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Acuity Brands, Inc. (AYI)
Performance
Return for Risk
Dividends
Drawdowns
Volatility
Financials

Company Info

ISIN
US00508Y1029
CUSIP
00508Y102
IPO Date
Dec 3, 2001

Highlights

Market Cap
$8.84B
Enterprise Value
$9.40B
EPS (TTM)
$13.01
PE Ratio
21.54
PEG Ratio
1.74
Total Revenue (TTM)
$4.54B
Gross Profit (TTM)
$2.18B
EBITDA (TTM)
$636.30M
Year Range
$216.81 - $380.17
Target Price
$396.67
ROA (TTM)
8.82%
ROE (TTM)
14.69%

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Performance

Performance Chart

The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Acuity Brands, Inc., comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.


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S&P 500 Index

Returns By Period

Acuity Brands, Inc. (AYI) has returned -22.12% so far this year and 6.67% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, AYI has returned 2.62% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 12.16% annually.


Acuity Brands, Inc.

1D
2.86%
1M
-7.09%
YTD
-22.12%
6M
-18.54%
1Y
6.67%
3Y*
15.61%
5Y*
10.95%
10Y*
2.62%

Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)

1D
2.91%
1M
-5.09%
YTD
-4.63%
6M
-2.39%
1Y
16.33%
3Y*
16.69%
5Y*
10.18%
10Y*
12.16%
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

Monthly Returns

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Dec 3, 2001, AYI's average daily return is +0.08%, while the average monthly return is +1.61%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 3.6 years.

Historically, 59% of months were positive and 41% were negative. The best month was Mar 2021 with a return of +33.8%, while the worst month was Jul 2002 at -27.0%. The longest winning streak lasted 7 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 6 months.

On a daily basis, AYI closed higher 52% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 24, 2020 with a return of +18.2%, while the worst single day was Nov 1, 2007 at -19.4%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
2026-14.11%-2.41%-7.09%-22.12%
202513.78%-10.56%-11.37%-7.43%6.68%14.79%4.42%4.86%5.49%6.05%0.38%-1.74%23.53%
202416.27%5.56%6.96%-7.55%4.55%-7.00%4.16%1.33%8.12%9.24%6.65%-8.91%42.95%
202313.83%2.96%-5.79%-13.80%-4.25%8.22%1.40%-2.40%5.60%-4.83%10.67%14.26%24.06%
2022-9.48%-4.78%3.80%-8.82%1.47%-11.99%18.51%-10.13%-3.94%16.66%2.57%-12.05%-21.55%
2021-0.59%2.54%33.82%12.52%0.12%0.69%-6.16%5.22%-6.05%18.57%-1.99%5.15%75.42%

Benchmark Metrics

Acuity Brands, Inc. has an annualized alpha of 10.65%, beta of 1.21, and R² of 0.35 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since December 04, 2001.

  • This stock captured 173.26% of S&P 500 Index gains and 129.89% of its losses — amplifying both gains and losses, but participating more in upside than downside.
  • R² of 0.35 means the benchmark explains less than half of this stock's behavior — treat beta with caution or consider switching to a more representative benchmark.

Alpha
10.65%
Beta
1.21
0.35
Upside Capture
173.26%
Downside Capture
129.89%

Return for Risk

Risk / Return Rank

AYI ranks 45 for risk / return — on par with similar stocks. You're getting a typical balance of risk and reward. Not a standout, but not a red flag either — a reasonable choice if other factors align with your goals.


AYI Risk / Return Rank: 4545
Overall Rank
AYI Sharpe Ratio Rank: 4747
Sharpe Ratio Rank
AYI Sortino Ratio Rank: 4141
Sortino Ratio Rank
AYI Omega Ratio Rank: 4141
Omega Ratio Rank
AYI Calmar Ratio Rank: 4646
Calmar Ratio Rank
AYI Martin Ratio Rank: 4848
Martin Ratio Rank
The rank (0–100) shows how this investment's returns compare to the risk taken. Higher = better. Based on the past 12 months of data, combining Sharpe, Sortino, and other metrics used by quantitative funds and institutional investors.

Return / Risk — by metrics

The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Acuity Brands, Inc. (AYI) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).


AYIBenchmarkDifference

Sharpe ratio

Return per unit of total volatility

0.19

0.90

-0.70

Sortino ratio

Return per unit of downside risk

0.51

1.39

-0.88

Omega ratio

Gain probability vs. loss probability

1.07

1.21

-0.14

Calmar ratio

Return relative to maximum drawdown

0.23

1.40

-1.17

Martin ratio

Return relative to average drawdown

0.66

6.61

-5.94

Explore AYI risk-adjusted metrics in detail

Dive deeper into individual metrics with historical trends, benchmark comparisons, and performance across different time periods.

Dividends

Dividend History

Acuity Brands, Inc. provided a 0.25% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.71 per share. The company has been increasing its dividends for 17 consecutive years.


0.20%0.25%0.30%0.35%0.40%0.45%$0.00$0.10$0.20$0.30$0.40$0.50$0.60$0.7020152016201720182019202020212022202320242025
Dividends
Dividend Yield
PeriodTTM20252024202320222021202020192018201720162015
Dividend$0.71$0.68$0.60$0.52$0.52$0.52$0.52$0.52$0.52$0.52$0.52$0.52

Dividend yield

0.25%0.19%0.21%0.25%0.31%0.25%0.43%0.38%0.45%0.30%0.23%0.22%

Monthly Dividends

The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Acuity Brands, Inc.. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
2026$0.00$0.20$0.00$0.20
2025$0.00$0.17$0.00$0.17$0.00$0.00$0.17$0.00$0.00$0.17$0.00$0.00$0.68
2024$0.00$0.15$0.00$0.15$0.00$0.00$0.15$0.00$0.00$0.15$0.00$0.00$0.60
2023$0.00$0.13$0.00$0.13$0.00$0.00$0.13$0.00$0.00$0.13$0.00$0.00$0.52
2022$0.13$0.00$0.00$0.13$0.00$0.00$0.13$0.00$0.00$0.13$0.00$0.00$0.52
2021$0.13$0.00$0.00$0.13$0.00$0.00$0.13$0.00$0.00$0.13$0.00$0.00$0.52

Dividend Yield & Payout


Dividend Yield

Acuity Brands, Inc. has a dividend yield of 0.25%, which signifies it pays a smaller percentage of its stock price in dividends to its shareholders compared to other companies in the market.

Payout Ratio

Acuity Brands, Inc. has a payout ratio of 5.21%, which is below the market average. This means Acuity Brands, Inc. returns a smaller proportion of its earnings to shareholders as dividends, suggesting it retains a higher portion for reinvestment, growth, or debt payment.

Drawdowns

Drawdowns Chart

The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.


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Worst Drawdowns

The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Acuity Brands, Inc.. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.

The maximum drawdown for the Acuity Brands, Inc. was 74.22%, occurring on Mar 23, 2020. Recovery took 1016 trading sessions.

The current Acuity Brands, Inc. drawdown is 25.56%.


Depth

Start

To Bottom

Bottom

To Recover

End

Total

-74.22%Aug 24, 2016900Mar 23, 20201016Apr 5, 20241916
-68.25%Jul 25, 2007409Mar 9, 2009744Feb 17, 20121153
-39.13%Apr 26, 2002131Oct 30, 2002172Jul 9, 2003303
-33.72%Jan 24, 202552Apr 8, 2025102Sep 4, 2025154
-31.52%Jan 6, 202646Mar 12, 2026

Volatility

Volatility Chart

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.


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Financials

Financial Performance

The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of Acuity Brands, Inc. over time, highlighting three key metrics: Total Revenue, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), and Net Income.


Annual
Quarterly

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Valuation

The Valuation section provides an overview of how Acuity Brands, Inc. is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Electrical Equipment & Parts industry. It includes key financial ratios that help investors assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.


PE Ratio

The chart displays the Price-to-Earnings (P/E) ratio for AYI, comparing it with other companies in the Electrical Equipment & Parts industry. Currently, AYI has a P/E ratio of 21.5. This P/E ratio is in line with the industry average, suggesting the stock may be fairly valued relative to its earnings.

PEG Ratio

The chart shows the Price/Earnings to Growth (PEG) ratio for AYI compared to other companies in the Electrical Equipment & Parts industry. AYI currently has a PEG ratio of 1.7. This PEG ratio is higher than the industry average, which may suggest the stock is overvalued relative to its expected earnings growth.

PS Ratio

This chart shows the Price-to-Sales (P/S) ratio for AYI relative to other companies in the Electrical Equipment & Parts industry. Currently, AYI has a P/S ratio of 1.9. This P/S ratio falls within the average range for the industry, suggesting the stock is fairly valued based on its revenue.

PB Ratio

The chart illustrates the Price-to-Book (P/B) ratio for AYI in comparison with other companies in the Electrical Equipment & Parts industry. Currently, AYI has a P/B value of 3.2. This P/B ratio is in line with the industry average, suggesting the stock is valued fairly in relation to its book value.

Income Statement



TTM
Revenue

Total Revenue

Cost Of Revenue

Gross Profit

Operating Expenses

Selling, General & Admin Expenses

R&D Expenses

Depreciation And Amortization

Total Operating Expenses

Income

Income Before Tax

Operating Income

EBITDA

EBIT

Earnings From Continuing Operations

Net Income

Income Tax Expense

Other Non-Operating Income (Expenses)

Extraordinary Items

Discontinued Operations

Effect Of Accounting Charges

Non Recurring

Minority Interest

Other Items

Interest Income

Interest Expense

Net Interest Income

Values in undefined except per share items