ACU (Acme United) Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.67 (As of Mar. 2026) — 158% Above Median

What is Acme United Dividend Payout Ratio?

Acme United ACU +1.96% 82 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.67 as of Mar. 2026, which is 158% above its 10-year median of 0.26. 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 995 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Acme United ranks better than 72.86% 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 Mar. 2026 was 0.67.

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: 0.28

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
72.86% of 995 companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 0.44 vs ACU: 0.28

As of today (2026-07-07), the Dividend Yield % of Acme United is 1.34%.

During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Acme United was 3.10%. The lowest was 1.10%. And the median was 1.69%.

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

During the past 12 months, Acme United's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 6.70% 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.

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* 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.

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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:

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Acme United Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

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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

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 Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio	=	Dividends per Share (Q: Mar. 2026 )	/	EPS without NRI (Q: Mar. 2026 )
	=	0.16	/	0.24
	=	0.67

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What does a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.67 mean?

Acme United (ACU) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.67 as of Mar. 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 158% above 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 #270 out of 995 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 27.1%.

Is Acme United's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?

Acme United's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.67 is 158% above 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 0.67 is 52.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Acme United ranks #270 out of 995 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is above 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 Dividend Payout Ratio compare to WALD and NUS?

According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Acme United ranks #270 out of 995 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 0.67 is 52.3% above 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 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 Dividend Payout Ratio for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?

The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 0.44, based on 995 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 0.67 is 52.3% 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 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 0.67, which is 158% above 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 Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $40.47, compared to a current price of $47.93 — trading 18.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.67, which is 158% above median its 10-year median of 0.26 and 52.3% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 0.44. 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 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 0.67 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 $47.93 is trading 18.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $40.47. GuruFocus considers Acme United to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for ACU:

Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.67 (158% above median its 10-year median of 0.26)
GF Value™: $40.47 vs. price of $47.93 (18.4% above fair value)
GF Score™: 82/100 with 7 warning signs
Industry Position: 52.3% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#270 of 995)

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

Industry Consumer Defensive Consumer Packaged Goods

Comparable Companies WALD NUS SKIN SLSN GROV UG ADTI DSY PURE DQWS PG XPAR:OR LSE:ULVR CL BOM:500696 LSE:RKT KVUE KMB XTER:HEN3 EL

Address 1 Waterview Drive, Shelton, CT, USA, 06484

Website https://www.acmeunited.com

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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