ACU Acme United PE ratio, current and historical analysis
The current PE ratio for Acme United stock as of Feb 21, 2025 is 6.88. This is calculated based on the current EPS of $5.39 and the stock price of $37.06 per share. The P/E ratio has a decrease of 14% from the past four quarters average of 8.0.
ACU PE ratio history
The average historical PE ratio of Acme United for the last ten years is 13.71. The current PE ratio of 6.88 is 50% 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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 2009 | 10.7 | 94.19% | $9.2 | $0.86 |
Acme United PE ratio by quarter (TTM)
| Year | PE ratio | PE change | Price | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Mar 2021 | 14.88 | 19.52% | $39.44 | $2.65 |
ACU average PE ratio chart
The current PE ratio of ACU is below the 3, 5 and 10-year averages.
ACU PE vs peers
ACU's PE ratio is lower than its peer stocks JNJ and ENR.
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| ACU Acme United Corp | 6.88 | $138.66M |
| JAKK Jakks Pacific Inc | 10.53 | $329.77M |
| JNJ Johnson & Johnson | 27.79 | $390.76B |
| ENR Energizer Holdings Inc | 38.11 | $2.23B |
| LCUT Lifetime Brands Inc | N/A | $111.45M |
| NWL Newell Brands Inc | N/A | $2.83B |
| ACCO ACCO BRANDS Corp | N/A | $423.54M |
Frequently asked questions
What is Acme United's PE ratio?
The price to earnings ratio for ACU stock as of Feb 21, 2025, stands at 6.88.
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 50% 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 6.88 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 (Feb 21, 2025), Acme United's stock price is $37.06. 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 6.88. PE RATIO(6.88) = STOCK PRICE($37.06) / TTM EPS($5.39)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified. Data from 
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