Acacia Research Corporation
ACTGIndustrialsNASDAQBusiness Equipment & Supplies · Last scanned Jul 17, 2026
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Daily timeframeAcacia Research Corporation operates as an acquirer and operator of businesses across industrial, energy, and technology sectors in the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and the Asia-Pacific. The company carries a $431.8M market cap, placing it firmly in the small-cap category. It operates through four segments: Intellectual Property Operations, Industrial Operations, Energy Operations, and Manufacturing Operations.
Market Cap
$431.8M
Beta
0.43
P/E (TTM)
—
P/E (Fwd)
-8.43
EPS (TTM)
$-0.19
EPS (Fwd)
$-0.53
ROE
-2.9%
ROA
-3.2%
Cash
$358.5M
Total Debt
$103.3M
Free CF
$34.7M
52W Change
18.9%
Annual Financials
Cash vs Debt
The balance sheet looks solid with $358.5M in cash comfortably exceeding the $103.3M debt load. A net cash position generally provides financial flexibility during uncertain economic periods. Free cash flow comes in at $34.7M, providing flexibility for reinvestment, buybacks, or dividends. Consistent free cash flow generation is often considered a sign of operational health. ROE of -2.9% points to negative capital efficiency, indicating how much profit the company produces per dollar of shareholder equity. Revenue has grown from $59.2M (2022) to $285.2M (2025), reflecting a 382% increase over the period.
The relatively low beta of 0.43 suggests ACTG is a less volatile holding compared to the broader index. With cash comfortably exceeding debt, ACTG has financial flexibility that may help navigate uncertain periods. No single metric tells the full story. Reviewing ACTG's risk profile alongside its fundamentals and technical indicators provides a more complete picture.