Acuity Inc. (AYI)vsPreformed Line Products Company (PLPC)
AYI
Acuity Inc.
$330.28
-1.04%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $10.01B
PLPC
Preformed Line Products Company
$293.82
-2.39%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $1.47B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Acuity Inc. generates 502% more annual revenue ($4.64B vs $771.57M). AYI leads profitability with a 11.5% profit margin vs 7.6%. AYI trades at a lower P/E of 19.6x. AYI earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 64/100 (C+).
AYI
Buy64
out of 100
Grade: C+
PLPC
Buy56
out of 100
Grade: C
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-74.9%
Fair Value
$184.15
Current Price
$330.28
$146.13 premium
Intrinsic value data unavailable for PLPC.
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Earnings expanding 55.7% YoY
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Earnings expanding 572.0% YoY
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Reasonable price relative to book value
17.6% revenue growth
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
2.9% revenue growth
Moderate valuation
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of 7.2% — below average capital efficiency
7.6% margin — thin
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : AYI
The strongest argument for AYI centers on EPS Growth, Altman Z-Score, Debt/Equity.
Bull Case : PLPC
The strongest argument for PLPC centers on EPS Growth, Altman Z-Score, Debt/Equity. Revenue growth of 17.6% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : AYI
The primary concerns for AYI are PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth.
Bear Case : PLPC
The primary concerns for PLPC are P/E Ratio, Market Cap, Return on Equity.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
AYI profiles as a value stock while PLPC is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
AYI carries more volatility with a beta of 1.24 — expect wider price swings.
PLPC is growing revenue faster at 17.6% — sustainability is the question.
AYI generates stronger free cash flow (286M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
AYI scores higher overall (64/100 vs 56/100). Both earn "Buy" and "Buy" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Acuity Inc.
INDUSTRIALS · ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT & PARTS · USA
Acuity Brands, Inc. provides lighting and building management solutions and services for commercial, institutional, industrial, infrastructure, and residential applications in North America and internationally. The company is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia.
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INDUSTRIALS · ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT & PARTS · USA
Preformed Line Products Company, designs and manufactures products and systems used in the construction and maintenance of overhead, ground mounted and underground networks for the power, telecommunications, cable operator, information and other industries. The company is headquartered in Mayfield, Ohio.
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