ACU Stock Analysis: Buy, Sell, or Hold?
ACU - Acme United Corporation
$47.46
0.16 (0.34%)
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5d:
+0.96%
30d:
+5.8%
90d:
+5.91%
BUY
MODERATE Confidence
Analysis Updated: Jul 13, 2026 12:00 AM ET
Earnings: Jul 22, 2026
7d
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Bottom Line:
💡 BUY OPPORTUNITY: ACU shows positive signals but monitor for confirmation. Market pricing in 4.3% growth. Moderate conviction.
💡 BUY OPPORTUNITY: ACU shows positive signals but monitor for confirmation. Market pricing in 4.3% growth. Moderate conviction.
Long-Term Wealth Forecast (2031)
Based on Analyst Consensus Growth & Historical Valuation
0% (Stagnation)
50% (Hyper Growth)
EST. PRICE IN 2031
$64.81
Based on 9.8% avg growth
INTRINSIC VALUE TODAY
$40.24
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 $47.46, which is considered slightly high relative to its 30-day fair value range of $44.70 to $47.93. From a valuation perspective, the stock is trading at a premium (Forward PE: 29.1) compared to its historical average (25.7). At these levels, the market is pricing in 4.3% annual earnings growth.
Technical Outlook: Technically, ACU is in a uptrend. Immediate support is located at $43.96, while resistance sits at $49.27.
Market Sentiment: The stock shows a mixed technical setup (55/100), with neutral trendline and momentum signals. Wall Street analysts see significant upside, with an average price target of $53.00 (+11.7%). Combining these factors, the current setup offers a favorable risk/reward ratio for buyers.
Technical Outlook: Technically, ACU is in a uptrend. Immediate support is located at $43.96, while resistance sits at $49.27.
Market Sentiment: The stock shows a mixed technical setup (55/100), with neutral trendline and momentum signals. Wall Street analysts see significant upside, with an average price target of $53.00 (+11.7%). Combining these factors, the current setup offers a favorable risk/reward ratio for buyers.
Quick Decision Summary
Current Position
SLIGHTLY HIGH
Historical Trading Range
$44.70 -
$47.93
Company Quality Score
56/100
(HOLD)
Volume Confirmation
HIGH
Confidence Score
66.2%
All Signals
- NEUTRAL: Mixed technical signals (55/100)
- BULLISH: High volume confirmation
- BULLISH: Trading below Wall St target ($53.00)
- BULLISH: Expecting earnings turnaround to 4.3% growth with 13.8% revenue growth
Trading Range Analysis
30-Day Trading Range
$44.70 -
$47.93
Current vs Trading Range
SLIGHTLY HIGH
Support & Resistance Levels
Support Level
$43.96
Resistance Level
$49.27
Current Trend
Uptrend
Technical data as of
Jul 13, 2026
Fundamental Context
Forward P/E (Next Year Est.)
29.12
Wall Street Target
$53.00
(+11.7%)
Revenue Growth (YoY)
13.8%
Earnings Growth (YoY)
-41.5%
Profit Margin
4.7%
Valuation Premium vs History
+4.3% premium
PE vs Historical
29.1 vs 25.7
FAIR
Market-Implied Price Targets
If current PE multiple persists
Implied Growth (YoY):
+4.3%
(market-implied from PE analysis)
1-Year Target
$49.50
(+4%)
2-Year Target
$51.63
(+9%)
3-Year Target
$53.85
(+14%)
3-Yr Target (if PE normalizes)
(PE: 29→26)
PE COMPRESSION
$47.53
(+0%)
Earnings growth offset by PE compression
3-Year Scenarios
Using analyst projected EPS growth
Bull:
(PE: 29.1, Growth: 15.6%)
$73.32
(+55%)
Base:
(SPY PE: 21.8, Growth: 15.6%)
$54.85
(+16%)
Bear:
(PE: 18.5, Growth: 15.6%)
$46.62
(-2%)
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Valuation based on Current Earnings
Trailing PE: 20.39 | Current EPS (TTM): $2.32
Bull Case
$36.56
(-23%)
Analyst growth -29.7%, PE expands to 22.4
Base Case
$33.23
(-30%)
Market implied -29.7%, PE stable at 20.4
Bear Case
$32.16
(-32%)
Severe decline -20.0%, PE contracts to 17.3
These are projections based on PE multiples and EPS growth scenarios, not predictions. Actual results may vary significantly.
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