ACU Stock Analysis: Buy, Sell, or Hold?
ACU - Acme United Corporation
$57.69
0.83 (1.46%)
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5d:
+1.51%
30d:
+21.17%
90d:
+37.95%
HOLD
MODERATE Confidence
Analysis Updated: Jul 31, 2026 12:00 AM ET
Earnings: Oct 21, 2026
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Bottom Line:
📊 HOLD: ACU trades at premium valuation expecting 6.6% growth. Hold existing positions but don't chase. Wait for better entry.
📊 HOLD: ACU trades at premium valuation expecting 6.6% growth. Hold existing positions but don't chase. Wait for better entry.
Long-Term Wealth Forecast (2031)
Based on Analyst Consensus Growth & Historical Valuation
0% (Stagnation)
50% (Hyper Growth)
EST. PRICE IN 2031
$20.82
Based on -13.4% avg growth
INTRINSIC VALUE TODAY
$12.93
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 $57.69, which is considered extended relative to its 30-day fair value range of $45.79 to $54.64. From a valuation perspective, the stock is trading at a premium (Forward PE: 31.6) compared to its historical average (26.1). At these levels, the market is pricing in 6.6% 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 uptrend. Immediate support is located at $45.31, while resistance sits at $60.07.
Market Sentiment: ACU has a strong technical setup (75/100), with favorable trendlines, momentum, and price action for short-term traders. The stock is fairly positioned - fine to hold existing positions or accumulate slowly on dips, but not an urgent buy.
Technical Outlook: Technically, ACU is in a uptrend. Immediate support is located at $45.31, while resistance sits at $60.07.
Market Sentiment: ACU has a strong technical setup (75/100), with favorable trendlines, momentum, and price action for short-term traders. The stock is fairly positioned - fine to hold existing positions or accumulate slowly on dips, but not an urgent buy.
Quick Decision Summary
Current Position
EXTENDED
Historical Trading Range
$45.79 -
$54.64
Company Quality Score
55/100
(HOLD)
Volume Confirmation
HIGH
Confidence Score
51.4%
All Signals
- BEARISH: Price extended above range (+5.6% above its trading range)
- BULLISH: Strong technical setup (75/100)
- BULLISH: High volume confirmation
- NEUTRAL: Near Wall St target ($58.00)
- NEUTRAL: Trading at premium valuation - market expects 6.6% growth which is achievable
Trading Range Analysis
30-Day Trading Range
$45.79 -
$54.64
Current vs Trading Range
EXTENDED
Support & Resistance Levels
Support Level
$45.31
Resistance Level
$60.07
Current Trend
Uptrend
Technical data as of
Jul 31, 2026
Fundamental Context
Forward P/E (Next Year Est.)
31.59
Wall Street Target
$58.00
(+2.0%)
Revenue Growth (YoY)
16.1%
Earnings Growth (YoY)
5.2%
Profit Margin
4.6%
Valuation Premium vs History
+6.6% premium
PE vs Historical
31.6 vs 26.1
STRETCHED
Market-Implied Price Targets
If current PE multiple persists
Implied Growth (YoY):
+6.6%
(market-implied from PE analysis)
1-Year Target
$60.61
(+7%)
2-Year Target
$64.61
(+14%)
3-Year Target
$68.88
(+21%)
3-Yr Target (if PE normalizes)
(PE: 32→26)
PE COMPRESSION
$56.91
(+0%)
Earnings growth offset by PE compression
3-Year Scenarios
Using analyst projected EPS growth
Bull:
(PE: 31.6, Growth: -30.8%)
$41.45
(+-27%)
Base:
(SPY PE: 20.7, Growth: -30.8%)
$27.20
(-52%)
Bear:
(PE: 17.6, Growth: -30.8%)
$23.12
(-59%)
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Valuation based on Current Earnings
Trailing PE: 23.63 | Current EPS (TTM): $2.38
Bull Case
$46.78
(-18%)
Analyst growth -24.4%, PE expands to 26.0
Base Case
$42.53
(-25%)
Market implied -24.4%, PE stable at 23.6
Bear Case
$38.24
(-33%)
Severe decline -20.0%, PE contracts to 20.1
These are projections based on PE multiples and EPS growth scenarios, not predictions. Actual results may vary significantly.
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