What is Acacia Research Corporation's (ACTG) StockRank?

MoatMap's StockRank for Acacia Research Corporation (ACTG) is 47/100, with a Hold signal. This is a composite score combining Quality (42), Value (39), and Momentum (60) factor ranks across MoatMap's 20,000+ stock universe.

Does Acacia Research Corporation have an economic moat?

Acacia Research Corporation (ACTG) has a Quality factor score of 42/100. The Quality factor combines ROIC, Piotroski F-Score, and leverage — the financial fingerprints of a durable competitive advantage. A Quality score above 70 typically indicates a company with the financial characteristics of a moated business.

Is Acacia Research Corporation a buy, hold, or sell?

MoatMap's current signal for Acacia Research Corporation (ACTG) is Hold, based on a StockRank of 47/100. Signals are derived mechanically from the StockRank composite and should be one input among many — combine with your own thesis on management, competitive position, and valuation.

What sector is Acacia Research Corporation in?

Acacia Research Corporation (ACTG) operates in the Industrials sector, specifically the Business Equipment & Supplies industry (United States).

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ACTG

HOLD

Acacia Research Corporation · Industrials · United States · $450M · Avg Vol: $1M/d

StockRank

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P/E (TTM)

—

ROE

-2.9%

D/E

0.2x

Dividend %

—

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

Acacia Research Corporation operates as a holding company, specializing in acquiring and managing companies, patents, and intellectual property across various sectors. Its unique business model involves acquiring undervalued assets and optimizing their value through strategic management or monetization, with expertise in intellectual property litigation. Acacia is a specialized holding company known for its IP monetization strategies and opportunistic acquisitions.

FINANCIAL SUMMARY (USD)

Year	2022	2023	2024	2025	CAGR	TTM	2026E	Fwd CAGR
Revenue	59.2M	125.1M	122.3M	285.2M	68.9%	215.0M	194.2M	-31.9%
EPS	-1.41	0.73	-0.36	0.23	-43.9%	-0.19	—	—
Shares	96.6M	99.9M	96.0M	96.5M	-0.1%	96.6M	—	—
Debt	63.9M	13.5M	124.3M	104.7M	17.9%	103.3M	—	—
Equity	258.3M	568.3M	514.8M	543.5M	28.1%	—	—	—
Op CF	-37.3M	-22.5M	50.1M	75.2M	50.1%	76.2M	—	—
Inv CF	184.5M	16.2M	-213.0M	-21.0M	—	—	—	—
Fin CF	-166.1M	58.6M	97.6M	-22.7M	—	—	—	—

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PRICE (1Y)-1.1%

SMA 50SMA 200

$4.63

RSI (14)

66.1

52W High

$5.27

From 52W High

0.9%

SCORE BREAKDOWN

Quality

ROIC

5.6%36.3

ROE

-2.9%13.5

GP/Assets

4.9%10.3

Op. Margin

-15.4%7.3

FCF/Assets

4.5%59.5

Piotroski

890.3

Int. Cover

4.5x34.1

D/E Ratio

0.18x66.5

Current Ratio

8.56x97.6

Value

P/E (TTM)

—N/A

EV/EBITDA

81.4x4.8

P/FCF

13.0x67.9

P/B

0.8x82.7

P/S

2.0x38.9

Div Yield

—N/A

Momentum

52W High %

88%76.4

RS 6M

9%78.7

SMA 50/200

1.09x71.1

EPS Rev 4W

0.0%79.8

EPS Rev 12W

0.0%66.2

EPS Improve

-179%0.2

Q Growth

—N/A

FUNDAMENTALS

Market Cap

$450M

P/E (Forward)

-8.6x

Gross Margin

17.5%

SECTOR PEERS

Closest peers in Industrials, ranked by industry match, size, and score similarity. Cross-listings of ACTG are excluded.

Ticker	Company	Mkt Cap	StockRank	Signal
ACTG	Acacia Research Corporation(you)	$450M	47	HOLD
XRX	Xerox Holdings Corporation	$337M	56	HOLD
ACCO	ACCO Brands Corporation	$369M	95	STRONG BUY
EBF	Ennis, Inc.	$546M	99	STRONG BUY
BWMN	Bowman Consulting Group Ltd.	$454M	47	HOLD
BXC	BlueLinx Holdings Inc.	$455M	48	HOLD
RGR	Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc.	$610M	47	HOLD
ERII	Energy Recovery, Inc.	$434M	41	HOLD
NVRI	Enviri Corporation	$621M	45	HOLD
ASLE	AerSale Corporation	$292M	47	HOLD

Peer medians: ROE 10.7% · P/E 30.6x · Gross margin 28.6%

Acacia Research Corporation (ACTG) — Stock Score Summary

Acacia Research Corporation (ACTG) has a MoatMap StockRank of 47/100 based on Quality (42/100), Value (39/100), and Momentum (60/100) factor scores. The current signal is HOLD.

Key Financial Metrics

Price	$4.63
Market Cap	$450M
P/E (Forward)	-8.57
Price/Book	0.83
Return on Equity	-2.9%
Return on Invested Capital	5.6%
Debt/Equity	0.18x
Gross Margin	17.5%
Operating Margin	-15.4%
Revenue Growth	-56.4%
Free Cash Flow	$35M

Acacia Research Corporation operates in the Business Equipment & Supplies industry, part of the Industrials sector (United States).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Acacia Research Corporation’s (ACTG) StockRank?: MoatMap’s StockRank for Acacia Research Corporation (ACTG) is 47/100, with a Hold signal. It is a composite of Quality (42), Value (39), and Momentum (60) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 20,000+ stock universe.
Does Acacia Research Corporation have an economic moat?: Acacia Research Corporation (ACTG) has a Quality factor score of 42/100. The Quality factor combines ROIC, Piotroski F-Score, and leverage — the financial fingerprints of a durable competitive advantage. A Quality score above 70 typically indicates a company with the characteristics of a moated business.
Is Acacia Research Corporation a buy, hold, or sell?: MoatMap’s current signal for Acacia Research Corporation (ACTG) is Hold, based on a StockRank of 47/100. Signals are derived mechanically from the StockRank composite and should be one input among many — combine with your own thesis on management, competitive position, and valuation.
What sector is Acacia Research Corporation in?: Acacia Research Corporation (ACTG) operates in the Industrials sector, specifically the Business Equipment & Supplies industry (United States).