Acuity Brands [AYI] vs Advanced Energy [AEIS] Detailed Stock Comparison
Acuity Brands
NYSE
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Advanced Energy
NASDAQ
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TLDR: Quick Comparison Summary
Based on 20 vital metrics comparison: Acuity Brands wins in 17 metrics, Advanced Energy wins in 2 metrics, with 0 ties. Acuity Brands appears stronger overall.
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Vital Metrics Comparison
| Metric | Acuity Brands | Advanced Energy | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 24.27 | 63.72 | Acuity Brands |
| Price-to-Book Ratio | 3.62 | 4.32 | Acuity Brands |
| Debt-to-Equity Ratio | 42.01 | 54.68 | Acuity Brands |
| PEG Ratio | 16.80 | 28.92 | Acuity Brands |
| EV/EBITDA | 14.39 | 27.67 | Acuity Brands |
| Profit Margin (TTM) | 9.63% | 5.12% | Acuity Brands |
| Operating Margin (TTM) | 14.51% | 8.74% | Acuity Brands |
| EBITDA Margin (TTM) | 14.51% | 8.74% | Acuity Brands |
| Return on Equity | 16.60% | 7.03% | Acuity Brands |
| Return on Assets (TTM) | 8.90% | 3.14% | Acuity Brands |
| Free Cash Flow (TTM) | $555.20M | $73.96M | Acuity Brands |
| Dividend Yield | 0.23% | 0.35% | Advanced Energy |
| 1-Year Return | 34.18% | 51.70% | Advanced Energy |
| Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM) | 2.26 | 3.32 | Acuity Brands |
| Enterprise Value | $10.06B | $5.25B | Acuity Brands |
| EV/Revenue Ratio | 2.41 | 3.21 | Acuity Brands |
| Gross Profit Margin (TTM) | 48.38% | 37.01% | Acuity Brands |
| Revenue per Share (TTM) | $135 | $44 | Acuity Brands |
| Earnings per Share (Diluted) | $12.69 | $2.26 | Acuity Brands |
| Beta (Stock Volatility) | 1.64 | N/A | N/A |
Performance
Key Stats
Valuation
Financials
Short Interest
Dividends
Acuity Brands vs Advanced Energy Stock Performance Analysis
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Performance Comparison
Short-term Returns
| Stock | 1D | 1W | 1M | 3M | 6M | YTD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acuity Brands | 0.74% | 0.74% | 0.98% | 19.82% | -4.07% | 2.87% |
| Advanced Energy | 2.95% | 11.51% | 9.23% | 36.41% | 33.67% | 30.76% |
Long-term Returns
| Stock | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | 10Y | 15Y | 20Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acuity Brands | 34.18% | 67.59% | 181.64% | 45.63% | 682.62% | 965.95% |
| Advanced Energy | 51.70% | 58.76% | 88.45% | 466.14% | 879.99% | 1,297.78% |
Performance & Financial Health Analysis: Acuity Brands vs Advanced Energy
| Metric | AYI | AEIS |
|---|---|---|
| Market Information | ||
| Market Cap | $9.44B | $5.43B |
| Market Cap Category | Mid cap | Mid cap |
| 10 Day Avg. Volume | 324,040 | 409,580 |
| 90 Day Avg. Volume | 346,810 | 357,500 |
| Last Close | $307.08 | $150.82 |
| 52 Week Range | $216.81 - $345.30 | $75.01 - $152.23 |
| % from 52W High | -11.07% | -0.93% |
| All-Time High | $345.30 (Jan 20, 2025) | $152.23 (Aug 08, 2025) |
| % from All-Time High | -11.07% | -0.93% |
| Growth Metrics | ||
| Quarterly Revenue Growth | 0.22% | 0.21% |
| Quarterly Earnings Growth | -0.14% | 0.68% |
| Financial Health | ||
| Profit Margin (TTM) | 0.10% | 0.05% |
| Operating Margin (TTM) | 0.15% | 0.09% |
| Return on Equity (TTM) | 0.17% | 0.07% |
| Debt to Equity (MRQ) | 42.01 | 54.68 |
| Cash & Liquidity | ||
| Book Value per Share (MRQ) | $85.00 | $33.35 |
| Cash per Share (MRQ) | $12.25 | $18.92 |
| Operating Cash Flow (TTM) | $573.00M | $190.83M |
| Levered Free Cash Flow (TTM) | $381.15M | $101.49M |
| Dividends | ||
| Last 12-Month Dividend Yield | 0.23% | 0.35% |
| Last 12-Month Dividend | $0.64 | $0.50 |
Valuation & Enterprise Metrics Analysis: Acuity Brands vs Advanced Energy
| Metric | AYI | AEIS |
|---|---|---|
| Price Ratios | ||
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 24.27 | 63.72 |
| Forward P/E | 16.80 | 28.92 |
| PEG Ratio | 16.80 | 28.92 |
| Price to Sales (TTM) | 2.26 | 3.32 |
| Price to Book (MRQ) | 3.62 | 4.32 |
| Market Capitalization | ||
| Market Capitalization | $9.44B | $5.43B |
| Enterprise Value | $10.06B | $5.25B |
| Enterprise Value Metrics | ||
| Enterprise to Revenue | 2.41 | 3.21 |
| Enterprise to EBITDA | 14.39 | 27.67 |
| Risk & Other Metrics | ||
| Beta | 1.64 | N/A |
| Book Value per Share (MRQ) | $85.00 | $33.35 |
Financial Statements Comparison: Acuity Brands vs Advanced Energy
Financial Metrics
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Revenue
EBITDA
Operating Margin
Free Cash Flow
Long Term Debt
Profit Margin
Current Ratio
Operating Cash Flow
Income Statement (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | AYI | AEIS |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue/Sales | $1.01B | $404.60M |
| Cost of Goods Sold | $538.30M | $254.10M |
| Gross Profit | $468.00M | $150.50M |
| Research & Development | N/A | $54.20M |
| Operating Income (EBIT) | $110.20M | $31.80M |
| EBITDA | $144.30M | $50.70M |
| Pre-Tax Income | $102.30M | $29.90M |
| Income Tax | $24.80M | $5.00M |
| Net Income (Profit) | $77.50M | $24.70M |
Balance Sheet & Liquidity Metrics (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | AYI | AEIS |
|---|---|---|
| Cash & Equivalents | $371.80M | $723.00M |
| Total Current Assets | $1.59B | $1.41B |
| Total Current Liabilities | $799.50M | $319.20M |
| Long-Term Debt | $1.06B | $662.10M |
| Total Shareholders Equity | $2.58B | $1.23B |
| Retained Earnings | $4.18B | $1.05B |
| Property, Plant & Equipment | $77.80M | $298.20M |
Cash Flow Statement Comparison (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | AYI | AEIS |
|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | $196.10M | $29.20M |
| Capital Expenditures | $-15.00M | $-13.90M |
| Free Cash Flow | $192.30M | $15.00M |
| Debt Repayment | N/A | $0 |
| Common Stock Repurchase | $-68.70M | $-500,000 |
Short Interest & Institutional Ownership Analysis
| Metric | AYI | AEIS |
|---|---|---|
| Shares Short | 592,328 | 2.51M |
| Short Ratio | 1.49 | 6.74 |
| Short % of Float | 0.02% | 0.11% |
| Average Daily Volume (10 Day) | 324,040 | 409,580 |
| Average Daily Volume (90 Day) | 346,810 | 357,500 |
| Shares Outstanding | 30.87M | 37.71M |
| Float Shares | 30.21M | 37.36M |
| % Held by Insiders | 0.00% | 0.01% |
| % Held by Institutions | 1.01% | 1.09% |
Dividend Analysis & Yield Comparison: Acuity Brands vs Advanced Energy
| Metric | AYI | AEIS |
|---|---|---|
| Last 12-Month Dividend | $0.64 | $0.50 |
| Last 12-Month Dividend Yield | 0.23% | 0.35% |
| 3-Year Avg Annual Dividend | $0.57 | $0.43 |
| 3-Year Avg Dividend Yield | 0.07% | 0.09% |
| 3-Year Total Dividends | $1.72 | $1.30 |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Apr 17, 2025 | Aug 25, 2025 |