Acme United Corporation (ACU)

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Acme United Corporation (ACU) is up 12.7% since the beginning of the year. At $45 per share, ACU is trading 4.7% below its 52-week high of $47. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of ACU shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,107.

Acme United Corporation (ACU) has returned 12.66% so far this year and 17.01% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, ACU has returned 11.55% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.88% annually.

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Sep 7, 1984, ACU's average daily return is +0.06%, while the average monthly return is +0.84%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 6.9 years.

Historically, 49% of months were positive and 51% were negative. The best month was Jan 2000 with a return of +61.2%, while the worst month was Nov 2008 at -33.8%. The longest winning streak lasted 12 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 10 months.

On a daily basis, ACU closed higher 38% of trading days. The best single day was Feb 11, 1999 with a return of +26.7%, while the worst single day was Dec 28, 1999 at -20.0%.

Acme United Corporation has an annualized alpha of 12.20%, beta of 0.23, and R2 of 0.01 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since September 07, 1984.

• This stock participated in 63.37% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 50.62% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
• Beta of 0.23 may look defensive, but with R2 of 0.01 this stock is largely uncorrelated with S&P 500 Index - low beta reflects independence, not downside protection. See the Volatility section for a true picture of this stock's risk.
• R2 of 0.01 means this stock moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index - capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.

ACU ranks 58 for risk / return — on par with similar stocks. You're getting a typical balance of risk and reward. Not a standout, but not a red flag either — a reasonable choice if other factors align with your goals.

Acme United Corporation provided a 1.42% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.64 per share. The company has been increasing its dividends for 12 consecutive years.

The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Acme United Corporation. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.

The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.

The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Acme United Corporation. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.

The maximum drawdown for the Acme United Corporation was 91.05%, occurring on Jan 10, 2000. Recovery took 1214 trading sessions.

The current Acme United Corporation drawdown is 6.81%.

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.

The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of Acme United Corporation over time, highlighting three key metrics: Total Revenue, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), and Net Income.

The Valuation section provides an overview of how Acme United Corporation is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Household & Personal Products industry. It includes key financial ratios that help investors assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.