With a market capitalization of $171.4 million, ACU is classified as a micro-cap stock with approximately 3.8 million shares outstanding. In November 2023, GSM Holdings acquired the Camillus and Cuda hunting and fishing product lines from Acme United for $19.8 million as the company refocused on primary product lines.
Cyborg Score Rationale
Acme United operates in stable consumer defensive markets with established brands but faces headwinds as a micro-cap with limited scale. The company showed margin improvement through 2023 and maintains adequate liquidity, but faces volatile EPS and structural challenges in a fragmented market.
Top Insights
Portfolio of heritage brands (Westcott, Clauss, DMT, First Aid Only) provides brand recognition in school supply, office, and industrial channels
(November 2023) Divested hunting/fishing lines to focus on core cutting and safety solutions, raising $19.8 million to pay down debt
Current ratio of 4.21 indicates strong short-term liquidity and ability to meet obligations
Micro-cap status with ~649 employees limits operational scale and institutional investor appeal
Named Competitors
3M First Aid Products — Industrial safety and first aid solutions
Fiskars — Cutting tools and office supplies
Stanley Tools — Tools and industrial cutting solutions
Recent Developments
(November 2023) Sold Camillus and Cuda hunting and fishing product lines to GSM Holdings for $19.8 million to refocus on core business
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