Acme United Corporation (ACU)
Company Info
US0048161048
004816104
Sep 7, 1984
Highlights
$141.69M
$2.47
15.28
1.43
$195.49M
$76.87M
$18.71M
$32.47 - $49.43
$58.00
1.15%
2.82
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Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Acme United Corporation, comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.
Returns By Period
Acme United Corporation (ACU) returned 2.25% year-to-date (YTD) and -7.45% over the past 12 months. Over the past 10 years, ACU returned 9.87% annually, underperforming the S&P 500 benchmark at 10.45%.
ACU
2.25%
-5.32%
-8.05%
-7.45%
13.91%
9.87%
^GSPC (Benchmark)
-3.77%
3.72%
-5.60%
8.55%
14.11%
10.45%
Monthly Returns
The table below presents the monthly returns of ACU, with color gradation from worst to best to easily spot seasonal factors. Returns are adjusted for dividends.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -2.50% | 7.83% | 1.72% | -2.75% | -1.69% | 2.25% | |||||||
| 2024 | 12.11% | -0.79% | -0.75% | -12.94% | -13.25% | -1.18% | 29.30% | -2.35% | -5.56% | -4.31% | 12.12% | -16.13% | -11.61% |
| 2023 | 8.45% | 3.47% | -5.24% | 13.91% | -4.66% | 0.40% | 21.97% | -2.99% | 1.29% | 12.61% | 7.46% | 19.06% | 100.22% |
| 2022 | -1.69% | 0.00% | 2.67% | -2.25% | -1.18% | -2.42% | -9.06% | -0.17% | -19.45% | 3.87% | -0.96% | -7.52% | -33.82% |
| 2021 | 4.53% | 11.70% | 12.97% | 13.34% | -6.51% | 6.63% | -4.79% | -4.42% | -18.70% | 13.01% | -5.52% | -3.60% | 13.48% |
| 2020 | 1.01% | -2.89% | -12.70% | 7.74% | -1.47% | 7.43% | -5.21% | 1.71% | 5.03% | 22.46% | 17.45% | -9.03% | 29.39% |
| 2019 | 18.16% | 2.63% | -6.71% | 30.16% | -3.34% | 13.01% | -7.39% | -2.45% | -0.74% | 3.19% | 7.40% | 7.21% | 71.41% |
| 2018 | 4.11% | -3.09% | -10.83% | 2.50% | 5.81% | -7.70% | 5.11% | 0.50% | -2.92% | -18.00% | -7.83% | -10.94% | -37.83% |
| 2017 | -4.33% | 6.12% | 8.76% | 3.53% | -1.72% | 0.35% | -2.87% | -13.84% | -3.52% | -1.70% | 0.55% | 3.43% | -6.95% |
| 2016 | -19.94% | 10.33% | 7.58% | 2.72% | 7.60% | 1.89% | 18.36% | -5.26% | 2.43% | 4.49% | 0.55% | 16.33% | 50.23% |
| 2015 | -5.01% | 1.75% | -4.52% | 0.98% | -2.44% | 1.05% | 0.91% | -5.28% | 0.14% | -5.13% | 4.74% | 1.61% | -11.22% |
| 2014 | -1.15% | 8.74% | 3.07% | 3.01% | -3.09% | 3.20% | 1.61% | -1.00% | -0.70% | 3.67% | 4.35% | 11.06% | 36.96% |
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank
The current rank of ACU is 35, indicating average performance compared to other stocks on our website. Here’s a breakdown of how it compares using common performance measures.
Risk-Adjusted Performance Indicators
The charts below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Acme United Corporation (ACU) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (^GSPC). These indicators evaluate an investment's returns against its associated risks.
Dividends
Dividend History
Acme United Corporation provided a 1.58% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.60 per share. The company has been increasing its dividends for 11 consecutive years.
| Period | TTM | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.60 | $0.60 | $0.56 | $0.54 | $0.52 | $0.48 | $0.48 | $0.44 | $0.42 | $0.40 | $0.36 | $0.33 |
Dividend yield | 1.58% | 1.61% | 1.31% | 2.47% | 1.54% | 1.59% | 2.02% | 3.09% | 1.79% | 1.56% | 2.07% | 1.65% |
Monthly Dividends
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.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $0.15 | $0.00 | $0.15 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.30 | |||||||
| 2024 | $0.15 | $0.00 | $0.15 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.15 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.15 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.60 |
| 2023 | $0.14 | $0.00 | $0.14 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.14 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.14 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.56 |
| 2022 | $0.13 | $0.00 | $0.13 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.14 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.14 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.54 |
| 2021 | $0.13 | $0.00 | $0.13 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.13 | $0.00 | $0.13 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.52 |
| 2020 | $0.12 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.12 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.12 | $0.00 | $0.12 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.48 |
| 2019 | $0.12 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.12 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.12 | $0.00 | $0.12 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.48 |
| 2018 | $0.11 | $0.00 | $0.11 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.11 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.11 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.44 |
| 2017 | $0.10 | $0.00 | $0.10 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.11 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.11 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.42 |
| 2016 | $0.10 | $0.00 | $0.10 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.10 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.10 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.40 |
| 2015 | $0.09 | $0.00 | $0.09 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.09 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.09 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.36 |
| 2014 | $0.08 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.08 | $0.00 | $0.08 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.09 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.33 |
Dividend Yield & Payout
Dividend Yield
Acme United Corporation has a dividend yield of 1.58%, which signifies it pays a smaller percentage of its stock price in dividends to its shareholders compared to other companies in the market.
Payout Ratio
Acme United Corporation has a payout ratio of 24.47%, which is below the market average. This means Acme United Corporation returns a smaller proportion of its earnings to shareholders as dividends, suggesting it retains a higher portion for reinvestment, growth, or debt payment.
Drawdowns
Drawdowns Chart
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.
Worst Drawdowns
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 90.63%, occurring on Jan 10, 2000. Recovery took 944 trading sessions.
The current Acme United Corporation drawdown is 22.88%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -90.63% | Apr 18, 1986 | 2752 | Jan 10, 2000 | 944 | Nov 3, 2004 | 3696 |
| -69.38% | Jul 13, 2005 | 897 | Mar 5, 2009 | 1344 | Oct 23, 2014 | 2241 |
| -52.47% | Apr 23, 2021 | 428 | Jan 3, 2023 | 247 | Dec 27, 2023 | 675 |
| -51.6% | Apr 28, 2017 | 402 | Dec 12, 2018 | 468 | Oct 21, 2020 | 870 |
| -32.71% | Jan 25, 2024 | 105 | Jun 25, 2024 | — | — | — |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The current Acme United Corporation volatility is 9.80%, representing the average percentage change in the investments's value, either up or down over the past month. The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.
Financials
Financial Performance
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.
Earnings Per Share
The chart presents the Earnings Per Share (EPS) performance of Acme United Corporation, comparing actual results with analytics estimates. In the past quarter, the company did not meet analyst expectations for EPS, resulting in a surprise of -12.8%.
Valuation
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.
PE Ratio
The chart displays the Price-to-Earnings (P/E) ratio for ACU, comparing it with other companies in the Household & Personal Products industry. Currently, ACU has a P/E ratio of 15.3. This P/E ratio is in line with the industry average, suggesting the stock may be fairly valued relative to its earnings.
PEG Ratio
The chart shows the Price/Earnings to Growth (PEG) ratio for ACU compared to other companies in the Household & Personal Products industry. ACU currently has a PEG ratio of 1.4. This PEG ratio is close to the industry average, suggesting the stock’s valuation is balanced against its growth outlook.
PS Ratio
This chart shows the Price-to-Sales (P/S) ratio for ACU relative to other companies in the Household & Personal Products industry. Currently, ACU has a P/S ratio of 0.7. This P/S ratio falls within the average range for the industry, suggesting the stock is fairly valued based on its revenue.
PB Ratio
The chart illustrates the Price-to-Book (P/B) ratio for ACU in comparison with other companies in the Household & Personal Products industry. Currently, ACU has a P/B value of 1.3. This P/B ratio is in line with the industry average, suggesting the stock is valued fairly in relation to its book value.
Income Statement
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