# Acme United Corporation (ACU)

**Exchange:** NYSE  
**Sector:** Consumer Defensive  
**Market cap:** $187M  
**Price:** $45.79 (+2.07%)

> Acme United Corporation is a supplier of cutting, measuring, first aid, and safety products serving school, home, office, hardware, sporting goods, and industrial markets. The company operates through nine main brands including Westcott, Clauss, DMT Sharpeners, First Aid Only, Pac-Kit, Med-Nap, and others, offering products such as scissors, rulers, knives, sharpening tools, and first aid kits. Acme United distributes its products to mass market retailers, e-commerce platforms, industrial distributors, office supply superstores, and specialty stores worldwide. With operations across the United States, Canada, Europe, and Asia, the company focuses on innovation and product differentiation across multiple price tiers. Founded in 1867 and headquartered in Shelton, Connecticut, Acme United maintains manufacturing and distribution facilities to support its diverse product portfolio and customer base across multiple market segments.

## Income Statement (Annual, USD)

| Fiscal Year | Revenue | Gross Profit | Operating Income | Net Income | EPS (dil.) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 2025 | $197M | $77M | $15M | $10M | — |
| 2024 | $194M | $76M | $14M | $10M | — |
| 2023 | $192M | $72M | $13M | $18M | — |
| 2022 | $194M | $64M | $6M | $3M | — |
| 2021 | $182M | $65M | $13M | $14M | — |
| 2020 | $164M | $60M | $11M | $8M | — |
| 2019 | $142M | $52M | $8M | $6M | — |
| 2018 | $137M | $51M | $7M | $5M | — |
| 2017 | $131M | $48M | $8M | $4M | — |
| 2016 | $125M | $46M | $8M | $6M | — |
| 2015 | $110M | $40M | $7M | $5M | — |
| 2014 | $107M | $38M | $7M | $5M | — |
| 2013 | $90M | $32M | $6M | $4M | — |

## Balance Sheet (Annual, USD)

| Fiscal Year | Total Assets | Total Liabilities | Equity | Cash | Long-term Debt |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 2025 | $171M | $53M | $118M | $4M | $12M |
| 2024 | $162M | $55M | $107M | $6M | $18M |
| 2023 | $149M | $51M | $98M | $5M | $13M |
| 2022 | $164M | $85M | $79M | $6M | $50M |
| 2021 | $144M | $67M | $77M | $5M | $33M |
| 2020 | $130M | $67M | $63M | $4M | $39M |
| 2019 | $111M | $55M | $56M | $7M | $33M |
| 2018 | $109M | $57M | $52M | $4M | $40M |
| 2017 | $115M | $65M | $50M | $9M | $43M |
| 2016 | $92M | $46M | $46M | $6M | $33M |
| 2015 | $81M | $38M | $43M | $2M | $26M |
| 2014 | $79M | $40M | $39M | $2M | $24M |
| 2013 | $68M | $33M | $35M | $12M | $23M |

## Cash Flow (Annual, USD)

| Fiscal Year | Operating Cash Flow | CapEx | Free Cash Flow |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 2025 | $18M | $11M | $8M |
| 2024 | $12M | $7M | $5M |
| 2023 | $29M | $5M | $24M |
| 2022 | $3M | $4M | -$1M |
| 2021 | $5M | $6M | -$1M |
| 2020 | $6M | $3M | $3M |
| 2019 | $15M | $2M | $13M |
| 2018 | $4M | $3M | $2M |
| 2017 | $5M | $3M | $2M |
| 2016 | $9M | $2M | $7M |
| 2015 | $1M | $2M | -$676,994 |
| 2014 | $5M | $2M | $3M |
| 2013 | $6M | $5M | $2M |
| 2012 | -$1M | $681,135 | -$2M |
| 2011 | $2M | $940,713 | $1M |

Source: [CompaniesByCap](https://companiesbycap.com/company/ACU)