Acme United Corporation (ACU) — Stock Score Summary

Acme United Corporation (ACU) has a MoatMap StockRank of 65/100 based on Quality (56/100), Value (34/100), and Momentum (59/100) factor scores. The current signal is HOLD. Acme United is a micro-cap provider of first aid and cutting tools. While stable, it lacks a powerful macro inflection tailwind, has low liquidity, and does not possess the high-growth reinvestment runway or scale economics of a global compounder.

Acme United Corporation is a leading global supplier of first aid, safety, cutting, and measuring products to school, home, office, and industrial markets. The company maintains a strong market position through its portfolio of recognized proprietary brands, including First Aid Only, Westcott, and Clauss. It operates as a diversified niche manufacturer with established distribution channels across major mass-market retailers and industrial distributors.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$44.02
Market Cap$162M
P/E (TTM)18.53
P/E (Forward)19.20
Price/Book1.40
Return on Equity8.5%
Return on Invested Capital9.9%
Debt/Equity42.32
Gross Margin39.6%
Operating Margin3.3%
Revenue Growth13.8%
Dividend Yield1.5%
Free Cash Flow$411K

Acme United Corporation operates in the Household & Personal Products industry, part of the Consumer Defensive sector (United States).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Acme United Corporation’s (ACU) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for Acme United Corporation (ACU) is 65/100, with a Hold signal. It is a composite of Quality (56), Value (34), and Momentum (59) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 19,000+ stock universe.
Does Acme United Corporation have an economic moat?
Acme United Corporation (ACU) has a Quality factor score of 56/100. 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 Acme United Corporation a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for Acme United Corporation (ACU) is Hold, based on a StockRank of 65/100. 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 Acme United Corporation in?
Acme United Corporation (ACU) operates in the Consumer Defensive sector, specifically the Household & Personal Products industry (United States).
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