Acacia Research (ACTG) Metrics: History & Chart

Acacia Research Corporation(ACTG)

Specialty Business Services · New York City, NY

$4.30-0.04 (-0.92%)

Delayed quote: Oct 5, 2026, 4:00 PM EDT

About Acacia Research Corporation

Acacia Research Corporation, together with its associated entities, primarily concentrates on acquiring intellectual property and related high-yield assets. A core aspect of its business strategy involves the commercialization and defense of patented technologies through licensing. The enterprise operates through a dual-segment structure: Intellectual Property Operations and Industrial Operations. Through its Intellectual Property arm, Acacia manages extensive patent portfolios. These encompass both U.S. and international patents, protecting innovations applied across a broad spectrum of industries. Demonstrating substantial experience, it has successfully executed approximately 1,600 licensing agreements and overseen around 200 patent portfolio licensing and enforcement programs. The Industrial Operations segment is dedicated to the design, manufacture, and distribution of printers, parts, and consumable products. These offerings reach various industrial printing markets through a network of dealers and distributors. Additionally, it delivers specialized supply-chain printing solutions catering to sectors such as manufacturing, transportation and logistics, retail, food and beverage, and pharmaceuticals. The company also provides robust line matrix printers, vital for mission-critical applications including labeling, inventory management, build sheets, invoicing, and bills of lading. Founded in 1993, Acacia Research Corporation maintains its corporate headquarters in New York, New York.

New York City, NY

986 employees

www.acaciaresearch.com

Industrials / Specialty Business Services

Sector: Industrials
Industry: Specialty Business Services
CEO: Martin D. McNulty Jr.

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Third-Party DCF Estimate (FMP)	N/A
Price Gap vs Third-Party Estimate	N/A

7D Total Return	0.00%
30D Total Return	-5.29%
YTD Total Return	+14.97%
1Y Total Return	+30.70%
3Y Total Return	+22.85%
5Y Total Return	-29.15%
10Y Total Return	-32.47%
15Y Total Return	-86.96%
20Y Total Return	-61.82%

2026	+14.97%
2025	-13.82%
2024	+10.71%
2023	-6.89%
2022	-17.93%
2021	+30.20%
2020

CAGR TTM	+30.53%
CAGR 3Y	+7.10%
CAGR 5Y	-6.66%
CAGR 10Y	-3.85%
CAGR 15Y	-12.70%
CAGR 20Y	-4.70%

PE Ratio	21.17
PE Ratio Avg TTM	63.06
PE Ratio Avg 3Y	12.00
Current VS TTM Avg	-66.43%
Current VS 3Y Avg	+76.39%
Current VS 5Y Avg	+76.39%

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PS Ratio	1.52
PS Ratio Avg TTM	1.61
PS Ratio Avg 3Y	2.47
Current VS TTM Avg	-5.62%
Current VS 3Y Avg	-38.52%
Current VS 5Y Avg	-61.52%

PB Ratio	0.80
PB Ratio Avg TTM	0.78
PB Ratio Avg 3Y	0.79
Current VS TTM Avg	+2.71%
Current VS 3Y Avg	+1.74%
Current VS 5Y Avg	-14.40%

PFCF Ratio	464.65
PFCF Ratio Avg TTM	11.63
PFCF Ratio Avg 3Y	13.07
Current VS TTM Avg	+3896.55%
Current VS 3Y Avg	+3456.38%
Current VS 5Y Avg	+3456.38%

Debt/Equity Ratio	0.19
Debt/Equity Ratio Avg TTM	0.20
Debt/Equity Ratio Avg 3Y	0.19
Current VS TTM Avg	-2.77%
Current VS 3Y Avg	+0.21%
Current VS 5Y Avg	-3.88%

PEG Ratio	N/A
PEG Ratio Avg TTM	N/A
PEG Ratio Avg 3Y	N/A
Current VS TTM Avg	N/A
Current VS 3Y Avg	N/A
Current VS 5Y Avg	N/A

FCF Yield	0.22%
FCF Yield Avg TTM	7.88%
FCF Yield Avg 3Y	7.43%
Current VS TTM Avg	-97.21%
Current VS 3Y Avg	-97.04%
Current VS 5Y Avg	-96.60%

Earnings Yield	4.72%
Earnings Yield Avg TTM	2.25%
Earnings Yield Avg 3Y	7.44%
Current VS TTM Avg	+109.73%
Current VS 3Y Avg	-36.56%
Current VS 5Y Avg	-36.56%

EBITDA Yield	N/A
EBITDA Yield Avg TTM	N/A
EBITDA Yield Avg 3Y	N/A
Current VS TTM Avg	N/A
Current VS 3Y Avg	N/A
Current VS 5Y Avg	N/A

OCF Yield	N/A
OCF Yield Avg TTM	N/A
OCF Yield Avg 3Y	N/A
Current VS TTM Avg	N/A
Current VS 3Y Avg	N/A
Current VS 5Y Avg	N/A

Ev/Ebit Ratio	40.23
Ev/Ebit Ratio Avg TTM	40.37
Ev/Ebit Ratio Avg 3Y	19.79
Current VS TTM Avg	-0.35%
Current VS 3Y Avg	+103.27%
Current VS 5Y Avg	+56.82%

Ev/Ebitda Ratio	12.40
Ev/Ebitda Ratio Avg TTM	6.13
Ev/Ebitda Ratio Avg 3Y	3.33
Current VS TTM Avg	+102.13%
Current VS 3Y Avg	+272.27%
Current VS 5Y Avg	+87.82%

Ev/Assets Ratio	0.27
Ev/Assets Ratio Avg TTM	0.28
Ev/Assets Ratio Avg 3Y	0.22
Current VS TTM Avg	-3.53%
Current VS 3Y Avg	+25.19%
Current VS 5Y Avg	-3.55%

Ev/Sales Ratio	0.78
Ev/Sales Ratio Avg TTM	0.83
Ev/Sales Ratio Avg 3Y	0.91
Current VS TTM Avg	-6.58%
Current VS 3Y Avg	-14.27%
Current VS 5Y Avg	-41.45%

Current Ratio	4.76
Current Ratio Avg TTM	7.99
Current Ratio Avg 3Y	11.76
Current VS TTM Avg	-40.34%
Current VS 3Y Avg	-59.48%
Current VS 5Y Avg	-22.67%

Quick Ratio	4.51
Quick Ratio Avg TTM	7.53
Quick Ratio Avg 3Y	11.34
Current VS TTM Avg	-40.06%
Current VS 3Y Avg	-60.20%
Current VS 5Y Avg	-23.59%

ROIC	(2.79%)
ROIC Avg 3Y	(0.76%)
ROIC Avg 5Y	(1.26%)
Current VS 3Y Avg	-268.87%
Current VS 5Y Avg	-122.14%
Current VS 10Y Avg	+44.23%

ROA	(1.90%)
ROA Avg TTM	(0.48%)
ROA Avg 3Y	(0.62%)
Current VS TTM Avg	-293.72%
Current VS 3Y Avg	-204.42%
Current VS 5Y Avg	-4376.87%

ROE	(2.85%)
ROE Avg TTM	(0.52%)
ROE Avg 3Y	2.05%
Current VS TTM Avg	-442.87%
Current VS 3Y Avg	-238.83%
Current VS 5Y Avg	-829.44%

Net Profit Margin	(5.39%)
Net Profit Margin Avg TTM	(6.64%)
Net Profit Margin Avg 3Y	(10.77%)
Current VS TTM Avg	+18.78%
Current VS 3Y Avg	+49.94%
Current VS 5Y Avg	-148.96%

Gross Profit Margin	82.47%
Gross Pft Margin Avg TTM	85.88%
Gross Pft Margin Avg 3Y	40.19%
Current VS TTM Avg	-3.97%
Current VS 3Y Avg	+105.18%
Current VS 5Y Avg	+101.06%

Tax Rate	19.84%
Tax Rate Avg 3Y	10.12%
Tax Rate Avg 5Y	6.60%
Current VS 3Y Avg	+96.07%
Current VS 5Y Avg	+200.69%
Current VS 10Y Avg	+289.02%