Is Acme United Corp. overvalued or undervalued?

As of 17 October 2025, the valuation grade for Acme United Corp. has moved from attractive to fair, indicating a shift in its perceived value. The company appears to be fairly valued at this time. Key valuation ratios include a P/E ratio of 21, an EV to EBITDA of 11.87, and a Price to Book Value of 1.94, which suggest that while the company is not undervalued, it is also not significantly overvalued compared to its peers.
In comparison to its peers, Acme United Corp. has a P/E ratio lower than Hudson Technologies, Inc. at 24.38 and higher than Cricut, Inc. at 18.02, reflecting a moderate position within the industry. The recent stock performance shows that Acme United Corp. has underperformed against the S&P 500 over the past year, with a return of -12.70% compared to the index's 14.08%, which may further support the notion that the stock is fairly valued at present.