AUTODESK INC (1ADSK.MI) Stock Fundamental Analysis

Europe - Euronext Milan - BIT:1ADSK - US0527691069 - Common Stock

262.05 EUR

+10.25 (+4.07%)

Last: 11/3/2025, 7:00:00 PM

Fundamental Rating

We assign a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10 to 1ADSK. 1ADSK was compared to 119 industry peers in the Software industry. 1ADSK scores excellent on profitability, but there are some minor concerns on its financial health. 1ADSK is growing strongly while it is still valued neutral. This is a good combination! These ratings could make 1ADSK a good candidate for growth investing.

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year 1ADSK was profitable.
1ADSK had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
1ADSK had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
In the past 5 years 1ADSK always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.

1.2 Ratios

1ADSK has a Return On Assets of 9.61%. This is in the better half of the industry: 1ADSK outperforms 75.68% of its industry peers.
The Return On Equity of 1ADSK (38.42%) is better than 89.19% of its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of 1ADSK (19.28%) is better than 87.39% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for 1ADSK is above the industry average of 13.47%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (19.28%) for 1ADSK is above the 3 year average (16.69%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.

		Industry Rank	Sector Rank
ROA	9.61%
ROE	38.42%
ROIC	19.28%

ROA(3y)9.38%

ROA(5y)10.1%

ROE(3y)54.38%

ROE(5y)69.36%

ROIC(3y)16.69%

ROIC(5y)14.67%

1.3 Margins

1ADSK has a Profit Margin of 15.79%. This is in the better half of the industry: 1ADSK outperforms 67.57% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of 1ADSK has grown nicely.
With an excellent Operating Margin value of 22.94%, 1ADSK belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 81.98% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of 1ADSK has grown nicely.
The Gross Margin of 1ADSK (90.61%) is better than 88.29% of its industry peers.
1ADSK's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.

		Industry Rank	Sector Rank
OM	22.94%
PM (TTM)	15.79%
GM	90.61%

OM growth 3Y16.62%

OM growth 5Y16.31%

PM growth 3Y16.98%

PM growth 5Y22.59%

GM growth 3Y0.04%

GM growth 5Y0.11%

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

1ADSK has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
The number of shares outstanding for 1ADSK remains at a similar level compared to 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, 1ADSK has less shares outstanding
1ADSK has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.

2.2 Solvency

1ADSK has an Altman-Z score of 5.55. This indicates that 1ADSK is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
With a decent Altman-Z score value of 5.55, 1ADSK is doing good in the industry, outperforming 72.07% of the companies in the same industry.
1ADSK has a debt to FCF ratio of 1.34. This is a very positive value and a sign of high solvency as it would only need 1.34 years to pay back of all of its debts.
With a decent Debt to FCF ratio value of 1.34, 1ADSK is doing good in the industry, outperforming 72.97% of the companies in the same industry.
1ADSK has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.91. This is a neutral value indicating 1ADSK is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
1ADSK has a worse Debt to Equity ratio (0.91) than 78.38% of its industry peers.
Although 1ADSK does not score too well on debt/equity it has very limited outstanding debt, which is well covered by the FCF. We will not put too much weight on the debt/equity number as it may be because of low equity, which could be a consequence of a share buyback program for instance. This needs to be investigated.

		Industry Rank	Sector Rank
Debt/Equity	0.91
Debt/FCF	1.34
Altman-Z	5.55

ROIC/WACC1.78

WACC10.85%

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 0.76 indicates that 1ADSK may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 0.76, 1ADSK is doing worse than 81.98% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 0.76 indicates that 1ADSK may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
1ADSK has a Quick ratio of 0.76. This is amonst the worse of the industry: 1ADSK underperforms 81.08% of its industry peers.
1ADSK does not score too well on the current and quick ratio evaluation. However, as it has excellent solvency and profitability, these ratios do not necessarly indicate liquidity issues and need to be evaluated against the specifics of the business.

		Industry Rank	Sector Rank
Current Ratio	0.76
Quick Ratio	0.76

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

1ADSK shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 14.55%, which is quite good.
Measured over the past years, 1ADSK shows a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 24.81% on average per year.
Looking at the last year, 1ADSK shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 13.78% in the last year.
The Revenue has been growing by 13.37% on average over the past years. This is quite good.

EPS 1Y (TTM)14.55%

EPS 3Y18.7%

EPS 5Y24.81%

EPS Q2Q%21.86%

Revenue 1Y (TTM)13.78%

Revenue growth 3Y11.81%

Revenue growth 5Y13.37%

Sales Q2Q%17.14%

3.2 Future

Based on estimates for the next years, 1ADSK will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 16.72% on average per year.
Based on estimates for the next years, 1ADSK will show a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 11.95% on average per year.

EPS Next Y19.66%

EPS Next 2Y16.78%

EPS Next 3Y16.53%

EPS Next 5Y16.72%

Revenue Next Year15.35%

Revenue Next 2Y13.3%

Revenue Next 3Y12.48%

Revenue Next 5Y11.95%

3.3 Evolution

The estimated forward EPS growth is still strong, although it is decreasing when compared to the stronger growth in the past years.
The Revenue growth rate is stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same than in the last years.

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 32.59, the valuation of 1ADSK can be described as expensive.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, 1ADSK is valued a bit cheaper than 63.06% of the companies in the same industry.
1ADSK's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 27.30.
1ADSK is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 26.39.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, 1ADSK is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 62.16% of the companies are valued more expensively.
1ADSK's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 24.32.

		Industry Rank	Sector Rank
PE	32.59
Fwd PE	26.39

4.2 Price Multiples

1ADSK's Enterprise Value to EBITDA is on the same level as the industry average.
63.06% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than 1ADSK, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.

		Industry Rank	Sector Rank
P/FCF	35.2
EV/EBITDA	38.16

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
The excellent profitability rating of 1ADSK may justify a higher PE ratio.
1ADSK's earnings are expected to grow with 16.53% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.