Acme UnitedACU.AValuation Analysis
Based on the blended 10-year P/E and P/B percentiles, the stock currently sits in the “Richly Valued” zone.
As of Oct 16, 2026, Acme United (ACU.A) trades at a P/E of 24.00x, P/B of 1.95x, P/S of 1.11x, and a dividend yield of 1.04%.
Longitudinal percentile comparison: P/E sits at the 92nd percentile over the trailing 10Y window (vs. 95th percentile over 3Y); P/B sits at the 91st percentile over the trailing 10Y window (vs. 93rd percentile over 3Y); P/S sits at the 99th percentile over the trailing 10Y window (vs. 97th percentile over 3Y).
Cross-sectional valuation: its P/E ranks at the 50th percentile within its industry and the 61st percentile across the broader market.
Shareholder return highlight: Total Shareholder Yield is 1.33%, ranking at the 12th percentile over the trailing 20Y window.
The P/E and P/B long-window percentiles differ by only 1.2 points, pointing to a consistent valuation read across both metrics. Relative to industry peers, its P/E shows a deeper discount than it does against the broader market. Breaking down the total shareholder yield: 1.04% comes from cash dividends, with an implied ~0.29% from buybacks — a fairly balanced mix of both channels. Acme United operates in the Manufacturing sector. Data refreshes weekly and is for reference only, not investment advice.
Want the full picture on whether Acme United (ACU.A) is under- or over-valued? See the full 3Y / 5Y / 10Y / 20Y P/E, P/B, P/S, Dividend Yield & Total Shareholder Yield percentile matrix and the interactive ECharts trend chart on this page.
Historical Percentiles by Metric
| Metric | Current | Market Percentile | Industry Percentile | 3Y Pctl | 5Y Pctl | 10Y Pctl | 20Y Pctl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P/E (TTM) | 24.00 | ||||||
| P/B (MRQ) | 1.95 | ||||||
| P/S (TTM) | 1.11 | ||||||
| Dividend Yield | 1.04% | ||||||
| Buyback + Div Yield | 1.33% |