Acuity Brands Inc
NYSE:AYI

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Market Cap: 9.4B USD
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The intrinsic value of one AYI stock under the Base Case scenario is 243.36 USD. Compared to the current market price of 307 USD, Acuity Brands Inc is Overvalued by 21%.

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AYI Intrinsic Value
243.36 USD
Overvaluation 21%
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Business Breakdown

Acuity Brands Inc. is a leading provider of innovative lighting and building management solutions, catering to both commercial and residential markets. Founded in 2001 and headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, the company has grown through a series of strategic acquisitions and strong organic growth, carving out a reputation as a technology-driven leader in the illumination space. Acuity's diverse portfolio encompasses a range of products, including LED lighting systems, intelligent building controls, and energy management software. This positioning capitalizes on the increasing emphasis on energy efficiency and sustainability, making Acuity a key player in driving the transformation of both th...

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Balance Sheet Decomposition
Acuity Brands Inc

Current Assets 1.9B
Cash & Short-Term Investments 845.8m
Receivables 563m
Other Current Assets 462.7m
Non-Current Assets 1.9B
PP&E 303.9m
Other Non-Current Assets 1.6B
Current Liabilities 687.9m
Accounts Payable 352.3m
Accrued Liabilities 335.6m
Non-Current Liabilities 747.9m
Long-Term Debt 496.2m
Other Non-Current Liabilities 251.7m
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Revenue
3.8B USD
Cost of Revenue
-2.1B USD
Gross Profit
1.8B USD
Operating Expenses
-1.2B USD
Operating Income
553.3m USD
Other Expenses
-130.7m USD
Net Income
422.6m USD

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In the fourth quarter, Acuity Brands achieved robust sales growth, with net sales reaching $1 billion, up 2% year-over-year. The Lighting business experienced a sales increase of $11 million, while the Intelligent Spaces sector blossomed with a 17% sales rise to $84 million. Notable margin improvements were seen, with adjusted operating profit margins for total AYI reaching 17.3%. For fiscal 2025, the company anticipates net sales between $3.9 billion and $4.1 billion, and adjusted diluted EPS of $16 to $17.50, supported by low to mid-single-digit growth in ABL and mid-teen growth in Intelligent Spaces.

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Acuity Brands Inc's profitability score is 59/100. The higher the profitability score, the more profitable the company is.

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Acuity Brands Inc's profitability score is 59/100. The higher the profitability score, the more profitable the company is.

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Acuity Brands Inc's solvency score is 75/100. The higher the solvency score, the more solvent the company is.

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Acuity Brands Inc's solvency score is 75/100. The higher the solvency score, the more solvent the company is.

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Wall Street analysts forecast AYI stock price to rise over the next 12 months.

According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for AYI is 318.35 USD with a low forecast of 269.43 USD and a high forecast of 388.5 USD.

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269.43 USD
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Acuity Brands Inc

Country

United States of America

Industry

Electrical Equipment

Market Cap

9.4B USD

Dividend Yield

0.2%

Description

Acuity Brands, Inc. engages in the provision of lighting and building management solutions and services. The company is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia and currently employs 13,000 full-time employees. The company went IPO on 2001-11-14. The firm is focused on developing, manufacturing, and marketing products and services, including building management systems, lighting, lighting controls, and location-aware applications. The firm operates through two segments: Acuity Brands Lighting and Lighting Controls (ABL) and Intelligent Spaces Group (ISG). ABL offers devices such as luminaires, lighting controls, power supplies, prismatic skylights, and drivers, as well as integrated systems designed to optimize energy efficiency and comfort for various indoor and outdoor applications. ISG offers building management systems and location-aware applications and sells predominantly through system integrators. Its building management system includes Distech Controls products for controlling heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC), lighting, shades, and access control that deliver end-to-end optimization of those building systems.

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GEORGIA
Atlanta
1170 Peachtree St NE Ste 2300
+14048531400.0
www.acuitybrands.com

IPO

2001-11-14

Employees

13 000

Officers

Chairman, President & CEO
Mr. Neil M. Ashe
Senior VP & CFO
Ms. Karen J. Holcom
Senior VP & General Counsel
Mr. Barry R. Goldman
Senior VP & Chief Human Resources Officer
Ms. Dianne S. Mills
Vice President of Investor Relations
Ms. Charlotte McLaughlin
Vice President of Corporate Communications & Events
April Appling
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Senior Vice President of Corporate Development & Strategy
Mr. Philippe Brzusczak
Senior Vice President of Enterprise Operations
Mr. Tyler H. Moon
President of Intelligent Spaces Group
Mr. Peter Han
Senior Vice President of Distributed Building Technologies
Mr. Martin Villeneuve
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What is the Intrinsic Value of one AYI stock?

The intrinsic value of one AYI stock under the Base Case scenario is 243.36 USD.

Is AYI stock undervalued or overvalued?

Compared to the current market price of 307 USD, Acuity Brands Inc is Overvalued by 21%.

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