AYI Acuity Brands PE ratio, current and historical analysis
The PE ratio for Acuity Brands stock stands at 23.42 as of Nov 21, 2024. The calculation is based on the latest EPS of $13.68 and the stock price of $320.41 per share. An increase of 24% has been observed in the PE ratio compared to its average of 18.8 of the last four quarters.
AYI PE ratio history
Over the last ten years, the average PE ratio of Acuity Brands has been 22.49. The current 23.42 P/E ratio is 4.1% higher 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.
Acuity Brands PE ratio by year
Maximum annual increase: 25.78% in 2021
Maximum annual decrease: -42.55% in 2017
| Year | PE ratio | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 18.62 | 25.64% |
| 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% |
AYI average PE ratio chart
AYI's current PE ratio is higher than the 3, 5 and 10-year averages.
AYI PE vs peers
In comparison to its peer stock CSIQ, AYI's PE ratio is higher.
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| CSIQ Canadian Solar Inc | 21.73 | $750.48M |
| AYI Acuity Brands Inc | 23.42 | $9.89B |
| OESX Orion Energy Systems Inc | N/A | $27.54M |
Frequently asked questions
What is Acuity Brands's PE ratio?
AYI stock has a price to earnings ratio of 23.42 as of Nov 21, 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 17.35.
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 17.58.
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 4.1% above 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 (Nov 21, 2024), Acuity Brands's share price is $320.41. The company's earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Aug 2024 is $13.68. Therefore, Acuity Brands's PE ratio for today is 23.42. PE RATIO(23.42) = STOCK PRICE($320.41) / TTM EPS($13.68)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified. Data from 
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