ACU Stock Analysis: Buy, Sell, or Hold?
ACU - Acme United Corporation
$47.61
-0.99 (-2.04%)
▼
5d:
+0.11%
30d:
+13.14%
90d:
+5.99%
BUY
MODERATE Confidence
Analysis Updated: Jul 2, 2026 12:00 AM ET
Earnings: Jul 22, 2026
17d
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Bottom Line:
💡 BUY OPPORTUNITY: ACU shows positive signals but monitor for confirmation. Market pricing in 4.6% growth. Moderate conviction.
💡 BUY OPPORTUNITY: ACU shows positive signals but monitor for confirmation. Market pricing in 4.6% 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 $47.61, which is considered extended relative to its 30-day fair value range of $42.75 to $47.07. From a valuation perspective, the stock is trading at a premium (Forward PE: 29.2) compared to its historical average (25.5). At these levels, the market is pricing in 4.6% annual earnings growth.
Technical Outlook: Technically, ACU is showing sideways momentum. Immediate support is located at $43.96, while resistance sits at $50.00.
Market Sentiment: ACU has a strong technical setup (75/100), 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 (+11.3%). 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 $43.96, while resistance sits at $50.00.
Market Sentiment: ACU has a strong technical setup (75/100), 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 (+11.3%). Combining these factors, the current setup offers a favorable risk/reward ratio for buyers.
Quick Decision Summary
Current Position
EXTENDED
Historical Trading Range
$42.75 -
$47.07
Company Quality Score
60/100
(HOLD)
Volume Confirmation
HIGH
Confidence Score
62.9%
All Signals
- BEARISH: Price extended above range
- BULLISH: Strong technical setup (75/100)
- BULLISH: High volume confirmation
- BULLISH: Trading below Wall St target ($53.00)
- BULLISH: Expecting earnings turnaround to 4.6% growth with 13.8% revenue growth
Trading Range Analysis
30-Day Trading Range
$42.75 -
$47.07
Current vs Trading Range
EXTENDED
Support & Resistance Levels
Support Level
$43.96
Resistance Level
$50.00
Current Trend
Sideways
Technical data as of
Jul 2, 2026
Fundamental Context
Forward P/E (Next Year Est.)
29.21
Wall Street Target
$53.00
(+11.3%)
Revenue Growth (YoY)
13.8%
Earnings Growth (YoY)
-41.5%
Profit Margin
4.7%
Valuation Premium vs History
+4.6% premium
PE vs Historical
29.2 vs 25.5
FAIR
Market-Implied Price Targets
If current PE multiple persists
Implied Growth (YoY):
+4.6%
(market-implied from PE analysis)
1-Year Target
$49.80
(+5%)
2-Year Target
$52.09
(+9%)
3-Year Target
$54.49
(+14%)
3-Yr Target (if PE normalizes)
(PE: 29→26)
PE COMPRESSION
$47.57
(0%)
Earnings growth offset by PE compression
3-Year Scenarios
Using analyst projected EPS growth
Bull:
(PE: 29.2, Growth: 15.6%)
$73.55
(+55%)
Base:
(SPY PE: 21.8, Growth: 15.6%)
$54.85
(+15%)
Bear:
(PE: 18.5, Growth: 15.6%)
$46.62
(-2%)
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Valuation based on Current Earnings
Trailing PE: 20.95 | Current EPS (TTM): $2.32
Bull Case
$37.56
(-21%)
Analyst growth -29.7%, PE expands to 23.0
Base Case
$34.15
(-28%)
Market implied -29.7%, PE stable at 21.0
Bear Case
$33.05
(-31%)
Severe decline -20.0%, PE contracts to 17.8
These are projections based on PE multiples and EPS growth scenarios, not predictions. Actual results may vary significantly.
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