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Acme United vs Compx International: ACU and CIX compared
Acme United is the larger company: $58.0M of revenue in its latest quarter (Q3 2026) against $44.0M for Compx International (Q3 2026). Acme United is growing faster (+18% against +10% a year earlier). Compx International is more profitable, with an operating margin of 14.5% against 7.7%.
Where the money goes: ACU and CIX
Acme United (ACU) · Q3 2026
Acme United, Q3 2026: revenue $58.0M (+18% year over year), operating margin 7.7%, net earnings $3.4M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
Compx International (CIX) · Q3 2026
Compx International, Q3 2026: revenue $44.0M (+10% year over year), operating margin 14.5%, net earnings $5.4M, operating cash flow $9.3M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Acme United (ACU) | Compx International (CIX) | |
|---|---|---|
| Latest quarter | Q3 2026 | Q3 2026 |
| Revenue | $58.0M | $44.0M |
| Revenue growth, Y/Y | +18% | +10% |
| Gross margin | 45.3% | 29.6% |
| Operating margin | 7.7% | 14.5% |
| Net earnings | $3.4M | $5.4M |
| Net margin | 5.9% | 12.2% |
| Operating cash flow | — | $9.3M |
| Free cash flow | — | $7.7M |
| Market value | $257M | — |
| P/E | 26.2× | — |
| Analysts’ mean target | $70.00 | — |
Questions
Which is bigger, Acme United or Compx International?
Acme United is the larger company: $58.0M of revenue in its latest quarter (Q3 2026) against $44.0M for Compx International (Q3 2026).
Is Acme United or Compx International growing faster?
Acme United is growing faster (+18% against +10% a year earlier).
Which is more profitable, Acme United or Compx International?
Compx International is more profitable, with an operating margin of 14.5% against 7.7%.
More: Acme United earnings · how Acme United makes money · Compx International earnings · how Compx International makes money
From the companies' latest 10-Q, 10-K or earnings release (8-K filed Oct 27, 2026; 10-Q filed Nov 4, 2026). Fiscal quarters can end on different dates. Not investment advice.