Acme United Corporation
ACU
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#15399
Acme United Corporation is a global supplier specializing in first aid, safety,... Acme United Corporation is a global supplier specializing in first aid, safety, cutting, sharpening, and measuring tools. Its products cater to a diverse clientele across educational institutions, households, corporate offices, hardware stores, sporting goods outlets, and industrial sectors throughout the United States, Canada, Europe, and other international markets. The company's extensive portfolio is distributed under several prominent brands. Westcott offers a broad array of items including scissors, shears, various knives, rulers, pencil sharpeners, paper trimmers, specialized safety cutters, lettering supplies, glue guns, and craft essentials. Cutting implements fall under the Clauss brand. For outdoor and tactical applications, Camillus features fixed-blade and folding knives, sight-cutting devices, and tactical tools. Anglers benefit from Cuda, which provides fishing tools and knives, protective cut- and puncture-resistant gloves, telescopic landing nets, net containment systems, and fishing gaffs. Precision sharpening solutions are supplied by DMT. In the health and safety segment, First Aid Only delivers comprehensive first aid kits and safety provisions. PhysiciansCare offers portable eyewash solutions and a range of over-the-counter medications, including aspirin, acetaminophen, and ibuprofen. Spill Magic addresses bodily fluid and general spill clean-up requirements. First Aid Central expands the first aid offerings with various kits, refills, and specialized safety supplies like CPR, burn, automotive, and emergency kits. Lastly, Med-Nap provides a selection of sanitary wipes, such as alcohol prep pads, alcohol wipes, benzalkonium chloride wipes, antiseptic wipes, castile soaps, and lens cleaning wipes. Acme United employs a multi-channel distribution strategy, selling directly and through independent manufacturer representatives to a vast network. This includes wholesale, contract, and retail stationery distributors, large office supply stores, school supply channels, industrial distributors, wholesale florists, mass market and e-commerce retailers, and hardware chains. A curated range of its products is also available for purchase on the company's official websites. Founded in 1867 as Acme Shear Company, the corporation was renamed Acme United Corporation in 1971 and is headquartered in Shelton, Connecticut.
Share Price
$69.24
Last synced: 2026-11-09
Market Cap
$265.45M
Change (1 day)
1.26%
Change (1 year)
87.59%
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Operating Margin for Acme United Corporation (ACU)
Operating Margin as of November 2026 TTM: 7.23%
According to Acme United Corporation's latest financial reports, its current operating margin (TTM) is 7.23%. At the end of 2025 the company had an operating margin of 7.49%.
Operating Margin history for Acme United Corporation from 2000 to 2026
Operating Margin at the end of each year
| Year | Operating Margin | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (TTM) | 7.23% | -3.47% |
| 2025 | 7.49% | 3.03% |
| 2024 | 7.27% | 5.52% |
| 2023 | 6.89% | 113.31% |
| 2022 | 3.23% | -53.92% |
| 2021 | 7.01% | 0.72% |
| 2020 | 6.96% | 17.57% |
| 2019 | 5.92% | 9.02% |
| 2018 | 5.43% | -10.10% |
| 2017 | 6.04% | -10.91% |
| 2016 | 6.78% | 1.35% |
| 2015 | 6.69% | -3.04% |
| 2014 | 6.90% | 5.18% |
| 2013 | 6.56% | 3.31% |
| 2012 | 6.35% | 8.55% |
| 2011 | 5.85% | 23.94% |
| 2010 | 4.72% | -7.81% |
| 2009 | 5.12% | -48.85% |
| 2008 | 10.01% | -6.36% |
| 2007 | 10.69% | -9.48% |
| 2006 | 11.81% | 10.37% |
| 2005 | 10.70% | -15.48% |
| 2004 | 12.66% | 78.06% |
| 2003 | 7.11% | 295.00% |
| 2002 | 1.80% | -73.65% |
| 2001 | 6.83% | -3.26% |
| 2000 | 7.06% | 0.00% |
Operating Margin for similar companies or competitors
| Company | Operating Margin | Operating Margin Difference | Country |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22.55% | -96.88% |
US
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| 22.58% | -96.88% |
FR
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| 18.10% | -97.50% |
GB
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| 20.54% | -97.16% |
US
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| 21.03% | -97.09% |
IN
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What is a company's Operating Margin?
The operating margin is a key indicator to assess the profitability of a company. Higher operating margins are generaly better as they show that a company is able to sell its products or services for much more than their production costs. The operating margin is calculated by dividing a company's earnings by its revenue.
Questions about Acme United Corporation's operating margin
What is Acme United Corporation's operating margin?
Acme United Corporation's operating margin is 7.23%, as of Nov 2026.
What was Acme United Corporation's operating margin in 2025?
In 2025, Acme United Corporation's operating margin was 7.49%, compared with 7.27% in 2024.
How has Acme United Corporation's operating margin changed since 2020?
From 2020 to 2025, Acme United Corporation's operating margin was highest in 2025 (7.49%) and lowest in 2022 (3.23%).
How does Acme United Corporation's operating margin compare with similar companies?
Acme United Corporation's operating margin (7.23%) is lower than that of all 5 similar companies listed above. The highest among them is L'Oréal S.A., with 22.58%.