Acme United Corporation (ACU) — Defensive Interval Ratio
Acme United Corporation (ACU) has a Defensive Interval Ratio of 529 days as of March 2026. Defensive assets of $33.51 Million (cash $-, short-term investments $-, receivables $33.51 Million) cover 529 days of daily cash needs of $63.30K/day. Check how tangible is Acme United Corporation's equity to evaluate the tangible quality of the company's equity base.
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Acme United Corporation Defensive Interval Ratio (1985–2025)
This chart shows how Acme United Corporation's Defensive Interval Ratio has evolved across 41 annual periods from 1985 to 2025. As of March 2026, the ratio stands at 529 days, meaning defensive assets of $33.51 Million can fund 529 days of operations without new revenue. Also explore Acme United Corporation (ACU) net asset momentum to track the company's year-over-year net asset growth rate.
Annual Defensive Interval Ratio for Acme United Corporation (1985–2025)
The table below presents the year-by-year Defensive Interval Ratio for Acme United Corporation from 1985 to 2025, covering 41 annual filings. Each row shows defensive assets, daily cash need, the DIR in days, and the change in days compared to the prior year. For live market cap and the full company financial profile, see Acme United Corporation market capitalisation.
| Year | DIR (days) | Defensive Assets (USD) | Daily Cash Need | Cash | ST Investments | Change (days) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 522 days | $32.69 Million | $62.66K/day | $3.60 Million | $- | ▼ -31 days |
| 2024 | 553 days | $34.63 Million | $62.66K/day | $6.40 Million | $-308.00 | ▲ +128 days |
| 2023 | 425 days | $30.28 Million | $71.27K/day | $4.80 Million | $-750.00K | ▼ -214 days |
| 2022 | 638 days | $38.70 Million | $60.62K/day | $6.10 Million | $- | ▼ -65 days |
| 2021 | 703 days | $39.06 Million | $55.55K/day | $4.84 Million | $- | ▲ +137 days |
| 2020 | 566 days | $31.34 Million | $55.34K/day | $4.17 Million | $- | ▼ -145 days |
| 2019 | 711 days | $32.31 Million | $45.43K/day | $6.82 Million | $- | ▼ -95 days |
| 2018 | 806 days | $29.51 Million | $36.62K/day | $4.41 Million | $- | ▲ +37 days |
| 2017 | 769 days | $35.35 Million | $45.98K/day | $9.34 Million | $0.00 | ▲ +30 days |
| 2016 | 738 days | $25.93 Million | $35.12K/day | $5.91 Million | $0.00 | ▲ +140 days |
| 2015 | 598 days | $19.57 Million | $32.70K/day | $- | $0.00 | ▲ +136 days |
| 2014 | 463 days | $19.48 Million | $42.09K/day | $- | $0.00 | ▼ -115 days |
| 2013 | 578 days | $15.63 Million | $27.06K/day | $- | $0.00 | ▲ +66 days |
| 2012 | 512 days | $16.44 Million | $32.14K/day | $- | $0.00 | ▼ -30 days |
| 2011 | 541 days | $12.90 Million | $23.85K/day | $- | $0.00 | ▲ +53 days |
| 2010 | 488 days | $12.33 Million | $25.25K/day | $- | $- | ▼ -86 days |
| 2009 | 574 days | $10.70 Million | $18.64K/day | $- | $- | ▲ +137 days |
| 2008 | 437 days | $10.56 Million | $24.18K/day | $- | $- | ▼ -111 days |
| 2007 | 548 days | $12.73 Million | $23.24K/day | $- | $- | ▼ -110 days |
| 2006 | 657 days | $10.85 Million | $16.51K/day | $- | $- | ▲ +203 days |
| 2005 | 455 days | $9.39 Million | $20.66K/day | $- | $- | ▼ -9 days |
| 2004 | 463 days | $8.88 Million | $19.17K/day | $- | $- | ▲ +59 days |
| 2003 | 404 days | $6.80 Million | $16.80K/day | $- | $- | ▲ +40 days |
| 2002 | 365 days | $6.41 Million | $17.58K/day | $- | $- | ▲ +59 days |
| 2001 | 305 days | $6.44 Million | $21.10K/day | $- | $- | ▲ +32 days |
| 2000 | 273 days | $5.97 Million | $21.88K/day | $- | $- | ▼ -11 days |
| 1999 | 284 days | $6.70 Million | $23.56K/day | $- | $- | ▲ +126 days |
| 1998 | 158 days | $7.70 Million | $48.77K/day | $- | $- | ▼ -83 days |
| 1997 | 241 days | $7.40 Million | $30.68K/day | $- | $- | ▲ +33 days |
| 1996 | 208 days | $7.00 Million | $33.70K/day | $- | $- | ▼ -54 days |
| 1995 | 262 days | $8.10 Million | $30.96K/day | $- | $- | ▼ -45 days |
| 1994 | 307 days | $7.90 Million | $25.75K/day | $- | $- | ▼ -54 days |
| 1993 | 361 days | $8.10 Million | $22.47K/day | $- | $- | ▲ +214 days |
| 1992 | 146 days | $7.10 Million | $48.49K/day | $- | $- | ▼ -190 days |
| 1991 | 337 days | $7.10 Million | $21.10K/day | $- | $- | ▼ -5 days |
| 1990 | 341 days | $7.20 Million | $21.10K/day | $- | $- | ▼ -278 days |
| 1989 | 619 days | $5.60 Million | $9.04K/day | $- | $- | ▲ +18 days |
| 1988 | 601 days | $5.60 Million | $9.32K/day | $- | $- | ▼ -11 days |
| 1987 | 612 days | $5.20 Million | $8.49K/day | $- | $- | ▲ +153 days |
| 1986 | 459 days | $3.90 Million | $8.49K/day | $- | $- | ▼ -164 days |
| 1985 | 624 days | $4.10 Million | $6.58K/day | $- | $- | — |