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ACU Acme United PE ratio, current and historical analysis

The current PE ratio for Acme United stock as of Jan 21, 2025 is 6.96. This is calculated based on the current EPS of $5.39 and the stock price of $37.5 per share. The P/E ratio has a decrease of 13% from the past four quarters average of 8.0.

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 13.71. The current PE ratio of 6.96 is 49% below 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.

Average
13.71
Median
12.18
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 Change
2023 8.61 -66.2%
2022 25.47 196.85%
2021 8.58 -31.08%
2020 12.45 -13.66%
2019 14.42 37.6%
2018 10.48 -45.81%
2017 19.34 33.1%
2016 14.53 20.28%
2015 12.08 -10.58%
2014 13.51 14.2%

ACU average PE ratio chart

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

The current PE ratio of ACU is below the 3, 5 and 10-year averages.

3-year avg
14.56
5-year avg
13.15
10-year avg
13.71
15-year avg
12.89

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.

Stock name PE ratio Market cap
ACU Acme United Corp 6.73 $135.74M
JAKK Jakks Pacific Inc 10.02 $313.77M
JNJ Johnson & Johnson 23.93 $347.42B
ENR Energizer Holdings Inc 64.97 $2.48B
LCUT Lifetime Brands Inc N/A $136.26M
NWL Newell Brands Inc N/A $4.22B
ACCO ACCO BRANDS Corp N/A $489.02M

Frequently asked questions

What is Acme United's PE ratio?

The price to earnings ratio for ACU stock as of Jan 21, 2025, stands at 6.96.

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 14.56.

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 13.15.

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 49% lower than the 10-year historical average.

Why is Acme United's PE ratio so low?

ACU's stock price is trading at a lower multiple of earnings, which is why its PE ratio of 6.96 is considered low.

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 (Jan 21, 2025), Acme United's stock price is $37.5. The earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Sep 2024 is $5.39. Therefore, Acme United's P/E ratio for today is 6.96. PE RATIO(6.96) = STOCK PRICE($37.5) / TTM EPS($5.39)

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