ACU Stock Analysis: Buy, Sell, or Hold?
ACU - Acme United Corporation
$40.72
-0.97 (-2.33%)
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5d:
-2.14%
30d:
-9.43%
90d:
-7.94%
HOLD
MODERATE Confidence
Analysis Updated: May 15, 2026 12:00 AM ET
Earnings: Apr 23, 2026
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Bottom Line:
📊 HOLD: ACU shows mixed signals. Fine to hold existing positions. Not urgent to buy or sell.
📊 HOLD: ACU shows mixed signals. Fine to hold existing positions. Not urgent to buy or sell.
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 $40.72, which is considered oversold relative to its 30-day fair value range of $41.05 to $45.01. The stock's valuation (Forward PE: 25.0) is in line with its historical norms (25.1). Remarkably, the market is currently pricing in an annual earnings decline of 0.1% over the next few years. This aligns with recent fundamental challenges.
Technical Outlook: Technically, ACU is in a uptrend. Immediate support is located at $39.31, while resistance sits at $42.75.
Market Sentiment: ACU has a weak technical setup (25/100), with bearish trendlines and momentum suggesting caution for short-term entries. Wall Street analysts see significant upside, with an average price target of $53.00 (+30.2%). 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 $39.31, while resistance sits at $42.75.
Market Sentiment: ACU has a weak technical setup (25/100), with bearish trendlines and momentum suggesting caution for short-term entries. Wall Street analysts see significant upside, with an average price target of $53.00 (+30.2%). 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
OVERSOLD
Historical Trading Range
$41.05 -
$45.01
Company Quality Score
52/100
(HOLD)
Volume Confirmation
HIGH
Confidence Score
57.1%
All Signals
- BULLISH: Price oversold vs 30-day range
- BEARISH: Weak technical setup (25/100)
- BULLISH: High volume confirmation
- BULLISH: Trading 30.2% below Wall St target ($53.00)
Trading Range Analysis
30-Day Trading Range
$41.05 -
$45.01
Current vs Trading Range
OVERSOLD
Support & Resistance Levels
Support Level
$39.31
Resistance Level
$42.75
Current Trend
Uptrend
Technical data as of
May 15, 2026
Fundamental Context
Forward P/E (Next Year Est.)
24.98
Wall Street Target
$53.00
(+30.2%)
Revenue Growth (YoY)
13.8%
Earnings Growth (YoY)
-41.5%
Profit Margin
4.7%
Valuation Discount vs History
-0.1% cheaper
PE vs Historical
25.0 vs 25.1
FAIR
Market-Implied Price Targets
If current PE multiple persists
Implied Growth (YoY):
-0.1%
(market-implied from PE analysis)
1-Year Target
$40.68
(0%)
2-Year Target
$40.64
(0%)
3-Year Target
$40.60
(0%)
3-Yr Target (if PE normalizes)
(PE: 25→25)
$40.79
(+0%)
3-Year Scenarios
Using analyst projected EPS growth
Bull:
(PE: 25.0, Growth: 15.6%)
$62.91
(+55%)
Base:
(SPY PE: 22.1, Growth: 15.6%)
$55.58
(+37%)
Bear:
(PE: 18.8, Growth: 15.6%)
$47.24
(+16%)
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Valuation based on Current Earnings
Trailing PE: 17.97 | Current EPS (TTM): $2.32
Bull Case
$32.22
(-21%)
Analyst growth -29.7%, PE expands to 19.8
Base Case
$29.29
(-28%)
Market implied -29.7%, PE stable at 18.0
Bear Case
$28.35
(-30%)
Severe decline -20.0%, PE contracts to 15.3
These are projections based on PE multiples and EPS growth scenarios, not predictions. Actual results may vary significantly.
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Upside Surprise Potential
If earnings stabilize (0% growth), PE could expand from 25.0 to 25.1
Stabilization Target:
$40.91
(+0.5%)
PE Expansion Potential:
+0.5%
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Last updated: May 18, 2026 4:53 AM ET
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