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9/9 Score

Acushnet Holdings Corp.

Analysis Date: February 2, 2026

Acushnet Holdings Corp. designs, develops, manufactures, and distributes golf products in the United States, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Japan, Korea, and internationally. The company operates through four segments: Titleist Golf Balls, Titleist Golf Clubs, Titleist Golf Gear, and FootJoy Golf Wear. It offers golf balls under the Titleist brand; golf clubs, such as drivers, fairways, hybrids, and irons under the Titleist brand name; wedges under the Vokey Design brand; and putters under the Scotty Cameron brand. The company also provides golf bags, headwear, golf gloves, travel products, head covers, and other golf accessories, as well as offers customization and personalization of products in Titleist golf gear. In addition, it offers golf shoes, gloves, golf outerwear, and men's and women's golf apparels under the FootJoy brand; and ski, golf, and lifestyle apparels under the KJUS brand name. It sells its products through on-course golf shops and golf specialty retailers, as well as through representatives, other retailers, and online. The company was formerly known as Alexandria Holdings Corp. and changed its name to Acushnet Holdings Corp. in March 2016. Acushnet Holdings Corp. was founded in 1910 and is headquartered in Fairhaven, Massachusetts.

Buffettology Criteria

All 9 of 9 criteria passed

  • High ROE

    Return on Equity > 12%

    Value: 27.7%

  • High ROIC

    Return on Invested Capital > 9%

    Value: 12.8%

  • Cash Machine

    FCF / Assets > 5%

    Value: 7.8%

  • Fair Valuation

    Earnings Yield > 3.5%

    Value: 3.6%

  • Share Buybacks

    Share Count is Dropping

    Value: -5.5%

  • Defensible Moat

    Gross Profit Margin > 40%

    Value: 44.0%

  • Simple Business

    Not in a speculative sector (e.g., Biotech)

    Value: Consumer Cyclical

  • Conservative Debt

    Debt to Equity < 1.5

    Value: 1.06x

  • Consistent Growth

    5-Year Growth is Positive

    Value: 110.7%

Analysis Summary

This looks like a fine turn at the plate for GOLF. A strong batting average across the board, from a healthy ROE and ROIC to a business that seems to throw off plenty of cash and sports a considerable moat. The debt levels are reasonable, and the consistent growth, coupled with a fair valuation and buybacks, makes it an interesting contender to keep my eye on for the long haul.

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February 7, 2026

Acushnet Holdings scores a perfect 9/9 on the Buffettology framework, backed by dominant market share in golf balls, footwear, and putters. But with tariff headwinds and a full valuation, is the quality already priced in?

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