Acuity (STU:AQ8) FCF Margin %: 22.84% (As of May. 2026) — 102% Above Median

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STU:AQ8 Acuity Inc STU:AQ8
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What is Acuity FCF Margin %?

Acuity STU:AQ8 +0.69% 91 FCF Margin % is 22.84% as of May. 2026, which is 102% above its 10-year median of 11.29. GuruFocus rates STU:AQ8 with a GF Score™ of 91/100 and a GF Value™ of €273.49 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 3,039 Industrial Products companies, Acuity ranks better than 86.87% on this metric.

FCF Margin % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by its Revenue. Acuity's Free Cash Flow for the three months ended in May. 2026 was €234 Mil. Acuity's Revenue for the three months ended in May. 2026 was €1,025 Mil. Therefore, Acuity's FCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was 22.84%.

As of today, Acuity's current FCF Yield % is 6.32%.

The historical rank and industry rank for Acuity's FCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:

STU:AQ8' s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 6.49   Med: 11.29   Max: 14.45
Current: 13.89


During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Margin % of Acuity was 14.45%. The lowest was 6.49%. And the median was 11.29%.

STU:AQ8's FCF Margin % is ranked better than
86.87% of 3039 companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 1.51 vs STU:AQ8: 13.89


Acuity FCF Margin % Related Terms


Acuity FCF Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Acuity's FCF Margin % can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Acuity FCF Margin % Chart

Acuity Annual Data
Trend Aug16 Aug17 Aug18 Aug19 Aug20 Aug21 Aug22 Aug23 Aug24 Aug25
FCF Margin %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 10.54 6.49 12.94 14.45 12.27

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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STU:AQ8 vs FPS, POWL, AEIS: FCF Margin % Comparison

For the Electrical Equipment & Parts subindustry, Acuity's FCF Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and FCF Margin % data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


Acuity FCF Margin % vs Industrial Products Industry

For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Acuity's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Acuity's FCF Margin % falls into.


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Acuity FCF Margin % Calculation

FCF margin is the ratio of Free Cash Flow divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.

Acuity's FCF Margin for the fiscal year that ended in Aug. 2025 is calculated as

FCF Margin=Free Cash Flow (A: Aug. 2025 )/Revenue (A: Aug. 2025 )
=457.847/3732.87
=12.27 %

Acuity's FCF Margin for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 is calculated as

FCF Margin=Free Cash Flow (Q: May. 2026 )/Revenue (Q: May. 2026 )
=234.202/1025.488
=22.84 %

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about FCF Margin % →
What does a FCF Margin % of 22.84% mean?
Acuity (STU:AQ8) has a FCF Margin % of 22.84% as of May. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Acuity and its competitors. This is 102% above median its historical median of 11.29. Over the past decade, Acuity's FCF Margin % has ranged from 6.49 to 14.45. According to the industry distribution chart, Acuity ranks #399 out of 3039 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 13.1%.
Is Acuity's FCF Margin % too high?
Acuity's current FCF Margin % of 22.84% is 102% above median its 10-year median of 11.29. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.49 to a high of 14.45. The Industrial Products industry median FCF Margin % is 1.51. Acuity's value of 22.84% is 1412.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Acuity ranks #399 out of 3039 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Acuity has a GF Score™ of 91/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Acuity's FCF Margin % compare to FPS and POWL?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Acuity ranks #399 out of 3039 companies for FCF Margin %. This places Acuity in the top 13% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median FCF Margin % is 1.51. Acuity's value of 22.84% is 1412.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Acuity's own FCF Margin % has ranged from 6.49 to 14.45 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 11.29 vs. the industry median of 1.51, Acuity has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good FCF Margin % for an Industrial Products company?
The median FCF Margin % among Industrial Products companies is 1.51, based on 3,039 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a FCF Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, FCF Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Acuity's current FCF Margin % of 22.84% is 1412.6% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high FCF Margin % mean?
A high FCF Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Acuity and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median FCF Margin % is 1.51 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Acuity's current FCF Margin % is 22.84%, which is 102% above median its own 10-year median of 11.29. 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 (STU:AQ8) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €273.49, compared to a current price of €292.00 — trading 6.8% above its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is 22.84%, which is 102% above median its 10-year median of 11.29 and 1412.6% above the Industrial Products industry median of 1.51. Acuity's overall GF Score™ is 91/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is FCF Margin % calculated?
FCF Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Acuity (STU:AQ8), the current FCF Margin % is 22.84% 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 (STU:AQ8) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Acuity stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €292.00 is trading 6.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of €273.49. GuruFocus considers Acuity to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for STU:AQ8:

  • FCF Margin %: 22.84% (102% above median its 10-year median of 11.29)
  • GF Value™: €273.49 vs. price of €292.00 (6.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 91/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 1412.6% above the Industrial Products median (#399 of 3039)

No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:AQ8 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Acuity Business Description

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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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