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Acme UnitedACU +0.42%64 Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is 10.79% as of Jun. 2026, which is 5% below its 10-year median of 11.33. GuruFocus rates ACU with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of $43.86 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,404 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Acme United ranks better than 53.21% on this metric.
Yacktman defines forward rate of return as the normalized free cash flow yield plus real growth plus inflation. Acme United's forward rate of return for was 10.79%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Acme United's Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % or its related term are showing as below:
ACU'
s Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 7.04 Med: 11.33 Max: 20.03
Current: 9.7
During the past 13 years, Acme United's highest Forward Rate of Return was 20.03. The lowest was 7.04. And the median was 11.33.
ACU's Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is ranked better than 53.21% of 1404
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 8.435
vs ACU: 9.70
Unlike the Earnings Yield %, the Forward Rate of Return uses the normalized Free Cash Flow of the past five years, and considers growth. The forward rate of return can be thought of as the return that investors buying the stock today can expect from it in the future.
Acme United (AMEX:ACU) Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % Explanation
Unlike the Earnings Yield, the Forward Rate of Return uses the normalized Free Cash Flow of the past five years, and considers growth. The forward rate of return can be thought of as the return that investors buying the stock today can expect from it in the future.
For the growth part of the Forward Rate of Return calculation, GuruFocus uses the 5-year average growth rate of EBITDA per share as the growth rate, and the growth rate is always capped at 20%. For the Free Cash Flow we use per share data averaged over five years. The reason we use five years is to make it comparable to the growth rate.
Be Aware
In the Forward Rate of Return calculation, the growth rate is added directly to today's free cash flow yield. Therefore the calculation is reliable only if the company can grow at the same rate in the future as it did in the past. Investors should pay close attention to this when researching growth stocks. A more accurate measurement for return is Return on Capital.
Acme United Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % Related Terms
Acme United Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Acme United's Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % 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 Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % Chart
ACU vs WALD, NUS, SKIN: Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % Comparison
For the Household & Personal Products subindustry, Acme United's Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) %, along with its competitors' market caps and Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % 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 Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Acme United's Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Acme United's Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % falls into.
Acme United Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % Calculation
Forward Rate of Return is a concept that Don Yacktman uses in his investment approach. Yacktman explained the forward rate of return concept in detail in his interview with GuruFocus. Yacktman defines forward rate of return as the normalized free cash flow yield plus real growth plus inflation. He said in the interview (March 2012, when the S&P 500 was at about 1400):
If the business is stable, this calculation is fairly straightforward. For instance, on the S&P 500 we would normalize earnings. We would then calculate what percentage of those earnings are not reinvested in the underlying businesses and are therefore free. Historically, for the S&P 500, this has been just under 50% of earnings. Currently, we expect the S&P to earn about 70 on a normalized basis, a number which is far below reported earnings due to our adjusting for record high profit margins. $70 X ½ / 1400 gives you a normalized free cash flow yield of approximately 2.5%.
The historical real growth rate of the S&P 500 (companies) is about 1.5%. Assuming an inflation rate of 2.5%, the forward rate of return on an investment in the S&P 500 is about 6.5% today (2.5% free cash flow yield plus 1.5% real growth plus 2.5% inflation).
Acme United's Forward Rate of Return of Jun. 2026 is
Forward Rate of Return
=
Normalized Free Cash Flow
/
Price
+
5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate
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2.16628571
/
47.72
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0.0625
=
10.79 %
* 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 Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % of 10.79% mean?
Acme United (ACU) has a Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % of 10.79% as of Jun. 2026. Yacktman's forward rate of return equals the sum of normalized free-cash-flow yield plus earnings growth. View historical data on Acme United and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 11.33. Over the past decade, Acme United's Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % has ranged from 7.04 to 20.03. According to the industry distribution chart, Acme United ranks #657 out of 1404 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 46.8%.
Is Acme United's Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % too high?
Acme United's current Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % of 10.79% is near median its 10-year median of 11.33. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 7.04 to a high of 20.03. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is 8.44. Acme United's value of 10.79% is 27.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Acme United ranks #657 out of 1404 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 Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % compare to WALD and NUS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Acme United ranks #657 out of 1404 companies for Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) %. This puts Acme United in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is 8.44. Acme United's value of 10.79% is 27.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Acme United's own Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % has ranged from 7.04 to 20.03 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 11.33 vs. the industry median of 8.44, 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 Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 8.44, based on 1,404 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Acme United's current Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % of 10.79% is 27.9% 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 Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % mean?
A high Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Yacktman's forward rate of return equals the sum of normalized free-cash-flow yield plus earnings growth. View historical data on Acme United and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is 8.44 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Acme United's current Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is 10.79%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 11.33. 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 $43.86, compared to a current price of $62.97 — trading 43.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is 10.79%, which is near median its 10-year median of 11.33 and 27.9% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 8.44. 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 Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % calculated?
Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Acme United (ACU), the current Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is 10.79% 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 $62.97 is trading 43.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $43.86.
GuruFocus considers Acme United to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for ACU:
Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) %: 10.79% (near median its 10-year median of 11.33)
GF Value™: $43.86 vs. price of $62.97 (43.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 27.9% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#657 of 1404)
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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