Acme United (FRA:UT1) EV-to-FCF: 28.27 (As of Jul. 07, 2026) — 73% Above Median


FRA:UT1 Acme United Corp FRA:UT1
82 GF Score
Price €41.40
GF Value €35.64
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What is Acme United EV-to-FCF?

Acme United FRA:UT1 82 EV-to-FCF is 28.27 as of Jul. 07, 2026, which is 73% above its 10-year median of 16.31. GuruFocus rates FRA:UT1 with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of €35.64. The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,189 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Acme United ranks worse than 70.9% on this metric.

EV-to-FCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its free cash flow. As of today, Acme United's Enterprise Value is €197.0 Mil. Acme United's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €7.0 Mil. Therefore, Acme United's EV-to-FCF for today is 28.27.

The historical rank and industry rank for Acme United's EV-to-FCF or its related term are showing as below:

FRA:UT1' s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -147.59   Med: 16.31   Max: 197.06
Current: 27.54

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of Acme United was 197.06. The lowest was -147.59. And the median was 16.31.

FRA:UT1's EV-to-FCF is ranked worse than
70.9% of 1189 companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 15.75 vs FRA:UT1: 27.54

EV-to-FCF 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.

As of today (2026-07-07), Acme United's stock price is €41.40. Acme United's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €1.999. Therefore, Acme United's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 20.71.


Acme United  (FRA:UT1) EV-to-FCF Explanation

EV-to-FCF 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:

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=41.40/1.999
=20.71

Acme United's share price for today is €41.40.
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 €1.999.

* 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. Free Cash Flow is an important financial metric because it represents the actual amount of cash at a company's disposal. Companies with a low EV-to-FCF ratio, combined with a strong balance sheet are generally considered as undervalued.


Acme United EV-to-FCF Related Terms


Acme United EV-to-FCF Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Acme United's EV-to-FCF 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.

Acme United EV-to-FCF Chart

Acme United Annual Data
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EV-to-FCF
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Acme United Quarterly Data
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FRA:UT1 vs WALD, NUS, SKIN: EV-to-FCF Comparison

For the Household & Personal Products subindustry, Acme United's EV-to-FCF, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-FCF 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-FCF vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Acme United's EV-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Acme United's EV-to-FCF falls into.


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Acme United EV-to-FCF Calculation

Acme United's EV-to-FCF for today is calculated as:

EV-to-FCF=Enterprise Value (Today)/Free Cash Flow (TTM)
=196.986/6.969
=28.27

Acme United's current Enterprise Value is €197.0 Mil.
Acme United's Free Cash Flow 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 €7.0 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about EV-to-FCF →
What does a EV-to-FCF of 28.27 mean?
Acme United (FRA:UT1) has a EV-to-FCF of 28.27 as of Jul. 07, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Acme United and its competitors. This is 73% above median its historical median of 16.31. According to the industry distribution chart, Acme United ranks #843 out of 1189 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 70.9%.
Is Acme United's EV-to-FCF too high?
Acme United's current EV-to-FCF of 28.27 is 73% above median its 10-year median of 16.31. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median EV-to-FCF is 15.75. Acme United's value of 28.27 is 79.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Acme United ranks #843 out of 1189 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Acme United has a GF Score™ of 82/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Acme United's EV-to-FCF compare to WALD and NUS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Acme United ranks #843 out of 1189 companies for EV-to-FCF. This places Acme United in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 15.75. Acme United's value of 28.27 is 79.5% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 16.31 vs. the industry median of 15.75, 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-FCF for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median EV-to-FCF among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 15.75, based on 1,189 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-FCF significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-FCF should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Acme United's current EV-to-FCF of 28.27 is 79.5% 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-FCF mean?
A high EV-to-FCF can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Acme United and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median EV-to-FCF is 15.75 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Acme United's current EV-to-FCF is 28.27, which is 73% above median its own 10-year median of 16.31. 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?
Acme United (FRA:UT1) has a current EV-to-FCF of 28.27. The stock's GF Value™ is €35.64, compared to a current price of €41.40 — trading 16.2% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-FCF is 28.27, which is 73% above median its 10-year median of 16.31 and 79.5% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 15.75. Acme United's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 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-FCF calculated?
EV-to-FCF is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Acme United (FRA:UT1), the current EV-to-FCF is 28.27 as of Jul. 07, 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 (FRA:UT1) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Acme United stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €41.40 is trading 16.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of €35.64.

Key valuation signals for FRA:UT1:

  • EV-to-FCF: 28.27 (73% above median its 10-year median of 16.31)
  • GF Value™: €35.64 vs. price of €41.40 (16.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 82/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 79.5% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#843 of 1189)

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:UT1 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Acme United Business Description

Other Exchanges ACU:USA
Address 1 Waterview Drive, Shelton, CT, USA, 06484
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.
82GF Score

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