AEIS vs AYI
Advanced Energy Industries, Inc. and Acuity Inc., both Industrials
Advanced Energy Industries, Inc. is the larger company at $15B against $9.6B. On trailing earnings AYI is the cheaper of the two at a P/E of 22.6 against 59.4, a gap that is only a bargain if the two are growing at similar rates. Over the past year AEIS returned +94% against +12% for AYI. Ryufin's sector-relative Smart Score puts AYI ahead, 8/10 against 6/10.
| Figure | AEIS | AYI |
|---|---|---|
| Last close | $283 | $341 |
| Market cap | $15B | $9.6B |
| Trailing P/Elower is cheaper for the same earnings, not automatically better | 59.4 | 22.6 |
| Dividend yield | n/a | 0.2% |
| 1-year return | +94% | +12% |
| 5-year return | +180% | +100% |
| Ryufin Smart Scoresector-relative, 1–10 | 6/10 | 8/10 |
Figures from SEC filings and end-of-day closes. Highlighting marks the higher or lower number, which is not the same as the better investment, a low P/E can be a warning and a high one can be deserved.
Advanced Energy Industries, Inc.
Revenue of $511M in Q1 2026, net income $67M. Its largest reported line is Other Countries, 46% of the disclosed total.
Acuity Inc.
Revenue of $1.2B in Q3 2026, net income $141M. Its largest reported line is Acuity Brands Lighting, 69% of the disclosed total.
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