Latest ROE for Acuity Brands: 16.56% — see history and peer comparisons.
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Return on Equity measures how efficiently a company uses shareholders' equity to generate profits. A higher ROE indicates better profitability relative to equity.
As of the most recent data, AYI shows a ROE of 16.56%. That is below the Industrials sector average of 22.29%. Scroll down for historical charts and peer comparison views.
The Industrials sector average ROE is about 22.29%. Acuity Brands is at 16.56%, which is lower that average. That is roughly 25.7% below the sector mean. Use the comparison chart on this page to see how AYI stacks up against individual peers as well.
Check the historical chart to see whether AYI's ROE is trending up or down. Improvement over multiple periods is generally more meaningful than a single strong quarter. Compare Acuity Brands with peers to see if the move is company-specific or sector-wide.
Besides this return on equity page, Stockcircle has Acuity Brands's full stock overview, other financial metrics, insider and congress trade tabs, and tools to follow the stock. Together they help you connect ROE (currently 16.56%) with ownership activity and broader fundamentals.
The Industrials average ROE is about 22.29%, while AYI is at 16.56%. Typical ranges vary by sub-industry, so always sanity-check against the closest competitors, not just the whole sector bucket.