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Acme UnitedACU +3.12%59 Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $2.38 as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates ACU with a GF Score™ of 59/100 and a GF Value™ of $42.84 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,522 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Acme United ranks better than 83.44% on this metric.
Acme United's EPS (Basic) for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was $1.32.
Its EPS (Basic) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $2.57.
Acme United's EPS without NRI for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was $1.22.
Its EPS without NRI for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $2.38.
During the past 12 months, Acme United's average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was -5.60% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was 44.80% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was 3.20% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was 5.30% per year.
During the past 13 years, Acme United's highest 3-Year average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 209.30% per year. The lowest was -359.90% per year. And the median was 6.15% per year.
Acme United (AMEX:ACU) Earnings per Share (Diluted) Explanation
Earnings Per Share (EPS) is the single most important variable used by Wall Street in determining the earnings power of a company. But investors need to be aware that Earnings per Share can be easily manipulated by adjusting depreciation and amortization rate or non-recurring items. That's why GuruFocus lists EPS without NRI, which better reflects the company's underlying performance.
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Compared with Earnings per share, a company's cash flow is better indicator of the company's earnings power.
If a company's earnings per share is less than cash flow per share over long term, investors need to be cautious and find out why.
Acme United Earnings per Share (Diluted) Related Terms
Acme United Earnings per Share (Diluted) Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Acme United's Earnings per Share (Diluted) can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
ACU vs WALD, NUS, SKIN: Earnings per Share (Diluted) Comparison
For the Household & Personal Products subindustry, Acme United's PE Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and PE Ratio data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Acme United PE Ratio vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Acme United's PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Acme United's PE Ratio falls into.
Acme United Earnings per Share (Diluted) Calculation
Earnings Per Share (EPS) is the amount of earnings per outstanding share of the company's stock. In calculating earnings per share, the dividends of preferred stocks need to subtracted from the total net income first.
Acme United's Earnings Per Share (Diluted) for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as
Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $2.38
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Companies also reported diluted shares in their financial reports. Diluted shares include the shares of convertibles or warrants outstanding.
What does a Earnings per Share (Diluted) of $2.38 mean?
Acme United (ACU) has a Earnings per Share (Diluted) of $2.38 as of Jun. 2026. Diluted EPS equals net earnings divided by average shares outstanding, including dilutive securities. View historical data on Acme United and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Acme United ranks #252 out of 1522 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 16.6%.
Is Acme United's Earnings per Share (Diluted) too high?
Acme United's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $2.38. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 7.30. Acme United's value of $2.38 is 67.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Acme United ranks #252 out of 1522 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Acme United has a GF Score™ of 59/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Acme United's Earnings per Share (Diluted) compare to WALD and NUS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Acme United ranks #252 out of 1522 companies for Earnings per Share (Diluted). This places Acme United in the top 17% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 7.30. Acme United's value of $2.38 is 67.4% below this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Earnings per Share (Diluted) for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Earnings per Share (Diluted) among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 7.30, based on 1,522 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Earnings per Share (Diluted) significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Earnings per Share (Diluted) should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Acme United's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) of $2.38 is 67.4% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Earnings per Share (Diluted) mean?
A high Earnings per Share (Diluted) can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Diluted EPS equals net earnings divided by average shares outstanding, including dilutive securities. View historical data on Acme United and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 7.30 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Acme United's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $2.38. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Acme United stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Acme United (ACU) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $42.84, compared to a current price of $59.14 — trading 38% above its estimated fair value. The current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $2.38 and 67.4% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 7.30. Acme United's overall GF Score™ is 59/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Earnings per Share (Diluted) calculated?
Earnings per Share (Diluted) is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Acme United (ACU), the current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $2.38 as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Acme United (ACU) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Acme United stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $59.14 is trading 38% above its estimated GF Value™ of $42.84.
GuruFocus considers Acme United to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for ACU:
Earnings per Share (Diluted): $2.38
GF Value™: $42.84 vs. price of $59.14 (38% above fair value)
Industry Position: 67.4% below the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#252 of 1522)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ACU stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Acme United Corp is a supplier of first aid and medical products and cutting technology to the school, home, office, hardware, sporting goods, and industrial markets. Its principal products sold across all segments are first aid kits and medical products, scissors, shears, knives, rulers, pencil sharpeners, and sharpening tools. The Company sells its products to mass market and e-commerce retailers, industrial distributors, wholesale, contract, and retail stationery distributors, office supply superstores, sporting goods stores, and hardware chains. The Company's reportable business segments consist of the United States, Canada, and Europe, out of which the majority of the company's revenue is derived from the United States.
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