AYI (Acuity) Stock Based Compensation: $50 Mil (TTM As of May. 2026)

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AYI Acuity Inc AYI
92 GF Score
Price $328.39
GF Value $316.43
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Acuity Stock Based Compensation?

Acuity AYI -2.80% 92 Stock Based Compensation is $50 Mil as of May. 2026. 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.

Acuity's Stock Based Compensation for the three months ended in May. 2026 was $14 Mil. Its Stock Based Compensation for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in May. 2026 was $50 Mil.

Acuity Stock Based Compensation Related Terms

Acuity Stock Based Compensation Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Acuity's Stock Based Compensation can be seen below:

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Acuity Stock Based Compensation Chart

Acuity Annual Data
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Acuity Quarterly Data
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Acuity Stock Based Compensation Calculation

Stock Based Compensation is a way corporations use stock options to reward employees. It provides executives and employees the opportunity to share in the growth of the company and, if structured properly, can align their interests with the interests of the company's shareholders and investors, without burning the company's cash on hand.

Stock Based Compensation for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in May. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $50 Mil.

What does a Stock Based Compensation of $50 Mil mean?
Acuity (AYI) has a Stock Based Compensation of $50 Mil as of May. 2026. Stock based compensation is the amount of company stock issued as employee benefits. View historical data for Acuity and its competitors.
Is Acuity's Stock Based Compensation too high?
Acuity's current Stock Based Compensation is $50 Mil. 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 Stock Based Compensation compare to FPS and POWL?
Acuity's Stock Based Compensation of $50 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 Stock Based Compensation for an Industrial Products company?
A good Stock Based Compensation depends on the Industrial Products industry context. However, Stock Based Compensation 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 Stock Based Compensation mean?
A high Stock Based Compensation can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Stock based compensation is the amount of company stock issued as employee benefits. View historical data for Acuity and its competitors. Acuity's current Stock Based Compensation is $50 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 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 Stock Based Compensation is $50 Mil. 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 Stock Based Compensation calculated?
Stock Based Compensation is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Acuity (AYI), the current Stock Based Compensation is $50 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 $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:

  • Stock Based Compensation: $50 Mil
  • GF Value™: $316.43 vs. price of $328.39 (3.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 92/100 with 2 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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