Acme United Corporation (ACU) - Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency
Based on the latest financial reports, Acme United Corporation (ACU) has a cash flow conversion efficiency ratio of -0.019x as of March 2026. Cash flow conversion efficiency measures how effectively a company's net assets (equity) generate operating cash flow. It is calculated by dividing operating cash flow ($-2.23 Million) by net assets ($116.73 Million). A higher ratio indicates that the company is more efficient at using its equity to generate cash flow from its core operations. See ACU net asset quality index to measure how much of total assets are equity-financed.
Acme United Corporation - Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency Trend (1985–2025)
This chart illustrates how Acme United Corporation's cash flow conversion efficiency has evolved over time, based on yearly financial data. Check ACU operating cash flow to net income to evaluate the quality of earnings relative to operating cash generation.
Acme United Corporation Competitors by Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency
The table below lists competitors of Acme United Corporation ranked by their cash flow conversion efficiency.
| Company | Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency |
|---|---|
|
Digia Oyj
HE:DIGIA
|
0.083x |
|
Sahamitr Pressure Container Public Company Limited
BK:SMPC
|
0.019x |
|
LaFayette Acquisition Corp. Ordinary Share
NASDAQ:LAFA
|
-0.002x |
|
IFGL Refractories Limited
NSE:IFGLEXPOR
|
0.007x |
|
Immunic Inc
NASDAQ:IMUX
|
2.889x |
|
Shane Global Holding Inc
TW:8482
|
0.060x |
|
Dongkook Ind
KO:001620
|
0.135x |
|
MAX Automation SE
XETRA:MXHN
|
0.111x |
Annual Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency for Acme United Corporation (1985–2025)
The table below shows the annual cash flow conversion efficiency of Acme United Corporation from 1985 to 2025. For the full company profile with market capitalisation and key ratios, see Acme United Corporation (ACU) market capitalisation.
| Year | Net Assets | Operating Cash Flow | Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | $117.61 Million | $18.23 Million | 0.155x | +38.47% |
| 2024-12-31 | $106.98 Million | $11.98 Million | 0.112x | -62.08% |
| 2023-12-31 | $97.90 Million | $28.90 Million | 0.295x | +706.76% |
| 2022-12-31 | $79.03 Million | $2.89 Million | 0.037x | -45.13% |
| 2021-12-31 | $77.08 Million | $5.14 Million | 0.067x | -26.89% |
| 2020-12-31 | $62.72 Million | $5.72 Million | 0.091x | -65.44% |
| 2019-12-31 | $55.70 Million | $14.70 Million | 0.264x | +208.64% |
| 2018-12-31 | $52.33 Million | $4.48 Million | 0.086x | -11.23% |
| 2017-12-31 | $49.94 Million | $4.81 Million | 0.096x | -49.84% |
| 2016-12-31 | $46.12 Million | $8.86 Million | 0.192x | +668.07% |
| 2015-12-31 | $43.18 Million | $1.08 Million | 0.025x | -78.79% |
| 2014-12-31 | $39.43 Million | $4.65 Million | 0.118x | -36.26% |
| 2013-12-31 | $35.01 Million | $6.48 Million | 0.185x | +548.67% |
| 2012-12-31 | $30.87 Million | $-1.27 Million | -0.041x | -155.51% |
| 2011-12-31 | $27.77 Million | $2.06 Million | 0.074x | +265.90% |
| 2010-12-31 | $25.35 Million | $-1.14 Million | -0.045x | -116.70% |
| 2009-12-31 | $24.54 Million | $6.58 Million | 0.268x | +87.96% |
| 2008-12-31 | $22.89 Million | $3.27 Million | 0.143x | +21.53% |
| 2007-12-31 | $23.05 Million | $2.71 Million | 0.117x | +358.53% |
| 2006-12-31 | $18.13 Million | $-823.39K | -0.045x | -45.63% |
| 2005-12-31 | $14.06 Million | $-438.61K | -0.031x | -110.11% |
| 2004-12-31 | $13.98 Million | $4.31 Million | 0.308x | +79.05% |
| 2003-12-31 | $10.18 Million | $1.75 Million | 0.172x | -11.09% |
| 2002-12-31 | $8.48 Million | $1.64 Million | 0.194x | -18.04% |
| 2001-12-31 | $8.67 Million | $2.05 Million | 0.236x | +268.09% |
| 2000-12-31 | $7.89 Million | $506.69K | 0.064x | -10.60% |
| 1999-12-31 | $6.90 Million | $495.44K | 0.072x | -43.75% |
| 1998-12-31 | $4.70 Million | $600.00K | 0.128x | +123.65% |
| 1997-12-31 | $6.30 Million | $-3.40 Million | -0.540x | -156.58% |
| 1996-12-31 | $6.50 Million | $6.20 Million | 0.954x | +906.84% |
| 1995-12-31 | $9.50 Million | $900.00K | 0.095x | +144.96% |
| 1994-12-31 | $18.10 Million | $700.00K | 0.039x | -74.22% |
| 1993-12-31 | $18.00 Million | $2.70 Million | 0.150x | +185.00% |
| 1992-12-31 | $19.00 Million | $1.00 Million | 0.053x | -16.60% |
| 1991-12-31 | $20.60 Million | $1.30 Million | 0.063x | +38.83% |
| 1990-12-31 | $19.80 Million | $900.00K | 0.045x | -94.76% |
| 1985-12-31 | $21.10 Million | $18.30 Million | 0.867x | -- |
About Acme United Corporation
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