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ACU vs. JBI, LEGH, ELMT, CIX, and SMID

Should you buy Acme United stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares Acme United with other companies and stocks that may be similar based on industry, sector, market capitalization, business model, investor interest, or shared news coverage. Companies and stocks commonly compared with Acme United include Janus International Group (JBI), Legacy Housing (LEGH), Elmet Group (ELMT), CompX International (CIX), and Smith-Midland (SMID).

How does Acme United compare to Janus International Group?

Janus International Group (NYSE:JBI) and Acme United (NYSE:ACU) are related small-cap companies, but which is the superior investment? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their risk, dividends, earnings, profitability, valuation, media sentiment, institutional ownership and analyst recommendations.

Janus International Group currently has a consensus target price of $8.33, indicating a potential upside of 62.60%. Given Janus International Group's higher possible upside, research analysts plainly believe Janus International Group is more favorable than Acme United.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Janus International Group
1 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.00
Acme United
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
4.00

In the previous week, Janus International Group had 1 more articles in the media than Acme United. MarketBeat recorded 3 mentions for Janus International Group and 2 mentions for Acme United. Janus International Group's average media sentiment score of 1.61 beat Acme United's score of 0.99 indicating that Janus International Group is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Janus International Group
3 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Very Positive
Acme United
2 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Janus International Group has a beta of 1.46, suggesting that its share price is 46% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Acme United has a beta of 0.48, suggesting that its share price is 52% less volatile than the broader market.

Acme United has a net margin of 10.25% compared to Janus International Group's net margin of 4.82%. Janus International Group's return on equity of 12.18% beat Acme United's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Janus International Group4.82% 12.18% 5.22%
Acme United 10.25%9.70%6.10%

88.8% of Janus International Group shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 62.1% of Acme United shares are owned by institutional investors. 4.7% of Janus International Group shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 29.5% of Acme United shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Janus International Group has higher revenue and earnings than Acme United. Janus International Group is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Acme United, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Janus International Group$884.20M0.80$53.80M$0.3116.53
Acme United$211.60M1.02$17.79M$2.3823.89

Summary

Janus International Group beats Acme United on 10 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Acme United compare to Legacy Housing?

Legacy Housing (NASDAQ:LEGH) and Acme United (NYSE:ACU) are related small-cap companies, but which is the better investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their media sentiment, risk, earnings, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, profitability, valuation and dividends.

Legacy Housing presently has a consensus target price of $21.00, suggesting a potential downside of 20.03%. Given Legacy Housing's higher probable upside, research analysts plainly believe Legacy Housing is more favorable than Acme United.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Legacy Housing
0 Sell rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.00
Acme United
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
4.00

In the previous week, Legacy Housing had 3 more articles in the media than Acme United. MarketBeat recorded 5 mentions for Legacy Housing and 2 mentions for Acme United. Acme United's average media sentiment score of 0.99 beat Legacy Housing's score of -0.09 indicating that Acme United is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Legacy Housing
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
3 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Acme United
2 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Legacy Housing has a net margin of 26.01% compared to Acme United's net margin of 10.25%. Acme United's return on equity of 9.70% beat Legacy Housing's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Legacy Housing26.01% 8.08% 7.44%
Acme United 10.25%9.70%6.10%

Legacy Housing has a beta of 0.79, meaning that its stock price is 21% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Acme United has a beta of 0.48, meaning that its stock price is 52% less volatile than the broader market.

89.4% of Legacy Housing shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 62.1% of Acme United shares are owned by institutional investors. 30.1% of Legacy Housing shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 29.5% of Acme United shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Legacy Housing has higher earnings, but lower revenue than Acme United. Legacy Housing is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Acme United, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Legacy Housing$164.57M3.79$41.81M$1.7814.75
Acme United$211.60M1.02$17.79M$2.3823.89

Summary

Legacy Housing beats Acme United on 10 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Acme United compare to Elmet Group?

Elmet Group (NASDAQ:ELMT) and Acme United (NYSE:ACU) are related small-cap companies, but which is the better business? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their valuation, institutional ownership, analyst recommendations, risk, profitability, dividends, earnings and media sentiment.

In the previous week, Elmet Group had 5 more articles in the media than Acme United. MarketBeat recorded 7 mentions for Elmet Group and 2 mentions for Acme United. Acme United's average media sentiment score of 0.99 beat Elmet Group's score of 0.73 indicating that Acme United is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Elmet Group
1 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
6 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Acme United
2 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Acme United has higher revenue and earnings than Elmet Group. Acme United is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Elmet Group, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Elmet Group$211.26M1.97$6.90M$0.2360.48
Acme United$211.60M1.02$17.79M$2.3823.89

Acme United has a net margin of 10.25% compared to Elmet Group's net margin of 0.00%. Acme United's return on equity of 9.70% beat Elmet Group's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Elmet GroupN/A N/A N/A
Acme United 10.25%9.70%6.10%

62.1% of Acme United shares are owned by institutional investors. 29.5% of Acme United shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Elmet Group currently has a consensus price target of $20.50, suggesting a potential upside of 47.38%. Given Elmet Group's higher probable upside, research analysts clearly believe Elmet Group is more favorable than Acme United.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Elmet Group
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.50
Acme United
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
4.00

Summary

Acme United beats Elmet Group on 11 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Acme United compare to CompX International?

Acme United (NYSE:ACU) and CompX International (NYSE:CIX) are related small-cap companies, but which is the better investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their earnings, analyst recommendations, valuation, institutional ownership, media sentiment, dividends, risk and profitability.

CompX International has a net margin of 12.48% compared to Acme United's net margin of 10.25%. CompX International's return on equity of 11.51% beat Acme United's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Acme United10.25% 9.70% 6.10%
CompX International 12.48%11.51%10.52%

Acme United has a beta of 0.48, suggesting that its share price is 52% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, CompX International has a beta of 0.9, suggesting that its share price is 10% less volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, Acme United had 2 more articles in the media than CompX International. MarketBeat recorded 2 mentions for Acme United and 0 mentions for CompX International. Acme United's average media sentiment score of 0.99 beat CompX International's score of 0.00 indicating that Acme United is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Acme United Positive
CompX International Neutral

CompX International has lower revenue, but higher earnings than Acme United. CompX International is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Acme United, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Acme United$211.60M1.02$17.79M$2.3823.89
CompX International$158.58M2.20$22.59M$1.6417.26

62.1% of Acme United shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 7.5% of CompX International shares are owned by institutional investors. 29.5% of Acme United shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 0.4% of CompX International shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Acme United
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
4.00
CompX International
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00

Acme United pays an annual dividend of $0.64 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.1%. CompX International pays an annual dividend of $1.20 per share and has a dividend yield of 4.2%. Acme United pays out 26.9% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. CompX International pays out 73.2% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. Acme United has increased its dividend for 20 consecutive years and CompX International has increased its dividend for 1 consecutive years.

Summary

Acme United beats CompX International on 10 of the 18 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Acme United compare to Smith-Midland?

Acme United (NYSE:ACU) and Smith-Midland (NASDAQ:SMID) are related small-cap companies, but which is the superior stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their earnings, analyst recommendations, valuation, media sentiment, dividends, risk, profitability and institutional ownership.

Smith-Midland has a net margin of 11.36% compared to Acme United's net margin of 10.25%. Smith-Midland's return on equity of 19.87% beat Acme United's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Acme United10.25% 9.70% 6.10%
Smith-Midland 11.36%19.87%12.12%

Acme United has a beta of 0.48, meaning that its share price is 52% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Smith-Midland has a beta of 1.72, meaning that its share price is 72% more volatile than the broader market.

62.1% of Acme United shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 49.9% of Smith-Midland shares are owned by institutional investors. 29.5% of Acme United shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 3.8% of Smith-Midland shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Acme United has higher revenue and earnings than Smith-Midland. Smith-Midland is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Acme United, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Acme United$211.60M1.02$17.79M$2.3823.89
Smith-Midland$93.40M1.54$12.51M$1.9813.71

In the previous week, Acme United had 2 more articles in the media than Smith-Midland. MarketBeat recorded 2 mentions for Acme United and 0 mentions for Smith-Midland. Acme United's average media sentiment score of 0.99 beat Smith-Midland's score of 0.93 indicating that Acme United is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Acme United Positive
Smith-Midland Positive

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Acme United
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
4.00
Smith-Midland
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.00

Summary

Acme United beats Smith-Midland on 9 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

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ACU vs. The Competition

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MetricAcme UnitedHealthcare Equipment & Supplies IndustryHealthcare SectorNYSE Exchange
Market Cap$216.64M$5.68B$7.22B$23.72B
Dividend Yield1.07%1.78%2.59%4.20%
P/E Ratio11.6323.00280.8930.99
Price / Sales1.0256.79586.8613.95
Price / Cash10.0232.2671.0231.71
Price / Book2.086.2811.074.62
Net Income$17.79M$146.99M$3.49B$1.07B
7 Day Performance5.41%1.84%-0.25%0.36%
1 Month Performance17.00%5.42%-2.99%-0.19%
1 Year Performance41.69%2.08%61.99%19.11%

Acme United Competitors List

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CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
ACU
Acme United
1.3574 of 5 stars		$56.86
+1.1%		N/A+41.5%$216.64M$211.60M11.63650
JBI
Janus International Group
4.312 of 5 stars		$5.39
+0.3%		$8.33
+54.8%		-40.2%$745.67M$884.20M17.371,817
LEGH
Legacy Housing
0.8139 of 5 stars		$26.87
+1.8%		$21.00
-21.8%		+17.3%$627.83M$164.57M15.10880
ELMT
Elmet Group
3.8196 of 5 stars		$14.49
-1.5%		$20.50
+41.5%		N/A$434.41M$211.26M63.00543
CIX
CompX International
N/A$28.08
+1.2%		N/A+21.5%$346.03M$158.58M18.47610

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