GROWTH
Top line accelerating.
+13.1% YoY versus −2.8% prior. 3y CAGR +2.7%.
+13.1%
Acuity Brands, Inc. AYI
Industrials · Market Cap: $9.0B
$317.28▲ 11.62 (3.80%)
Fundamentals as of 2025-08-31
We use cookies
MainRatios uses cookies for essential site functions. With your consent, we also use analytics cookies including session replay sampling (PostHog, Google Analytics) and advertising cookies (Google AdSense). You can reject non-essential cookies, including the "sale" or sharing of personal information under CCPA, and you may withdraw consent at any time (GDPR). See our Privacy Policy for details.
Industrials · Market Cap: $9.0B
Fundamentals as of 2025-08-31
All analysis on this page is for educational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. Fair values are model-based estimates. Always do your own research.
The Question
2 of 2 legendary models say HOLD AYI.
What would legendary investors pay for AYI?
These figures are not quotes or opinions from Buffett, Graham, Lynch or the other investors. They are our own estimates, computed by applying the intrinsic-value formulas each investor is known for to this company’s financials.
For educational purposes only. Not a recommendation to buy or sell securities.
Concerns — Acuity Brands, Inc.'s 14.5% ROE is below sector median.
Financial story
Concerns — Acuity Brands, Inc.'s 14.5% ROE and 0.75 debt-to-equity warrant a closer look at the underlying business.
Bottom line: AYI is rated BUY by 1 of 2 legendary models, with 1 holding and 0 flagging it overvalued, but earns a C sector grade (57/100) in Industrials. Whether the premium is justified depends on which lens you trust. Drill into the valuation breakdown and sector ranking for the full picture.
AYI trades at 21.0x earnings. Sector context and per-investor signals are in the valuation tab.
AYI and TTC differ on P/E, ROE, and revenue growth. See the full AYI vs TTC compare matrix.
Buffett and Munger evaluate AYI against their respective frameworks. Per-model fair value and reasoning are in the valuation tab.
AYI's P/E ratio is 21.0x. 5-year P/E history is in the financials tab.
0 of 2 legendary models say BUY. Full breakdown by investor and signal is in the valuation tab.
AYI's earnings calendar and history are tracked in the financials tab. Specific dates depend on company-published guidance.
+13.1% YoY versus −2.8% prior. 3y CAGR +2.7%.
+13.1%Net margin 9.1% versus 11.0% prior (−1.9pp). Operating 13.7%.
9.1%P/E 22.1x — 8% above the 5y median of 20.5x. Forward 16.2x hints at EPS expansion next year.
How does AYI compare?
See exactly where AYI ranks
Sign in to unlock the full sector ranking — free.
Sign in to see the rankingAYI sits at #45 in Industrials with a C grade (57/100).
