Acme United Corporation - Asset Resilience Ratio

Latest as of December 2025: 2.10%

Acme United Corporation (ACU) has an Asset Resilience Ratio of 2.10% as of December 2025. The Asset Resilience Ratio measures the percentage of a company's total assets that are held in liquid form (cash and short-term investments). This metric indicates how well-positioned the company is to handle unexpected financial challenges, economic downturns, or strategic opportunities without requiring external financing. See working capital position of Acme United Corporation to evaluate short-term liquidity relative to the company's equity base.

Liquid Assets

$3.60 Million
Cash + Short-term Investments

Total Assets

$171.00 Million
All company assets

Resilience Assessment

Low
Financial Resilience Level

Asset Resilience Ratio Trend (2011–2025)

This chart shows how Acme United Corporation's Asset Resilience Ratio has changed over time. For the complete balance sheet picture, see Acme United Corporation total assets.

Liquid Assets Composition Over Time

This chart breaks down Acme United Corporation's liquid assets into cash & equivalents and short-term investments, showing how the composition has evolved over time. Explore Acme United Corporation long-term investment intensity to see how much of total assets are deployed in long-term investments.

Current Liquid Assets Breakdown

Component Amount % of Total Assets
Cash & Equivalents $3.60 Million 2.1%
Short-term Investments $0.00 0%
Total Liquid Assets $3.60 Million 2.10%

Asset Resilience Insights

  • Limited Liquidity: Acme United Corporation maintains only 2.10% of assets in liquid form.
  • This low level may indicate efficient asset utilization but could pose risks during economic downturns.
  • The company primarily holds liquidity in cash and equivalents rather than short-term investments.

Acme United Corporation Industry Peers by Asset Resilience Ratio

Compare Acme United Corporation's asset resilience ratio with other companies in the same industry.

Company Industry Asset Resilience Ratio
Amorepacific Corp. (New)
KO:090430
Household & Personal Products 6.68%
Natura &Co Holding S.A.
SA:NTCO3
Household & Personal Products 2.89%
Cosmax Inc
KO:192820
Household & Personal Products 1.81%
Silicon2 Co. Ltd.
KQ:257720
Household & Personal Products 0.00%
Guangdong Marubi Biotechnology Co
SHG:603983
Household & Personal Products 8.42%
Anhui Deli Household Glass Co Ltd
SHE:002571
Household & Personal Products 0.11%
Asian Phytoceuticals Public Company Limited
BK:APCO
Household & Personal Products 39.65%
Suominen Oyj
HE:SUY1V
Household & Personal Products 11.30%

Annual Asset Resilience Ratio for Acme United Corporation (2011–2025)

The table below shows the annual Asset Resilience Ratio data for Acme United Corporation.

Year Asset Resilience Ratio (%) Liquid Assets Total Assets Change
2025-12-31 2.06% $3.60 Million $174.60 Million -1.89pp
2024-12-31 3.95% $6.40 Million $162.17 Million +1.23pp
2023-12-31 2.71% $4.05 Million $149.24 Million -1.00pp
2022-12-31 3.71% $6.10 Million $164.38 Million +0.36pp
2021-12-31 3.35% $4.84 Million $144.44 Million +0.14pp
2020-12-31 3.21% $4.17 Million $129.87 Million -2.95pp
2019-12-31 6.16% $6.82 Million $110.75 Million +2.13pp
2018-12-31 4.03% $4.41 Million $109.48 Million -4.11pp
2017-12-31 8.14% $9.34 Million $114.73 Million +1.72pp
2016-12-31 6.42% $5.91 Million $92.07 Million --
2015-12-31 0.00% $0.00 $81.42 Million --
2014-12-31 0.00% $0.00 $79.31 Million --
2013-12-31 0.00% $0.00 $68.08 Million --
2012-12-31 0.00% $0.00 $67.83 Million --
2011-12-31 0.00% $0.00 $55.22 Million --
pp = percentage points

About Acme United Corporation

NYSE MKT:ACU USA Household & Personal Products
Market Cap
$160.64 Million
Market Cap Rank
#17505 Global
#4142 in USA
Share Price
$42.16
Change (1 day)
-2.43%
52-Week Range
$35.50 - $46.03
All Time High
$49.49
About

Acme United Corporation supplies cutting, measuring, first aid, and sharpening products to the school, home, office, hardware, sporting goods, and industrial markets in the United States, Canada, Europe, and internationally. The company offers scissors, shears, knives, rulers, pencil sharpeners, paper trimmers, safety cutters, lettering products, glue guns, and other craft products under the West… Read more