Acuity Brands Inc (AYI)vsVertiv Holdings Co (VRT)
AYI
Acuity Brands Inc
$267.87
+0.03%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $8.23B
VRT
Vertiv Holdings Co
$255.88
-4.94%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $101.29B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Vertiv Holdings Co generates 125% more annual revenue ($10.23B vs $4.54B). VRT leads profitability with a 13.0% profit margin vs 9.0%. AYI appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.18. VRT earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 67/100 (B-).
AYI
Strong Buy67
out of 100
Grade: B-
VRT
Strong Buy67
out of 100
Grade: B-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+15.1%
Fair Value
$379.31
Current Price
$267.87
$111.44 discount
Margin of Safety
-55.3%
Fair Value
$160.06
Current Price
$255.88
$95.82 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Reasonable price relative to book value
Revenue surging 20.2% year-over-year
Every $100 of equity generates 42 in profit
Earnings expanding 199.5% YoY
Large-cap with strong market position
Strong operational efficiency at 21.2%
Revenue surging 22.7% year-over-year
Areas to Watch
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Trading at 24.8x book value
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : AYI
The strongest argument for AYI centers on Altman Z-Score, Price/Book, Revenue Growth. Revenue growth of 20.2% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 1.18 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : VRT
The strongest argument for VRT centers on Return on Equity, EPS Growth, Market Cap. Revenue growth of 22.7% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : AYI
The primary concerns for AYI are Piotroski F-Score.
Bear Case : VRT
The primary concerns for VRT are PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Price/Book. A P/E of 77.4x leaves little room for execution misses.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
VRT carries more volatility with a beta of 2.08 — expect wider price swings.
VRT is growing revenue faster at 22.7% — sustainability is the question.
VRT generates stronger free cash flow (912M), providing more financial flexibility.
Monitor ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT & PARTS industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
AYI scores higher overall (67/100 vs 67/100) and 20.2% revenue growth. Both earn "Strong Buy" and "Strong 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 Brands 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.
Visit Website →Vertiv Holdings Co
INDUSTRIALS · ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT & PARTS · USA
Vertiv Holdings Co designs, manufactures and services critical digital infrastructure technologies and lifecycle services for data centers, communication networks, and commercial and industrial environments in the Americas, Asia Pacific, Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. The company is headquartered in Columbus, Ohio.
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