Acme United Corporation
Acme United Corporation (AMEX: ACU) is trading at $62.75, about ₹6,019 at today's USD/INR rate, as of 25 Sep 2026, 4:00 PM ET, down 0.88% today. Indian residents can buy Acme United from India on Paasa under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme.
Quote
Today's low
$62.50
Today's high
$63.17
52 week low
$35.50
52 week high
$64.17
ACU opened at $63.14, closed previously at $63.31, and has traded between $35.50 and $64.17 over the past 52 weeks.
About
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.
Key statistics
Avg. volume
30.58K
Market cap
$239.10M
P/E Ratio
24.42
Price-to-sales ratio
1.13
Enterprise value
$272.54M
Free cash flow yield
6.48%
Debt-to-equity ratio
0.32
Return on equity
8.33%
ROIC
6.81%
Beta
0.50
Dividend yield
1.02%
Last dividend
$0.64
Financial overview
Revenue
$196.54M
Earnings per share
$2.69
Free cash flow
$7.58M
Net profit margin
4.64%
Gross margin
40.08%
EBITDA
$21.15M
Revenue growth
1.06%
Similar securities
This is not an investment recommendation
How to buy Acme United from India
Indian residents can buy Acme United shares through Paasa in four steps. Funds leave India under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme and the shares are held in your own name with Interactive Brokers.
Open a Paasa account
Complete digital KYC with your PAN, Aadhaar and address proof. Your brokerage account is opened in your own name with Interactive Brokers.
Add funds under LRS
Transfer INR from your Indian bank account. Your bank reports the remittance under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme and converts it to US dollars.
Search for Acme United and place an order
Find Acme United by name or by its ticker, ACU, and choose an order type. You can buy by amount or by quantity — fractional shares mean there is no minimum trade size. Acme United trades 7:00 pm – 1:30 am IST; orders can only execute during that window.
Track holdings and download tax reports
Follow your Acme United position in USD and INR, and use Paasa's capital-gains and dividend statements when you file your Indian return.
Read the full guide: how to invest in Acme United from India
Trading and taxes when buying Acme United from India
Trading and limits
- Trading hours
- 9:30 am – 4:00 pm ET
- LRS limit
- $250,000Per financial year, under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme.
Tax for Indian residents
- TCS on remittance
- 20%Collected by your bank on LRS remittances above ₹10 lakh in a financial year. The TCS is adjustable against your income-tax liability.Adjusting TCS against your tax
- Capital gains in India
- 12.5% or slab rateGains on shares held for more than 24 months are long-term and taxed at 12.5%. Gains on shares held for 24 months or less are short-term and taxed at your income-tax slab rate.Capital gains explained
- Dividends
- Slab rateDividends are taxed at your slab rate in India. The US withholds tax on dividends paid to Indian residents at the treaty rate; Paasa files Form W-8BEN for you, and the tax withheld can generally be claimed as a credit in India. Acme United’s current yield is 1.02%.Dividend tax explained
- US estate tax
- May applyUS-situs assets such as US-listed shares can be exposed to US estate tax for non-US persons.US estate tax calculator
Custody. Shares are held in your own name at Interactive Brokers LLC and are SIPC-insured up to $500,000 in total, including $250,000 for cash.
FAQs
Can Indian residents buy Acme United stock?
Yes. Acme United (ACU) has been listed on NYSE American since 1980, in the Household & Personal Products industry, and Indian residents can buy it through Paasa. You fund the account from your Indian bank under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme and the money is converted to US dollars. Shares are held in your own name at Interactive Brokers LLC and are SIPC-insured up to $500,000 in total, including $250,000 for cash.
How much does one Acme United share cost in rupees?
One Acme United share is $62.75 — about ₹6,019 at a USD/INR rate of 95.92 on 25 Sep 2026. Both the Acme United price and the rupee rate move during the day, so the rupee cost changes with them.
What are the LRS and TCS rules for buying Acme United from India?
Remit up to $250,000 per financial year under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme (LRS). Banks collect 20% tax at source on LRS remittances above ₹10 lakh in a financial year; the TCS is adjustable against your income-tax liability. FX and the LRS declaration are handled by your bank when you fund your account.
Can I buy whole shares of Acme United?
Yes. One Acme United share is $62.75, and you can buy as many whole shares as you like. You can also buy by amount rather than by quantity: there is no minimum trade size, and Paasa supports fractional investing in Acme United.
How are gains on Acme United shares taxed in India?
The US does not levy capital gains tax on shares for Indian residents, so the tax is an India-side one. Gains on shares held for more than 24 months are long-term and taxed at 12.5%. Gains on shares held for 24 months or less are short-term and taxed at your income-tax slab rate. The gain is computed in rupees using the USD/INR rate on the purchase and the sale date, so the rupee move counts alongside the Acme United price. Paasa issues a capital-gains statement for your return.
Does Acme United pay a dividend, and how is it taxed in India?
Yes. Acme United pays a dividend and the current yield is 1.02%; the last declared dividend was $0.64 per share, about ₹61.39. Dividends are taxed at your slab rate in India. The US withholds tax on dividends paid to Indian residents at the treaty rate; Paasa files Form W-8BEN for you, and the tax withheld can generally be claimed as a credit in India. Paasa's dividend report lists the gross dividend and any tax withheld for each payment.
When can I trade Acme United from India?
NYSE American trades 7:00 pm – 1:30 am IST in Indian time, so the close lands after midnight. The window shifts to 8:00 pm – 2:30 am IST when the US is on standard time. Orders can only execute during that window.
Is there estate or inheritance tax on Acme United shares held from India?
US-situs assets such as US-listed shares can be exposed to US estate tax for non-US persons. It applies to your overall holdings in that jurisdiction rather than to any one position. Paasa's US estate tax calculator shows the exposure for a given portfolio value.
Do I have to declare Acme United shares in my Indian tax return?
Yes. Foreign shares held on 31 March must be reported in Schedule FA of your Indian income-tax return. Paasa gives you a Schedule FA-ready statement listing your Acme United holding, its cost and its closing value.
How do I sell Acme United and bring the money back to India?
You sell during market hours (7:00 pm – 1:30 am IST) and the proceeds settle in USD in your Paasa account. From there you can hold the balance, reinvest, or repatriate. Funds can be withdrawn in any currency to any bank account in your own name. Whether the sale is short- or long-term is decided by the 24-month holding period.