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Acme UnitedACU +1.42%74 EV-to-OCF is 13.10 as of Aug. 04, 2026, which is 6% below its 10-year median of 13.96. GuruFocus rates ACU with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of $40.95 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,991 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Acme United ranks worse than 67% on this metric.
EV-to-OCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its cash flow from operations. As of today, Acme United's Enterprise Value is $253.2 Mil.
Acme United's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $19.3 Mil. Therefore, Acme United's EV-to-OCF for today is 13.10.
The historical rank and industry rank for Acme United's EV-to-OCF or its related term are showing as below:
ACU'
s EV-to-OCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -90349.66 Med: 13.96 Max: 111.39
Current: 13.1
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-OCF of Acme United was 111.39. The lowest was -90349.66. And the median was 13.96.
ACU's EV-to-OCF is ranked worse than 67% of 1991
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 8
vs ACU: 13.10
EV-to-OCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. 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.
EV-to-OCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. 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 $57.67.
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.
Enterprise Value is used because it is a more complete measure in reflecting how much an investor pays when buying a company. Cash Flow from Operations is an important financial metric because it represents the cash generated from operating activities at a company's disposal. Companies with a low EV-to-OCF ratio, combined with a strong balance sheet are generally considered as undervalued.
Acme United EV-to-OCF Related Terms
Acme United EV-to-OCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Acme United's EV-to-OCF 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-OCF, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-OCF 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-OCF vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Acme United's EV-to-OCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Acme United's EV-to-OCF falls into.
Acme United's current Enterprise Value is $253.2 Mil.
Acme United's Cash Flow from Operations 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 $19.3 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-OCF of 13.10 as of Aug. 04, 2026. This is near median its historical median of 13.96. According to the industry distribution chart, Acme United ranks #1334 out of 1991 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 67%.
Is Acme United's EV-to-OCF too high?
Acme United's current EV-to-OCF of 13.10 is near median its 10-year median of 13.96. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median EV-to-OCF is 8.00. Acme United's value of 13.10 is 63.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Acme United ranks #1334 out of 1991 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Acme United has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Acme United's EV-to-OCF compare to WALD and NUS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Acme United ranks #1334 out of 1991 companies for EV-to-OCF. This places Acme United in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-OCF is 8.00. Acme United's value of 13.10 is 63.8% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 13.96 vs. the industry median of 8.00, 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-OCF for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median EV-to-OCF among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 8.00, based on 1,991 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-OCF significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-OCF should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Acme United's current EV-to-OCF of 13.10 is 63.8% 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-OCF mean?
A high EV-to-OCF can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median EV-to-OCF is 8.00 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Acme United's current EV-to-OCF is 13.10, which is near median its own 10-year median of 13.96. 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 $40.95, compared to a current price of $57.67 — trading 40.8% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-OCF is 13.10, which is near median its 10-year median of 13.96 and 63.8% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 8.00. Acme United's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 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-OCF calculated?
EV-to-OCF is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Acme United (ACU), the current EV-to-OCF is 13.10 as of Aug. 04, 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 $57.67 is trading 40.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $40.95.
GuruFocus considers Acme United to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for ACU:
EV-to-OCF: 13.10 (near median its 10-year median of 13.96)
GF Value™: $40.95 vs. price of $57.67 (40.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 63.8% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#1334 of 1991)
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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