Acuity Brands Inc (AYI)

Operating 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
Operating income (ttm) US$ in thousands 553,300 506,000 504,000 497,400 473,400 513,300 512,700 503,500 509,700 492,900 468,300 457,000 427,600 400,700 365,600 356,000 353,900 378,300 415,600 430,100
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
Operating profit margin 14.47% 13.35% 13.22% 12.92% 12.10% 12.76% 12.56% 12.43% 12.81% 12.68% 12.57% 12.72% 12.35% 11.91% 11.28% 10.83% 10.64% 11.19% 11.71% 12.03%

August 31, 2024 calculation

Operating profit margin = Operating income (ttm) ÷ Revenue (ttm)
= $553,300K ÷ $3,822,700K
= 14.47%

The operating profit margin of Acuity Brands Inc has shown a generally positive trend over the past 5 years, with fluctuations observed on a quarterly basis. The margin has ranged from 10.64% to 14.47% in the period under consideration. Despite minor fluctuations, the operating profit margin has mostly remained above 10%, indicating consistent profitability in the company's operations. The latest operating profit margin of 14.47% in August 2024 marks a significant improvement compared to the same period in previous years. This trend suggests effective cost management and operational efficiency within the organization, leading to increased profitability and value creation for shareholders.


Peer comparison

Aug 31, 2024

Company name
Symbol
Operating profit margin
Acuity Brands Inc
AYI
14.47%
AZZ Incorporated
AZZ
14.80%