Acme United Corp Financials
This page shows Acme United Corp (ACU) financial statements, including the income statement, balance sheet, cash flow statement, and key financial ratios. View 15 years of annual fundamentals and quarterly data, with year-over-year growth rates and compound annual growth rates (CAGR). All figures are derived from SEC filings (10-K and 10-Q reports).
Financial Health Signals
Based on FY2024 annual data. Scores normalized against common benchmarks. How we calculate these scores
Acme United Corp has an operating margin of 7.3%, meaning the company retains $7 of operating profit per $100 of revenue. This results in a moderate score of 36/100, indicating healthy but not exceptional operating efficiency. This is up from 6.9% the prior year.
Acme United Corp's revenue grew a modest 1.6% year-over-year to $194.5M. This slow but positive growth earns a score of 33/100.
Acme United Corp carries a low D/E ratio of 0.16, meaning only $0.16 of long-term debt for every $1 of shareholders' equity. This conservative leverage earns a score of 100/100, indicating a strong balance sheet with room for future borrowing.
With a current ratio of 4.17, Acme United Corp holds $4.17 in current assets for every $1 of short-term obligations. This comfortable liquidity earns a score of 100/100.
Acme United Corp's free cash flow margin of 2.5% results in a low score of 12/100. Capital expenditures of $7.1M absorb a large share of operating cash flow.
Acme United Corp's ROE of 9.4% shows moderate profitability relative to equity, earning a score of 37/100. This is down from 18.2% the prior year.
Acme United Corp scores 4.67, well above the 2.99 safe threshold. This indicates low bankruptcy risk based on profitability, leverage, and asset efficiency.
Acme United Corp passes 5 of 9 financial strength tests. 3 of 4 profitability signals pass, 1 of 3 leverage/liquidity signals pass, 1 of 2 efficiency signals pass.
For every $1 of reported earnings, Acme United Corp generates $1.19 in operating cash flow ($12.0M OCF vs $10.0M net income). This indicates profits are well-supported by actual cash generation, not accounting adjustments.
Acme United Corp earns $6.8 in operating income for every $1 of interest expense ($14.1M vs $2.1M). This wide margin provides strong safety for debt servicing, even if earnings decline temporarily.
Key Financial Metrics
Acme United Corp generated $194.5M in revenue in fiscal year 2024. This represents an increase of 1.6% from the prior year.
Acme United Corp's EBITDA was $20.2M in fiscal year 2024, measuring earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization. This represents an increase of 11.0% from the prior year.
Acme United Corp generated $4.8M in free cash flow in fiscal year 2024, representing cash available after capex. This represents a decrease of 80.1% from the prior year.
Acme United Corp reported $10.0M in net income in fiscal year 2024. This represents a decrease of 43.7% from the prior year.
Acme United Corp earned $2.45 per diluted share (EPS) in fiscal year 2024. This represents a decrease of 49.6% from the prior year.
Acme United Corp held $6.4M in cash against $17.6M in long-term debt as of fiscal year 2024.
Acme United Corp had 4M shares outstanding in fiscal year 2024. This represents an increase of 3.0% from the prior year.
Acme United Corp's gross margin was 39.3% in fiscal year 2024, indicating the percentage of revenue retained after direct costs. This is up 1.6 percentage points from the prior year.
Acme United Corp's operating margin was 7.3% in fiscal year 2024, reflecting core business profitability. This is up 0.4 percentage points from the prior year.
Acme United Corp's net profit margin was 5.1% in fiscal year 2024, showing the share of revenue converted to profit. This is down 4.1 percentage points from the prior year.
Acme United Corp's ROE was 9.4% in fiscal year 2024, measuring profit generated per dollar of shareholder equity. This is down 8.8 percentage points from the prior year.
Acme United Corp invested $7.1M in capex in fiscal year 2024, funding long-term assets and infrastructure. This represents an increase of 53.0% from the prior year.
ACU Income Statement
| Metric | Q3'25 | Q2'25 | Q1'25 | Q3'24 | Q2'24 | Q1'24 | Q4'23 | Q3'23 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $49.1M-9.1% | $54.0M+17.5% | $46.0M0.0% | $45.9M-17.1% | $55.4M+23.3% | $45.0M+7.2% | $41.9M-16.8% | $50.4M |
| Cost of Revenue | $29.9M-6.2% | $31.8M+13.6% | $28.0M-0.5% | $28.2M-14.1% | $32.8M+19.0% | $27.6M+7.9% | $25.5M-17.3% | $30.9M |
| Gross Profit | $19.2M-13.3% | $22.1M+23.6% | $17.9M+0.9% | $17.8M-21.5% | $22.6M+30.1% | $17.4M+6.0% | $16.4M-15.9% | $19.5M |
| R&D Expenses | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| SG&A Expenses | $16.2M+2.7% | $15.8M+1.7% | $15.5M+0.1% | $15.5M-4.7% | $16.3M+9.5% | $14.8M+3.7% | $14.3M-9.7% | $15.8M |
| Operating Income | $3.0M-52.9% | $6.4M+163.4% | $2.4M+6.4% | $2.3M-64.2% | $6.4M+149.2% | $2.6M+22.2% | $2.1M-42.8% | $3.7M |
| Interest Expense | $451K+4.9% | $430K+0.9% | $426K-7.7% | $461K-20.2% | $578K+21.4% | $476K-5.1% | $501K-38.5% | $816K |
| Income Tax | $536K-59.9% | $1.3M+186.7% | $466K+204.5% | $153K-89.2% | $1.4M+170.0% | $523K-82.3% | $3.0M+344.2% | $666K |
| Net Income | $1.9M-60.0% | $4.8M+187.5% | $1.7M-3.2% | $1.7M-61.6% | $4.5M+172.1% | $1.6M-85.4% | $11.2M+420.8% | $2.2M |
| EPS (Diluted) | $0.46-60.3% | $1.16+182.9% | $0.41-4.7% | $0.43-60.6% | $1.09+179.5% | $0.39-87.2% | $3.04+424.1% | $0.58 |
ACU Balance Sheet
| Metric | Q3'25 | Q2'25 | Q1'25 | Q3'24 | Q2'24 | Q1'24 | Q4'23 | Q3'23 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $173.0M+1.3% | $170.9M+4.8% | $163.0M+0.5% | $162.2M-6.6% | $173.5M+8.9% | $159.4M+6.8% | $149.2M-4.5% | $156.3M |
| Current Assets | $98.7M-2.6% | $101.3M+4.6% | $96.8M+1.5% | $95.5M-10.1% | $106.1M+7.9% | $98.4M+6.9% | $92.0M-6.6% | $98.5M |
| Cash & Equivalents | $5.1M+41.3% | $3.6M+5.7% | $3.4M-46.1% | $6.4M+68.8% | $3.8M+55.2% | $2.4M-49.1% | $4.8M-13.9% | $5.6M |
| Inventory | $60.2M+5.0% | $57.3M+0.1% | $57.3M+1.8% | $56.3M-0.6% | $56.6M-0.5% | $56.9M+2.6% | $55.5M+1.6% | $54.6M |
| Accounts Receivable | $30.0M-17.0% | $36.2M+17.4% | $30.8M+9.1% | $28.2M-29.5% | $40.1M+21.6% | $33.0M+25.7% | $26.2M-22.5% | $33.9M |
| Goodwill | $9.9M0.0% | $9.9M0.0% | $9.9M0.0% | $9.9M+21.0% | $8.2M0.0% | $8.2M0.0% | $8.2M0.0% | $8.2M |
| Total Liabilities | $57.3M+0.2% | $57.1M+4.4% | $54.8M-0.8% | $55.2M-20.7% | $69.6M+15.4% | $60.3M+17.4% | $51.3M-27.0% | $70.4M |
| Current Liabilities | $22.1M-5.9% | $23.5M+17.0% | $20.1M-12.3% | $22.9M-18.3% | $28.0M+28.2% | $21.8M-16.0% | $26.0M+2.3% | $25.4M |
| Long-Term Debt | $18.3M+11.6% | $16.4M-20.0% | $20.4M+16.0% | $17.6M-33.4% | $26.4M+13.4% | $23.3M+77.8% | $13.1M-60.2% | $32.9M |
| Total Equity | $115.8M+1.8% | $113.7M+5.0% | $108.3M+1.2% | $107.0M+2.9% | $104.0M+4.9% | $99.1M+1.2% | $97.9M+14.0% | $85.9M |
| Retained Earnings | $101.0M+1.3% | $99.7M+4.3% | $95.6M+1.2% | $94.5M+3.1% | $91.7M+4.4% | $87.8M+1.2% | $86.7M+14.0% | $76.1M |
ACU Cash Flow Statement
| Metric | Q3'25 | Q2'25 | Q1'25 | Q3'24 | Q2'24 | Q1'24 | Q4'23 | Q3'23 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | $7.1M+11.8% | $6.3M+289.8% | -$3.3M-152.4% | $6.4M-7.6% | $6.9M+167.8% | -$10.2M-240.5% | $7.2M-34.9% | $11.1M |
| Capital Expenditures | $6.8M+318.5% | $1.6M+19.7% | $1.4M-20.3% | $1.7M-31.9% | $2.5M+54.6% | $1.6M+34.6% | $1.2M-0.8% | $1.2M |
| Free Cash Flow | $301K-93.6% | $4.7M+200.5% | -$4.7M-200.3% | $4.7M+6.0% | $4.4M+137.4% | -$11.8M-295.0% | $6.0M-39.1% | $9.9M |
| Investing Cash Flow | -$6.8M-318.5% | -$1.6M-19.7% | -$1.4M-126.9% | -$596K+93.6% | -$9.4M-482.3% | -$1.6M-113.5% | $12.0M+895.6% | -$1.5M |
| Financing Cash Flow | $1.2M+126.0% | -$4.7M-375.2% | $1.7M+134.5% | -$4.9M-257.6% | $3.1M-67.3% | $9.5M+147.5% | -$20.0M-171.1% | -$7.4M |
| Dividends Paid | $564K-7.2% | $608K+8.0% | $563K0.0% | $563K+3.5% | $544K-3.0% | $561K+11.7% | $502K+0.8% | $498K |
| Share Buybacks | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
ACU Financial Ratios
| Metric | Q3'25 | Q2'25 | Q1'25 | Q3'24 | Q2'24 | Q1'24 | Q4'23 | Q3'23 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross Margin | 39.1%-1.9pp | 41.0%+2.0pp | 39.0%+0.3pp | 38.7%-2.2pp | 40.8%+2.1pp | 38.7%-0.4pp | 39.1%+0.4pp | 38.7% |
| Operating Margin | 6.1%-5.7pp | 11.8%+6.6pp | 5.3%+0.3pp | 5.0%-6.5pp | 11.5%+5.8pp | 5.7%+0.7pp | 5.0%-2.3pp | 7.3% |
| Net Margin | 3.9%-4.9pp | 8.8%+5.2pp | 3.6%-0.1pp | 3.7%-4.3pp | 8.0%+4.4pp | 3.6%-23.1pp | 26.7%+22.4pp | 4.3% |
| Return on Equity | 1.6%-2.5pp | 4.2%+2.6pp | 1.5%-0.1pp | 1.6%-2.7pp | 4.3%+2.6pp | 1.7%-9.8pp | 11.5%+8.9pp | 2.5% |
| Return on Assets | 1.1%-1.7pp | 2.8%+1.8pp | 1.0%-0.0pp | 1.1%-1.5pp | 2.6%+1.5pp | 1.0%-6.5pp | 7.5%+6.1pp | 1.4% |
| Current Ratio | 4.47+0.2 | 4.32-0.5 | 4.83+0.7 | 4.17+0.4 | 3.79-0.7 | 4.51+1.0 | 3.54-0.3 | 3.87 |
| Debt-to-Equity | 0.16+0.0 | 0.14-0.0 | 0.19+0.0 | 0.16-0.1 | 0.25+0.0 | 0.24+0.1 | 0.13-0.2 | 0.38 |
| FCF Margin | 0.6%-8.1pp | 8.7%+18.9pp | -10.2%-20.4pp | 10.2%+2.2pp | 8.0%+34.2pp | -26.2%-40.6pp | 14.4%-5.3pp | 19.7% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Acme United Corp's annual revenue?
Acme United Corp (ACU) reported $194.5M in total revenue for fiscal year 2024. This represents a 1.6% change compared to the previous fiscal year. Revenue measures the total income earned from the company's primary business operations before any expenses are deducted.
How fast is Acme United Corp's revenue growing?
Acme United Corp (ACU) revenue grew by 1.6% year-over-year, from $191.5M to $194.5M in fiscal year 2024.
Is Acme United Corp profitable?
Yes, Acme United Corp (ACU) reported a net income of $10.0M in fiscal year 2024, with a net profit margin of 5.1%.
What is Acme United Corp's earnings per share (EPS)?
Acme United Corp (ACU) reported diluted earnings per share of $2.45 for fiscal year 2024. This represents a -49.6% change compared to the previous fiscal year. EPS represents the portion of a company's net income allocated to each outstanding share of common stock and is widely used to evaluate profitability on a per-share basis.
What is Acme United Corp's EBITDA?
Acme United Corp (ACU) had EBITDA of $20.2M in fiscal year 2024, measuring earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization.
How much debt does Acme United Corp have?
As of fiscal year 2024, Acme United Corp (ACU) had $6.4M in cash and equivalents against $17.6M in long-term debt.
What is Acme United Corp's gross margin?
Acme United Corp (ACU) had a gross margin of 39.3% in fiscal year 2024, indicating the percentage of revenue retained after direct costs of goods sold.
What is Acme United Corp's operating margin?
Acme United Corp (ACU) had an operating margin of 7.3% in fiscal year 2024, reflecting the profitability of core business operations before interest and taxes.
What is Acme United Corp's net profit margin?
Acme United Corp (ACU) had a net profit margin of 5.1% in fiscal year 2024, representing the share of revenue converted into profit after all expenses.
What is Acme United Corp's return on equity (ROE)?
Acme United Corp (ACU) has a return on equity of 9.4% for fiscal year 2024, measuring how efficiently the company generates profit from shareholder equity.
What is Acme United Corp's free cash flow?
Acme United Corp (ACU) generated $4.8M in free cash flow during fiscal year 2024. This represents a -80.1% change compared to the previous fiscal year. Free cash flow represents the cash a company generates after accounting for capital expenditures, and is widely used to assess financial flexibility and shareholder value.
What is Acme United Corp's operating cash flow?
Acme United Corp (ACU) generated $12.0M in operating cash flow during fiscal year 2024, representing cash generated from core business activities.
What are Acme United Corp's total assets?
Acme United Corp (ACU) had $162.2M in total assets as of fiscal year 2024, including both current and long-term assets.
What are Acme United Corp's capital expenditures?
Acme United Corp (ACU) invested $7.1M in capital expenditures during fiscal year 2024, funding long-term assets and infrastructure.
How many shares does Acme United Corp have outstanding?
Acme United Corp (ACU) had 4M shares outstanding as of fiscal year 2024.
What is Acme United Corp's current ratio?
Acme United Corp (ACU) had a current ratio of 4.17 as of fiscal year 2024, which is generally considered healthy.
What is Acme United Corp's debt-to-equity ratio?
Acme United Corp (ACU) had a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.16 as of fiscal year 2024, measuring the company's financial leverage by comparing total debt to shareholder equity.
What is Acme United Corp's return on assets (ROA)?
Acme United Corp (ACU) had a return on assets of 6.2% for fiscal year 2024, measuring how efficiently the company uses its assets to generate profit.
What is Acme United Corp's Altman Z-Score?
Acme United Corp (ACU) has an Altman Z-Score of 4.67, placing it in the Safe Zone (low bankruptcy risk). The Z-Score combines five financial ratios—working capital, retained earnings, EBIT, market capitalization, and revenue relative to total assets—to predict the likelihood of bankruptcy. Scores above 2.99 indicate financial safety while scores below 1.81 suggest financial distress. Learn more in our complete guide to financial health indicators.
What is Acme United Corp's Piotroski F-Score?
Acme United Corp (ACU) has a Piotroski F-Score of 5 out of 9, indicating neutral financial health. The F-Score evaluates nine binary signals across profitability (positive ROA, positive cash flow, improving ROA, earnings quality), leverage (decreasing debt, improving liquidity, no share dilution), and operating efficiency (improving gross margin, improving asset turnover). Scores of 7–9 indicate strong and improving fundamentals. Learn more in our complete guide to financial health indicators.
Are Acme United Corp's earnings high quality?
Acme United Corp (ACU) has an earnings quality ratio of 1.19x, considered cash-backed (high quality). This ratio compares operating cash flow to net income. A ratio above 1.0x means the company generates more cash than its reported earnings, indicating sustainable, cash-backed profits. Ratios below 1.0x suggest earnings rely on accounting accruals rather than actual cash generation. Learn more in our complete guide to financial health indicators.
Can Acme United Corp cover its interest payments?
Acme United Corp (ACU) has an interest coverage ratio of 6.8x, meaning it can comfortably cover its interest obligations. This ratio divides operating income by interest expense. Ratios above 5x indicate strong debt-servicing ability, while ratios below 2x suggest the company may face difficulty meeting interest payments if earnings decline. Learn more in our complete guide to financial health indicators.
How financially healthy is Acme United Corp?
Acme United Corp (ACU) scores 53 out of 100 on our Financial Profile, indicating moderate overall financial health. This composite score evaluates six dimensions: profitability (operating margin), revenue growth, leverage (debt-to-equity), liquidity (current ratio), cash flow quality (free cash flow margin), and shareholder returns (return on equity). Each dimension is normalized against standard financial benchmarks. Learn more in our complete guide to financial health indicators.