Acme UnitedACU +1.04%82 Net Current Asset Value is $7.11 as of Mar. 2026, which is 77% above its 10-year median of 4.01. GuruFocus rates ACU with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of $40.47 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,051 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Acme United ranks worse than 65.27% on this metric.
In calculating the Net Current Asset Value (NCAV), Benjamin Graham means a company's current assets (such as cash, marketable securities, and inventories) minus its total liabilities (including preferred stock, minority interest, and long-term debt).
Acme United's net current asset value per share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $7.11.
The historical rank and industry rank for Acme United's Net Current Asset Value or its related term are showing as below:
ACU'
s Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.01 Med: 4.01 Max: 7.97
Current: 6.68
During the past 13 years, the highest Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value Ratio of Acme United was 7.97. The lowest was 3.01. And the median was 4.01.
ACU's Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value is ranked worse than 65.27% of 1051
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 4.2
vs ACU: 6.68
Acme United (AMEX:ACU) Net Current Asset Value Explanation
Benjamin Graham first discussed net current asset value (NCAV) in the 1934 edition of "Security Analysis", which he coauthored with David Dodd. In the book, (net) current asset value is defined as:" current assets alone, minus all liabilities and claims ahead of the issue."
The common definition of NCAV is: NCAV = current assets – [total liabilities + minority interest + preferred stock]
Net current assets exclude not only the intangible assets but also the fixed and miscellaneous assets. In addition, Graham believed that preferred stock belongs on the liability side of the balance sheet, not as part of capital and surplus. In "Security Analysis", preferred stock is dubbed "an imperfect creditorship position" that is best placed on the balance sheet alongside funded debt.
One research study, covering the years 1970 through 1983 showed that portfolios picked at the beginning of each year, and held for one year, returned 29.4 percent, on average, over the 13-year period, compared to 11.5 percent for the S&P 500 Index. Other studies of Grahams strategy produced similar results.
Benjamin Graham looked for companies whose market values were less than two-thirds of their Net-Net Working Capital. They are collected under our Net-Net screener.
Acme United Net Current Asset Value Related Terms
Acme United Net Current Asset Value Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Acme United's Net Current Asset Value 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.
ACU vs WALD, NUS, SKIN: Net Current Asset Value Comparison
For the Household & Personal Products subindustry, Acme United's Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value, along with its competitors' market caps and Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value 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 Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Acme United's Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Acme United's Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value 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.
What does a Net Current Asset Value of $7.11 mean?
Acme United (ACU) has a Net Current Asset Value of $7.11 as of Mar. 2026. Ben Graham's net current asset value equals the per-share value of total current assets less total liabilities. View historical data on Acme United and its competitors. This is 77% above median its historical median of 4.01. Over the past decade, Acme United's Net Current Asset Value has ranged from 3.01 to 7.97. According to the industry distribution chart, Acme United ranks #686 out of 1051 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 65.3%.
Is Acme United's Net Current Asset Value too high?
Acme United's current Net Current Asset Value of $7.11 is 77% above median its 10-year median of 4.01. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.01 to a high of 7.97. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Net Current Asset Value is 4.20. Acme United's value of $7.11 is 69.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Acme United ranks #686 out of 1051 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Acme United has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Acme United's Net Current Asset Value compare to WALD and NUS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Acme United ranks #686 out of 1051 companies for Net Current Asset Value. This places Acme United in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Current Asset Value is 4.20. Acme United's value of $7.11 is 69.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Acme United's own Net Current Asset Value has ranged from 3.01 to 7.97 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.01 vs. the industry median of 4.20, 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 Net Current Asset Value for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Net Current Asset Value among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 4.20, based on 1,051 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Net Current Asset Value significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Net Current Asset Value should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Acme United's current Net Current Asset Value of $7.11 is 69.3% 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 Net Current Asset Value mean?
A high Net Current Asset Value can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Ben Graham's net current asset value equals the per-share value of total current assets less total liabilities. View historical data on Acme United and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Net Current Asset Value is 4.20 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Acme United's current Net Current Asset Value is $7.11, which is 77% above median its own 10-year median of 4.01. 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 Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $40.47, compared to a current price of $47.50 — trading 17.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Current Asset Value is $7.11, which is 77% above median its 10-year median of 4.01 and 69.3% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 4.20. 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 Net Current Asset Value calculated?
Net Current Asset Value is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Acme United (ACU), the current Net Current Asset Value is $7.11 as of Mar. 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 $47.50 is trading 17.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $40.47.
GuruFocus considers Acme United to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for ACU:
Net Current Asset Value: $7.11 (77% above median its 10-year median of 4.01)
GF Value™: $40.47 vs. price of $47.50 (17.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 69.3% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#686 of 1051)
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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