ACUITY INC (AYI) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NYSE:AYI • US00508Y1029

311.74 USD
+0.58 (+0.19%)
Last: Feb 18, 2026, 01:44 PM
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Fundamental Rating

7

Overall AYI gets a fundamental rating of 7 out of 10. We evaluated AYI against 92 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 scores decently on growth, while it is valued quite cheap. This could make an interesting combination. These ratings would make AYI suitable for value and quality investing!


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

  • In the past year AYI was profitable.
  • AYI had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
  • In the past 5 years AYI has always been profitable.
  • AYI had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
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

  • AYI has a Return On Assets of 8.82%. This is amongst the best in the industry. AYI outperforms 86.96% of its industry peers.
  • The Return On Equity of AYI (14.69%) is better than 86.96% of its industry peers.
  • The Return On Invested Capital of AYI (12.86%) is better than 90.22% of its industry peers.
  • AYI had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 13.42%. This is above the industry average of 9.72%.
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 82.61% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of AYI has grown nicely.
  • AYI has a Operating Margin of 14.10%. This is amongst the best in the industry. AYI outperforms 86.96% of its industry peers.
  • AYI's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
  • The Gross Margin of AYI (48.11%) is better than 92.39% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of AYI has grown nicely.
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. Health

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.
  • The number of shares outstanding for AYI has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
  • AYI has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
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

  • AYI has an Altman-Z score of 6.05. This indicates that AYI is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
  • AYI's Altman-Z score of 6.05 is amongst the best of the industry. AYI outperforms 84.78% of its industry peers.
  • AYI has a debt to FCF ratio of 1.49. This is a very positive value and a sign of high solvency as it would only need 1.49 years to pay back of all of its debts.
  • AYI has a better Debt to FCF ratio (1.49) than 92.39% 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.
  • The Debt to Equity ratio of AYI (0.29) is better than 61.96% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.29
Debt/FCF 1.49
Altman-Z 6.05
ROIC/WACC1.53
WACC8.4%
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.
  • AYI has a Current ratio (2.07) which is in line with its industry peers.
  • A Quick Ratio of 1.39 indicates that AYI should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
  • With a decent Quick ratio value of 1.39, AYI is doing good in the industry, outperforming 61.96% of the companies in the same industry.
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. Growth

3.1 Past

  • The Earnings Per Share has grown by an nice 18.61% over the past year.
  • AYI shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 16.88% yearly.
  • 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.
  • AYI is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 5.82% yearly.
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. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 16.64, 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.
  • When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of AYI to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.16), we can say AYI is valued slightly cheaper.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 14.17, the valuation of AYI can be described as correct.
  • AYI's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. AYI is cheaper than 91.30% of the companies in the same industry.
  • AYI's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 28.10.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 16.64
Fwd PE 14.17
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 90.22% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of AYI indicates a rather cheap valuation: AYI is cheaper than 91.30% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 17.88
EV/EBITDA 12.61
AYI Per share dataAYI EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 50 100

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • The 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)1.53
PEG (5Y)0.99
EPS Next 2Y10.47%
EPS Next 3Y9.72%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

  • AYI has a yearly dividend return of 0.26%, which is pretty low.
  • Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 0.25, AYI pays a better dividend. On top of this AYI pays more dividend than 83.70% 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 their dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
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

  • AYI pays out 5.21% of its income as dividend. This is a 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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ACUITY INC

NYSE:AYI (2/18/2026, 1:44:55 PM)

311.74

+0.58 (+0.19%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryElectrical Equipment
Earnings (Last)01-08
Earnings (Next)04-01
Inst Owners97.85%
Inst Owner Change2.14%
Ins Owners0.32%
Ins Owner Change6.42%
Market Cap9.56B
Revenue(TTM)4.54B
Net Income(TTM)410.40M
Analysts78.46
Price Target398.32 (27.77%)
Short Float %2.22%
Short Ratio1.76
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)-0.66%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.61%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-2.22%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.06%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.75%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 16.64
Fwd PE 14.17
P/S 2.11
P/FCF 17.88
P/OCF 15.67
P/B 3.42
P/tB 42.18
EV/EBITDA 12.61
EPS(TTM)18.74
EY6.01%
EPS(NY)21.99
Fwd EY7.05%
FCF(TTM)17.43
FCFY5.59%
OCF(TTM)19.9
OCFY6.38%
SpS148
BVpS91.13
TBVpS7.39
PEG (NY)1.53
PEG (5Y)0.99
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 6.05
F-Score5
WACC8.4%
ROIC/WACC1.53
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.