.6% | +1.7% |
|
HFFG
HF Foods Group Inc.
Peer
|
-70.7% | -47.9% | -47.4% | -13.3% | +10.6% | +3.0% |
|
BRCC
BRC Inc.
Peer
|
-93.9% | -84.9% | -67.1% | -53.2% | -21.5% | -3.1% |
|
ISPR
Ispire Technology Inc.
Peer
|
-76.8% | -76.2% | -50.8% | -20.4% | -9.8% | +2.3% |
Positive values indicate cumulative gains over the specified period. Comparables pulled from the same sector to highlight whether momentum is stock-specific or industry-wide.
Historical Performance Trends
Long-term financial metrics and growth patterns
Revenue & Net Income
Profit & Operating Margins
Return on Equity (ROE)
Quarterly Revenue Growth
Valuation Metrics
Key valuation ratios and pricing indicators
Profitability
Profit margins and return metrics
Growth
Revenue and earnings growth rates
Financial Health
Balance sheet strength and liquidity metrics
Financial Statement Flow
Interactive flow visualization showing how money moves through the company Q4 2025
Quarterly Earnings History
EPS performance vs analyst estimates
Consumer Defensive Sector Comparison
Similar Companies
Peer comparison within the same industry
| Company | AI Rating | Market Cap | P/E | ROE | Profit Margin | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
ACU
Acme United Corporation
|
NEUTRAL | $165.58M | 18.74 | 9.1% | 5.2% | $43.48 | |
|
SKIN
The Beauty Health Company
|
BEARISH | $116.62M | - | -16.9% | -3.2% | $0.91 | Compare |
|
HFFG
HF Foods Group Inc.
|
BEARISH | $110.86M | - | -17.7% | -3.2% | $2.09 | Compare |
|
BRCC
BRC Inc.
|
BEARISH | $108.91M | - | -47.5% | -2.9% | $0.95 | Compare |
|
ISPR
Ispire Technology Inc.
|
BEARISH | $100.26M | - | -428.6% | -36.6% | $1.75 | Compare |
Recent Insider Trading
Insider buy and sell transactions from the last 6 months
| Date | Insider | Position | Transaction | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-03 | MURPHY SUSAN H | Director | Gift | 1,200 | $52,896 |
| 2026-02-27 | DRISCOLL PAUL G | Chief Financial Officer | Option Exercise | 15,000 | $322,350 |
| 2026-02-27 | JOHNSEN WALTER C | Chief Executive Officer | Option Exercise | 30,000 | $644,700 |
| 2026-02-27 | OLSCHAN BRIAN S | President | Option Exercise | 15,000 | $373,800 |
SEC Filings
Recent regulatory filings from the SEC EDGAR database
Past News Coverage
Recent headlines mentioning ACU from our newsroom.