AYI Acuity Brands PE ratio, current and historical analysis
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The PE ratio for Acuity Brands stock stands at 28.29 as of Nov 5, 2025. The calculation is based on the latest EPS of $12.85 and the stock price of $363.56 per share. An increase of 25% has been observed in the PE ratio compared to its average of 22.6 of the last four quarters.
AYI PE ratio history
Over the last ten years, the average PE ratio of Acuity Brands has been 21.22. The current 28.29 P/E ratio is 33% 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: 36.47% in 2025
Maximum annual decrease: -42.55% in 2017
| Year | PE ratio | PE change | Price | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 25.41 | 36.47% | $326.47 | $12.85 |
| 2024 | 18.62 | 25.64% | $254.7 | $13.68 |
| 2023 | 14.82 | 1.51% | $161.28 | $10.88 |
| 2022 | 14.6 | -33.21% | $163.93 | $11.23 |
| 2021 | 21.86 | 25.78% | $184.53 | $8.44 |
| 2020 | 17.38 | 15.33% | $109.29 | $6.29 |
| 2019 | 15.07 | -15.81% | $125.41 | $8.32 |
| 2018 | 17.9 | -24.47% | $152.84 | $8.54 |
| 2017 | 23.7 | -42.55% | $176.79 | $7.46 |
| 2016 | 41.25 | 8.58% | $275.12 | $6.67 |
| 2015 | 37.99 | 24.8% | $194.87 | $5.13 |
| 2014 | 30.44 | 5.73% | $123.88 | $4.07 |
| 2013 | 28.79 | 23.4% | $85.5 | $2.97 |
| 2012 | 23.33 | 24.63% | $64.16 | $2.75 |
| 2011 | 18.72 | -11.07% | $46.04 | $2.46 |
Acuity Brands PE ratio by quarter (TTM)
| Year | PE ratio | PE change | Price | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2025 | 25.41 | 26.99% | $326.47 | $12.85 |
| May 2025 | 20.01 | -9.09% | $259.89 | $12.99 |
| Feb 2025 | 22.01 | -4.68% | $297.13 | $13.5 |
| Nov 2024 | 23.09 | 24.01% | $320.69 | $13.89 |
| Aug 2024 | 18.62 | -10.35% | $254.7 | $13.68 |
| May 2024 | 20.77 | 0.1% | $259.61 | $12.5 |
| Feb 2024 | 20.75 | 36.78% | $251.24 | $12.11 |
| Nov 2023 | 15.17 | 2.36% | $179.26 | $11.82 |
| Aug 2023 | 14.82 | 15.15% | $161.28 | $10.88 |
| May 2023 | 12.87 | -23.71% | $150.69 | $11.71 |
| Feb 2023 | 16.87 | -0.88% | $193.96 | $11.5 |
| Nov 2022 | 17.02 | 16.58% | $188.29 | $11.06 |
| Aug 2022 | 14.6 | -12.42% | $163.93 | $11.23 |
| May 2022 | 16.67 | -10.42% | $175.02 | $10.5 |
| Feb 2022 | 18.61 | -13.2% | $182.37 | $9.8 |
AYI Price vs fair value
AYI average PE ratio chart
AYI's current PE ratio is higher than the 3, 5 and 10-year averages.
PE comparison
Acuity Brands's price to earnings (P/E) of 28.29 is higher than the Industrials sector and the industry average. In comparison with the Industrials sector average of 25.78, Acuity Brands's price to earnings (P/E) is 10% higher.
AYI PE vs peers
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| AYI Acuity Brands Inc | 28.41 | $11.17B |
| OESX Orion Energy Systems Inc | N/A | $29.39M |
| CSIQ Canadian Solar Inc | N/A | $1.8B |
Frequently asked questions
What is Acuity Brands's PE ratio?
AYI stock has a price to earnings ratio of 28.29 as of Nov 5, 2025.
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 18.95.
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 19.09.
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 33% 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 5, 2025), Acuity Brands's share price is $363.56. The company's earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Aug 2025 is $12.85. Therefore, Acuity Brands's PE ratio for today is 28.29. PE RATIO(28.29) = STOCK PRICE($363.56) / TTM EPS($12.85)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified.