ACU (Acme United) Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.13 (As of Jun. 2026) — 50% Below Median

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ACU Acme United Corp ACU
64 GF Score
Price $60.96
GF Value $43.18
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 7 Warning Signs
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What is Acme United Dividend Payout Ratio?

Acme United ACU -1.84% 64 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.13 as of Jun. 2026, which is 50% below its 10-year median of 0.26. GuruFocus rates ACU with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of $43.18 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,005 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Acme United ranks better than 73.83% on this metric.

The Dividend Payout Ratio is the measure of dividends paid out to shareholders relative to the company's net income. It is calculated as the Dividends per Share divided by the Earnings per Share (Diluted) during the same time period. Acme United's Dividend Payout Ratio for the months ended in Jun. 2026 was 0.13.

The historical rank and industry rank for Acme United's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

ACU' s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.2   Med: 0.26   Max: 0.67
Current: 0.27

During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Acme United was 0.67. The lowest was 0.20. And the median was 0.26.

ACU's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked better than
73.83% of 1005 companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 0.44 vs ACU: 0.27

As of today (2026-08-21), the Dividend Yield % of Acme United is 1.07%.

During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Acme United was 3.10%. The lowest was 1.03%. And the median was 1.68%.

Acme United's Dividends per Share for the months ended in Jun. 2026 was $0.16.

During the past 12 months, Acme United's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 4.90% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 4.60% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 5.00% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 5.20% per year.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Acme United was 38.70% per year. The lowest was -32.10% per year. And the median was 7.40% per year.

The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.

For more information regarding to dividend, please check our Dividend Page.

* Please note that "special dividend" is not included in the calculation of dividend per share and related fields.

Acme United (AMEX:ACU) Dividend Payout Ratio Explanation

In dividends investing, Dividend Payout Ratio and Dividend Growth Rate are the two most important variables for consideration. A lower payout ratio may indicate that the company has more room to increase its dividends.

Acme United Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms

Acme United Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Acme United's Dividend Payout Ratio 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 Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

Acme United Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Dividend Payout Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.20 0.67 0.26 0.25 0.25

Acme United Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
Dividend Payout Ratio Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.14 0.35 0.35 0.67 0.13

ACU vs WALD, NUS, SKIN: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison

For the Household & Personal Products subindustry, Acme United's Dividend Payout Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Dividend Payout Ratio 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 Dividend Payout Ratio vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Acme United's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Acme United's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.


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Acme United Dividend Payout Ratio Calculation

The Dividend Payout Ratio is the measure of dividends paid out to shareholders relative to the company's net income. It is calculated as the Dividends per Share divided by the Earnings per Share (Diluted) during the same time period.

Acme United's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio=Dividends per Share (A: Dec. 2025 )/ EPS without NRI (A: Dec. 2025 )
=0.63/ 2.49
=0.25

Acme United's Dividend Payout Ratio for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio=Dividends per Share (Q: Jun. 2026 )/ EPS without NRI (Q: Jun. 2026 )
=0.16/ 1.22
=0.13

* 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.

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What does a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.13 mean?
Acme United (ACU) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.13 as of Jun. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Acme United and its competitors. This is 50% below median its historical median of 0.26. Over the past decade, Acme United's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.20 to 0.67. According to the industry distribution chart, Acme United ranks #263 out of 1005 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 26.2%.
Is Acme United's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Acme United's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.13 is 50% below median its 10-year median of 0.26. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.20 to a high of 0.67. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.44. Acme United's value of 0.13 is 70.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Acme United ranks #263 out of 1005 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Acme United has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Acme United's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to WALD and NUS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Acme United ranks #263 out of 1005 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This puts Acme United in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.44. Acme United's value of 0.13 is 70.5% below this benchmark. Historically, Acme United's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.20 to 0.67 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.26 vs. the industry median of 0.44, Acme United has consistently been below 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 Dividend Payout Ratio for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 0.44, based on 1,005 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Dividend Payout Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Dividend Payout Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Acme United's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.13 is 70.5% 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 Dividend Payout Ratio mean?
A high Dividend Payout Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Acme United and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.44 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Acme United's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.13, which is 50% below median its own 10-year median of 0.26. 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 $43.18, compared to a current price of $60.96 — trading 41.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.13, which is 50% below median its 10-year median of 0.26 and 70.5% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 0.44. Acme United's overall GF Score™ is 64/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Dividend Payout Ratio calculated?
Dividend Payout Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Acme United (ACU), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.13 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 $60.96 is trading 41.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $43.18. GuruFocus considers Acme United to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for ACU:

  • Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.13 (50% below median its 10-year median of 0.26)
  • GF Value™: $43.18 vs. price of $60.96 (41.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 64/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 70.5% below the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#263 of 1005)

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.
64GF Score

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