AYI (Acuity) Ending Cash Position: $412 Mil (As of May. 2026)

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AYI Acuity Inc AYI
91 GF Score
Price $358.43
GF Value $317.88
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Acuity Ending Cash Position?

Acuity AYI -0.37% 91 Ending Cash Position is $412 Mil as of May. 2026. GuruFocus rates AYI with a GF Score™ of 91/100 and a GF Value™ of $317.88 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

Acuity's Ending Cash Position for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was $412 Mil.

Acuity's quarterly Ending Cash Position declined from Nov. 2025 ($376 Mil) to Feb. 2026 ($273 Mil) but then increased from Feb. 2026 ($273 Mil) to May. 2026 ($412 Mil).

Acuity's annual Ending Cash Position increased from Aug. 2023 ($398 Mil) to Aug. 2024 ($846 Mil) but then declined from Aug. 2024 ($846 Mil) to Aug. 2025 ($423 Mil).

Acuity Ending Cash Position Related Terms

Acuity Ending Cash Position Historical Data

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Acuity Ending Cash Position Chart

Acuity Annual Data
Trend Aug16 Aug17 Aug18 Aug19 Aug20 Aug21 Aug22 Aug23 Aug24 Aug25
Ending Cash Position
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Acuity Quarterly Data
Aug21 Nov21 Feb22 May22 Aug22 Nov22 Feb23 May23 Aug23 Nov23 Feb24 May24 Aug24 Nov24 Feb25 May25 Aug25 Nov25 Feb26 May26
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Acuity Ending Cash Position Calculation

Ending Cash Position is the cash and cash equivalents balance at the end of the accounting period, as indicated on the Cash Flow statement. It is equal to the Beginning Cash Position plus the Net Change in Cash.

Acuity's Ending Cash Position for the fiscal year that ended in Aug. 2025 is calculated as

Ending Cash Position= Beginning Cash Position+Net Change in Cash
=845.8+-423.3
=423

Acuity's Ending Cash Position for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 is calculated as

Ending Cash Position=Beginning Cash Position+Net Change in Cash
=272.5+139.4
=412

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Ending Cash Position →
What does a Ending Cash Position of $412 Mil mean?
Acuity (AYI) has a Ending Cash Position of $412 Mil as of May. 2026. Ending Cash Position is the cash and cash equivalents balance at the end of the accounting period, as indicated on the Cash Flow statement. View historical data on Acuity and its competitors.
Is Acuity's Ending Cash Position too high?
Acuity's current Ending Cash Position is $412 Mil. Overall, Acuity has a GF Score™ of 91/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Acuity's Ending Cash Position compare to FPS and POWL?
Acuity's Ending Cash Position of $412 Mil can be compared against companies in the Industrial Products industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Ending Cash Position for an Industrial Products company?
A good Ending Cash Position depends on the Industrial Products industry context. However, Ending Cash Position should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Ending Cash Position mean?
A high Ending Cash Position can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Ending Cash Position is the cash and cash equivalents balance at the end of the accounting period, as indicated on the Cash Flow statement. View historical data on Acuity and its competitors. Acuity's current Ending Cash Position is $412 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Acuity stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Acuity (AYI) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $317.88, compared to a current price of $358.43 — trading 12.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Ending Cash Position is $412 Mil. Acuity's overall GF Score™ is 91/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Ending Cash Position calculated?
Ending Cash Position is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Acuity (AYI), the current Ending Cash Position is $412 Mil as of May. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Acuity (AYI) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Acuity stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $358.43 is trading 12.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $317.88. GuruFocus considers Acuity to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for AYI:

  • Ending Cash Position: $412 Mil
  • GF Value™: $317.88 vs. price of $358.43 (12.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 91/100 with 4 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the AYI stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Acuity Business Description

Other Exchanges 0H90:UK
Address 1170 Peachtree Street, N.E, Suite 1200, Atlanta, GA, USA, 30309-7673
Acuity is a leading industrial technology company that offers lighting, lighting controls, and intelligent building solutions. It designs, manufactures, and brings to market products and services relating to these and other offerings. Acuity has two reportable segments: Acuity Brands Lighting and Acuity Intelligent Spaces. ABL sells commercial, architectural, and specialty lighting, including components and control systems. AIS offers building management and audio/visual solutions to help make buildings intelligent.
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