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Acme United

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Acme United Corporation is a leading global supplier of innovative first aid, medical, and cutting technology products serving the school, home, office, hardware, and industrial markets.

Market cap
$216.66M+37.8%
Revenue$211.6M+9.0%
Net income$9.8M-5.1%
EPS (diluted)$2.38-5.9%
Trailing twelve months · change vs. prior year

Earnings

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Oct 20, 2026 (in 2 months)
Revenue estimate$55.4M
EPS estimate$0.72

Financials

Q2 2026

Income statement

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Revenue$62.7M+16.1%
Gross profit$26.7M+20.5%
Operating income$6.8M+6.9%
Net income$5.1M+6.3%
EPS (diluted)$1.22+5.2%

Balance sheet

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Cash & equivalents$5.0M+38.5%
Total debt$28.8M+19.7%
Total equity$121.3M+6.7%
Total assets$200.6M+17.4%

Valuation & ratios

Valuation

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Market cap$216.66M+37.8%
Enterprise value$240.4M+36.2%
P/E22.1×+7.0×
P/S+0.2×

Profitability

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Gross margin40.1%+0.7pp
Operating margin6.8%-0.4pp
Net margin4.6%-0.7pp

Returns & leverage

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Return on equity8.4%-1.1pp
Debt / equity0.2×0.0×
Current ratio3.2×-1.1×

Competitors

Profile

Acme United Corporation is a leading global supplier of innovative first aid, medical, and cutting technology products serving the school, home, office, hardware, and industrial markets. The company specializes in the development and distribution of safety and precision tools, leveraging proprietary coatings and digital replenishment technologies to maintain market leadership. Its value proposition centers on product innovation, regulatory compliance for workplace safety, and vertical integration in medical manufacturing.

Competitive position

A leading supplier in the North American scissor and ruler market and a significant provider of compliant industrial first aid solutions.

GeographiesUnited States, Canada, Germany, China, Hong Kong
Customer segmentsMass Market Retail, Industrial & Safety, Education, Healthcare
Business modelManufacturing, E-commerce, B2B Distribution
SuppliersAsian component suppliers, Raw material providers (Titanium, Carbide, Diamonds), Third-party medical component manufacturers
CustomersMass market retailers, Industrial distributors, E-commerce platforms, Direct consumers
Listed1973
Employees645.0
CEOWalter C. Johnsen
FilingsSEC EDGAR

FAQ

What is Acme United's market cap?
Acme United (ACU) has a market capitalization of $216.7M and trades on AMEX.
What is Acme United's revenue and profitability?
Acme United generated $211.6M in trailing twelve-month revenue with net income of $9.8M, representing a net margin of 4.6%. Gross margin stands at 40.1%. These figures are based on the Q2 2026 filing.
Who are Acme United's competitors?
Acme United's key competitors include 3M, Cintas, Honeywell, and others. These companies compete in similar markets and product categories.
What subsidiaries does Acme United have?
Acme United's subsidiaries include First Aid Only, Spill Magic, Med-Nap, and others.
Where is Acme United headquartered?
Acme United is headquartered in United States of America and employs approximately 645 people. It has been publicly traded since 1973.