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AcuityAYI -2.80%92 OCF Margin % is 24.23% as of May. 2026, which is 92% above its 10-year median of 12.64. GuruFocus rates AYI with a GF Score™ of 92/100 and a GF Value™ of $316.43 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 3,040 Industrial Products companies, Acuity ranks better than 80.62% on this metric.
The historical data trend for Acuity's OCF 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.
For the Electrical Equipment & Parts subindustry, Acuity's OCF Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and OCF 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 OCF Margin % vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Acuity's OCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Acuity's OCF Margin % falls into.
* 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 (AYI) has a OCF Margin % of 24.23% as of May. 2026. OCF Margin is the ratio of Cash Flow from Operations to Total Revenue. View historical data on Acuity and its competitors. This is 92% above median its historical median of 12.64. Over the past decade, Acuity's OCF Margin % has ranged from 7.90 to 16.12. According to the industry distribution chart, Acuity ranks #589 out of 3040 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 19.4%.
Is Acuity's OCF Margin % too high?
Acuity's current OCF Margin % of 24.23% is 92% above median its 10-year median of 12.64. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 7.90 to a high of 16.12. The Industrial Products industry median OCF Margin % is 7.09. Acuity's value of 24.23% is 241.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Acuity ranks #589 out of 3040 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 92/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Acuity's OCF Margin % compare to FPS and POWL?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Acuity ranks #589 out of 3040 companies for OCF Margin %. This places Acuity in the top 19% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median OCF Margin % is 7.09. Acuity's value of 24.23% is 241.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Acuity's own OCF Margin % has ranged from 7.90 to 16.12 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 12.64 vs. the industry median of 7.09, 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 OCF Margin % for an Industrial Products company?
The median OCF Margin % among Industrial Products companies is 7.09, based on 3,040 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a OCF Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, OCF Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Acuity's current OCF Margin % of 24.23% is 241.7% 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 OCF Margin % mean?
A high OCF Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. OCF Margin is the ratio of Cash Flow from Operations to Total Revenue. View historical data on Acuity and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median OCF Margin % is 7.09 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Acuity's current OCF Margin % is 24.23%, which is 92% above median its own 10-year median of 12.64. 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 Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $316.43, compared to a current price of $328.39 — trading 3.8% above its estimated fair value. The current OCF Margin % is 24.23%, which is 92% above median its 10-year median of 12.64 and 241.7% above the Industrial Products industry median of 7.09. Acuity's overall GF Score™ is 92/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is OCF Margin % calculated?
OCF Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Acuity (AYI), the current OCF Margin % is 24.23% 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 $328.39 is trading 3.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $316.43.
GuruFocus considers Acuity to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for AYI:
OCF Margin %: 24.23% (92% above median its 10-year median of 12.64)
GF Value™: $316.43 vs. price of $328.39 (3.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 241.7% above the Industrial Products median (#589 of 3040)
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 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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