Acuity Inc. (AYI) — Stock Score Summary

Acuity Inc. (AYI) has a MoatMap StockRank of 69/100 based on Quality (76/100), Value (38/100), and Momentum (38/100) factor scores. The current signal is BUY. Acuity Brands is a market leader in industrial lighting and building management systems. It stands to benefit from the construction of new regional manufacturing hubs and gigafactories in North America. The company has solid free cash flow and a rational capital allocation strategy, but lighting remains a highly competitive market with cyclical exposure.

Acuity Inc. is a leading North American provider of innovative lighting solutions and building management systems for commercial, institutional, and industrial applications. The company commands a strong market position through its extensive portfolio of LED lighting products, smart lighting technologies, and a robust distribution network, positioning it at the forefront of connected building solutions.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$301.74
Market Cap$9.1B
P/E (TTM)22.58
P/E (Forward)14.48
Price/Book3.29
Return on Equity16.0%
Return on Invested Capital13.9%
Debt/Equity28.45
Gross Margin48.5%
Operating Margin13.1%
Revenue Growth4.9%
Dividend Yield0.2%
Free Cash Flow$430M

Acuity Inc. operates in the Electrical Equipment & Parts industry, part of the Industrials sector (United States).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Acuity Inc.’s (AYI) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for Acuity Inc. (AYI) is 69/100, with a Buy signal. It is a composite of Quality (76), Value (38), and Momentum (38) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 19,000+ stock universe.
Does Acuity Inc. have an economic moat?
Acuity Inc. (AYI) has a Quality factor score of 76/100. The Quality factor combines ROIC, Piotroski F-Score, and leverage — the financial fingerprints of a durable competitive advantage. A Quality score above 70 typically indicates a company with the characteristics of a moated business.
Is Acuity Inc. a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for Acuity Inc. (AYI) is Buy, based on a StockRank of 69/100. Signals are derived mechanically from the StockRank composite and should be one input among many — combine with your own thesis on management, competitive position, and valuation.
What sector is Acuity Inc. in?
Acuity Inc. (AYI) operates in the Industrials sector, specifically the Electrical Equipment & Parts industry (United States).
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