Acme United Corporation (ACU) - Net Assets
Based on the latest financial reports, Acme United Corporation (ACU) has net assets worth $116.73 Million USD as of March 2026. Net assets (also known as shareholders' equity or book value) represent the difference between a company's total assets ($195.24 Million) and total liabilities ($78.52 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. Check ACU asset resilience ratio to evaluate the company's liquid asset resilience ratio.
Key Net Assets Metrics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Net Assets | $116.73 Million |
| % of Total Assets | 59.79% |
| Annual Growth Rate | 4.39% |
| 5-Year Change | 52.58% |
| 10-Year Change | 155.01% |
| Growth Volatility | 16.62 |
Acme United Corporation - Net Assets Trend (1985–2025)
This chart illustrates how Acme United Corporation's net assets have evolved over time, based on quarterly financial data. Also explore how large is Acme United Corporation's balance sheet for the complete picture of this company's asset base.
Annual Net Assets for Acme United Corporation (1985–2025)
The table below shows the annual net assets of Acme United Corporation from 1985 to 2025. For live valuation and market cap data, see ACU market cap.
| Year | Net Assets | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | $117.61 Million | +9.94% |
| 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 718.3% over the analyzed period, indicating profitable operations and earnings retention.
Current Equity Component Breakdown (December 2025)
| Component | Amount | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Retained Earnings | $102.29 Million | 86.98% |
| Common Stock | $13.38 Million | 11.38% |
| Other Comprehensive Income | $-1.57 Million | -1.34% |
| Other Components | $3.51 Million | 2.98% |
| Total Equity | $117.61 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 |
|---|---|
|
Ilyang Pharm
KO:007570
|
$158.52 Million |
|
Elixir Energy Ltd
AU:EXR
|
$158.60 Million |
|
Quipt Home Medical Corp
NASDAQ:QIPT
|
$158.74 Million |
|
Nnit AS
CO:NNIT
|
$158.78 Million |
|
FIGX Capital Acquisition Corp. Class A Ordinary Share
NASDAQ:FIGX
|
$158.50 Million |
|
Mdevice
KQ:226590
|
$158.50 Million |
|
Precision Camshafts Limited
NSE:PRECAM
|
$158.44 Million |
|
Immunic Inc
NASDAQ:IMUX
|
$158.42 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 2024 to 2025, total equity changed from 106,980,635 to 117,611,109, a change of 10,630,474 (9.9%).
- Net income of 10,185,000 contributed positively to equity growth.
- Dividend payments of 2,343,305 reduced retained earnings.
- Share repurchases of 16,550 reduced equity.
- New share issuances of 697,531 increased equity.
- Other comprehensive income increased equity by 1,179,862.
Equity Change Factors (2024 to 2025)
| Factor | Impact | Contribution |
|---|---|---|
| Net Income | $10.19 Million | +8.66% |
| Dividends Paid | $2.34 Million | -1.99% |
| Share Repurchases | $16.55K | -0.01% |
| Share Issuances | $697.53K | +0.59% |
| Other Comprehensive Income | $1.18 Million | +1.0% |
| Other Changes | $927.94K | +0.79% |
| Total Change | $- | 9.94% |
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: 1.47x
- 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 6.31x to 1.47x 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 | $42.16 | x |
| 1986-12-31 | $5.40 | $42.16 | x |
| 1987-12-31 | $6.37 | $42.16 | x |
| 1988-12-31 | $6.21 | $42.16 | x |
| 1989-12-31 | $5.58 | $42.16 | x |
| 1990-12-31 | $6.09 | $42.16 | x |
| 1991-12-31 | $6.50 | $42.16 | x |
| 1992-12-31 | $6.08 | $42.16 | x |
| 1993-12-31 | $5.40 | $42.16 | x |
| 1994-12-31 | $7.24 | $42.16 | x |
| 1995-12-31 | $2.81 | $42.16 | x |
| 1996-12-31 | $1.99 | $42.16 | x |
| 1997-12-31 | $1.88 | $42.16 | x |
| 1998-12-31 | $1.35 | $42.16 | x |
| 1999-12-31 | $2.04 | $42.16 | x |
| 2000-12-31 | $2.23 | $42.16 | x |
| 2001-12-31 | $2.44 | $42.16 | x |
| 2002-12-31 | $2.44 | $42.16 | x |
| 2003-12-31 | $2.83 | $42.16 | x |
| 2004-12-31 | $3.67 | $42.16 | x |
| 2005-12-31 | $3.73 | $42.16 | x |
| 2006-12-31 | $4.90 | $42.16 | x |
| 2007-12-31 | $6.23 | $42.16 | x |
| 2008-12-31 | $6.34 | $42.16 | x |
| 2009-12-31 | $7.32 | $42.16 | x |
| 2010-12-31 | $7.94 | $42.16 | x |
| 2011-12-31 | $8.96 | $42.16 | x |
| 2012-12-31 | $9.85 | $42.16 | x |
| 2013-12-31 | $10.66 | $42.16 | x |
| 2014-12-31 | $11.18 | $42.16 | x |
| 2015-12-31 | $11.71 | $42.16 | x |
| 2016-12-31 | $12.89 | $42.16 | x |
| 2017-12-31 | $13.41 | $42.16 | x |
| 2018-12-31 | $14.77 | $42.16 | x |
| 2019-12-31 | $16.13 | $42.16 | x |
| 2020-12-31 | $17.87 | $42.16 | x |
| 2021-12-31 | $19.49 | $42.16 | x |
| 2022-12-31 | $21.25 | $42.16 | x |
| 2023-12-31 | $26.77 | $42.16 | x |
| 2024-12-31 | $26.10 | $42.16 | x |
| 2025-12-31 | $28.78 | $42.16 | 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): 8.66%
- The company has moderate efficiency in generating returns from equity.
- DuPont Analysis Breakdown:
- • Net Profit Margin: 5.18%
- • Asset Turnover: 1.13x
- • Equity Multiplier: 1.48x
- Recent ROE (8.66%) is above the historical average (5.00%), 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 |
| 2025 | 8.66% | 5.18% | 1.13x | 1.48x | $-1.58 Million |
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: $996,856,009
- Average return on equity (ROE) among peers: 20.72%
Peer Company Comparison
| Company | Net Assets | Return on Equity | Debt-to-Equity | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acme United Corporation (ACU) | $116.73 Million | 5.69% | 0.67x | $158.51 Million |
| Bruush Oral Care Inc. (BRSHF) | $-216.93K | 0.00% | 0.00x | $10.10K |
| Park Ha Biological Technology Co., Ltd. (BYAH) | $1.01 Million | 84.15% | 1.24x | $12.69 Million |
| Church & Dwight Company Inc (CHD) | $111.60 Million | 7.71% | 1.19x | $21.50 Billion |
| Colgate-Palmolive Company (CL) | $1.88 Billion | 10.13% | 2.07x | $70.06 Billion |
| The Clorox Company (CLX) | $1.54 Billion | 35.65% | 1.49x | $10.75 Billion |
| Coty Inc (COTY) | $4.23 Billion | 12.00% | 1.99x | $1.79 Billion |
| Carmell Therapeutics Corporation (CTCX) | $-4.71 Million | 0.00% | 0.00x | $4.61 Million |
| Big Tree Cloud Holdings Limited Ordinary Shares (DSY) | $-4.58 Million | 0.00% | 0.00x | $2.55 Million |
| Estee Lauder Companies Inc (EL) | $1.22 Billion | 36.81% | 2.38x | $21.84 Billion |
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