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Acco Brands Corporation (ACCO)
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Upturn Advisory Summary
12/03/2025: ACCO (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.
Upturn Star Rating
Not Recommended Performance
These Stocks/ETFs, based on Upturn Advisory, consistently fall short of market performance, signaling caution before investing.
Number of Analysts
2 Analysts rated it
Very few follow this stock; limited insights, higher-risk early investing.
1 Year Target Price $8.67
1 Year Target Price $8.67
| 1 | Strong Buy |
| 1 | Buy |
| 0 | Hold |
| 0 | Sell |
| 0 | Strong Sell |
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit -31.05% | Avg. Invested days 31 | Today’s Advisory PASS |
Upturn Star Rating | Upturn Advisory Performance  2.0 | Stock Returns Performance  1.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 12/03/2025 |
Key Highlights
Company Size Small-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 314.58M USD | Price to earnings Ratio 8.31 | 1Y Target Price 8.67 |
Price to earnings Ratio 8.31 | 1Y Target Price 8.67 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 2 | Beta 1.09 | 52 Weeks Range 3.18 - 5.81 | Updated Date 12/2/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 3.18 - 5.81 | Updated Date 12/2/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) 8.62% | Basic EPS (TTM) 0.42 |
Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth
Revenue by Products
Product revenue - Year on Year
Revenue by Geography
Geography revenue - Year on Year
Earnings Date
Report Date - | When - | Estimate - | Actual - |
Profitability
Profit Margin 2.63% | Operating Margin (TTM) 6.99% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) 2.95% | Return on Equity (TTM) 6.45% |
Valuation
Trailing PE 8.31 | Forward PE 3.62 | Enterprise Value 1193473742 | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.2 |
Enterprise Value 1193473742 | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.2 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 0.77 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 6.91 | Shares Outstanding 90136133 | Shares Floating 86232337 |
Shares Outstanding 90136133 | Shares Floating 86232337 | ||
Percent Insiders 3.8 | Percent Institutions 84.47 |
Upturn AI SWOT
Acco Brands Corporation
Company Overview
History and Background
ACCO Brands Corporation was formed in 2005 through the merger of ACCO World and General Binding Corporation (GBC). ACCO World traces its roots back to the American Clip Company founded in 1893. GBC was founded in 1947. The company has grown through acquisitions and organic growth, becoming a leading global provider of branded academic, consumer, and business products.
Core Business Areas
- ACCO Brands North America: This segment focuses on the sale of traditional office products, school supplies, and computer accessories in the North American market.
- ACCO Brands EMEA: This segment sells similar products in the Europe, Middle East, and Africa region.
- ACCO Brands International: This segment sells similar products in Latin America, Asia-Pacific and Australia region.
Leadership and Structure
The current CEO is Boris Elisman. The organizational structure is divided into business units based on geography, each with its own management team reporting to the CEO. The board of directors provides overall governance and strategic direction.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- Swingline Staplers: Swingline is a leading brand of staplers. The market is highly competitive, with brands like Bostitch and Stanley also holding significant market share. Hard to determine exact market share due to the number of distribution channels (ex. staples are sold in many of the company's products)
- AT-A-GLANCE Planners: AT-A-GLANCE offers a range of day planners and calendars. Competitors include Mead, Day-Timer, and numerous digital calendar apps. Hard to determine exact market share due to the number of distribution channels and competitors.
- Five Star Notebooks: Five Star is a well-known brand of notebooks and school supplies, competing with Mead, Oxford, and generic brands. Hard to determine exact market share due to the number of distribution channels and competitors.
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The office and school supplies industry is mature and competitive, facing challenges from digital alternatives and changing work/school environments. Demand is also affected by economic cycles. Some segments, like gaming accessories, offer growth potential.
Positioning
ACCO Brands Corporation is a well-established player with a broad product portfolio and strong brand recognition. It competes on price, quality, and innovation. The company benefits from economies of scale and a wide distribution network.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The global office supplies market is expected to reach approximately $250 billion. Acco Brands captures a portion of the market through its core offerings.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Strong brand portfolio
- Wide distribution network
- Economies of scale
- Established market position
Weaknesses
- Exposure to mature markets
- Dependence on traditional office products
- Vulnerability to economic cycles
- High debt levels
Opportunities
- Expansion into growing markets
- Development of innovative products
- Acquisitions to expand product portfolio
- Growth in gaming accessories
Threats
- Digital disruption
- Intense competition
- Economic downturns
- Fluctuations in raw material costs
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- NEWELL BRANDS INC (NWL)
- 3M CO (MMM)
- STOREX
Competitive Landscape
ACCO Brands Corporation faces competition from larger, more diversified companies like Newell Brands and 3M, as well as smaller, niche players. Its competitive advantages include its strong brand portfolio, wide distribution network, and economies of scale.
Major Acquisitions
Esselte Group Holdings
- Year: 2017
- Acquisition Price (USD millions): 333
- Strategic Rationale: Expanded ACCO Brands Corporation's presence in the European market and broadened its product portfolio.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: Please refer to ACCO Brands Corporation's (ACCO) Investor Relations website for the latest financial information. Data will include revenue, net income, profit margins, and earnings per share (EPS).
Future Projections: Please refer to ACCO Brands Corporation's (ACCO) Investor Relations website for the latest financial information. Data will include revenue, net income, profit margins, and earnings per share (EPS).
Recent Initiatives: ACCO Brands Corporation is focused on innovation, cost management, and strategic acquisitions to drive growth.
Summary
ACCO Brands Corporation is a major player in the office and school supplies industry with a strong brand portfolio and distribution network. While facing challenges from digital disruption and economic cycles, it is focused on innovation and strategic acquisitions to drive growth. The company's high debt levels are a concern, but its established market position and cost management efforts provide a solid foundation. Investing in high growth sectors is required to take advantage of its vast product offering.
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Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- ACCO Brands Corporation Investor Relations
- Market research reports
- Industry analysis
- SEC filings
- Company press releases
Disclaimers:
This analysis is based on available information and should not be considered financial advice. Market conditions and company performance can change, so please do your own research before making any investment decisions.
AI Summarization is directionally correct and might not be accurate.
Summarized information shown could be a few years old and not current.
Fundamental Rating based on AI could be based on old data.
AI-generated summaries may have inaccuracies (hallucinations). Please verify the information before taking action.
About Acco Brands Corporation
Exchange NYSE | Headquaters Lake Zurich, IL, United States | ||
IPO Launch date 2005-08-17 | President, CEO & Director Mr. Thomas W. Tedford | ||
Sector Industrials | Industry Business Equipment & Supplies | Full time employees 5000 | Website https://www.accobrands.com |
Full time employees 5000 | Website https://www.accobrands.com | ||
ACCO Brands Corporation designs, manufactures, and markets consumer, school, technology, and office products in the United States, Canada, Brazil, Mexico, Chile, Europe, the Middle East, Australia, New Zealand, and Asia. It operates in two segments, ACCO Brands Americas and ACCO Brands International. The company offers note taking products, computer and gaming accessories, planners, workspace machines, tools and essentials, and dry erase boards and accessories, as well as filing and organization products, and writing and art products; and shredding, laminating and binding machines, stapling, punching, and do-it-yourself tools. It sells its products under the Five Star, PowerA, Tilibra, AT-A-GLANCE, Kensington, Quartet, GBC, Mead, Swingline, Barrilito, Foroni, Hilroy, Leitz, Rapid, Esselte, Rexel, PowerA, NOBO, Franken, Derwent, Marbig, Artline, and Spirax brands. The company distributes its products through various channels, including mass retailers, e-tailers, discount, drug/grocery, and variety chains, warehouse clubs, hardware and specialty stores, independent office product dealers, office superstores, wholesalers, contract stationers, and technology specialty businesses, as well as sells products directly to commercial and consumer end-users through its e-commerce platform and direct sales organization. The company was founded in 1893 and is headquartered in Lake Zurich, Illinois.
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