Acuity Inc. (AYI)vsRTX Corporation (RTX)
AYI
Acuity Inc.
$330.28
-1.04%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $10.01B
RTX
RTX Corporation
$201.29
-1.46%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $269.62B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
RTX Corporation generates 1968% more annual revenue ($95.99B vs $4.64B). AYI leads profitability with a 11.5% profit margin vs 8.8%. AYI appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.73. AYI earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 64/100 (C+).
AYI
Buy64
out of 100
Grade: C+
RTX
Buy63
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
Margin of Safety
-84.7%
Fair Value
$102.63
Current Price
$201.29
$98.66 premium
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
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Earnings expanding 34.0% YoY
Generating 2.0B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
2.9% revenue growth
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Distress zone — elevated risk
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : AYI
The strongest argument for AYI centers on EPS Growth, Altman Z-Score, Debt/Equity.
Bull Case : RTX
The strongest argument for RTX centers on Market Cap, EPS Growth, Free Cash Flow. Revenue growth of 11.1% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : AYI
The primary concerns for AYI are PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth.
Bear Case : RTX
The primary concerns for RTX are PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Altman Z-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
AYI carries more volatility with a beta of 1.24 — expect wider price swings.
RTX is growing revenue faster at 11.1% — sustainability is the question.
RTX generates stronger free cash flow (2.0B), providing more financial flexibility.
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Bottom Line
AYI scores higher overall (64/100 vs 63/100). 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 · AEROSPACE & DEFENSE · USA
Raytheon Technologies Corporation is an American multinational aerospace and defense conglomerate headquartered in Waltham, Massachusetts. It is one of the largest aerospace, intelligence services providers, and defense manufacturers in the world by revenue and market capitalization. Raytheon Technologies (RTX) researches, develops, and manufactures advanced technology products in the aerospace and defense industry, including aircraft engines, avionics, aerostructures, cybersecurity, guided missiles, air defense systems, satellites, and drones.
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