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
Acme United Corporation (ACU) - Net Assets
Latest net assets as of September 2025: $115.76 Million USD
Based on the latest financial reports, Acme United Corporation (ACU) has net assets worth $115.76 Million USD as of September 2025.
Net assets (also known as shareholders' equity or book value) represent the difference between a company's total assets ($173.04 Million) and total liabilities ($57.28 Million). This figure indicates the residual interest in the assets after deducting liabilities, essentially showing what would remain for shareholders if all assets were liquidated and all debts paid off.
Key Net Assets Metrics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Net Assets | $115.76 Million |
| % of Total Assets | 66.9% |
| Annual Growth Rate | 4.25% |
| 5-Year Change | 70.58% |
| 10-Year Change | 147.73% |
| Growth Volatility | 16.82 |
Acme United Corporation - Net Assets Trend (1985–2024)
This chart illustrates how Acme United Corporation's net assets have evolved over time, based on quarterly financial data. Explore and compare other companies by net assets.
Annual Net Assets for Acme United Corporation (1985–2024)
The table below shows the annual net assets of Acme United Corporation from 1985 to 2024.
| Year | Net Assets | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-12-31 | $106.98 Million | +9.28% |
| 2023-12-31 | $97.90 Million | +23.88% |
| 2022-12-31 | $79.03 Million | +2.53% |
| 2021-12-31 | $77.08 Million | +22.91% |
| 2020-12-31 | $62.72 Million | +12.59% |
| 2019-12-31 | $55.70 Million | +6.44% |
| 2018-12-31 | $52.33 Million | +4.80% |
| 2017-12-31 | $49.94 Million | +8.28% |
| 2016-12-31 | $46.12 Million | +6.80% |
| 2015-12-31 | $43.18 Million | +9.53% |
| 2014-12-31 | $39.43 Million | +12.63% |
| 2013-12-31 | $35.01 Million | +13.41% |
| 2012-12-31 | $30.87 Million | +11.13% |
| 2011-12-31 | $27.77 Million | +9.56% |
| 2010-12-31 | $25.35 Million | +3.30% |
| 2009-12-31 | $24.54 Million | +7.22% |
| 2008-12-31 | $22.89 Million | -0.69% |
| 2007-12-31 | $23.05 Million | +27.11% |
| 2006-12-31 | $18.13 Million | +28.91% |
| 2005-12-31 | $14.06 Million | +0.59% |
| 2004-12-31 | $13.98 Million | +37.37% |
| 2003-12-31 | $10.18 Million | +20.03% |
| 2002-12-31 | $8.48 Million | -2.23% |
| 2001-12-31 | $8.67 Million | +9.88% |
| 2000-12-31 | $7.89 Million | +14.39% |
| 1999-12-31 | $6.90 Million | +46.81% |
| 1998-12-31 | $4.70 Million | -25.40% |
| 1997-12-31 | $6.30 Million | -3.08% |
| 1996-12-31 | $6.50 Million | -31.58% |
| 1995-12-31 | $9.50 Million | -47.51% |
| 1994-12-31 | $18.10 Million | +0.56% |
| 1993-12-31 | $18.00 Million | -5.26% |
| 1992-12-31 | $19.00 Million | -7.77% |
| 1991-12-31 | $20.60 Million | +4.04% |
| 1990-12-31 | $19.80 Million | +8.79% |
| 1989-12-31 | $18.20 Million | -7.61% |
| 1988-12-31 | $19.70 Million | -1.01% |
| 1987-12-31 | $19.90 Million | +3.11% |
| 1986-12-31 | $19.30 Million | -8.53% |
| 1985-12-31 | $21.10 Million | -- |
Equity Component Analysis
This analysis shows how different components contribute to Acme United Corporation's total equity over time. Equity components include common stock, retained earnings, additional paid-in capital, and other elements.
Equity Composition Insights
- Retained earnings have grown by 656.0% over the analyzed period, indicating profitable operations and earnings retention.
Current Equity Component Breakdown (December 2024)
| Component | Amount | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Retained Earnings | $94.50 Million | 88.33% |
| Common Stock | $13.25 Million | 12.38% |
| Other Comprehensive Income | $-2.75 Million | -2.57% |
| Other Components | $1.99 Million | 1.86% |
| Total Equity | $106.98 Million | 100.00% |
Acme United Corporation Competitors by Market Cap
The table below lists competitors of Acme United Corporation ranked by their market capitalization.
| Company | Market Cap |
|---|---|
|
Easy Trip Planners Limited
NSE:EASEMYTRIP
|
$136.29 Million |
|
Daiken Biomedical Co., Ltd.
TW:7780
|
$136.37 Million |
|
Vinte Viviendas Integrales S.A.B. de C.V
MX:VINTE
|
$136.38 Million |
|
Blue Jet Healthcare Limited
NSE:BLUEJET
|
$136.39 Million |
|
IPC
F:IPC
|
$136.24 Million |
|
Singaraja Putra
JK:SINI
|
$136.23 Million |
|
Zuming Bean Products Co Ltd
SHE:003030
|
$136.18 Million |
|
Duos Technologies Group Inc
NASDAQ:DUOT
|
$136.14 Million |
Equity Growth Attribution
This analysis shows how different factors contributed to changes in Acme United Corporation's equity between the two most recent reporting periods.
Equity Growth Insights
- From 2023 to 2024, total equity changed from 97,898,684 to 106,980,635, a change of 9,081,951 (9.3%).
- Net income of 10,022,351 contributed positively to equity growth.
- Dividend payments of 2,221,924 reduced retained earnings.
- Share repurchases of 1,205,340 reduced equity.
- New share issuances of 1,621,237 increased equity.
- Other comprehensive income decreased equity by 1,045,555.
- Other factors increased equity by 1,911,182.
Equity Change Factors (2023 to 2024)
| Factor | Impact | Contribution |
|---|---|---|
| Net Income | $10.02 Million | +9.37% |
| Dividends Paid | $2.22 Million | -2.08% |
| Share Repurchases | $1.21 Million | -1.13% |
| Share Issuances | $1.62 Million | +1.52% |
| Other Comprehensive Income | $-1.05 Million | -0.98% |
| Other Changes | $1.91 Million | +1.79% |
| Total Change | $- | 9.28% |
Book Value vs Market Value Analysis
This analysis compares Acme United Corporation's book value (net assets) with its market value over time. The relationship between these values can provide insights into investor sentiment and company valuation.
Valuation Insights
- Current price-to-book ratio: 1.76x
- The company is trading above its book value, indicating the market recognizes value beyond its reported assets.
- The price-to-book ratio has decreased from 6.88x to 1.76x over the analyzed period, indicating reduced market premium.
Historical Price-to-Book Ratios
| Date | Book Value per Share | Market Price | P/B Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985-12-31 | $6.68 | $46.00 | x |
| 1986-12-31 | $5.40 | $46.00 | x |
| 1987-12-31 | $6.37 | $46.00 | x |
| 1988-12-31 | $6.21 | $46.00 | x |
| 1989-12-31 | $5.58 | $46.00 | x |
| 1990-12-31 | $6.09 | $46.00 | x |
| 1991-12-31 | $6.50 | $46.00 | x |
| 1992-12-31 | $6.08 | $46.00 | x |
| 1993-12-31 | $5.40 | $46.00 | x |
| 1994-12-31 | $7.24 | $46.00 | x |
| 1995-12-31 | $2.81 | $46.00 | x |
| 1996-12-31 | $1.99 | $46.00 | x |
| 1997-12-31 | $1.88 | $46.00 | x |
| 1998-12-31 | $1.35 | $46.00 | x |
| 1999-12-31 | $2.04 | $46.00 | x |
| 2000-12-31 | $2.23 | $46.00 | x |
| 2001-12-31 | $2.44 | $46.00 | x |
| 2002-12-31 | $2.44 | $46.00 | x |
| 2003-12-31 | $2.83 | $46.00 | x |
| 2004-12-31 | $3.67 | $46.00 | x |
| 2005-12-31 | $3.73 | $46.00 | x |
| 2006-12-31 | $4.90 | $46.00 | x |
| 2007-12-31 | $6.23 | $46.00 | x |
| 2008-12-31 | $6.34 | $46.00 | x |
| 2009-12-31 | $7.32 | $46.00 | x |
| 2010-12-31 | $7.94 | $46.00 | x |
| 2011-12-31 | $8.96 | $46.00 | x |
| 2012-12-31 | $9.85 | $46.00 | x |
| 2013-12-31 | $10.66 | $46.00 | x |
| 2014-12-31 | $11.18 | $46.00 | x |
| 2015-12-31 | $11.71 | $46.00 | x |
| 2016-12-31 | $12.89 | $46.00 | x |
| 2017-12-31 | $13.41 | $46.00 | x |
| 2018-12-31 | $14.77 | $46.00 | x |
| 2019-12-31 | $16.13 | $46.00 | x |
| 2020-12-31 | $17.87 | $46.00 | x |
| 2021-12-31 | $19.49 | $46.00 | x |
| 2022-12-31 | $21.25 | $46.00 | x |
| 2023-12-31 | $26.77 | $46.00 | x |
| 2024-12-31 | $26.10 | $46.00 | x |
Capital Efficiency Dashboard
This dashboard shows how efficiently Acme United Corporation utilizes its equity to generate returns, including Return on Equity (ROE) and its components based on the DuPont analysis framework.
Capital Efficiency Insights
- Current Return on Equity (ROE): 9.37%
- The company has moderate efficiency in generating returns from equity.
- DuPont Analysis Breakdown:
- • Net Profit Margin: 5.15%
- • Asset Turnover: 1.20x
- • Equity Multiplier: 1.52x
- Recent ROE (9.37%) is above the historical average (4.91%), indicating improving capital efficiency.
Historical Capital Efficiency Metrics
| Year | Return on Equity | Net Profit Margin | Asset Turnover | Equity Multiplier | Economic Value Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | 5.69% | 3.30% | 1.21x | 1.43x | $-910.00K |
| 1986 | -2.59% | -1.42% | 1.19x | 1.53x | $-2.43 Million |
| 1987 | 2.51% | 1.37% | 1.18x | 1.55x | $-1.49 Million |
| 1988 | 4.06% | 2.14% | 1.14x | 1.66x | $-1.17 Million |
| 1989 | -8.24% | -3.98% | 1.36x | 1.53x | $-3.32 Million |
| 1990 | 6.57% | 2.94% | 1.17x | 1.91x | $-680.00K |
| 1991 | 6.31% | 2.72% | 1.16x | 2.00x | $-760.00K |
| 1992 | -2.63% | -0.94% | 1.21x | 2.30x | $-2.40 Million |
| 1993 | -3.33% | -1.15% | 1.25x | 2.33x | $-2.40 Million |
| 1994 | 0.55% | 0.19% | 1.23x | 2.37x | $-1.71 Million |
| 1995 | -91.58% | -16.67% | 1.41x | 3.89x | $-9.65 Million |
| 1996 | -49.23% | -6.74% | 1.74x | 4.20x | $-3.85 Million |
| 1997 | 3.17% | 0.43% | 1.58x | 4.65x | $-430.00K |
| 1998 | -36.17% | -4.66% | 1.26x | 6.15x | $-2.17 Million |
| 1999 | 31.43% | 6.27% | 1.66x | 3.01x | $1.48 Million |
| 2000 | 13.44% | 3.08% | 1.63x | 2.68x | $271.32K |
| 2001 | 14.76% | 3.54% | 1.79x | 2.33x | $413.10K |
| 2002 | 7.78% | 2.14% | 1.75x | 2.08x | $-188.49K |
| 2003 | 12.00% | 3.49% | 1.77x | 1.94x | $203.97K |
| 2004 | 23.16% | 7.47% | 1.89x | 1.64x | $1.84 Million |
| 2005 | 20.88% | 5.88% | 1.77x | 2.00x | $1.53 Million |
| 2006 | 21.43% | 6.83% | 1.62x | 1.93x | $2.07 Million |
| 2007 | 17.45% | 6.37% | 1.50x | 1.83x | $1.72 Million |
| 2008 | 19.52% | 6.50% | 1.51x | 1.98x | $2.18 Million |
| 2009 | 11.58% | 4.80% | 1.40x | 1.72x | $387.88K |
| 2010 | 10.15% | 4.07% | 1.27x | 1.96x | $37.78K |
| 2011 | 10.12% | 3.84% | 1.33x | 1.99x | $33.70K |
| 2012 | 11.50% | 4.21% | 1.24x | 2.20x | $462.37K |
| 2013 | 11.44% | 4.47% | 1.32x | 1.94x | $502.48K |
| 2014 | 12.15% | 4.47% | 1.35x | 2.01x | $846.20K |
| 2015 | 11.10% | 4.37% | 1.35x | 1.89x | $475.60K |
| 2016 | 12.69% | 4.70% | 1.35x | 2.00x | $1.24 Million |
| 2017 | 8.11% | 3.10% | 1.14x | 2.30x | $-941.80K |
| 2018 | 8.79% | 3.35% | 1.25x | 2.09x | $-635.30K |
| 2019 | 9.90% | 3.87% | 1.29x | 1.99x | $-56.89K |
| 2020 | 12.91% | 4.94% | 1.26x | 2.07x | $1.83 Million |
| 2021 | 17.72% | 7.50% | 1.26x | 1.87x | $5.95 Million |
| 2022 | 3.84% | 1.56% | 1.18x | 2.08x | $-4.87 Million |
| 2023 | 18.18% | 9.29% | 1.28x | 1.52x | $8.00 Million |
| 2024 | 9.37% | 5.15% | 1.20x | 1.52x | $-675.71K |
Industry Comparison
This section compares Acme United Corporation's net assets metrics with peer companies in the Household & Personal Products industry.
Industry Context
- Industry: Household & Personal Products
- Average net assets among peers: $2,202,691,704
- Average return on equity (ROE) among peers: 0.68%
Peer Company Comparison
| Company | Net Assets | Return on Equity | Debt-to-Equity | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acme United Corporation (ACU) | $115.76 Million | 5.69% | 0.49x | $136.27 Million |
| Beiersdorf Aktiengesellschaft (BDRFF) | $4.20 Billion | 15.71% | 0.65x | $11.93 Billion |
| Science to Consumers Inc (BEUT) | $-3.05K | 0.00% | 0.00x | $1.09K |
| Société BIC SA (BICEY) | $1.18 Billion | 11.18% | 0.32x | $566.61 Million |
| Blue Moon Group Holdings Limited (BLUMY) | $8.66 Billion | -8.65% | 0.19x | $1.01 Billion |
| Bemax Inc (BMXC) | $1.50K | -133.51% | 1.67x | $3.63K |
| Bruush Oral Care Inc. (BRSHF) | $-216.93K | 0.00% | 0.00x | $223.65 |
| Park Ha Biological Technology Co., Ltd. (BYAH) | $-578.18K | 0.00% | 0.00x | $12.40 Million |
| Church & Dwight Company Inc (CHD) | $3.86 Billion | 19.60% | 1.22x | $23.18 Billion |
| Colgate-Palmolive Company (CL) | $1.92 Billion | 101.83% | 4.19x | $68.12 Billion |