Acuity Brands Inc (AYI)

Net profit margin

Aug 31, 2024 May 31, 2024 Feb 29, 2024 Nov 30, 2023 Aug 31, 2023 May 31, 2023 Feb 28, 2023 Nov 30, 2022 Aug 31, 2022 May 31, 2022 Feb 28, 2022 Nov 30, 2021 Aug 31, 2021 May 31, 2021 Feb 28, 2021 Nov 30, 2020 Aug 31, 2020 May 31, 2020 Feb 29, 2020 Nov 30, 2019
Net income (ttm) US$ in thousands 422,600 386,600 377,700 371,700 346,000 378,500 379,200 371,300 384,000 366,700 346,700 334,300 306,300 281,900 256,600 250,900 248,300 270,700 298,700 307,800
Revenue (ttm) US$ in thousands 3,822,700 3,789,100 3,813,600 3,850,400 3,913,100 4,022,500 4,082,500 4,049,200 3,979,100 3,887,700 3,727,000 3,594,000 3,461,000 3,363,200 3,240,000 3,287,700 3,326,400 3,379,200 3,547,600 3,575,500
Net profit margin 11.06% 10.20% 9.90% 9.65% 8.84% 9.41% 9.29% 9.17% 9.65% 9.43% 9.30% 9.30% 8.85% 8.38% 7.92% 7.63% 7.46% 8.01% 8.42% 8.61%

August 31, 2024 calculation

Net profit margin = Net income (ttm) ÷ Revenue (ttm)
= $422,600K ÷ $3,822,700K
= 11.06%

The net profit margin of Acuity Brands Inc has shown a generally positive trend over the past few quarters, indicating an improvement in the company's profitability. The margin has ranged from 7.63% to 11.06% over the past eight quarters.

The company has been able to maintain a healthy level of profitability, with the net profit margin consistently above 7% in each period. This suggests that Acuity Brands Inc is effectively managing its expenses relative to its revenue generation.

The most recent net profit margin of 11.06% as of August 31, 2024, reflects a strong profitability level for the company, potentially indicating efficient cost management and solid revenue generation during that period.

Overall, the trend in the net profit margin for Acuity Brands Inc demonstrates a positive performance in terms of generating profits relative to its net sales, which is a key indicator of the company's financial health and operational efficiency.


Peer comparison

Aug 31, 2024

Company name
Symbol
Net profit margin
Acuity Brands Inc
AYI
11.06%
AZZ Incorporated
AZZ
3.75%