Business Description

Acme United Corporation is a supplier of first aid, safety, cutting, and measuring products for the school, home, office, hardware, and industrial markets. The company's portfolio includes brands such as Westcott, Clauss, Camillus, First Aid Only, and PhysiciansCare. Operating primarily in the United States, Canada, Europe, and Asia, Acme United distributes its products through mass market retailers, office supply stores, and industrial distributors.

Financial Statements

In thousands, USD
FY 2025FY 2024FY 2023FY 2022
Total Revenues196,542194,490191,501193,962
Cost of Sales119,132118,139119,291130,404
Gross Profit77,41076,35172,21063,559
Selling, General & Administrative Expenses62,68562,21159,02257,285
Operating Profit14,72514,14013,1896,273
Interest and Investment Income(119)(32)
Interest Expense1,5601,9436,0744,761
Non-Operating Income(47)9525,0460
Total Non-Operating Income1,5132,03831,0014,729
Income Before Provision for Income Taxes13,11812,29222,7353,662
Provision for Income Taxes2,9332,2704,941628
Consolidated Net Income10,18410,02217,7933,035
Net Income Attributable to Common Shareholders10,18410,02217,7933,035
Basic EPS2.692.714.980.86
Diluted EPS2.492.454.860.82
Basic Weighted Average Shares Outstanding3,7873,7013,5723,528
Diluted Weighted Average Shares Outstanding4,0874,0993,6583,719
Shares Outstanding3,8073,7543,6453,538
FY 2025FY 2024FY 2023FY 2022
Cash and Cash Equivalents3,5966,3994,7966,100
Total Cash and Cash Equivalents3,5966,3994,7966,100
Accounts Receivable29,09828,23626,23432,603
Total Trade Receivables29,09828,23626,23432,603
Inventories59,85256,25455,47063,325
Other Current Assets3,6494,5715,5233,571
Total Current Assets96,19595,46092,024105,600
Net Property, Plant & Equipment45,42236,47930,02729,048
Net Intangible Assets19,47320,32319,00120,791
Goodwill9,9089,9088,1898,189
Other Long-Term Assets750
Total Assets170,998162,171149,241164,377
Accounts Payable8,0669,00512,10210,514
Accrued Expenses12,90611,86612,39210,078
Current Portion of Long-Term Debt454437419405
Current Portion of Leases1,4461,5641,0991,130
Total Current Liabilities22,87222,87226,01222,127
Long-Term Debt21,28527,47423,38960,609
Leases5,5323,3671,0261,683
Other Long-Term Liabilities3,6991,478916928
Total Long-Term Liabilities30,51532,31825,33163,220
Total Liabilities53,38755,19051,34385,347
Common Stock13,37913,24812,96612,699
Treasury Stock(15,996)(15,996)(15,996)(15,996)
Additional Paid-in Capital19,50617,98115,91813,448
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income(1,571)(2,751)(1,706)(2,088)
Retained Earnings102,29394,49886,71670,967
Total Common Shareholders' Equity117,611106,98197,89979,030
Total Shareholders' Equity117,611106,98197,89979,030
Total Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity170,998162,171149,241164,377
FY 2025FY 2024FY 2023FY 2022
Net Income10,18410,02217,7933,035
Depreciation & Amortization6,3476,0695,0684,578
Share-Based Compensation Expense1,9942,1831,9401,803
Other Adjustments2,561983(8,856)83
Changes in Trade Receivables(593)(2,459)6,3291,839
Changes in Inventories(3,072)(330)3,649(9,607)
Changes in Accounts Payable(1,056)(2,982)1,5521,915
Changes in Accrued Expenses927(807)2,374(581)
Changes in Other Operating Activities937(704)(950)(173)
Cash from Operating Activities18,22911,97528,8992,892
Capital Expenditure(10,652)(7,149)(4,674)(4,304)
Purchases of Intangible Assets(302)(300)
Payments for Business Acquisitions(1,652)(6,891)(750)(9,622)
Proceeds from Business Divestments1,10013,153
Cash from Investing Activities(12,304)(12,939)7,427(14,227)
Issuance of Long-Term Debt(5,771)4,476(36,836)16,848
Repayments of Long-Term Debt(430)(413)(410)(401)
Net Issuance / (Repayments) of Long-Term Debt(6,202)4,063(37,245)16,447
Issuance of Common Shares6981,6211,45385
Repurchases of Common Shares(1,036)(1,459)(655)(352)
Net Issuance / (Repurchases) of Common Shares(338)163797(267)
Common Share Dividends Paid(2,343)(2,222)(1,993)(1,903)
Cash from Financing Activities(8,883)2,004(38,441)14,277
Effect of Exchange Rate Changes on Cash and Cash Equivalents155(187)60(185)
Increase / (Decrease) in Cash, Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash(2,803)853(2,054)2,757

Key Metrics & Ratios

MetricValue
Market Cap$153M
P/E16.19x
P/S0.78x
EV/EBITDA8.47x
Return on Equity9.1%
Return on Invested Capital8.1%
Current Ratio4.21x
Dividend Yield1.5%
Free Cash Flow Margin3.9%

Margins

Gross margin
39.4%
Operating margin
7.5%
Net margin
5.2%

Quarterly Trend

QuarterRevenueYoY growthOperating marginOperating income
Q2 2026 $63M +16.1% 10.9% $7M
Q1 2026 $52M +13.8% 3.3% $2M
Q4 2025 $48M +3.4% 6.1% $3M
Q3 2025 $49M +1.9% 6.1% $3M
Q2 2025 $54M 11.8% $6M
Q1 2025 $46M 5.3% $2M
Q4 2024 $46M 5.0% $2M
Q3 2024 $48M 6.1% $3M

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