European Wax Center [EWCZ] vs Acme United [ACU] Detailed Stock Comparison
European Wax Center
NASDAQ
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Acme United
NYSE
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TLDR: Quick Comparison Summary
Based on 20 vital metrics comparison: European Wax Center wins in 7 metrics, Acme United wins in 12 metrics, with 0 ties. Acme United appears stronger overall.
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Vital Metrics Comparison
| Metric | European Wax Center | Acme United | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 20.80 | 17.40 | Acme United |
| Price-to-Book Ratio | 2.36 | 1.48 | Acme United |
| Debt-to-Equity Ratio | 360.28 | 30.04 | Acme United |
| PEG Ratio | 10.40 | 4.21 | Acme United |
| EV/EBITDA | 7.44 | 9.87 | European Wax Center |
| Profit Margin (TTM) | 4.21% | 5.33% | Acme United |
| Operating Margin (TTM) | 25.16% | 11.83% | European Wax Center |
| EBITDA Margin (TTM) | 25.16% | 11.83% | European Wax Center |
| Return on Equity | 11.72% | 9.50% | European Wax Center |
| Return on Assets (TTM) | 4.40% | 5.09% | Acme United |
| Free Cash Flow (TTM) | $55.99M | $4.83M | European Wax Center |
| Dividend Yield | N/A | 1.55% | N/A |
| 1-Year Return | -39.62% | 3.16% | Acme United |
| Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM) | 1.08 | 0.87 | Acme United |
| Enterprise Value | $527.23M | $199.05M | European Wax Center |
| EV/Revenue Ratio | 2.48 | 1.03 | Acme United |
| Gross Profit Margin (TTM) | 74.65% | 41.02% | European Wax Center |
| Revenue per Share (TTM) | $5 | $52 | Acme United |
| Earnings per Share (Diluted) | $0.20 | $2.55 | Acme United |
| Beta (Stock Volatility) | 1.58 | 0.71 | Acme United |
Performance
Key Stats
Valuation
Financials
Short Interest
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European Wax Center vs Acme United Stock Performance Analysis
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Performance Comparison
Short-term Returns
| Stock | 1D | 1W | 1M | 3M | 6M | YTD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| European Wax Center | -2.12% | -3.03% | -0.48% | -25.31% | -29.25% | -34.59% |
| Acme United | -0.16% | 3.11% | 6.79% | 11.79% | 18.93% | 21.00% |
Long-term Returns
| Stock | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | 10Y | 15Y | 20Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| European Wax Center | -39.62% | -79.94% | -81.39% | -81.39% | -81.39% | -81.39% |
| Acme United | 3.16% | 57.81% | 92.45% | 162.80% | 359.69% | 195.73% |
Performance & Financial Health Analysis: European Wax Center vs Acme United
| Metric | EWCZ | ACU |
|---|---|---|
| Market Information | ||
| Market Cap | $109.96M | $168.53M |
| Market Cap Category | Micro cap | Micro cap |
| 10 Day Avg. Volume | 365,860 | 9,660 |
| 90 Day Avg. Volume | 458,013 | 8,660 |
| Last Close | $4.16 | $44.36 |
| 52 Week Range | $2.72 - $8.91 | $34.35 - $45.42 |
| % from 52W High | -53.29% | -2.33% |
| All-Time High | $34.67 (Oct 25, 2021) | $50.99 (Jan 22, 2024) |
| % from All-Time High | -88.00% | -13.00% |
| Growth Metrics | ||
| Quarterly Revenue Growth | -0.07% | -0.03% |
| Quarterly Earnings Growth | -0.12% | 0.07% |
| Financial Health | ||
| Profit Margin (TTM) | 0.04% | 0.05% |
| Operating Margin (TTM) | 0.25% | 0.12% |
| Return on Equity (TTM) | 0.12% | 0.10% |
| Debt to Equity (MRQ) | 360.28 | 30.04 |
| Cash & Liquidity | ||
| Book Value per Share (MRQ) | $1.77 | $29.93 |
| Cash per Share (MRQ) | $1.47 | $0.96 |
| Operating Cash Flow (TTM) | $59.28M | $18.24M |
| Levered Free Cash Flow (TTM) | $53.62M | $10.03M |
| Dividends | ||
| Last 12-Month Dividend Yield | N/A | 1.55% |
| Last 12-Month Dividend | N/A | $0.60 |
Valuation & Enterprise Metrics Analysis: European Wax Center vs Acme United
| Metric | EWCZ | ACU |
|---|---|---|
| Price Ratios | ||
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 20.80 | 17.40 |
| Forward P/E | 10.40 | 19.80 |
| PEG Ratio | 10.40 | 4.21 |
| Price to Sales (TTM) | 1.08 | 0.87 |
| Price to Book (MRQ) | 2.36 | 1.48 |
| Market Capitalization | ||
| Market Capitalization | $109.96M | $168.53M |
| Enterprise Value | $527.23M | $199.05M |
| Enterprise Value Metrics | ||
| Enterprise to Revenue | 2.48 | 1.03 |
| Enterprise to EBITDA | 7.44 | 9.87 |
| Risk & Other Metrics | ||
| Beta | 1.58 | 0.71 |
| Book Value per Share (MRQ) | $1.77 | $29.93 |
Financial Statements Comparison: European Wax Center vs Acme United
Financial Metrics
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Revenue
EBITDA
Operating Margin
Free Cash Flow
Long Term Debt
Profit Margin
Current Ratio
Operating Cash Flow
Income Statement (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | EWCZ | ACU |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue/Sales | $51.43M | $45.96M |
| Cost of Goods Sold | $13.28M | $28.04M |
| Gross Profit | $38.15M | $17.92M |
| Research & Development | N/A | N/A |
| Operating Income (EBIT) | $10.58M | $2.43M |
| EBITDA | $15.57M | $4.05M |
| Pre-Tax Income | $3.95M | $2.12M |
| Income Tax | $1.38M | $466,000 |
| Net Income (Profit) | $2.57M | $1.65M |
Balance Sheet & Liquidity Metrics (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | EWCZ | ACU |
|---|---|---|
| Cash & Equivalents | $58.33M | $3.45M |
| Total Current Assets | $95.31M | $96.85M |
| Total Current Liabilities | $35.12M | $20.07M |
| Long-Term Debt | $376.10M | $33.21M |
| Total Shareholders Equity | $98.51M | $108.28M |
| Retained Earnings | $-98.68M | $95.59M |
| Property, Plant & Equipment | $10.36M | $4.44M |
Cash Flow Statement Comparison (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | EWCZ | ACU |
|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | $12.03M | $-1.63M |
| Capital Expenditures | $-660,000 | $-1.35M |
| Free Cash Flow | $12.05M | $-4.69M |
| Debt Repayment | $-1.00M | $-99,000 |
| Common Stock Repurchase | $-1.06M | N/A |
Short Interest & Institutional Ownership Analysis
| Metric | EWCZ | ACU |
|---|---|---|
| Shares Short | 2.17M | 89,654 |
| Short Ratio | 4.52 | 9.35 |
| Short % of Float | 0.08% | 0.03% |
| Average Daily Volume (10 Day) | 365,860 | 9,660 |
| Average Daily Volume (90 Day) | 458,013 | 8,660 |
| Shares Outstanding | 43.32M | 3.75M |
| Float Shares | 27.37M | 2.96M |
| % Held by Insiders | 0.03% | 0.12% |
| % Held by Institutions | 0.89% | 0.85% |
Dividend Analysis & Yield Comparison: European Wax Center vs Acme United
| Metric | EWCZ | ACU |
|---|---|---|
| Last 12-Month Dividend | N/A | $0.60 |
| Last 12-Month Dividend Yield | N/A | 1.55% |
| 3-Year Avg Annual Dividend | N/A | $0.53 |
| 3-Year Avg Dividend Yield | N/A | 0.46% |
| 3-Year Total Dividends | N/A | $1.60 |
| Ex-Dividend Date | N/A | Mar 26, 2025 |