ACUITY INC (AYI) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation

NYSE:AYI • US00508Y1029

275.42 USD
-6.22 (-2.21%)
At close: Mar 6, 2026
275.42 USD
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After Hours: 3/6/2026, 8:04:00 PM
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This AYI fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.

Fundamental Rating

7

Taking everything into account, AYI scores 7 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. AYI was compared to 91 industry peers in the Electrical Equipment industry. AYI has outstanding health and profitabily ratings, belonging to the best of the industry. This is a solid base for any company. AYI is valued quite cheap, while showing a decent growth score. This is a good combination! This makes AYI very considerable for value and quality investing!


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. AYI Profitability Analysis

1.1 Basic Checks

  • AYI had positive earnings in the past year.
  • In the past year AYI had a positive cash flow from operations.
  • Each year in the past 5 years AYI has been profitable.
  • Each year in the past 5 years AYI had a positive operating cash flow.
AYI Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFAYI Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 200M 400M 600M

1.2 Ratios

  • Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 8.82%, AYI belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 85.71% of the companies in the same industry.
  • AYI has a Return On Equity of 14.69%. This is amongst the best in the industry. AYI outperforms 85.71% of its industry peers.
  • The Return On Invested Capital of AYI (12.86%) is better than 90.11% of its industry peers.
  • Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for AYI is above the industry average of 9.66%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 8.82%
ROE 14.69%
ROIC 12.86%
ROA(3y)9.86%
ROA(5y)9.83%
ROE(3y)16.5%
ROE(5y)16.91%
ROIC(3y)13.42%
ROIC(5y)13.29%
AYI Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICAYI Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 5 10 15 20

1.3 Margins

  • The Profit Margin of AYI (9.04%) is better than 80.22% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of AYI has grown nicely.
  • AYI's Operating Margin of 14.10% is amongst the best of the industry. AYI outperforms 86.81% of its industry peers.
  • AYI's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
  • With an excellent Gross Margin value of 48.11%, AYI belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 93.41% of the companies in the same industry.
  • AYI's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 14.1%
PM (TTM) 9.04%
GM 48.11%
OM growth 3Y3.79%
OM growth 5Y4.65%
PM growth 3Y-1.62%
PM growth 5Y4.1%
GM growth 3Y4.63%
GM growth 5Y2.56%
AYI Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsAYI Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 10 20 30 40

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2. AYI Health Analysis

2.1 Basic Checks

  • The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so AYI is still creating some value.
  • The number of shares outstanding for AYI has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
  • The number of shares outstanding for AYI has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
  • The debt/assets ratio for AYI is higher compared to a year ago.
AYI Yearly Shares OutstandingAYI Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 10M 20M 30M 40M
AYI Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsAYI Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 1B 2B 3B 4B

2.2 Solvency

  • An Altman-Z score of 5.75 indicates that AYI is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
  • AYI has a Altman-Z score of 5.75. This is amongst the best in the industry. AYI outperforms 85.71% of its industry peers.
  • The Debt to FCF ratio of AYI is 1.49, which is an excellent value as it means it would take AYI, only 1.49 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
  • AYI has a better Debt to FCF ratio (1.49) than 91.21% of its industry peers.
  • AYI has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.29. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
  • Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.29, AYI is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 62.64% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.29
Debt/FCF 1.49
Altman-Z 5.75
ROIC/WACC1.52
WACC8.45%
AYI Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFAYI Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 500M 1B 1.5B 2B 2.5B

2.3 Liquidity

  • AYI has a Current Ratio of 2.07. This indicates that AYI is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
  • Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 2.07, AYI is in line with its industry, outperforming 57.14% of the companies in the same industry.
  • AYI has a Quick Ratio of 1.39. This is a normal value and indicates that AYI is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
  • AYI has a better Quick ratio (1.39) than 61.54% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 2.07
Quick Ratio 1.39
AYI Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesAYI Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 500M 1B 1.5B

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3. AYI Growth Analysis

3.1 Past

  • AYI shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 18.61%, which is quite good.
  • Measured over the past years, AYI shows a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 16.88% on average per year.
  • AYI shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 17.62%.
  • AYI shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 5.49% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)18.61%
EPS 3Y11.82%
EPS 5Y16.88%
EPS Q2Q%18.14%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)17.62%
Revenue growth 3Y2.75%
Revenue growth 5Y5.49%
Sales Q2Q%20.19%

3.2 Future

  • The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 8.73% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
  • The Revenue is expected to grow by 5.82% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y10.85%
EPS Next 2Y10.47%
EPS Next 3Y9.72%
EPS Next 5Y8.73%
Revenue Next Year8.53%
Revenue Next 2Y6.95%
Revenue Next 3Y6.3%
Revenue Next 5Y5.82%

3.3 Evolution

  • The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
  • The Revenue growth rate is stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same than in the last years.
AYI Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesAYI Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 1B 2B 3B 4B 5B
AYI Yearly EPS VS EstimatesAYI Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 5 10 15 20 25

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4. AYI Valuation Analysis

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • The Price/Earnings ratio is 14.70, which indicates a correct valuation of AYI.
  • 91.21% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than AYI, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
  • AYI is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.29, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 12.52, the valuation of AYI can be described as correct.
  • 90.11% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than AYI, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
  • When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of AYI to the average of the S&P500 Index (24.57), we can say AYI is valued slightly cheaper.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 14.7
Fwd PE 12.52
AYI Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsAYI Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 20 40 60 80 100

4.2 Price Multiples

  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of AYI indicates a rather cheap valuation: AYI is cheaper than 89.01% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • 90.11% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than AYI, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 15.8
EV/EBITDA 11.47
AYI Per share dataAYI EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 50 100

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • AYI's PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
  • The excellent profitability rating of AYI may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)1.35
PEG (5Y)0.87
EPS Next 2Y10.47%
EPS Next 3Y9.72%

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5. AYI Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • With a yearly dividend of 0.26%, AYI is not a good candidate for dividend investing.
  • In the last 3 months the price of AYI has falen by -25.96%. A price decline artificially increases the dividend yield. It may be a sign investors do not expect the dividend to last.
  • Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 0.25, AYI pays a better dividend. On top of this AYI pays more dividend than 83.52% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.82, AYI's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.26%

5.2 History

  • The dividend of AYI has a limited annual growth rate of 4.77%.
  • AYI has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
  • AYI has not decreased its dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record of non decreasing dividend.
Dividend Growth(5Y)4.77%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years16
AYI Yearly Dividends per shareAYI Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 0.2 0.4 0.6

5.3 Sustainability

  • 5.21% of the earnings are spent on dividend by AYI. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
  • The dividend of AYI is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP5.21%
EPS Next 2Y10.47%
EPS Next 3Y9.72%
AYI Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendAYI Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 100M 200M 300M 400M 500M
AYI Dividend Payout.AYI Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.AYI Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

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AYI Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

ACUITY INC

NYSE:AYI (3/6/2026, 8:04:00 PM)

After market: 275.42 0 (0%)

275.42

-6.22 (-2.21%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryElectrical Equipment
Earnings (Last)01-08
Earnings (Next)04-01
Inst Owners97.85%
Inst Owner Change3.37%
Ins Owners0.32%
Ins Owner Change6.42%
Market Cap8.44B
Revenue(TTM)4.54B
Net Income(TTM)410.40M
Analysts78.46
Price Target398.32 (44.62%)
Short Float %3.31%
Short Ratio2.4
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.26%
Yearly Dividend0.67
Dividend Growth(5Y)4.77%
DP5.21%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years16
Ex-Date02-02
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)3.78%
Min EPS beat(2)1.15%
Max EPS beat(2)6.41%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)5.47%
Min EPS beat(4)-0.15%
Max EPS beat(4)14.48%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)3.34%
EPS beat(12)9
Avg EPS beat(12)4.81%
EPS beat(16)13
Avg EPS beat(16)6.26%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-1.93%
Min Revenue beat(2)-2.81%
Max Revenue beat(2)-1.06%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.35%
Min Revenue beat(4)-3.15%
Max Revenue beat(4)1.6%
Revenue beat(8)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.51%
Revenue beat(12)1
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.92%
Revenue beat(16)5
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.78%
PT rev (1m)-0.65%
PT rev (3m)-2.27%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-4.84%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.61%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.18%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-2.4%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.75%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 14.7
Fwd PE 12.52
P/S 1.86
P/FCF 15.8
P/OCF 13.84
P/B 3.02
P/tB 37.27
EV/EBITDA 11.47
EPS(TTM)18.74
EY6.8%
EPS(NY)21.99
Fwd EY7.99%
FCF(TTM)17.43
FCFY6.33%
OCF(TTM)19.9
OCFY7.22%
SpS148
BVpS91.13
TBVpS7.39
PEG (NY)1.35
PEG (5Y)0.87
Graham Number196.02
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 8.82%
ROE 14.69%
ROCE 16.45%
ROIC 12.86%
ROICexc 14.23%
ROICexgc 52.86%
OM 14.1%
PM (TTM) 9.04%
GM 48.11%
FCFM 11.78%
ROA(3y)9.86%
ROA(5y)9.83%
ROE(3y)16.5%
ROE(5y)16.91%
ROIC(3y)13.42%
ROIC(5y)13.29%
ROICexc(3y)16.41%
ROICexc(5y)15.82%
ROICexgc(3y)53.29%
ROICexgc(5y)50.03%
ROCE(3y)17.17%
ROCE(5y)17%
ROICexgc growth 3Y7.33%
ROICexgc growth 5Y2.88%
ROICexc growth 3Y-4.26%
ROICexc growth 5Y1.69%
OM growth 3Y3.79%
OM growth 5Y4.65%
PM growth 3Y-1.62%
PM growth 5Y4.1%
GM growth 3Y4.63%
GM growth 5Y2.56%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.98
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.29
Debt/FCF 1.49
Debt/EBITDA 1.01
Cap/Depr 50.4%
Cap/Sales 1.66%
Interest Coverage 14.09
Cash Conversion 77.24%
Profit Quality 130.24%
Current Ratio 2.07
Quick Ratio 1.39
Altman-Z 5.75
F-Score5
WACC8.45%
ROIC/WACC1.52
Cap/Depr(3y)64.4%
Cap/Depr(5y)59.31%
Cap/Sales(3y)1.64%
Cap/Sales(5y)1.52%
Profit Quality(3y)137.86%
Profit Quality(5y)120.07%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)18.61%
EPS 3Y11.82%
EPS 5Y16.88%
EPS Q2Q%18.14%
EPS Next Y10.85%
EPS Next 2Y10.47%
EPS Next 3Y9.72%
EPS Next 5Y8.73%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)17.62%
Revenue growth 3Y2.75%
Revenue growth 5Y5.49%
Sales Q2Q%20.19%
Revenue Next Year8.53%
Revenue Next 2Y6.95%
Revenue Next 3Y6.3%
Revenue Next 5Y5.82%
EBIT growth 1Y14.95%
EBIT growth 3Y6.64%
EBIT growth 5Y10.39%
EBIT Next Year29.61%
EBIT Next 3Y14.26%
EBIT Next 5Y10.28%
FCF growth 1Y3.11%
FCF growth 3Y27.07%
FCF growth 5Y3.45%
OCF growth 1Y4.9%
OCF growth 3Y23.89%
OCF growth 5Y3.56%

ACUITY INC / AYI FAQ

What is the fundamental rating for AYI stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 7 / 10 to AYI.


Can you provide the valuation status for ACUITY INC?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 7 / 10 to ACUITY INC (AYI). This can be considered as Undervalued.


Can you provide the profitability details for ACUITY INC?

ACUITY INC (AYI) has a profitability rating of 9 / 10.


Can you provide the financial health for AYI stock?

The financial health rating of ACUITY INC (AYI) is 8 / 10.


What is the expected EPS growth for ACUITY INC (AYI) stock?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of ACUITY INC (AYI) is expected to grow by 10.85% in the next year.