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Acuity vs Orion Energy Systems: AYI and OESX compared
Acuity is the larger company: $1.2B of revenue in its latest quarter (Q4 FY26) against $21.7M for Orion Energy Systems (Q2 FY27). Orion Energy Systems is growing faster (+9% against +3% a year earlier). Acuity is more profitable, with an operating margin of 18.2% against -3.4%.
Where the money goes: AYI and OESX
Acuity (AYI) · Q4 FY26
Acuity, Q4 FY26: revenue $1.2B (+3% year over year), operating margin 18.2%, net earnings $173M, operating cash flow $305M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
Orion Energy Systems (OESX) · Q2 FY27
Orion Energy Systems, Q2 FY27: revenue $21.7M (+9% year over year), operating margin -3.4%, net loss $810K, operating cash flow −$3.4M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Acuity (AYI) | Orion Energy Systems (OESX) | |
|---|---|---|
| Latest quarter | Q4 FY26 | Q2 FY27 |
| Revenue | $1.2B | $21.7M |
| Revenue growth, Y/Y | +3% | +9% |
| Gross margin | 53.8% | — |
| Operating margin | 18.2% | -3.4% |
| Net earnings | $173M | −$810K |
| Net margin | 13.9% | -3.7% |
| Operating cash flow | $305M | −$3.4M |
| Free cash flow | $286M | — |
| Market value | $10.1B | — |
| P/E | 19.1× | — |
| Analysts’ mean target | $370.17 | — |
Where the revenue comes from
Orion Energy Systems
- Product: $13.4M (62%)
- Service: $8.3M (38%)
Questions
Which is bigger, Acuity or Orion Energy Systems?
Acuity is the larger company: $1.2B of revenue in its latest quarter (Q4 FY26) against $21.7M for Orion Energy Systems (Q2 FY27).
Is Acuity or Orion Energy Systems growing faster?
Orion Energy Systems is growing faster (+9% against +3% a year earlier).
Which is more profitable, Acuity or Orion Energy Systems?
Acuity is more profitable, with an operating margin of 18.2% against -3.4%.
More: Acuity earnings · how Acuity makes money · Orion Energy Systems earnings · how Orion Energy Systems makes money
From the companies' latest 10-Q, 10-K or earnings release (10-K filed Oct 23, 2026; 10-Q filed Nov 5, 2026). Fiscal quarters can end on different dates. Not investment advice.