Acme United
ProfileJobs

Acme United

Suggest Edit
    • Retailconsumer goods

    Acme United is a supplier of cutting, measuring, first aid and sharpening products to the school, home, office, hardware, sporting goods and industrial markets. Its operations in the United States, Canada and Europe are involved in product development, marketing, sales, administrative and distribution activities. The Company's product offerings across various segments include scissors, shears, knives, rulers, pencil sharpeners, and related products, which are sold primarily to wholesale, contract and retail stationery distributors, office supply super stores, mass market retailers, industrial distributors, school supply distributors, drug store retailers, sporting goods stores, hardware chains and wholesale florists. Acme United markets and sells in various brands, such as Westcott brand, First Aid Only, PhysiciansCare and Pac-Kit brands.

    Revenue(FY, 2017)
    $130.6 M
    Market capitalization(2018-12-12)
    $46.8 M

    Employee Rating

    2.8More
    TypePublic
    HQFairfield, US
    Founded1867
    Size (employees)421 (est)+6%
    Websiteacmeunited.com
    Acme United was founded in 1867 and is headquartered in Fairfield, US
    Report incorrect company information

    Viewing summary data as a guest

    Sign up for free to see all data

    Acme United Office Locations

    Acme United has offices in Fairfield, Solingen, Rocky Mount, Orangeville and in 4 other locations
    Fairfield, (HQ)
    201 55 Walls Dr
    Marlborough,
    85 Hayes Memorial Dr
    Rocky Mount,
    2280 Tanner Rd
    Vancouver,
    11101 NE 37th Cir
    Orangeville,
    204 210 Broadway
    Guangzhou Shi,
    2 Xin Bao Li Da Sha
    Show all (8)
    Report incorrect company information

    Acme United Financials and Metrics

    Acme United Revenue

    Embed Graph
    View revenue for all periods
    Acme United's revenue was reported to be $130.55 m in FY, 2017
    USD

    Revenue (Q3, 2018)

    		34.7m

    Gross profit (Q3, 2018)

    		12.5m

    Gross profit margin (Q3, 2018), %

    		35.8%

    Net income (Q3, 2018)

    		807.0k

    EBIT (Q3, 2018)

    		1.4m

    Market capitalization (12-Dec-2018)

    		46.8m

    Closing stock price (12-Dec-2018)

    		13.9

    Cash (30-Sep-2018)

    		4.0m

    EV

    		89.8m
    Acme United's current market capitalization is $46.8 m.
    Annual
    USDFY, 2013FY, 2014FY, 2015FY, 2016FY, 2017

    Revenue

    		89.6m107.2m109.8m124.6m130.6m

    Revenue growth, %

    		20%2%13%

    Cost of goods sold

    		57.8m69.0m70.3m79.0m82.7m

    Gross profit

    		31.8m38.2m39.6m45.6m47.9m
    Quarterly
    USDQ3, 2013Q1, 2014Q2, 2014Q3, 2014Q1, 2015Q2, 2015Q3, 2015Q1, 2016Q2, 2016Q3, 2016Q1, 2017Q2, 2017Q3, 2017Q1, 2018Q2, 2018Q3, 2018

    Revenue

    		22.1m19.2m33.4m30.0m22.8m34.0m29.9m25.3m41.0m31.9m27.7m38.8m33.8m31.7m39.8m34.7m

    Cost of goods sold

    		14.2m12.3m21.7m19.4m14.4m21.4m19.6m16.1m26.3m20.1m17.2m24.4m21.6m19.6m25.0m22.3m

    Gross profit

    		7.9m6.9m11.7m10.6m8.4m12.5m10.3m9.2m14.7m11.9m10.6m14.5m12.2m12.1m14.7m12.5m

    Gross profit Margin, %

    		36%36%35%35%37%37%35%36%36%37%38%37%36%38%37%36%
    show all
    Annual
    USDFY, 2013FY, 2014FY, 2015FY, 2016FY, 2017

    Cash

    		11.6m2.3m2.4m5.9m9.3m

    Accounts Receivable

    		530.0k

    Inventories

    		28.2m33.7m35.5m37.2m40.1m

    Current Assets

    		57.0m57.5m59.6m65.5m77.8m
    Quarterly
    USDQ3, 2013Q1, 2014Q2, 2014Q3, 2014Q1, 2015Q2, 2015Q3, 2015Q1, 2016Q2, 2016Q3, 2016Q1, 2017Q2, 2017Q3, 2017Q1, 2018Q2, 2018Q3, 2018

    Cash

    		11.8m3.4m2.4m5.8m1.8m1.9m4.6m1.5m2.1m6.3m6.2m5.7m7.0m1.1m1.9m4.0m

    Inventories

    		41.9m42.5m41.3m

    Current Assets

    		60.5m50.2m66.1m63.1m56.9m67.7m64.9m60.9m77.6m72.3m67.6m76.3m77.8m70.2m81.4m78.4m

    Goodwill

    		1.3m1.4m1.4m1.4m1.4m4.8m1.4m3.9m3.9m3.9m4.7m4.7m4.7m
    show all
    Annual
    USDFY, 2013FY, 2014FY, 2015FY, 2016FY, 2017

    Net Income

    		4.0m4.8m4.8m5.9m4.1m

    Depreciation and Amortization

    		1.2m1.2m2.1m2.4m2.9m

    Inventories

    		2.1m(4.4m)(2.6m)(1.5m)(1.8m)

    Accounts Payable

    		(1.8m)1.9m(1.1m)610.5k3.7m
    Quarterly
    USDQ3, 2013Q1, 2014Q2, 2014Q3, 2014Q1, 2015Q2, 2015Q3, 2015Q1, 2016Q2, 2016Q3, 2016Q1, 2017Q2, 2017Q3, 2017Q1, 2018Q2, 2018Q3, 2018

    Net Income

    		3.5m368.0k2.5m4.1m436.0k3.1m4.4m565.0k3.8m5.3m659.0k3.5m4.7m764.0k3.2m4.0m

    Depreciation and Amortization

    		875.0k321.0k1.2m1.0m1.6m575.0k1.2m1.8m674.0k1.4m2.1m781.0k1.6m2.4m

    Inventories

    		1.0m(871.0k)(1.9m)(3.0m)(1.4m)(1.6m)(2.4m)(2.1m)502.0k2.3m1.4m(1.8m)(2.6m)(1.4m)

    Accounts Payable

    		(1.4m)(505.0k)10.9m863.0k5.9m1.8m(372.0k)(489.0k)4.9m21.0k(1.6m)141.0k1.1m(3.6m)1.9m(4.4m)
    show all
    USDY, 2018

    EV/EBIT

    		65.4 x

    EV/CFO

    		-20 x

    Debt/Equity

    		0.9 x

    Debt/Assets

    		0.4 x

    Financial Leverage

    		2.2 x
    Show all financial metrics
    Report incorrect company information

    Competitors

    ACCO Brands
    Business Products & Services - Public
    MND Group
    Manufacturing & Industrial - Public
    Manicube
    Business Products & Services - Subsidiary
    Chesapeake Bay Candle
    Manufacturing & Industrial - Subsidiary
    Compare competitors

    Acme United News and Updates

    November 27, 2018

    Acme United Corporation Announces Investor Relations Presentation Schedule

    FAIRFIELD, Conn., Nov. 27, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Acme United Corporation (NYSE American: ACU) today announced that it will participate in the following conferences in December 2018:  
    November 14, 2018

    Acme United Corporation Board Increases Cash Dividend 9 Percent to $0.12 Per Share

    FAIRFIELD, Conn., Nov. 14, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Board of Directors of Acme United Corporation (NYSE American: ACU) declared a cash dividend of 12 cents per share on its outstanding common stock.  The dividend is payable on January 29, 2019 to stockholders of record on the close of business…
    October 19, 2018

    Acme United Reports Third Quarter Results

    FAIRFIELD, Conn., Oct. 19, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Acme United Corporation (NYSE American: ACU) today announced that net sales for the three months ended September 30, 2018 were $34.7 million, compared to $33.8 million in the same period of 2017, an increase of 3%. Net sales for the nine months e…
    October 15, 2018

    Acme United Corporation Third Quarter 2018 Earnings Conference Call

    FAIRFIELD, Conn., Oct. 15, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Acme United Corporation (NYSE American: ACU) will release its financial results for the Third Quarter of 2018 on Friday, October 19, 2018, at 9:00 a.m. EDT.
    September 18, 2018

    Acme United Corporation Board Approves Cash Dividend

    FAIRFIELD, Conn., Sept. 18, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Board of Directors of Acme United Corporation (NYSE American: ACU) declared a cash dividend of 11 cents per share on its outstanding common stock.  The dividend is payable on October 23, 2018 to stockholders of record on the close of busines…
    August 17, 2018

    First Aid Kits Market to witness astonishing growth with Key Players Acme United, Johnson & Johnson, 3M, ZEE, Certified Safety

    HTF MI recently broadcasted a new study in its database that highlights the in-depth market analysis with future prospects of and First Aid Kits market. Posted via Industry Today. Follow us on Twitter @IndustryToday
    Show more
    Report incorrect company information

    Acme United Company Life and Culture

    Report incorrect company information
    Download PDF

     Acme United Frequently Asked Questions

    • When was Acme United founded?

      Acme United was founded in 1867.

    • How many employees does Acme United have?

      Acme United has 421 employees.

    • What is Acme United revenue?

      Latest Acme United annual revenue is $130.6 m.

    • What is Acme United revenue per employee?

      Latest Acme United revenue per employee is $310.1 k.

    • Who are Acme United competitors?

      Competitors of Acme United include ACCO Brands, MND Group and Manicube.

    • Where is Acme United headquarters?

      Acme United headquarters is located at 201 55 Walls Dr, Fairfield.

    • Where are Acme United offices?

      Acme United has offices in Fairfield, Solingen, Rocky Mount, Orangeville and in 4 other locations.

    • How many offices does Acme United have?

      Acme United has 8 offices.