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AYI Acuity Brands PE ratio, current and historical analysis

The PE ratio for Acuity Brands stock stands at 19.87 as of Jul 26, 2024. The calculation is based on the latest EPS of $12.5 and the stock price of $248.33 per share. An increase of 11% has been observed in the PE ratio compared to its average of 17.9 of the last four quarters.

AYI PE ratio history

How has AYI's PE ratio performed in the past

Over the last ten years, the average PE ratio of Acuity Brands has been 22.78. The current 19.87 P/E ratio is 13% lower than the historical average. Looking back at the last ten years, AYI's PE ratio peaked in the May 2016 quarter at 41.98, with a price of $259.04 and an EPS of $6.17. The May 2020 quarter marked the lowest point at 12.58, with a price of $86.15 and an EPS of $6.85.

Average
22.78
Median
18.54
Minimum
12.58
Maximum
41.98

Acuity Brands PE ratio by year

Maximum annual increase: 25.78% in 2021

Maximum annual decrease: -42.55% in 2017

Year PE ratio Change
2023 14.82 1.51%
2022 14.6 -33.21%
2021 21.86 25.78%
2020 17.38 15.33%
2019 15.07 -15.81%
2018 17.9 -24.47%
2017 23.7 -42.55%
2016 41.25 8.58%
2015 37.99 24.8%
2014 30.44 5.73%

AYI average PE ratio chart

What is the average PE ratio of AYI for the past years

AYI's current PE ratio is higher than the 3 and 5-year averages, but it is lower than its 10-year average.

3-year avg
17.62
5-year avg
17.41
10-year avg
22.78
15-year avg
23.34

AYI PE vs peers

What is AYI's PE ratio compared to its peers

In comparison to its peer stock CSIQ, AYI's PE ratio is higher.

Stock name PE ratio Market cap
CSIQ Canadian Solar Inc 5.49 $1.13B
AYI Acuity Brands Inc 19.87 $7.64B
OESX Orion Energy Systems Inc N/A $34.85M

Frequently asked questions

What is Acuity Brands's PE ratio?

AYI stock has a price to earnings ratio of 19.87 as of Jul 26, 2024.

What is the 3-year average PE ratio for Acuity Brands (AYI)?

The average PE ratio for AYI stock over the past 3 years is 17.62.

What is the 5-year average PE ratio for Acuity Brands (AYI)?

The average PE ratio for AYI stock over the past 5 years is 17.41.

What is the highest PE ratio for AYI?

Over the last ten years, the May 2016 quarter recorded the highest quarterly PE ratio at 41.98.

How does the current PE ratio for AYI compare to its historical average?

AYI's current price to earnings ratio is 13% below its 10-year historical average.

How is AYI's PE ratio calculated (Acuity Brands PE ratio formula)?

The P/E ratio is obtained by dividing the latest price of a stock by its trailing twelve months EPS. As of today (Jul 26, 2024), Acuity Brands's share price is $248.33. The company's earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending May 2024 is $12.5. Therefore, Acuity Brands's PE ratio for today is 19.87. PE RATIO(19.87) = STOCK PRICE($248.33) / TTM EPS($12.5)

All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified.