Acuity Inc. (AYI)vsVertiv Holdings Co (VRT)
AYI
Acuity Inc.
$337.44
+1.87%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $9.67B
VRT
Vertiv Holdings Co
$205.57
-12.89%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $89.53B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Vertiv Holdings Co generates 183% more annual revenue ($13.12B vs $4.64B). VRT leads profitability with a 16.0% profit margin vs 11.5%. VRT appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.73. VRT earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 78/100 (B+).
AYI
Buy62
out of 100
Grade: C+
VRT
Strong Buy78
out of 100
Grade: B+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-75.3%
Fair Value
$183.75
Current Price
$337.44
$153.69 premium
Intrinsic value data unavailable for VRT.
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
Every $100 of equity generates 36 in profit
Revenue surging 61.2% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 91.2% YoY
Large-cap with strong market position
Growing faster than its price suggests
Strong operational efficiency at 23.8%
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
2.9% revenue growth
Trading at 14.4x book value
Grey zone — moderate risk
Weak financial health signals
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : AYI
The strongest argument for AYI centers on EPS Growth, Altman Z-Score, Debt/Equity.
Bull Case : VRT
The strongest argument for VRT centers on Return on Equity, Revenue Growth, EPS Growth. Profitability is solid with margins at 16.0% and operating margin at 23.8%. Revenue growth of 61.2% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : AYI
The primary concerns for AYI are PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth.
Bear Case : VRT
The primary concerns for VRT are Price/Book, Altman Z-Score, Piotroski F-Score. A P/E of 43.5x leaves little room for execution misses.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
AYI profiles as a value stock while VRT is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
VRT carries more volatility with a beta of 2.05 — expect wider price swings.
VRT is growing revenue faster at 61.2% — sustainability is the question.
VRT generates stronger free cash flow (925M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
VRT scores higher overall (78/100 vs 62/100), backed by strong 16.0% margins and 61.2% revenue growth. Both earn "Strong 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
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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