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Acacia ResearchACTG -0.33%67 Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is $0.21 as of Aug. 26, 2026. GuruFocus rates ACTG with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of $7.45 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,039 Industrial Products companies, Acacia Research ranks worse than 95.59% on this metric.
Since the intrinsic value calculations based on Discounted Cash Flow Intrinsic Value: DCF (FCF Based), or Discounted Earnings Intrinsic Value: DCF (Earnings Based) cannot be applied to companies without consistent revenue and earnings, GuruFocus developed a valuation model based on normalized Free Cash Flow and Book Value of the company. The details of how we calculate the intrinsic value of stocks are described in detail here.
As of today (2026-08-26), Acacia Research's Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is $0.21. The stock price of Acacia Research is $4.49. Therefore, Acacia Research's Price-to-Intrinsic-Value-Projected-FCF of today is 21.4.
The historical rank and industry rank for Acacia Research's Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF or its related term are showing as below:
ACTG'
s Price-to-Projected-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.72 Med: 1.85 Max: 60.13
Current: 21.38
During the past 13 years, the highest Price-to-Intrinsic-Value-Projected-FCF of Acacia Research was 60.13. The lowest was 0.72. And the median was 1.85.
ACTG's Price-to-Projected-FCF is ranked worse than 95.59% of 2039
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 1.72
vs ACTG: 21.38
Acacia Research (NAS:ACTG) Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF Explanation
The growth multiple is capped between 8.35 and 17.74.
Total Stockholders Equity weighting is more art than science and it should always be revisited in more detail when researching a company. Weightings from 0% to 100% to more than 100% are possible. 80% was chosen as a happy median after taking the above ideas into consideration.
Acacia Research's Price-to-Intrinsic-Value-Projected-FCF for today is calculated as
Price-to-Intrinsic-Value-Projected-FCF
=
Share Price
/
Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF
=
4.49
/
0.21370891353277
=
21.01
* 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.
Acacia Research Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF Related Terms
Acacia Research Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Acacia Research's Intrinsic Value: Projected 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.
Acacia Research Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF Chart
ACTG vs ACCO, EBF, XRX: Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF Comparison
For the Business Equipment & Supplies subindustry, Acacia Research's Price-to-Projected-FCF, along with its competitors' market caps and Price-to-Projected-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.
Acacia Research Price-to-Projected-FCF vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Acacia Research's Price-to-Projected-FCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Acacia Research's Price-to-Projected-FCF falls into.
Acacia Research Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF Calculation
Since the intrinsic value calculations based on Discounted Cash Flow Intrinsic Value: DCF (FCF Based), or Discounted Earnings Intrinsic Value: DCF (Earnings Based) cannot be applied to companies without consistent revenue and earnings, GuruFocus developed a valuation model based on normalized Free Cash Flow and Book Value of the company.
The details of how we calculate the intrinsic value of stocks are described in detail here.
This method smooths out the free cash flow over the past 6-7 years, multiplies the results by a growth multiple, and adds a portion of Total Stockholders Equity.
* 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.
What does a Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF of $0.21 mean?
Acacia Research (ACTG) has a Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF of $0.21 as of Aug. 26, 2026. Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is the stock value based on a projected free cash flow model. View historical data on Acacia Research and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Acacia Research ranks #1949 out of 2039 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 95.6%.
Is Acacia Research's Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF too high?
Acacia Research's current Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is $0.21. The Industrial Products industry median Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is 1.72. Acacia Research's value of $0.21 is 87.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Acacia Research ranks #1949 out of 2039 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Acacia Research has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Acacia Research's Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF compare to ACCO and EBF?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Acacia Research ranks #1949 out of 2039 companies for Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF. This places Acacia Research in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is 1.72. Acacia Research's value of $0.21 is 87.8% below this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF for an Industrial Products company?
The median Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF among Industrial Products companies is 1.72, based on 2,039 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Acacia Research's current Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF of $0.21 is 87.8% below 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 Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF mean?
A high Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is the stock value based on a projected free cash flow model. View historical data on Acacia Research and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is 1.72 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Acacia Research's current Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is $0.21. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Acacia Research stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Acacia Research (ACTG) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $7.45, compared to a current price of $4.49 — trading 39.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is $0.21 and 87.8% below the Industrial Products industry median of 1.72. Acacia Research's overall GF Score™ is 67/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF calculated?
Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Acacia Research (ACTG), the current Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is $0.21 as of Aug. 26, 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 Acacia Research (ACTG) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Acacia Research stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $4.49 is trading 39.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of $7.45.
GuruFocus considers Acacia Research to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for ACTG:
Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF: $0.21
GF Value™: $7.45 vs. price of $4.49 (39.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 87.8% below the Industrial Products median (#1949 of 2039)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ACTG stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Acacia Research Corp is focused on acquiring and operating businesses across the industrial, energy, and technology sectors where it believes it can leverage its expertise, capital base, and deep industry relationships to drive value. The company has four reportable business segments: Intellectual Property Operations, Industrial Operations, Energy Operations, and Manufacturing Operations. It derives revenue from the Intellectual Property Operations segment. Geographically, it operates in the Americas, Europe, the Middle East and Africa, China, India, and Asia-Pacific.
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