ACU Stock Analysis: Buy, Sell, or Hold?
ACU - Acme United Corporation
$42.54
0.46 (1.09%)
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5d:
+2.28%
30d:
+4.16%
90d:
-3.52%
BUY
MODERATE Confidence
Analysis Updated: Jun 3, 2026 12:00 AM ET
Earnings: Jul 22, 2026
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Bottom Line:
💡 BUY OPPORTUNITY: ACU shows positive signals but monitor for confirmation. Market pricing in 1.2% growth. Moderate conviction.
💡 BUY OPPORTUNITY: ACU shows positive signals but monitor for confirmation. Market pricing in 1.2% 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 $42.54, which is considered extended relative to its 30-day fair value range of $41.16 to $42.41. The stock's valuation (Forward PE: 26.1) is in line with its historical norms (25.2). At these levels, the market is pricing in 1.2% annual earnings growth.
Technical Outlook: Technically, ACU is in a downtrend. The price is approaching resistance at $43.59. A breakout above this level would be a bullish signal, while rejection here could lead to consolidation.
Market Sentiment: ACU has a strong technical setup (60/100), with favorable trendlines, momentum, and price action for short-term traders. Wall Street analysts see significant upside, with an average price target of $53.00 (+24.6%). Combining these factors, the current setup offers a favorable risk/reward ratio for buyers.
Technical Outlook: Technically, ACU is in a downtrend. The price is approaching resistance at $43.59. A breakout above this level would be a bullish signal, while rejection here could lead to consolidation.
Market Sentiment: ACU has a strong technical setup (60/100), with favorable trendlines, momentum, and price action for short-term traders. Wall Street analysts see significant upside, with an average price target of $53.00 (+24.6%). Combining these factors, the current setup offers a favorable risk/reward ratio for buyers.
Quick Decision Summary
Current Position
EXTENDED
Historical Trading Range
$41.16 -
$42.41
Company Quality Score
56/100
(HOLD)
Volume Confirmation
HIGH
Confidence Score
65.2%
All Signals
- BEARISH: Price extended above range
- BULLISH: Strong technical setup (60/100)
- BULLISH: High volume confirmation
- BULLISH: Trading 24.6% below Wall St target ($53.00)
- BULLISH: Expecting earnings turnaround to 1.2% growth with 13.8% revenue growth
Trading Range Analysis
30-Day Trading Range
$41.16 -
$42.41
Current vs Trading Range
EXTENDED
Support & Resistance Levels
Support Level
$40.99
Resistance Level
$43.59
Current Trend
Downtrend
Technical data as of
Jun 3, 2026
Fundamental Context
Forward P/E (Next Year Est.)
26.10
Wall Street Target
$53.00
(+24.6%)
Revenue Growth (YoY)
13.8%
Earnings Growth (YoY)
-41.5%
Profit Margin
4.7%
Valuation Premium vs History
+1.2% premium
PE vs Historical
26.1 vs 25.2
FAIR
Market-Implied Price Targets
If current PE multiple persists
Implied Growth (YoY):
+1.2%
(market-implied from PE analysis)
1-Year Target
$43.05
(+1%)
2-Year Target
$43.57
(+2%)
3-Year Target
$44.09
(+4%)
3-Yr Target (if PE normalizes)
(PE: 26→25)
PE COMPRESSION
$42.57
(+0%)
Earnings growth offset by PE compression
3-Year Scenarios
Using analyst projected EPS growth
Bull:
(PE: 26.1, Growth: 15.6%)
$65.72
(+55%)
Base:
(SPY PE: 21.9, Growth: 15.6%)
$55.17
(+30%)
Bear:
(PE: 18.6, Growth: 15.6%)
$46.90
(+10%)
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Valuation based on Current Earnings
Trailing PE: 17.93 | Current EPS (TTM): $2.32
Bull Case
$32.14
(-24%)
Analyst growth -29.7%, PE expands to 19.7
Base Case
$29.22
(-31%)
Market implied -29.7%, PE stable at 17.9
Bear Case
$28.28
(-33%)
Severe decline -20.0%, PE contracts to 15.2
These are projections based on PE multiples and EPS growth scenarios, not predictions. Actual results may vary significantly.
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