Acme UnitedACU +1.96%82 Pretax Margin % is 2.38% as of Mar. 2026, which is 60% below its 10-year median of 6.01. 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 1,947 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Acme United ranks better than 57.68% on this metric.
Pre-Tax margin is calculated as Pre-Tax Income divided by its Revenue. Acme United's Pre-Tax Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $1.2 Mil. Acme United's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $52.3 Mil. Therefore, Acme United's pretax margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 2.38%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Acme United's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
ACU'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.89 Med: 6.01 Max: 11.87
Current: 6.03
ACU's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 57.68% of 1947
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 4.61
vs ACU: 6.03
Acme United (AMEX:ACU) Pretax Margin % Explanation
The pretax margin, as know as pretax profit margin, is widely used to measure the operating efficiency of a company before deducting taxes.
The pretax margin is sometimes preferred over the net margin as tax expenditures can make profitability comparisons between companies misleading.
It is a useful tool to compare companies operating in the same sector and less effective when comparing companies from other sectors as each industry generally has different operating expenses and sales patterns.
The long term trend of the pretax margin is a good indicator of the competitiveness and health of the business.
Acme United Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Acme United Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Acme United's Pretax Margin % 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: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Household & Personal Products subindustry, Acme United's Pretax Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Pretax Margin % 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 Pretax Margin % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Acme United's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Acme United's Pretax Margin % 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.
Acme United (ACU) has a Pretax Margin % of 2.38% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Acme United and its competitors. This is 60% below median its historical median of 6.01. Over the past decade, Acme United's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 1.89 to 11.87. According to the industry distribution chart, Acme United ranks #824 out of 1947 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 42.3%.
Is Acme United's Pretax Margin % too high?
Acme United's current Pretax Margin % of 2.38% is 60% below median its 10-year median of 6.01. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.89 to a high of 11.87. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Pretax Margin % is 4.61. Acme United's value of 2.38% is 48.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Acme United ranks #824 out of 1947 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 Pretax Margin % compare to WALD and NUS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Acme United ranks #824 out of 1947 companies for Pretax Margin %. This puts Acme United in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 4.61. Acme United's value of 2.38% is 48.4% below this benchmark. Historically, Acme United's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 1.89 to 11.87 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 6.01 vs. the industry median of 4.61, 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 Pretax Margin % for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 4.61, based on 1,947 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Pretax Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Pretax Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Acme United's current Pretax Margin % of 2.38% is 48.4% 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 Pretax Margin % mean?
A high Pretax Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Acme United and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 4.61 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Acme United's current Pretax Margin % is 2.38%, which is 60% below median its own 10-year median of 6.01. 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 $47.93 — trading 18.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 2.38%, which is 60% below median its 10-year median of 6.01 and 48.4% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 4.61. 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 Pretax Margin % calculated?
Pretax Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Acme United (ACU), the current Pretax Margin % is 2.38% 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:
Pretax Margin %: 2.38% (60% below median its 10-year median of 6.01)
GF Value™: $40.47 vs. price of $47.93 (18.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 48.4% below the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#824 of 1947)
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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