Stock Scorecard
Stock Summary for Acacia Research Corp (ACTG) - $4.01 as of 2/13/2026 7:21:43 PM EST
Total Score
13 out of 30
Safety Score
12 out of 100
Currently on the following lists
None
Tim's Recommendation
Avoid
Growth List Algorithm Criteria for ACTG
| Positive Quarterly and Annual earnings growth | |
| P/E ratio less than Industry P/E Ratio | |
| P/E ratio less than Sector P/E Ratio | |
| P/E ratio that is half the Annual earnings growth rate (or less) | |
| Positive net cash position the past year and most recent quarter | |
| Equity to debt ratio greater than 0.75 for past year and most recent quarter | |
| Positive net income past year and 12 trailing months | |
| Free cash flow ratio greater than 0 and less than 10 |
Small Cap List Algorithm Criteria for ACTG
| Revenue growing by at least 20% average per year over the last 5 years | |
| Market Capitalization under 2 billion | |
| Price to Sales (P/S) ratio 12 trailing months less than Industry P/S ratio twelve trailing months | |
| Price to Sales (P/S) ratio 12 trailing months less than Sector P/S ratio twelve trailing months | |
| Net Income past year > Net Income prior year OR Net Income 12 trailing months > Net Income prior year OR Net Income 12 trailing months > Net Income past year |
Dividend List Algorithm Criteria for ACTG
| Declared an ex-dividend date | |
| Forward annual dividend rate greater than 2 | |
| Positive net cash position the past year and most recent quarter | |
| Equity to debt ratio greater than 0.75 for past year and most recent quarter | |
| Current ratio most recent quarter greater than 2 | |
| Cash Flow per Share greater than Trailing Dividend Rate |
Bonus Criteria for ACTG
| P/E ratio less than five-year Average P/E ratio | |
| Last Price to 52 Week Low Ratio Less Than 1 | |
| Total Cash Per Share > Last Day Price | |
| P/S Ratio < 1 | |
| P/B Ratio < 1 |
Safety Rating Criteria for ACTG (12 out of 100)
| Stock Price Rating (Max of 10) | 3 |
| Historical Stock Price Rating (Max of 10) | 3 |
| Stock Price Trend (Max of 10) | 0 |
| Book Value (Max of 10) | 4 |
| Book Value to Price (Max of 10) | 8 |
| Analyst Buy Ratings (Max of 5) | 0 |
| Analyst Strong Buy Ratings (Max of 5) | 0 |
| Dividend Yield Percentage (Max of 10) | 0 |
| Operating Margin (Max of 10) | 0 |
| Trading Volume (Max of 10) | 4 |
| Price to Earnings (Max of 10) | 0 |
| Geopolitical Risk Adjustment (Always 0 for USA or a Negative Number for Non-USA) | -10 |
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Financial Details for ACTG
Company Overview |
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| Ticker | ACTG |
| Company Name | Acacia Research Corp |
| Country | N/A |
| Description | Acacia Research Corporation (ACTG) is a strategic investment firm headquartered in New York, specializing in acquiring undervalued assets across sectors including technology, life sciences, industrials, and financial services. The company employs a disciplined investment strategy, leveraging its extensive industry expertise to identify and unlock value within its diverse portfolio. By proactively capitalizing on emerging market trends, Acacia aims to achieve sustainable, long-term returns, making it a compelling opportunity for institutional investors seeking exposure to innovative and growth-oriented sectors. |
| Sector Name | INDUSTRIALS |
| Industry Name | BUSINESS EQUIPMENT & SUPPLIES |
| Most Recent Quarter | 9/30/2025 |
| Next Earnings Date | 3/12/2026 |
Stock Price History |
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| Last Day Price | 4.01 |
| Price 4 Years Ago | 4.21 |
| Last Day Price Updated | 2/13/2026 7:21:43 PM EST |
| Last Day Volume | 125,526 |
| Average Daily Volume | 202,937 |
| 52-Week High | 4.41 |
| 52-Week Low | 2.70 |
| Last Price to 52 Week Low | 48.52% |
Valuation Measures |
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| Trailing PE | N/A |
| Industry PE | 12.36 |
| Sector PE | 44.21 |
| 5-Year Average PE | -7.27 |
| Free Cash Flow Ratio | 1.28 |
| Industry Free Cash Flow Ratio | 16.45 |
| Sector Free Cash Flow Ratio | 111.70 |
| Current Ratio Most Recent Quarter | 8.63 |
| Total Cash Per Share | 3.13 |
| Book Value Per Share Most Recent Quarter | 5.57 |
| Price to Book Ratio | 0.71 |
| Industry Price to Book Ratio | 1.70 |
| Sector Price to Book Ratio | 5.49 |
| Price to Sales Ratio Twelve Trailing Months | 1.35 |
| Industry Price to Sales Ratio Twelve Trailing Months | 1.35 |
| Sector Price to Sales Ratio Twelve Trailing Months | 44.39 |
| Analyst Buy Ratings | N/A |
| Analyst Strong Buy Ratings | N/A |
Share Statistics |
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| Total Shares Outstanding | 96,460,000 |
| Market Capitalization | 386,804,600 |
| Institutional Ownership | N/A |
Dividends |
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| Ex-Dividend Date | 11/4/2015 |
| Previous Dividend Amount | 0.0000 |
| Current Dividend Amount | 0.1250 |
| Total Years Dividend Increasing | 0 |
| Trailing Annual Dividend Rate | 0.00 |
| Trailing Annual Dividend Yield | 0.00% |
| Forward Annual Dividend Rate | 0.55 |
| Forward Annual Dividend Yield | 12.12% |
| 5-Year Dividend Payments Count | 0 |
| 3-Year Average Dividend Yield | 0.00% |
| 5-Year Average Dividend Yield | 0.00% |
| 1-Year Dividend Growth Rate Percentage | 0.00% |
| 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate Percentage | 0.00% |
| 5-Year Dividend Growth Rate Percentage | 10.06% |
| All-Time Dividend Growth Rate Percentage | 15.47% |
| Dividend Payout Ratio | N/A |
Income Statement |
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| Quarterly Earnings Growth YOY | -97.50% |
| Annual Earnings Growth | -153.77% |
| Reported EPS 12 Trailing Months | 0.06 |
| Reported EPS Past Year | 0.30 |
| Reported EPS Prior Year | -0.12 |
| Net Income Twelve Trailing Months | 4,835,000 |
| Net Income Past Year | -36,057,000 |
| Net Income Prior Year | 67,060,000 |
| Quarterly Revenue Growth YOY | 155.00% |
| 5-Year Revenue Growth | 61.17% |
| Operating Margin Twelve Trailing Months | -10.80% |
Balance Sheet |
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| Total Cash Most Recent Quarter | 301,780,000 |
| Total Cash Past Year | 273,880,000 |
| Total Cash Prior Year | 340,091,000 |
| Net Cash Position Most Recent Quarter | 207,761,000 |
| Net Cash Position Past Year | 159,892,000 |
| Long Term Debt Past Year | 113,988,000 |
| Long Term Debt Prior Year | 10,525,000 |
| Total Debt Most Recent Quarter | 94,019,000 |
| Equity to Debt Ratio Past Year | 0.82 |
| Equity to Debt Ratio Most Recent Quarter | 0.85 |
| Total Stockholder Equity Past Year | 514,825,000 |
| Total Stockholder Equity Prior Year | 568,266,000 |
| Total Stockholder Equity Most Recent Quarter | 537,611,000 |
Free Cash Flow |
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| Free Cash Flow Twelve Trailing Months | 28,178,000 |
| Free Cash Flow Per Share Twelve Trailing Months | 0.29 |
| Free Cash Flow Past Year | -98,545,000 |
| Free Cash Flow Prior Year | -28,695,000 |
Options |
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| Put/Call Ratio | 1.33 |
| Has Options | Options Chain |
| Liquidity Rating | |
Technical Analysis |
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| Yahoo Finance Chart | Yahoo Finance Chart |
| MACD | 0.00 |
| MACD Signal | 0.00 |
| 20-Day Bollinger Lower Band | 0.00 |
| 20-Day Bollinger Middle Band | 0.00 |
| 20-Day Bollinger Upper Band | 0.00 |
| Beta | 0.53 |
| RSI | 0.00 |
| 50-Day SMA | 0.00 |
| 150-Day SMA | 0.00 |
| 200-Day SMA | 4.15 |
System |
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| Modified | 2/13/2026 4:26:44 PM EST |