ACU (Acme United) YoY EPS Growth: 5.17% (As of Jun. 2026)

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ACU Acme United Corp ACU
68 GF Score
Price $61.84
GF Value $44.08
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Acme United YoY EPS Growth?

Acme United ACU +1.18% 68 YoY EPS Growth is 5.17% as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates ACU with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of $44.08 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review.

YoY EPS Growth is the percentage change of Earnings per Share (Diluted) over the past twelve months. Acme United's YoY EPS Growth for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 5.17%.

Acme United's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was $1.22.

Acme United YoY EPS Growth Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Acme United's YoY EPS Growth can be seen below:

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* 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 YoY EPS Growth Chart

Acme United Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
YoY EPS Growth
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Acme United Quarterly Data
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Acme United YoY EPS Growth Calculation

YoY EPS Growth is the percentage change of Earnings per Share (Diluted) over the past twelve months.

Acme United's YoY EPS Growth for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

YoY EPS Growth (A: Dec. 2025 )
=(Earnings per Share (Diluted) (A: Dec. 2025 )-Earnings per Share (Diluted) (A: Dec. 2024 ))/ | Earnings per Share (Diluted) (A: Dec. 2024 ) |
=(2.49-2.45)/ | 2.45 |
=1.63 %

Acme United's YoY EPS Growth for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

YoY EPS Growth (Q: Jun. 2026 )
=(Earnings per Share (Diluted) (Q: Jun. 2026 )-Earnings per Share (Diluted) (Q: Jun. 2025 )) / | Earnings per Share (Diluted) (Q: Jun. 2025 )) |
=(1.22-1.16)/ | 1.16 |
=5.17 %

* 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 YoY EPS Growth →
What does a YoY EPS Growth of 5.17% mean?
Acme United (ACU) has a YoY EPS Growth of 5.17% as of Jun. 2026. YoY EPS Growth is the percentage change of EPS over the past 12-month. View historical data for Acme United and its competitors.
Is Acme United's YoY EPS Growth too high?
Acme United's current YoY EPS Growth is 5.17%. Overall, Acme United has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Acme United's YoY EPS Growth compare to NUS and WALD?
Acme United's YoY EPS Growth of 5.17% can be compared against companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good YoY EPS Growth for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
A good YoY EPS Growth depends on the Consumer Packaged Goods industry context. However, YoY EPS Growth should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high YoY EPS Growth mean?
A high YoY EPS Growth can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. YoY EPS Growth is the percentage change of EPS over the past 12-month. View historical data for Acme United and its competitors. Acme United's current YoY EPS Growth is 5.17%. 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 $44.08, compared to a current price of $61.84 — trading 40.3% above its estimated fair value. The current YoY EPS Growth is 5.17%. Acme United's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is YoY EPS Growth calculated?
YoY EPS Growth is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Acme United (ACU), the current YoY EPS Growth is 5.17% 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 $61.84 is trading 40.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $44.08. GuruFocus considers Acme United to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for ACU:

  • YoY EPS Growth: 5.17%
  • GF Value™: $44.08 vs. price of $61.84 (40.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 68/100 with 7 warning signs

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 Business Description

Other Exchanges UT1:Germany
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.
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