(AYI) Acuity Brands - Ratings and Ratios
Lighting, Lighting Controls, Building Management System, Location Applications
AYI EPS (Earnings per Share)
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Description: AYI Acuity Brands July 25, 2025
Acuity Brands Inc (NYSE:AYI) is a leading provider of innovative lighting and building management solutions, operating through two primary segments: Acuity Brands Lighting and Lighting Controls (ABL) and Intelligent Spaces Group (ISG). The companys diverse product portfolio is marketed under various brands, catering to a wide range of customers, including electrical distributors, retail home improvement centers, and system integrators.
From a strategic perspective, Acuity Brands Inc is well-positioned in the growing market for smart buildings and energy-efficient lighting solutions. The companys ISG segment, in particular, offers significant opportunities for growth, with its building management solutions and software enabling end-to-end optimization of building systems. Key performance indicators (KPIs) to watch include revenue growth, gross margin expansion, and return on invested capital (ROIC). With a strong track record of innovation and a solid financial position, Acuity Brands Inc is poised for continued success.
Analyzing the companys financials, we can observe a market capitalization of $9.27 billion, a price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 23.84, and a forward P/E of 14.84, indicating a reasonable valuation. The return on equity (ROE) stands at 16.15%, suggesting a strong ability to generate profits from shareholder equity. Other relevant KPIs include the debt-to-equity ratio, interest coverage ratio, and operating cash flow margin, which can provide further insights into the companys financial health and operational efficiency.
To further evaluate Acuity Brands Incs investment potential, it is essential to monitor its ability to drive growth through innovation, expand its market share, and maintain a strong financial position. Key metrics to track include revenue growth rate, EBITDA margin, and capital expenditure as a percentage of revenue. By analyzing these KPIs, investors can gain a deeper understanding of the companys prospects and make informed investment decisions.
AYI Stock Overview
| Market Cap in USD | 11,078m |
| Sub-Industry | Electrical Components & Equipment |
| IPO / Inception | 2001-12-03 |
AYI Stock Ratings
| Growth Rating | 66.5% |
| Fundamental | 74.6% |
| Dividend Rating | 46.6% |
| Return 12m vs S&P 500 | 0.71% |
| Analyst Rating | 3.80 of 5 |
AYI Dividends
| Dividend Yield 12m | 0.19% |
| Yield on Cost 5y | 0.74% |
| Annual Growth 5y | 3.64% |
| Payout Consistency | 92.9% |
| Payout Ratio | 3.8% |
AYI Growth Ratios
| Growth Correlation 3m | 95.2% |
| Growth Correlation 12m | 25% |
| Growth Correlation 5y | 75.6% |
| CAGR 5y | 27.13% |
| CAGR/Max DD 3y (Calmar Ratio) | 0.80 |
| CAGR/Mean DD 3y (Pain Ratio) | 2.77 |
| Sharpe Ratio 12m | -0.50 |
| Alpha | -9.85 |
| Beta | 1.649 |
| Volatility | 28.80% |
| Current Volume | 144.5k |
| Average Volume 20d | 251.4k |
| Stop Loss | 345.9 (-3.9%) |
| Signal | 0.23 |
Piotroski VR‑10 (Strict, 0-10) 7.5
| Net Income (396.6m TTM) > 0 and > 6% of Revenue (6% = 260.7m TTM) |
| FCFTA 0.11 (>2.0%) and ΔFCFTA -3.35pp (YES ≥ +1.0pp, WARN ≥ +0.5pp) |
| NWC/Revenue 18.54% (prev 30.81%; Δ -12.27pp) (YES ≤20% & Δ≤-1pp; WARN ≤25% & Δ≤0 oder ≤40% & Δ≤-3pp) |
| CFO/TA 0.13 (>3.0%) and CFO 601.4m > Net Income 396.6m (YES >=105%, WARN >=100%) |
| Net Debt (474.3m) to EBITDA (638.4m) ratio: 0.74 <= 3.0 (WARN <= 3.5) |
| Current Ratio 1.95 (target 1.5–3.0; WARN 1.2–<1.5 or >3.0–5.0; CFO/TA gate active) |
| Outstanding Shares last Quarter (31.5m) change vs 12m ago 0.07% (target <= -2.0% for YES) |
| Gross Margin 47.83% (prev 46.39%; Δ 1.44pp) >=18% & Δ>=+0.5pp (WARN >=15% & Δ>=0) |
| Asset Turnover 101.4% (prev 100.7%; Δ 0.72pp) >=50% & Δ>=+2pp (WARN >=35% & Δ>=0) |
| Interest Coverage Ratio 13.57 (EBITDA TTM 638.4m / Interest Expense TTM 39.4m) >= 6 (WARN >= 3) |
Altman Z'' 7.07
| (A) 0.17 = (Total Current Assets 1.65b - Total Current Liabilities 845.8m) / Total Assets 4.76b |
| (B) 0.90 = Retained Earnings (Balance) 4.29b / Total Assets 4.76b |
| warn (B) unusual magnitude: 0.90 — check mapping/units |
| (C) 0.12 = EBIT TTM 534.8m / Avg Total Assets 4.28b |
| (D) 2.07 = Book Value of Equity 4.21b / Total Liabilities 2.03b |
| Total Rating: 7.07 = (6.56 * A) + (3.26 * B) + (6.72 * C) + (1.05 * D) |
ValueRay F-Score (Strict, 0-100) 74.57
| 1. Piotroski 7.50pt = 2.50 |
| 2. FCF Yield 4.61% = 2.31 |
| 3. FCF Margin 12.27% = 3.07 |
| 4. Debt/Equity 0.33 = 2.45 |
| 5. Debt/Ebitda 0.74 = 2.09 |
| 6. ROIC - WACC (= 1.84)% = 2.30 |
| 7. RoE 15.41% = 1.28 |
| 8. Rev. Trend 60.63% = 4.55 |
| 9. EPS Trend 80.51% = 4.03 |
What is the price of AYI shares?
Over the past week, the price has changed by -2.82%, over one month by +6.18%, over three months by +14.17% and over the past year by +19.48%.
Is Acuity Brands a good stock to buy?
Based on momentum, paid dividends and discounted-cash-flow analyses, the fair value of AYI is around 370.23 USD . This means that AYI is currently overvalued and has a potential downside of 2.87%.
Is AYI a buy, sell or hold?
- Strong Buy: 3
- Buy: 2
- Hold: 5
- Sell: 0
- Strong Sell: 0
What are the forecasts/targets for the AYI price?
| Issuer | Target | Up/Down from current |
|---|---|---|
| Wallstreet Target Price | 399.3 | 10.9% |
| Analysts Target Price | 399.3 | 10.9% |
| ValueRay Target Price | 422.9 | 17.5% |
AYI Fundamental Data Overview October 30, 2025
P/E Trailing = 28.8738
P/E Forward = 17.8571
P/S = 2.5493
P/B = 4.0052
P/EG = 1.7311
Beta = 1.649
Revenue TTM = 4.35b USD
EBIT TTM = 534.8m USD
EBITDA TTM = 638.4m USD
Long Term Debt = 996.7m USD (from longTermDebt, two quarters ago)
Short Term Debt = 23.3m USD (from shortTermDebt, last fiscal year)
Debt = 896.8m USD (from shortLongTermDebtTotal, last quarter)
Net Debt = 474.3m USD (from netDebt column, last quarter)
Enterprise Value = 11.55b USD (11.08b + Debt 896.8m - CCE 422.5m)
Interest Coverage Ratio = 13.57 (Ebit TTM 534.8m / Interest Expense TTM 39.4m)
FCF Yield = 4.61% (FCF TTM 533.0m / Enterprise Value 11.55b)
FCF Margin = 12.27% (FCF TTM 533.0m / Revenue TTM 4.35b)
Net Margin = 9.13% (Net Income TTM 396.6m / Revenue TTM 4.35b)
Gross Margin = 47.83% ((Revenue TTM 4.35b - Cost of Revenue TTM 2.27b) / Revenue TTM)
Gross Margin QoQ = 48.88% (prev 48.38%)
Tobins Q-Ratio = 2.43 (Enterprise Value 11.55b / Total Assets 4.76b)
Interest Expense / Debt = 0.78% (Interest Expense 7.00m / Debt 896.8m)
Taxrate = 17.21% (23.7m / 137.7m)
NOPAT = 442.8m (EBIT 534.8m * (1 - 17.21%))
Current Ratio = 1.95 (Total Current Assets 1.65b / Total Current Liabilities 845.8m)
Debt / Equity = 0.33 (Debt 896.8m / totalStockholderEquity, last quarter 2.72b)
Debt / EBITDA = 0.74 (Net Debt 474.3m / EBITDA 638.4m)
Debt / FCF = 0.89 (Net Debt 474.3m / FCF TTM 533.0m)
Total Stockholder Equity = 2.57b (last 4 quarters mean from totalStockholderEquity)
RoA = 8.34% (Net Income 396.6m / Total Assets 4.76b)
RoE = 15.41% (Net Income TTM 396.6m / Total Stockholder Equity 2.57b)
RoCE = 14.98% (EBIT 534.8m / Capital Employed (Equity 2.57b + L.T.Debt 996.7m))
RoIC = 13.08% (NOPAT 442.8m / Invested Capital 3.39b)
WACC = 11.23% (E(11.08b)/V(11.97b) * Re(12.09%) + D(896.8m)/V(11.97b) * Rd(0.78%) * (1-Tc(0.17)))
Discount Rate = 12.09% (= CAPM, Blume Beta Adj.)
Shares Correlation 3-Years: 33.33 | Cagr: 0.27%
[DCF Debug] Terminal Value 66.35% ; FCFE base≈541.9m ; Y1≈582.5m ; Y5≈714.0m
Fair Price DCF = 224.9 (DCF Value 6.89b / Shares Outstanding 30.6m; 5y FCF grow 8.41% → 3.0% )
EPS Correlation: 80.51 | EPS CAGR: 18.11% | SUE: 1.69 | # QB: 2
Revenue Correlation: 60.63 | Revenue CAGR: 7.23% | SUE: -1.08 | # QB: 0
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