Acuity Inc. (ayi)
AYI — Company Overview
Acuity Inc. (AYI) trades on NYQ as part of the Industrials peer group (Electrical Equipment & Parts).
| Ticker | AYI |
| Sector | Industrials |
| Industry | Electrical Equipment & Parts |
| Exchange | NYQ |
| Market cap | $9.16B |
| Last price | $306.06 |
| Size category | Mid Cap |
AYI — Business Description
AYI represents a Electrical Equipment & Parts business in the Industrials segment. Acuity Inc. provides lighting, lighting controls, building management system, and an audio, video, and control platform in the United States and internationally. It operates in two segments, Acuity Brands Lighting (ABL); and the Acuity Intelligent Spaces (AIS). The ABL segment provides lighting solutions and luminaires with advanced electronics under the Aculux, American Electric Lighting, Cyclone, Dark to Light, eldoLED, Eureka, Fresco, Gotham, Healthcare Lighting, Holophane, Hydrel, IOTA, Juno, Lithonia Lighting, Luminaire LED, Luminis, Mark Architectural Lighting, Nightingale, nLight, Peerless, RELOC Wiring Solutions, and SensorSwitch brand names. This segment serves electrical distributors, consumer retail…
Official website: https://www.acuityinc.com.
AYI — Investment Thesis
At a high level, AYI offers exposure to Industrials with metrics outlined below from public market data.
- Revenue is expanding at roughly 1.6% year-over-year (public data).
- Trailing P/E of 20.62× sits in a moderate band relative to high-growth peers.
- Forward P/E (14.11×) is below trailing P/E — earnings may be expected to improve.
- Equity market capitalization is approximately $9.16B.
See the free estimates and earnings pages for public targets and growth metrics. Ownership, live news, and deeper models remain in Vest Terminal.
AYI — Financial Health
Key financial health indicators for Acuity Inc. are derived exclusively from public data — no proprietary estimates.
Profit margin near 10.3% leaves a narrower cushion versus higher-margin peers. Positive free cash flow of $467.28M supports balance-sheet flexibility.
| Trailing P/E | 20.62× |
| Forward P/E | 14.11× |
| Price / Sales | 1.99× |
| Price / Book | 3.21× |
| Gross margin | 48.7% |
| Operating margin | 16.1% |
| Profit margin | 10.3% |
| Return on equity | 17.4% |
| Debt / Equity | 28.21 |
| Free cash flow | $467.28M |
AYI — Growth Outlook
Growth outlook for Acuity Inc. (AYI) depends on demand trends in Electrical Equipment & Parts and the company's ability to convert revenue into sustainable earnings.
- Revenue growth of 1.6% suggests steady but measured expansion.
- Earnings growth of 46.2% year-over-year supports improving profitability.
- Price is 19.5% below the 52-week high.
- Shares trade 19.1% above the 52-week low — limited rebound so far.
AYI — Competitive Position
Acuity Inc. (AYI) is evaluated against peers on scale, margin structure, and capital efficiency within Industrials.
- Competes within Industrials, specifically in Electrical Equipment & Parts.
- Market capitalization of $9.16B places AYI among mid-cap peers.
- Gross margin near 48.7% may reflect pricing power or favorable mix.
AYI — Strengths
Strengths for Acuity Inc. (AYI) inferred from public financial metrics:
- Earnings growth of 46.2% year-over-year.
- Return on equity near 17.4% — efficient use of shareholder capital.
- Gross margin of 48.7% supports competitive unit economics.
- Positive free cash flow ($467.28M).
- Moderate leverage (debt/equity 28.21).
AYI — Weaknesses
Weaknesses and pressure points for Acuity Inc. (AYI) based on available data:
Insufficient public data to assess this factor.
AYI — Opportunities
- Trading 19.1% above the 52-week low — potential recovery if fundamentals stabilize.
- Positive free cash flow enables reinvestment, debt reduction, or shareholder returns.
- Forward earnings multiple below trailing P/E — potential earnings acceleration ahead.
AYI — Risks
- Standard market, regulatory, competitive, and execution risks apply to all public equities.
AYI — Summary
Acuity Inc. (AYI) is a mid-cap Industrials company focused on Electrical Equipment & Parts, listed on NYQ. Last price $306.06 with market cap $9.16B. Trailing P/E 20.62×. Revenue grew 1.6% year-over-year per public data. Notable strengths include earnings growth of 46.2% year-over-year. Premium Terminal tools for Acuity Inc. add ownership analytics, news, and richer estimate history beyond this public summary.
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Acuity Inc. FAQ
What does Acuity Inc. (AYI) do?
Acuity Inc. provides lighting, lighting controls, building management system, and an audio, video, and control platform in the United States and internationally. It operates in two segments, Acuity Brands Lighting (ABL); and the Acuity Intelligent Spaces (AIS). The ABL segment p…
What is AYI's P/E ratio?
Acuity Inc. has a trailing P/E of 20.62× based on publicly available market data.
Does AYI pay a dividend?
Indicated dividend yield: 0.2%. Confirm ex-dates and payout history in Vest Terminal.
What sector is AYI in?
Acuity Inc. is classified in Industrials (Electrical Equipment & Parts) on NYQ.
What is AYI's market capitalization?
Approximate market cap: $9.16B.
What are the main risks for AYI?
Key risks include above-average volatility (beta 1.29), among factors on this page.
What are the strengths of AYI?
Potential positives include earnings growth of 46.2% year-over-year, return on equity near 17.4% — efficient use of shareholder capital.
Where can I get analyst estimates for AYI?
Public analyst price targets and consensus for Acuity Inc. are on the free /stocks/ayi/estimates page. Deeper estimate history and models are available in Vest Terminal.