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Acme UnitedFRA:UT1 +0.96%79 Gross Margin % is 42.55% as of Jun. 2026, which is 16% above its 10-year median of 36.63. GuruFocus rates FRA:UT1 with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of €36.16 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,912 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Acme United ranks better than 75.21% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Acme United's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:UT1'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 32.77 Med: 36.63 Max: 40.08
Current: 40.08
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Acme United was 40.08%. The lowest was 32.77%. And the median was 36.63%.
FRA:UT1's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 75.21% of 1912
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 26.415
vs FRA:UT1: 40.08
Acme United had a gross margin of 42.55% for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Acme United was 2.40% per year.
Warren Buffett believes that firms with excellent long term economics tend to have consistently higher margins.
Durable competitive advantage creates a high Gross Margin % because of the freedom to price in excess of cost. Companies can be categorized by their Gross Margin %
1. Greater than 40% = Durable competitive advantage
2. Less than 40% = Competition eroding margins
3. Less than 20% = no sustainable competitive advantage
Consistency of Gross Margin is key
Acme United had a gross margin of 42.55% for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
Be Aware
If a company loses its competitive advantages, usually its gross margin declines well before its sales declines. Watching Gross Margin % and Operating Margin % closely helps avoid value trap situations.
Acme United Gross Margin % Related Terms
Acme United Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Acme United's Gross Margin % 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.
FRA:UT1 vs WALD, NUS, SKIN: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Household & Personal Products subindustry, Acme United's Gross Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Gross Margin % 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 Gross Margin % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Acme United's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Acme United's Gross Margin % falls into.
* 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.
A positive Gross Profit is only the first step for a company to make a net profit. The gross profit needs to be big enough to also cover related labor, equipment, rental, marketing/advertising, research and development and a lot of other costs in selling the products.
Acme United (FRA:UT1) has a Gross Margin % of 42.55% as of Jun. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Acme United and its competitors. This is 16% above median its historical median of 36.63. Over the past decade, Acme United's Gross Margin % has ranged from 32.77 to 40.08. According to the industry distribution chart, Acme United ranks #474 out of 1912 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 24.8%.
Is Acme United's Gross Margin % too high?
Acme United's current Gross Margin % of 42.55% is 16% above median its 10-year median of 36.63. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 32.77 to a high of 40.08. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Gross Margin % is 26.42. Acme United's value of 42.55% is 61.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Acme United ranks #474 out of 1912 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 79/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Acme United's Gross Margin % compare to WALD and NUS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Acme United ranks #474 out of 1912 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Acme United in the top 25% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.42. Acme United's value of 42.55% is 61.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Acme United's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 32.77 to 40.08 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 36.63 vs. the industry median of 26.42, 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 Gross Margin % for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Gross Margin % among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 26.42, based on 1,912 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Gross Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Gross Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Acme United's current Gross Margin % of 42.55% is 61.1% 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 Gross Margin % mean?
A high Gross Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Acme United and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Gross Margin % is 26.42 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Acme United's current Gross Margin % is 42.55%, which is 16% above median its own 10-year median of 36.63. 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 (FRA:UT1) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €36.16, compared to a current price of €52.50 — trading 45.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 42.55%, which is 16% above median its 10-year median of 36.63 and 61.1% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 26.42. Acme United's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Gross Margin % calculated?
Gross Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Acme United (FRA:UT1), the current Gross Margin % is 42.55% 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 (FRA:UT1) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Acme United stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €52.50 is trading 45.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of €36.16.
GuruFocus considers Acme United to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:UT1:
Gross Margin %: 42.55% (16% above median its 10-year median of 36.63)
GF Value™: €36.16 vs. price of €52.50 (45.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 61.1% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#474 of 1912)
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 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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