Company / Operating Margin
Acuity Brands Operating Margin History
FY2016-FY2025 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Operating Margin
13.0%
FY2025
5-year range
12.0% / 14.4%
FY2021-FY2025
Trend
-9.9%
vs FY2024
Sector context
#97 of 293
Industrials
What the data says
At 13.0%, Acuity Brands's operating margin ranks #97 of 293 in the Industrials sector. Operating Margin has fluctuated over the past 10 years, ranging from 10.6% in FY2020 to 15.0% in FY2017.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
13.0% in FY2025 with a 5-year CAGR of +2.3%.
Improved from 12.0% to 13.0% over the past 2 years.
Industrials sector context is included.
Operating Margin over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year Change
- +0.3pp
- 5-Year Change
- +2.3pp
- 10-Year Change
- -
Sector benchmark
#97 of 293 in IndustrialsTop 33% of 293This company 13.0% Sector average -860.7%
▼
+101.5% above sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- In FY2025, operating margin decreased 9.9% year-over-year.
- Currently 873.7pp above the Industrials sector average.
- Peak operating margin was recorded in FY2017.
- Lowest operating margin in the period was in FY2020.
Company context
Key Data Points
- High earnings quality (cash-backed earnings)
Data sourced from SEC EDGAR filings. Not investment advice.
Annual data
| Year | Operating MarginValue | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | 13.0% | -9.9% |
| FY2024 | 14.4% | +20.3% |
| FY2023 | 12.0% | -5.8% |
| FY2022 | 12.7% | +3.0% |
| FY2021 | 12.3% | +16.1% |
| FY2020 | 10.6% | -15.6% |
| FY2019 | 12.6% | +0.6% |
| FY2018 | 12.5% | -16.8% |
| FY2017 | 15.0% | +4.2% |
| FY2016 | 14.4% | +3.9% |
As of FY2025 · SEC 10-K · Updated Feb 28, 2026