ACU Stock Analysis: Buy, Sell, or Hold?
ACU - Acme United Corporation
$41.79
0.33 (0.80%)
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BUY
MODERATE Confidence
Last Updated: January 30, 2026
Earnings: Feb 27, 2026
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Bottom Line:
💡 BUY OPPORTUNITY: ACU shows positive signals but monitor for confirmation. Market pricing in 1.3% growth. Moderate conviction.
💡 BUY OPPORTUNITY: ACU shows positive signals but monitor for confirmation. Market pricing in 1.3% growth. Moderate conviction.
Long-Term Wealth Forecast (2031)
Based on Analyst Consensus Growth & Historical Valuation
0% (Stagnation)
50% (Hyper Growth)
EST. PRICE IN 2031
$17.41
Based on -14.4% avg growth
INTRINSIC VALUE TODAY
$10.81
Trading above fair value
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 24.8x Exit PE.
In-depth Analysis How we analyze
Valuation Analysis: ACU is currently trading at $41.79, which is considered fair relative to its 30-day fair value range of $40.64 to $43.22. The stock's valuation (Forward PE: 25.8) is in line with its historical norms (24.8). At these levels, the market is pricing in 1.3% annual earnings growth.
Technical Outlook: Technically, ACU is showing sideways momentum. Immediate support is located at $40.25, while resistance sits at $44.65.
Market Sentiment: The stock shows a mixed technical setup (40/100), with neutral trendline and momentum signals. Wall Street analysts see significant upside, with an average price target of $50.00 (+19.6%). Combining these factors, the current setup offers a favorable risk/reward ratio for buyers.
Technical Outlook: Technically, ACU is showing sideways momentum. Immediate support is located at $40.25, while resistance sits at $44.65.
Market Sentiment: The stock shows a mixed technical setup (40/100), with neutral trendline and momentum signals. Wall Street analysts see significant upside, with an average price target of $50.00 (+19.6%). Combining these factors, the current setup offers a favorable risk/reward ratio for buyers.
Quick Decision Summary
Current Position
FAIR
Fair Price Range
$40.64 -
$43.22
Company Quality Score
56/100
(HOLD)
Volume Confirmation
HIGH
Confidence Score
73.3%
All Signals
- NEUTRAL: Price in fair range
- NEUTRAL: Mixed technical signals (40/100)
- BULLISH: High volume confirmation
- BULLISH: Trading below Wall St target ($50.00)
- BULLISH: Expecting earnings turnaround to 1.3% growth with 1.9% revenue growth
Fair Price Analysis
30-Day Fair Range
$40.64 -
$43.22
Current vs Fair Value
FAIR
Support & Resistance Levels
Support Level
$40.25
Resistance Level
$44.65
Current Trend
Sideways
Fundamental Context
Forward P/E (Next Year Est.)
25.80
Wall Street Target
$50.00
(+19.6%)
Revenue Growth (YoY)
1.9%
Earnings Growth (YoY)
-14.8%
Profit Margin
5.1%
Valuation Premium vs History
+1.3% premium
PE vs Historical
25.8 vs 24.8
FAIR
Market-Implied Price Targets
If current PE multiple persists
Implied Growth (YoY):
+1.3%
(market-implied from PE analysis)
1-Year Target
$42.33
(+1%)
2-Year Target
$42.88
(+3%)
3-Year Target
$43.44
(+4%)
3-Yr Target (if PE normalizes)
(PE: 26→25)
PE COMPRESSION
$41.76
(0%)
Earnings growth offset by PE compression
3-Year Scenarios
Using analyst projected EPS growth
Bull:
(PE: 25.8, Growth: -32.8%)
$30.46
(+-27%)
Base:
(SPY PE: 22.3, Growth: -32.8%)
$26.34
(-37%)
Bear:
(PE: 19.0, Growth: -32.8%)
$22.39
(-46%)
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Valuation based on Current Earnings
Trailing PE: 16.80 | Current EPS (TTM): $2.45
Bull Case
$29.93
(-28%)
Analyst growth -33.9%, PE expands to 18.5
Base Case
$27.21
(-35%)
Market implied -33.9%, PE stable at 16.8
Bear Case
$27.98
(-33%)
Severe decline -20.0%, PE contracts to 14.3
These are projections based on PE multiples and EPS growth scenarios, not predictions. Actual results may vary significantly.
Last updated: February 01, 2026 4:33 PM ET
Data refreshes hourly during market hours. Next update: 5:33 PM
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