ACUITY INC (AYI) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation

NYSE:AYI • US00508Y1029

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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.

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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

  • The Return On Assets of AYI (9.43%) is better than 86.96% of its industry peers.
  • Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 15.13%, AYI belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 84.78% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 13.36%, AYI belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 91.30% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for AYI is above the industry average of 9.35%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 9.43%
ROE 15.13%
ROIC 13.36%
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 (9.37%) is better than 80.43% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of AYI has grown nicely.
  • Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 14.27%, AYI belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 86.96% of the companies in the same industry.
  • AYI's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
  • Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 48.73%, AYI belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 93.48% of the companies in the same industry.
  • In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of AYI has grown nicely.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 14.27%
PM (TTM) 9.37%
GM 48.73%
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.
  • AYI has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
  • AYI has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
  • Compared to 1 year ago, AYI has a worse debt to assets ratio.
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 6.01 indicates that AYI is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
  • AYI's Altman-Z score of 6.01 is amongst the best of the industry. AYI outperforms 84.78% of its industry peers.
  • The Debt to FCF ratio of AYI is 1.25, which is an excellent value as it means it would take AYI, only 1.25 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
  • AYI's Debt to FCF ratio of 1.25 is amongst the best of the industry. AYI outperforms 90.22% of its industry peers.
  • A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.25 indicates that AYI is not too dependend on debt financing.
  • AYI has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.25. This is in the better half of the industry: AYI outperforms 61.96% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.25
Debt/FCF 1.25
Altman-Z 6.01
ROIC/WACC1.55
WACC8.61%
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.
  • With a Current ratio value of 2.07, AYI perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 56.52% of the companies in the same industry.
  • A Quick Ratio of 1.36 indicates that AYI should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
  • With a Quick ratio value of 1.36, AYI perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 59.78% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 2.07
Quick Ratio 1.36
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 18.58%, which is quite good.
  • The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 16.88% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
  • Looking at the last year, AYI shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 15.89% in the last year.
  • Measured over the past years, AYI shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 5.49% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)18.58%
EPS 3Y11.82%
EPS 5Y16.88%
EPS Q2Q%10.99%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)15.89%
Revenue growth 3Y2.75%
Revenue growth 5Y5.49%
Sales Q2Q%4.91%

3.2 Future

  • AYI is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 8.73% yearly.
  • The Revenue is expected to grow by 5.82% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y9.3%
EPS Next 2Y9.32%
EPS Next 3Y9.13%
EPS Next 5Y8.73%
Revenue Next Year8.17%
Revenue Next 2Y6.76%
Revenue Next 3Y6.18%
Revenue Next 5Y5.82%

3.3 Evolution

  • When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
  • When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is stable.
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

  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 14.54, the valuation of AYI can be described as correct.
  • 92.39% 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 26.78, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
  • With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 12.93, AYI is valued correctly.
  • AYI's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. AYI is cheaper than 92.39% of the companies in the same industry.
  • When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of AYI to the average of the S&P500 Index (23.54), we can say AYI is valued slightly cheaper.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 14.54
Fwd PE 12.93
AYI Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsAYI Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 20 40 60 80

4.2 Price Multiples

  • Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, AYI is valued cheaper than 91.30% of the companies in the same industry.
  • 92.39% 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 15.13
EV/EBITDA 10.91
AYI Per share dataAYI EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 50 100 150

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • AYI's PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
  • AYI has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)1.56
PEG (5Y)0.86
EPS Next 2Y9.32%
EPS Next 3Y9.13%

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5. AYI Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • With a yearly dividend of 0.29%, AYI is not a good candidate for dividend investing.
  • Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 0.25, AYI pays a better dividend. On top of this AYI pays more dividend than 84.78% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.83, AYI's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.29%

5.2 History

  • The dividend of AYI has a limited annual growth rate of 4.77%.
  • AYI has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
  • AYI has not decreased their dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)4.77%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years17
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

  • 5.17% of the earnings are spent on dividend by AYI. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
  • AYI's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP5.17%
EPS Next 2Y9.32%
EPS Next 3Y9.13%
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 (4/10/2026, 8:07:08 PM)

After market: 281.5 +3.05 (+1.1%)

278.45

+1.66 (+0.6%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryElectrical Equipment
Earnings (Last)04-02
Earnings (Next)06-24
Inst Owners97.67%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners0.32%
Ins Owner Change6.6%
Market Cap8.44B
Revenue(TTM)4.59B
Net Income(TTM)429.70M
Analysts78.46
Price Target359.82 (29.22%)
Short Float %2.35%
Short Ratio1.65
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.29%
Yearly Dividend0.67
Dividend Growth(5Y)4.77%
DP5.17%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years17
Ex-Date04-17
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)1.83%
Min EPS beat(2)1.15%
Max EPS beat(2)2.51%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)6.14%
Min EPS beat(4)1.15%
Max EPS beat(4)14.48%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)3.23%
EPS beat(12)9
Avg EPS beat(12)4.07%
EPS beat(16)13
Avg EPS beat(16)5.96%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-2.28%
Min Revenue beat(2)-3.5%
Max Revenue beat(2)-1.06%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.44%
Min Revenue beat(4)-3.5%
Max Revenue beat(4)1.6%
Revenue beat(8)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.8%
Revenue beat(12)1
Avg Revenue beat(12)-2%
Revenue beat(16)4
Avg Revenue beat(16)-1.11%
PT rev (1m)-9.67%
PT rev (3m)-11.71%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-2.54%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-3.82%
EPS NY rev (1m)-1.4%
EPS NY rev (3m)-2.05%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-3.88%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-4.19%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.33%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.12%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 14.54
Fwd PE 12.93
P/S 1.84
P/FCF 15.13
P/OCF 13.2
P/B 2.97
P/tB 29.42
EV/EBITDA 10.91
EPS(TTM)19.15
EY6.88%
EPS(NY)21.53
Fwd EY7.73%
FCF(TTM)18.41
FCFY6.61%
OCF(TTM)21.1
OCFY7.58%
SpS151.29
BVpS93.69
TBVpS9.47
PEG (NY)1.56
PEG (5Y)0.86
Graham Number200.92
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 9.43%
ROE 15.13%
ROCE 17.09%
ROIC 13.36%
ROICexc 14.38%
ROICexgc 50.95%
OM 14.27%
PM (TTM) 9.37%
GM 48.73%
FCFM 12.17%
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-Score9
Asset Turnover1.01
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.25
Debt/FCF 1.25
Debt/EBITDA 0.86
Cap/Depr 51.61%
Cap/Sales 1.78%
Interest Coverage 14.23
Cash Conversion 78.72%
Profit Quality 129.88%
Current Ratio 2.07
Quick Ratio 1.36
Altman-Z 6.01
F-Score9
WACC8.61%
ROIC/WACC1.55
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)18.58%
EPS 3Y11.82%
EPS 5Y16.88%
EPS Q2Q%10.99%
EPS Next Y9.3%
EPS Next 2Y9.32%
EPS Next 3Y9.13%
EPS Next 5Y8.73%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)15.89%
Revenue growth 3Y2.75%
Revenue growth 5Y5.49%
Sales Q2Q%4.91%
Revenue Next Year8.17%
Revenue Next 2Y6.76%
Revenue Next 3Y6.18%
Revenue Next 5Y5.82%
EBIT growth 1Y16.27%
EBIT growth 3Y6.64%
EBIT growth 5Y10.39%
EBIT Next Year27.33%
EBIT Next 3Y13.86%
EBIT Next 5Y10.28%
FCF growth 1Y10.69%
FCF growth 3Y27.07%
FCF growth 5Y3.45%
OCF growth 1Y13.36%
OCF growth 3Y23.89%
OCF growth 5Y3.56%

ACUITY INC / AYI Fundamental Analysis 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.


How profitable is ACUITY INC (AYI) stock?

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


What is the valuation of ACUITY INC based on its PE and PB ratios?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for ACUITY INC (AYI) is 14.54 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 2.97.


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 9.3% in the next year.