ACU Acme United PE ratio, current and historical analysis

The current PE ratio for Acme United stock as of Apr 1, 2025 is 14.7. This is calculated based on the current EPS of $2.71 and the stock price of $39.84 per share. The P/E ratio has grown by 58% from the past four quarters average of 9.3.

ACU PE ratio history

How has ACU's PE ratio performed in the past

The average historical PE ratio of Acme United for the last ten years is 13.75. The current PE ratio of 14.7 is 7% above the historical average. Over the past ten years, ACU's PE ratio was at its highest in the Dec 2022 quarter at 25.47, when the stock price was $21.9 and the EPS was $0.86. The lowest value was in the Jun 2024 quarter, when it reached 6.51 with a price of $35.07 and an EPS of $5.39.

Today
14.7
Average
13.75
Median
12.45
Minimum
6.51
Maximum
25.47

Acme United PE ratio by year

Maximum annual increase: 196.85% in 2022

Maximum annual decrease: -66.2% in 2023

Year PE ratio PE change Price EPS
2024 13.77 59.93% $37.33 $2.71
2023 8.61 -66.2% $42.86 $4.98
2022 25.47 196.85% $21.9 $0.86
2021 8.58 -31.08% $33.7 $3.93
2020 12.45 -13.66% $30.13 $2.42
2019 14.42 37.6% $23.79 $1.65
2018 10.48 -45.81% $14.25 $1.36
2017 19.34 33.1% $23.4 $1.21
2016 14.53 20.28% $25.57 $1.76
2015 12.08 -10.58% $17.4 $1.44
2014 13.51 14.2% $19.99 $1.48
2013 11.83 22.21% $14.9 $1.26
2012 9.68 -7.28% $11.04 $1.14
2011 10.44 -10.08% $9.5 $0.91
2010 11.61 8.5% $9.52 $0.82

Acme United PE ratio by quarter (TTM)

Year PE ratio PE change Price EPS
Dec 2024 13.77 78.14% $37.33 $2.71
Sep 2024 7.73 18.74% $41.64 $5.39
Jun 2024 6.51 -28.62% $35.07 $5.39
Mar 2024 9.12 5.92% $46.99 $5.15
Dec 2023 8.61 -51.6% $42.86 $4.98
Sep 2023 17.79 -21.53% $29.89 $1.68
Jun 2023 22.67 -10.29% $24.94 $1.1
Mar 2023 25.27 -0.79% $23 $0.91
Dec 2022 25.47 87% $21.9 $0.86
Sep 2022 13.62 -3.27% $23.02 $1.69
Jun 2022 14.08 51.4% $31.67 $2.25
Mar 2022 9.3 8.39% $33.75 $3.63
Dec 2021 8.58 3.75% $33.7 $3.93
Sep 2021 8.27 -28.52% $32.74 $3.96
Jun 2021 11.57 -22.24% $44.56 $3.85

ACU average PE ratio chart

What is the average PE ratio of ACU for the past years

The current PE ratio of ACU is above the 5 and 10-year historical averages, but it is below the 3-year average.

3-year avg
14.97
5-year avg
13.28
10-year avg
13.75
15-year avg
12.92

ACU PE vs peers

What is ACU's PE ratio compared to its peers

ACU's PE ratio is lower than its peer stocks JNJ and ENR, but it is greater than JAKK's.

Stock name PE ratio Market cap
JAKK Jakks Pacific Inc 7.58 $276.32M
ACU Acme United Corp 14.7 $149.58M
JNJ Johnson & Johnson 26.24 $368.97B
ENR Energizer Holdings Inc 36.84 $2.15B
LCUT Lifetime Brands Inc N/A $107.93M
NWL Newell Brands Inc N/A $2.57B
ACCO ACCO BRANDS Corp N/A $394.74M

Frequently asked questions

What is Acme United's PE ratio?

The price to earnings ratio for ACU stock as of Apr 1, 2025, stands at 14.7.

What is the 3-year average PE ratio for Acme United (ACU)?

The average PE ratio for ACU stock over the past 3 years is 14.97.

What is the 5-year average PE ratio for Acme United (ACU)?

The average PE ratio for ACU stock over the past 5 years is 13.28.

What is the highest PE ratio for ACU?

The highest quarterly PE ratio in the last ten years has been 25.47 and it was in the Dec 2022 quarter.

How does the current PE ratio for ACU compare to its historical average?

The current price to earnings ratio of ACU is 7% higher than the 10-year historical average.

How is ACU's PE ratio calculated (Acme United PE ratio formula)?

You can calculate the PE ratio by dividing the most recent stock price by the trailing twelve months EPS. As of today (Apr 1, 2025), Acme United's stock price is $39.84. The earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Dec 2024 is $2.71. Therefore, Acme United's P/E ratio for today is 14.7. PE RATIO(14.7) = STOCK PRICE($39.84) / TTM EPS($2.71)

All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified. Data from and Sharadar.