Financial Analysis: DAC Technologies Group International (OTCMKTS:DAAT) versus Acme United (NYSE:ACU)

Acme United (NYSE:ACUGet Free Report) and DAC Technologies Group International (OTCMKTS:DAATGet Free Report) are both consumer discretionary companies, but which is the superior business? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their earnings, valuation, profitability, analyst recommendations, dividends, institutional ownership and risk.

Institutional and Insider Ownership

62.1% of Acme United shares are owned by institutional investors. 34.1% of Acme United shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Profitability

This table compares Acme United and DAC Technologies Group International’s net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Acme United 10.09% 10.14% 6.14%
DAC Technologies Group International N/A N/A N/A

Volatility and Risk

Acme United has a beta of 0.65, suggesting that its stock price is 35% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, DAC Technologies Group International has a beta of 171.29, suggesting that its stock price is 17,029% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Valuation and Earnings

This table compares Acme United and DAC Technologies Group International”s top-line revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

Gross Revenue Price/Sales Ratio Net Income Earnings Per Share Price/Earnings Ratio
Acme United $191.50 million 0.84 $17.79 million $4.93 8.80
DAC Technologies Group International N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A

Acme United has higher revenue and earnings than DAC Technologies Group International.

Analyst Ratings

This is a breakdown of current recommendations and price targets for Acme United and DAC Technologies Group International, as reported by MarketBeat.

Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Acme United 0 0 0 1 4.00
DAC Technologies Group International 0 0 0 0 N/A

Summary

Acme United beats DAC Technologies Group International on 7 of the 8 factors compared between the two stocks.

About Acme United

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Acme United Corporation supplies cutting, measuring, first aid, and sharpening products to the school, home, office, hardware, sporting goods, and industrial markets in the United States, Canada, Europe, and internationally. The company offers scissors, shears, knives, rulers, pencil sharpeners, paper trimmers, safety cutters, lettering products, glue guns, and other craft products under the Westcott brand name; and cutting tools under the Clauss brand. It also provides sharpening knives, scissors, chisels, skis, skates, and other edge under the DMT brand. In addition, the company offers first aid kit and safety solutions under the First Aid Only brand; portable eyewash solution and over-the-counter medication, including active ingredients aspirin, acetaminophen, and ibuprofen under the PhysiciansCare brand; bodily fluid and spill clean-up solution under the Spill Magic brand; various first aid kit, refill, and safety supplies, including CPR kits, burn kits, and automotive and emergency first aid kits under the First Aid Central; first aid kits for the promotional products industry under Safety Made brand; and alcohol prep pads, alcohol wipes, benzalkonium chloride wipes, various antiseptic wipes, castile soaps, and lens cleaning wipes under the Med-Nap brand. It sells its products directly and through its independent manufacturer representatives to wholesale, contract, and retail stationery distributors; office supply super stores, mass market retailers, industrial and medical distributors, school supply distributors, drug store retailers, sporting goods stores, hardware chains, and wholesale florists, as well as through its websites. The company was formerly known as Acme Shear Company and changed its name to Acme United Corporation in 1971. Acme United Corporation was founded in 1867 and is based in Shelton, Connecticut.

About DAC Technologies Group International

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DAC Technologies Group International, Inc. manufactures and markets consumer products for wholesale, retail, and OEM gun manufacturing markets. The company specializes in gun cleaning kits, gun safety devices, security items, and other outdoor products. It offers products in the categories of gun cleaning kits and accessories, other shooting and outdoor accessories, licensed products, gun locks, and safes. The company sells its products to mass merchants, retail chains, sporting goods retailers, distributors, and OEM gun manufacturers. It also markets its products through catalog companies. The company was formerly known as DAC Technologies of America, Inc. and changed its name to DAC Technologies Group International, Inc. in July 1999. The company was incorporated in 1993 and is based in Little Rock, Arkansas.

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