Acuity Inc. (AYI) Valuation
Historical valuation analysis based on 500 data points (2024-09-23 to 2026-09-21)
Acuity is a leading industrial technology company that offers lighting, lighting controls, and intelligent building solutions. It designs, manufactures, and brings to market products and services r...
Acuity Inc. (AYI) currently trades at a P/E ratio of 20.30 (historical range: 17.00–29.19, median: 22.88), placing it at the 17th percentile — cheap relative to its history, P/S ratio of 2.08 (range: 1.77–2.81, 23th percentile — below its historical average), EV/EBITDA of 14.79 (range: 13.57–22.57, 8th percentile).
Acuity Inc. trades well below its historical valuation range across most metrics.
Historical Valuation Metrics
| Metric | Current | Min | Median | Max | Percentile | Assessment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P/E Ratio | 20.30 | 17.00 | 22.88 | 29.19 | 17th | cheap relative to its history |
| P/S Ratio | 2.08 | 1.77 | 2.31 | 2.81 | 23th | below its historical average |
| EV/EBITDA | 14.79 | 13.57 | 17.16 | 22.57 | 8th | cheap relative to its history |
| FCF Yield | 0.07 | 0.04 | 0.05 | 0.07 | 96th | cheap relative to its history |
Acuity Inc. (AYI) Valuation & P/E History
Acuity Inc. (AYI) is a US-listed stock operating in the Technology sector, specifically the Electric Lighting & Wiring Equipment industry currently trading at $308.75 with a market capitalization of $9.2 billion. This page provides historical valuation analysis for AYI based on 500 data points covering 2024-09-23 to 2026-09-21. The P/E ratio of 20.30 is below the historical median of 22.88, placing AYI at the 17th percentile of its valuation range. The P/S ratio of 2.08 compares to a median of 2.31.
AYI Valuation Metrics & Historical Range
The valuation table above shows Acuity Inc.'s current and historical valuation multiples, including P/E ratio, P/S ratio, EV/EBITDA, FCF yield, and dividend yield. Each metric is compared to its own historical range to determine whether AYI is currently trading above or below its typical valuation levels.
- P/E ratio: Price-to-earnings measures how much investors pay per dollar of earnings. A P/E above the historical median suggests AYI is expensively valued; below the median suggests it is cheap.
- P/S ratio: Price-to-sales is useful for companies with volatile or negative earnings. Lower P/S relative to history may indicate value.
- EV/EBITDA: Enterprise value to EBITDA adjusts for debt and cash, providing a capital-structure-neutral valuation measure for Acuity Inc..
- FCF yield: Free cash flow yield shows the cash return relative to market price. Higher yields may indicate undervaluation.
Is AYI Overvalued or Undervalued?
Acuity Inc. trades well below its historical valuation range across most metrics. The overall valuation percentile of 16 combines P/E, P/S, and EV/EBITDA percentiles into a single measure of how expensive AYI is relative to its own history. A percentile below 25 suggests the stock may be undervalued, while a percentile above 75 suggests it may be overvalued.
However, valuation is only one factor in investment decisions. A stock can remain "overvalued" for years if growth accelerates, or "undervalued" if the business deteriorates. Always combine valuation analysis with financial statement analysis and the full AYI analysis page for a complete picture.
Valuation data is computed from historical price and fundamental data via Polygon.io and Finnhub.AYI trades on NYSE/NASDAQ. This page is for informational purposes only and is not financial advice.