Acme United (ACU) Stock: Buy, Sell, or Hold?
ACU - Acme United Corporation
$63.48
-0.69 (-1.08%)
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5d:
+3.19%
30d:
+0.27%
90d:
+11.7%
BUY
MODERATE Confidence
Analysis Updated: Oct 23, 2026 12:00 AM ET
Earnings: Oct 27, 2026
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Bottom Line:
💡 BUY OPPORTUNITY: ACU shows positive signals but monitor for confirmation. Market pricing in 7.3% annual growth which appears achievable. Moderate conviction.
💡 BUY OPPORTUNITY: ACU shows positive signals but monitor for confirmation. Market pricing in 7.3% annual growth which appears achievable. Moderate conviction.
Long-Term Wealth Forecast (2031)
Based on Analyst Consensus Growth & Historical Valuation
0% (Stagnation)
50% (Hyper Growth)
EST. PRICE IN 2031
$21.24
Based on -13.4% avg growth
INTRINSIC VALUE TODAY
$13.19
Trading above historical range
How this is calculated: We use a Growth Decay Model: starting with analyst consensus growth (adjusted above) and gradually slowing it down to a long-term terminal rate (4%) by Year 5. This provides a more realistic valuation than assuming constant hyper-growth. We then apply a 25.0x Exit PE.
In-depth Analysis How we analyze
Valuation Analysis: ACU is currently trading at $63.48, which is considered slightly high relative to its 30-day fair value range of $61.62 to $63.51. From a valuation perspective, the stock is trading at a premium (Forward PE: 34.7) compared to its historical average (28.1). At these levels, the market is pricing in 7.3% annual earnings growth. This growth rate appears achievable given the company's track record, suggesting the valuation is rational.
Technical Outlook: Technically, ACU is in a strong uptrend. The price is approaching resistance at $64.56. A breakout above this level would be a bullish signal, while rejection here could lead to consolidation.
Market Sentiment: ACU scores 62/100 on our bottoming-setup gauge — the chart has corrected and is stabilizing (RSI reset, momentum turning up), historically a favorable entry zone. Combining these factors, the current setup offers a favorable risk/reward ratio for buyers.
Technical Outlook: Technically, ACU is in a strong uptrend. The price is approaching resistance at $64.56. A breakout above this level would be a bullish signal, while rejection here could lead to consolidation.
Market Sentiment: ACU scores 62/100 on our bottoming-setup gauge — the chart has corrected and is stabilizing (RSI reset, momentum turning up), historically a favorable entry zone. Combining these factors, the current setup offers a favorable risk/reward ratio for buyers.
Quick Decision Summary
Current Position
SLIGHTLY HIGH
Historical Trading Range
$61.62 -
$63.51
Company Quality Score
54/100
(HOLD)
Volume Confirmation
HIGH
Confidence Score
68.1%
All Signals
- BULLISH: Strong technical setup (62/100)
- BULLISH: High volume confirmation
- BEARISH: Trading above Wall St target ($58.00)
- NEUTRAL: Trading at premium valuation - market expects 7.3% growth which is achievable
- BULLISH: Bottoming setup score 62/100 — corrected, stabilizing, and turning up
Trading Range Analysis
30-Day Trading Range
$61.62 -
$63.51
Current vs Trading Range
SLIGHTLY HIGH
Support & Resistance Levels
Support Level
$60.29
Resistance Level
$64.56
Current Trend
Strong Uptrend
Technical data as of
Oct 23, 2026
Fundamental Context
Forward P/E (Next Year Est.)
34.69
Wall Street Target
$58.00
(-8.6%)
Revenue Growth (YoY)
16.1%
Earnings Growth (YoY)
5.2%
Profit Margin
4.6%
Valuation Premium vs History
+7.3% premium
PE vs Historical
34.7 vs 28.1
STRETCHED
Market-Implied Price Targets
If current PE multiple persists
Implied Growth (YoY):
+7.3%
(market-implied from PE analysis)
1-Year Target
$68.11
(+7%)
2-Year Target
$73.09
(+15%)
3-Year Target
$78.42
(+24%)
3-Yr Target (if PE normalizes)
(PE: 35→28)
PE COMPRESSION
$63.53
(+0%)
Earnings growth offset by PE compression
3-Year Scenarios
Using analyst projected EPS growth
Bull:
(PE: 34.7, Growth: -30.7%)
$46.28
(+-27%)
Base:
(SPY PE: 19.9, Growth: -30.7%)
$26.49
(-58%)
Bear:
(PE: 16.9, Growth: -30.7%)
$22.52
(-65%)
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Valuation based on Current Earnings
Trailing PE: 26.96 | Current EPS (TTM): $2.38
Bull Case
$54.27
(-15%)
Analyst growth -23.1%, PE expands to 29.7
Base Case
$49.34
(-22%)
Market implied -23.1%, PE stable at 27.0
Bear Case
$43.64
(-31%)
Severe decline -20.0%, PE contracts to 22.9
These are projections based on PE multiples and EPS growth scenarios, not predictions. Actual results may vary significantly.
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Last updated: October 23, 2026 7:52 PM ET
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