(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
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 | 10,368m |
| Sub-Industry | Electrical Components & Equipment |
| IPO / Inception | 2001-12-03 |
AYI Stock Ratings
| Growth Rating | 61.0% |
| Fundamental | 68.7% |
| Dividend Rating | 46.0% |
| Return 12m vs S&P 500 | 8.43% |
| Analyst Rating | 3.80 of 5 |
AYI Dividends
| Dividend Yield 12m | 0.21% |
| Yield on Cost 5y | 0.68% |
| Annual Growth 5y | 2.90% |
| Payout Consistency | 94.8% |
| Payout Ratio | 3.9% |
AYI Growth Ratios
| Growth Correlation 3m | 91% |
| Growth Correlation 12m | -2.9% |
| Growth Correlation 5y | 75.5% |
| CAGR 5y | 28.23% |
| CAGR/Max DD 3y | 0.84 |
| CAGR/Mean DD 3y | 3.36 |
| Sharpe Ratio 12m | 0.55 |
| Alpha | 0.00 |
| Beta | 0.965 |
| Volatility | 26.49% |
| Current Volume | 250k |
| Average Volume 20d | 229.3k |
| Stop Loss | 329.1 (-3.1%) |
| Signal | 0.28 |
Piotroski VR‑10 (Strict, 0-10) 7.0
| Net Income (401.5m TTM) > 0 and > 6% of Revenue (6% = 250.1m TTM) |
| FCFTA 0.11 (>2.0%) and ΔFCFTA -2.61pp (YES ≥ +1.0pp, WARN ≥ +0.5pp) |
| NWC/Revenue 18.94% (prev 27.98%; Δ -9.04pp) (YES ≤20% & Δ≤-1pp; WARN ≤25% & Δ≤0 oder ≤40% & Δ≤-3pp) |
| CFO/TA 0.12 (>3.0%) and CFO 573.0m > Net Income 401.5m (YES >=105%, WARN >=100%) |
| Net Debt (713.8m) to EBITDA (628.5m) ratio: 1.14 <= 3.0 (WARN <= 3.5) |
| Current Ratio 1.99 (target 1.5–3.0; WARN 1.2–<1.5 or >3.0–5.0; CFO/TA gate active) |
| Outstanding Shares last Quarter (31.6m) change vs 12m ago 0.28% (target <= -2.0% for YES) |
| Gross Margin 47.40% (prev 45.45%; Δ 1.96pp) >=18% & Δ>=+0.5pp (WARN >=15% & Δ>=0) |
| Asset Turnover 100.6% (prev 104.8%; Δ -4.25pp) >=50% & Δ>=+2pp (WARN >=35% & Δ>=0) |
| Interest Coverage Ratio 14.25 (EBITDA TTM 628.5m / Interest Expense TTM 38.5m) >= 6 (WARN >= 3) |
Altman Z'' 7.00
| (A) 0.17 = (Total Current Assets 1.59b - Total Current Liabilities 799.5m) / Total Assets 4.65b |
| (B) 0.90 = Retained Earnings (Balance) 4.18b / Total Assets 4.65b |
| warn (B) unusual magnitude: 0.90 — check mapping/units |
| (C) 0.13 = EBIT TTM 548.7m / Avg Total Assets 4.14b |
| (D) 1.97 = Book Value of Equity 4.06b / Total Liabilities 2.06b |
| Total Rating: 7.00 = (6.56 * A) + (3.26 * B) + (6.72 * C) + (1.05 * D) |
ValueRay F-Score (Strict, 0-100) 68.69
| 1. Piotroski 7.0pt = 2.0 |
| 2. FCF Yield 4.60% = 2.30 |
| 3. FCF Margin 12.15% = 3.04 |
| 4. Debt/Equity 0.39 = 2.42 |
| 5. Debt/Ebitda 1.62 = 0.73 |
| 6. ROIC - WACC (= 4.16)% = 5.20 |
| 7. RoE 16.15% = 1.35 |
| 8. Rev. Trend 44.04% = 3.30 |
| 9. EPS Trend -33.06% = -1.65 |
What is the price of AYI shares?
Over the past week, the price has changed by +2.84%, over one month by +6.36%, over three months by +25.41% and over the past year by +28.52%.
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 355.48 USD . This means that AYI is currently overvalued and has a potential downside of 4.65%.
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 | 340.9 | 0.3% |
| Analysts Target Price | 340.9 | 0.3% |
| ValueRay Target Price | 397.5 | 17% |
Last update: 2025-09-08 04:32
AYI Fundamental Data Overview
CCE Cash And Equivalents = 371.8m USD (last quarter)
P/E Trailing = 26.6612
P/E Forward = 16.9492
P/S = 2.4871
P/B = 4.0124
P/EG = 1.6445
Beta = 1.652
Revenue TTM = 4.17b USD
EBIT TTM = 548.7m USD
EBITDA TTM = 628.5m USD
Long Term Debt = 996.7m USD (from longTermDebt, last quarter)
Short Term Debt = 23.3m USD (from shortTermDebt, last quarter)
Debt = 1.02b USD (Calculated: Short Term 23.3m + Long Term 996.7m)
Net Debt = 713.8m USD (from netDebt column, last quarter)
Enterprise Value = 11.02b USD (10.37b + Debt 1.02b - CCE 371.8m)
Interest Coverage Ratio = 14.25 (Ebit TTM 548.7m / Interest Expense TTM 38.5m)
FCF Yield = 4.60% (FCF TTM 506.4m / Enterprise Value 11.02b)
FCF Margin = 12.15% (FCF TTM 506.4m / Revenue TTM 4.17b)
Net Margin = 9.63% (Net Income TTM 401.5m / Revenue TTM 4.17b)
Gross Margin = 47.40% ((Revenue TTM 4.17b - Cost of Revenue TTM 2.19b) / Revenue TTM)
Tobins Q-Ratio = 2.71 (Enterprise Value 11.02b / Book Value Of Equity 4.06b)
Interest Expense / Debt = 1.43% (Interest Expense 14.6m / Debt 1.02b)
Taxrate = 22.97% (126.0m / 548.6m)
NOPAT = 422.7m (EBIT 548.7m * (1 - 22.97%))
Current Ratio = 1.99 (Total Current Assets 1.59b / Total Current Liabilities 799.5m)
Debt / Equity = 0.39 (Debt 1.02b / last Quarter total Stockholder Equity 2.58b)
Debt / EBITDA = 1.62 (Net Debt 713.8m / EBITDA 628.5m)
Debt / FCF = 2.01 (Debt 1.02b / FCF TTM 506.4m)
Total Stockholder Equity = 2.49b (last 4 quarters mean)
RoA = 8.64% (Net Income 401.5m, Total Assets 4.65b )
RoE = 16.15% (Net Income TTM 401.5m / Total Stockholder Equity 2.49b)
RoCE = 15.75% (Ebit 548.7m / (Equity 2.49b + L.T.Debt 996.7m))
RoIC = 12.97% (NOPAT 422.7m / Invested Capital 3.26b)
WACC = 8.81% (E(10.37b)/V(11.39b) * Re(9.57%)) + (D(1.02b)/V(11.39b) * Rd(1.43%) * (1-Tc(0.23)))
Shares Correlation 3-Years: -36.36 | Cagr: -0.45%
Discount Rate = 9.57% (= CAPM, Blume Beta Adj.)
[DCF Debug] Terminal Value 74.11% ; FCFE base≈500.6m ; Y1≈538.1m ; Y5≈659.7m
Fair Price DCF = 288.3 (DCF Value 8.84b / Shares Outstanding 30.6m; 5y FCF grow 8.41% → 3.0% )
EPS Correlation: -33.06 | EPS CAGR: -56.39% | SUE: -4.0 | # QB: 0
Revenue Correlation: 44.04 | Revenue CAGR: 6.88% | SUE: N/A | # QB: None
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