Acuity Brands AYI
United StatesIndustrials · Electrical Equipment & PartsUSD
379.33 USD (+26.3%)
6 analysts
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Acuity Brands is a US manufacturer of commercial, industrial, and residential lighting, as well as building control systems and light management solutions, selling primarily through electrical distributors and contractors.
Key points
from its scores- ✓Very solid balance sheet7.9
- ✓High-quality business7.6
- ✓Strong growth7.0
- ✕Poor share-price trend1.5
- ✕Little or no dividend2.4
AI analysis
bottom line, main risk, context and newsFundamentals are solid and valuation is attractive, but weak momentum and low dividend yield warrant waiting for confirmation of the trend before increasing the position.
Acuity Brands presents a very solid balance sheet (net debt/EBITDA of 0.07) and a return on invested capital of 20.99%, with earnings growth of 55.8% that, however, is not reflected in the price (forward P/E of 12.90). Momentum is weak (score 1.53), suggesting the market has not yet fully priced in its recovery potential.
The main risk is weak momentum (score 1.53) and exposure to the US commercial construction cycle, which could delay revenue recovery (growth of only 2.9%) despite the current strong profitability.
Context and risks
Acuity is a lighting and building controls manufacturer with a very healthy balance sheet (net debt/EBITDA of 0.07) and no material exposure to commodities, interest rates, or shipping routes. The current macro context does not materially affect its business.
Is Acuity Brands stock cheap or expensive?
at the analysis dateOn P/E and EV / EBITDA, it trades 24% below the Industrials median on average.
| Multiple | Company | Sector | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| P/E | 19.9 | 25.4 | −22% |
| EV / EBITDA | 10.8 | 14.5 | −26% |
| Price / book | 3.2 | 4.1 | −22% |
| Price / sales | 1.9 | 2.1 | −6% |
Sector: median of the 388 Industrials companies analysed. In bold, the multiples used for the comparison.
Valuation score: 6.7 out of 10 (median for Industrials: 5.0).
Average analyst target: 379.33 USD, +26.3% versus the price.
A discount may reflect more risk or slower growth than its sector: Financial health 7.9 (sector 6.4), Growth 7.0 (sector 6.6).
Classic formulas with standard assumptions (10.0% growth, 8-9% discount rate). Indicative only: they change a lot with the assumptions and are not a recommendation.
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Score by category
0 to 10 · hover overtap each one to see what it measuresKey metrics
at the analysis date · compared with the Industrials medianValuation
- P/E
- 19.9
- Forward P/E
- 12.9
- EV / EBITDA
- 10.8
- Price / book
- 3.2
- Price / sales
- 1.9
- PEG
- 1.62
- Market cap
- 9.0B USD
- Enterprise value
- 9.1B USD
Profitability
- ROE
- 18.6%
- ROA
- 8.9%
- ROIC (approx.)
- 21.0%
- Gross margin
- 49.5%
- Operating margin
- 16.1%
- Net margin
- 11.4%
- Free cash flow
- 621.5M USD
- FCF yield
- 6.9%
- Cash conversion
- 74%
Solvency
- Total debt
- 697.4M USD
- Net debt
- 61.1M USD
- Cash
- 636.3M USD
- EBITDA
- 842.5M USD
- Net debt / EBITDA
- 0.07
- Debt / equity
- 23.45
- Current ratio
- 1.70
- Quick ratio
- 1.16
Growth
- Revenue growth
- +2.9%
- Earnings growth
- +55.8%
- EPS (TTM)
- 15.06 USD
- EPS (forward)
- 23.29 USD
Dividend
- Dividend yield
- 0.3%
- Payout
- 4.9%
Risk and market
- Beta
- 1.30
- Analyst consensus
- Buy (6)
- Target price
- 379.33 USD
- 52-week range
- 257.04 – 380.17
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Is Acuity Brands stock cheap or expensive?
On P/E and EV / EBITDA, it trades 24% below the Industrials median on average. Valuation score: 6.7 out of 10 (median for Industrials: 5.0). Average analyst target: 379.33 USD, +26.3% versus the price. This is not investment advice.
What score does Acuity Brands get on MeridIAn Screener?
It scores 6.0 out of 10, rank 961 of 2,130 (better than 51% of the companies analysed). Its strongest category is Financial health (7.9) and its weakest, Momentum (1.5). Analysis of 08/10/2026.
What is Acuity Brands's P/E ratio?
Its P/E is 19.9: the share price equals 19.9 times earnings per share over the last 12 months. The Industrials median is 25.4. Based on the earnings analysts expect, the forward P/E is 12.9.
How much is Acuity Brands worth on the stock market?
Its market capitalisation is 9.0B USD and its enterprise value, debt included, is 9.1B USD.
How much debt does Acuity Brands have?
Its net debt (debt minus cash) is 61.1M USD. That is 0.07 times its EBITDA; the Industrials median is 1.58.
Does Acuity Brands pay a dividend?
Yes: its dividend yield is 0.27% and it pays out 5% of its earnings.
How has Acuity Brands stock performed over the last year?
It has fallen 13.4% over the last year, excluding dividends. Over the last 52 weeks it has traded between 257.04 and 380.17 USD. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
What do analysts think of Acuity Brands?
6 analysts cover it; their average recommendation is “Buy” and their average target is 379.33 USD (+26.3% versus the price). It is an estimate, not market data.