Company / Return on Equity (ROE)
Acuity Brands Return on Equity (ROE) History
FY2016-FY2025 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Return on Equity (ROE)
14.5%
FY2025
5-year range
14.5% / 20.1%
FY2021-FY2025
Trend
-18.1%
vs FY2024
Sector context
#135 of 327
Industrials
What the data says
At 14.5%, Acuity Brands's return on equity (roe) ranks #135 of 327 in the Industrials sector. Return on Equity (ROE) has fluctuated over the past 10 years, ranging from 11.7% in FY2020 to 20.4% in FY2018.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
14.5% in FY2025 with a 5-year CAGR of +2.9%.
Declined from 17.2% to 14.5% over the past 2 years.
Industrials sector context is included.
Return on Equity (ROE) over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year Change
- -5.5pp
- 5-Year Change
- +2.9pp
- 10-Year Change
- -
Sector benchmark
#135 of 327 in IndustrialsTop 41% of 327This company 14.5% Sector average 10.1%
▼
+44.0% above sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- In FY2025, return on equity (roe) decreased 18.1% year-over-year.
- Currently 4.4pp above the Industrials sector average.
- Peak return on equity (roe) was recorded in FY2018.
- Lowest return on equity (roe) 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 | Return on Equity (ROE)Value | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | 14.5% | -18.1% |
| FY2024 | 17.8% | +3.5% |
| FY2023 | 17.2% | -14.5% |
| FY2022 | 20.1% | +34.1% |
| FY2021 | 15.0% | +28.4% |
| FY2020 | 11.7% | -32.2% |
| FY2019 | 17.2% | -15.4% |
| FY2018 | 20.4% | +5.4% |
| FY2017 | 19.3% | +10.2% |
| FY2016 | 17.5% | +7.3% |
As of FY2025 · SEC 10-K · Updated Feb 28, 2026