ACTG

Acacia Research Corporation

Industrials · $417M market cap

Verdict

Share price

$4.34

close of Oct 3, 2026

Fair value

$6.97

Sticker Price

Payback Price

$2.79

buy price

Undervalued

ACTG is Undervalued: at $4.34 it trades 38% below its fair value of $6.97. Its buy price (Payback Price) is $2.79, 36% below today's price. Business quality is limited: only 1 of 5 key numbers clears the 10% bar.

How we valued it

Buffett Normalized. A profitable, growing business, so we project its earnings 10 years ahead and work out what that is worth today.

Business quality

1 of 5 clear the 10% bar. What are the Big Five?

Earnings per share growth2.2% a year✗
Equity per share growth4.7% a year✗
Sales growth3.4% a year✗
Free cash flow growth11.9% a year✓
Return on invested capital-0.0%✗

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Insider activity

Since Jun 23, 2026: no open-market purchases, 4 sales worth $348K and 7 other filings (stock awards, tax withholding and similar). Why purchases matter

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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…

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Fair value and Payback Price are estimates from the company's reported financials, not investment advice. Prices as of the close of Oct 3, 2026. How the Payback Price works