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Acme UnitedACU -1.52%81 Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 2.69% as of Mar. 2026, which is 65% below its 10-year median of 7.67. GuruFocus rates ACU with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of $40.50 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,994 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Acme United ranks better than 67.65% on this metric.
Return-on-Tangible-Asset is calculated as Net Income divided by its average total tangible assets. Total tangible assets equals to Total Assets minus Intangible Assets. Acme United's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $3.9 Mil. Acme United's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $146.5 Mil. Therefore, Acme United's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 2.69%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Acme United's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
ACU'
s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.35 Med: 7.67 Max: 13.82
Current: 6.67
During the past 13 years, Acme United's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was 13.82%. The lowest was 2.35%. And the median was 7.67%.
ACU's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked better than 67.65% of 1994
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 3.39
vs ACU: 6.67
Acme United (AMEX:ACU) Return-on-Tangible-Asset Explanation
Return-on-Tangible-Asset measures the rate of return on the average total tangible assets (total assets minus intangible assets). Tangible means physical in nature. Intangible Assets are assets that are not physical in nature, and typically "derive their value from legal or intellectual rights." Return-on-Tangible-Asset measures a firm's efficiency at generating profits from its tangible assets. It shows how well a company uses what it has to generate earnings. Return-on-Tangible-Assets can vary drastically across industries. Therefore, Return-on-Tangible-Asset should not be used to compare companies in different industries.
Be Aware
Like ROE and ROA, Return-on-Tangible-Asset is calculated with only 12 months data. Fluctuations in the companys earnings or business cycles can affect the ratio drastically. It is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective. Return-on-Tangible-Asset can be affected by events such as stock buyback or issuance, and by a companys tax rate and its interest payment. Return-on-Tangible-Asset may not reflect the true earning power of the assets. A more accurate measurement is ROC % (ROC).
Many analysts argue the higher return the better. Buffett states that really high Return-on-Tangible-Asset may indicate vulnerability in the durability of the competitive advantage.
Acme United Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms
Acme United Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Acme United's Return-on-Tangible-Asset 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: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison
For the Household & Personal Products subindustry, Acme United's Return-on-Tangible-Asset, along with its competitors' market caps and Return-on-Tangible-Asset 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 Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Acme United's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Acme United's Return-on-Tangible-Asset 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.
In the calculation of annual Return-on-Tangible-Asset, the net income of the last fiscal year and the average total tangible assets over the fiscal year are used. In calculating the quarterly data,
the Net Income data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) net income data.
What does a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 2.69% mean?
Acme United (ACU) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 2.69% as of Mar. 2026. Return on tangible assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible assets. View historical data on Acme United and its competitors. This is 65% below median its historical median of 7.67. Over the past decade, Acme United's Return-on-Tangible-Asset has ranged from 2.35 to 13.82. According to the industry distribution chart, Acme United ranks #645 out of 1994 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 32.3%.
Is Acme United's Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
Acme United's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 2.69% is 65% below median its 10-year median of 7.67. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.35 to a high of 13.82. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.39. Acme United's value of 2.69% is 20.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Acme United ranks #645 out of 1994 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Acme United has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Acme United's Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to WALD and NUS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Acme United ranks #645 out of 1994 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This puts Acme United in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.39. Acme United's value of 2.69% is 20.6% below this benchmark. Historically, Acme United's own Return-on-Tangible-Asset has ranged from 2.35 to 13.82 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 7.67 vs. the industry median of 3.39, 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 Return-on-Tangible-Asset for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Asset among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 3.39, based on 1,994 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Return-on-Tangible-Asset significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Return-on-Tangible-Asset should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Acme United's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 2.69% is 20.6% 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 Return-on-Tangible-Asset mean?
A high Return-on-Tangible-Asset can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on tangible assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible assets. View historical data on Acme United and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.39 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Acme United's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 2.69%, which is 65% below median its own 10-year median of 7.67. 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 $40.50, compared to a current price of $46.74 — trading 15.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 2.69%, which is 65% below median its 10-year median of 7.67 and 20.6% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 3.39. Acme United's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Return-on-Tangible-Asset calculated?
Return-on-Tangible-Asset is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Acme United (ACU), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 2.69% 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 $46.74 is trading 15.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $40.50.
GuruFocus considers Acme United to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for ACU:
Return-on-Tangible-Asset: 2.69% (65% below median its 10-year median of 7.67)
GF Value™: $40.50 vs. price of $46.74 (15.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 20.6% below the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#645 of 1994)
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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