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Acme UnitedACU +2.84%78 EV-to-EBITDA is 13.66 as of Jul. 24, 2026, which is 32% above its 10-year median of 10.34. GuruFocus rates ACU with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of $40.53 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,642 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Acme United ranks worse than 61.88% on this metric.
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Acme United's enterprise value is $239.0 Mil.
Acme United's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $17.5 Mil. Therefore, Acme United's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 13.66.
The historical rank and industry rank for Acme United's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
ACU'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 5.5 Med: 10.34 Max: 14.49
Current: 13.66
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Acme United was 14.49. The lowest was 5.50. And the median was 10.34.
ACU's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 61.88% of 1642
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 8.97
vs ACU: 13.66
EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio to determine the fair market value of a company.
The "classic" EV-to-EBITDA is much better in capturing debt and net cash than the PE Ratio (TTM).
Acme United (AMEX:ACU) EV-to-EBITDA Explanation
EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.
Acme United's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Acme United's share price for today is $53.94.
Acme United's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $2.380.
* 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.
Study has found that the companies with the lowest EV-to-EBITDA outperforms companies measured as cheap by other ratios such as PE Ratio (TTM).
The historical data trend for Acme United's EV-to-EBITDA 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.
For the Household & Personal Products subindustry, Acme United's EV-to-EBITDA, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBITDA 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 EV-to-EBITDA vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Acme United's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Acme United's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
Acme United's current Enterprise Value is $239.0 Mil.
Acme United's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $17.5 Mil.
* 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.
Acme United (ACU) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 13.66 as of Jul. 24, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Acme United. This is 32% above median its historical median of 10.34. Over the past decade, Acme United's EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 5.50 to 14.49. According to the industry distribution chart, Acme United ranks #1016 out of 1642 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 61.9%.
Is Acme United's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Acme United's current EV-to-EBITDA of 13.66 is 32% above median its 10-year median of 10.34. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.50 to a high of 14.49. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.97. Acme United's value of 13.66 is 52.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Acme United ranks #1016 out of 1642 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Acme United has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Acme United's EV-to-EBITDA compare to WALD and NUS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Acme United ranks #1016 out of 1642 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Acme United in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.97. Acme United's value of 13.66 is 52.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Acme United's own EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 5.50 to 14.49 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 10.34 vs. the industry median of 8.97, Acme United has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good EV-to-EBITDA for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 8.97, based on 1,642 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBITDA significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBITDA should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Acme United's current EV-to-EBITDA of 13.66 is 52.3% above 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 EV-to-EBITDA mean?
A high EV-to-EBITDA can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Acme United. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.97 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Acme United's current EV-to-EBITDA is 13.66, which is 32% above median its own 10-year median of 10.34. 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 $40.53, compared to a current price of $53.94 — trading 33.1% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 13.66, which is 32% above median its 10-year median of 10.34 and 52.3% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 8.97. Acme United's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-EBITDA calculated?
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Acme United (ACU), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 13.66 as of Jul. 24, 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 $53.94 is trading 33.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $40.53.
GuruFocus considers Acme United to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for ACU:
EV-to-EBITDA: 13.66 (32% above median its 10-year median of 10.34)
GF Value™: $40.53 vs. price of $53.94 (33.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 52.3% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#1016 of 1642)
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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