ACCENTURE PLC-CL A (ACN) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation

NYSE:ACN • IE00B4BNMY34

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193.04 USD
-3.38 (-1.72%)
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This ACN fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.

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1. ACN Profitability Analysis

1.1 Basic Checks

  • In the past year ACN was profitable.
  • ACN had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
  • ACN had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
  • Each year in the past 5 years ACN had a positive operating cash flow.
ACN Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFACN Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2B 4B 6B 8B 10B

1.2 Ratios

  • ACN's Return On Assets of 11.40% is amongst the best of the industry. ACN outperforms 89.77% of its industry peers.
  • The Return On Equity of ACN (24.51%) is better than 87.50% of its industry peers.
  • ACN has a better Return On Invested Capital (18.76%) than 93.18% of its industry peers.
  • ACN had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 20.60%. This is significantly above the industry average of 11.08%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 11.4%
ROE 24.51%
ROIC 18.76%
ROA(3y)12.71%
ROA(5y)13.27%
ROE(3y)25.68%
ROE(5y)27.68%
ROIC(3y)20.6%
ROIC(5y)21.41%
ACN Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICACN Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 10 20 30 40 50

1.3 Margins

  • Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 10.61%, ACN is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 79.55% of the companies in the same industry.
  • In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of ACN has remained more or less at the same level.
  • ACN has a better Operating Margin (15.70%) than 82.95% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of ACN has remained more or less at the same level.
  • Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 32.03%, ACN is in line with its industry, outperforming 46.59% of the companies in the same industry.
  • ACN's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 15.7%
PM (TTM) 10.61%
GM 32.03%
OM growth 3Y0.77%
OM growth 5Y1.15%
PM growth 3Y-0.43%
PM growth 5Y-0.89%
GM growth 3Y-0.08%
GM growth 5Y0.24%
ACN Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsACN Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 10 20 30

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2. ACN Health Analysis

2.1 Basic Checks

  • With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), ACN is creating value.
  • The number of shares outstanding for ACN has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
  • The number of shares outstanding for ACN has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
  • ACN has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
ACN Yearly Shares OutstandingACN Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 200M 400M 600M
ACN Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsACN Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 20B 40B 60B

2.2 Solvency

  • ACN has an Altman-Z score of 4.30. This indicates that ACN is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
  • Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 4.30, ACN is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 78.41% of the companies in the same industry.
  • ACN has a debt to FCF ratio of 0.41. This is a very positive value and a sign of high solvency as it would only need 0.41 years to pay back of all of its debts.
  • The Debt to FCF ratio of ACN (0.41) is better than 85.23% of its industry peers.
  • ACN has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.16. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
  • ACN has a better Debt to Equity ratio (0.16) than 63.64% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.16
Debt/FCF 0.41
Altman-Z 4.3
ROIC/WACC2.47
WACC7.58%
ACN Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFACN Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 10B 20B 30B

2.3 Liquidity

  • ACN has a Current Ratio of 1.34. This is a normal value and indicates that ACN is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
  • The Current ratio of ACN (1.34) is worse than 63.64% of its industry peers.
  • ACN has a Quick Ratio of 1.34. This is a normal value and indicates that ACN is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
  • The Quick ratio of ACN (1.34) is worse than 63.64% of its industry peers.
  • ACN 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 RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.34
Quick Ratio 1.34
ACN Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesACN Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 5B 10B 15B 20B 25B

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3. ACN Growth Analysis

3.1 Past

  • The Earnings Per Share has grown by an nice 8.60% over the past year.
  • ACN shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 11.21% yearly.
  • ACN shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 7.27%.
  • ACN shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 9.47% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)8.6%
EPS 3Y5.99%
EPS 5Y11.21%
EPS Q2Q%3.9%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)7.27%
Revenue growth 3Y4.19%
Revenue growth 5Y9.47%
Sales Q2Q%8.31%

3.2 Future

  • ACN is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 8.21% yearly.
  • The Revenue is expected to grow by 6.43% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y8.16%
EPS Next 2Y8.01%
EPS Next 3Y8.33%
EPS Next 5Y8.21%
Revenue Next Year6.46%
Revenue Next 2Y5.94%
Revenue Next 3Y6.05%
Revenue Next 5Y6.43%

3.3 Evolution

  • The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
  • When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
ACN Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesACN Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 20B 40B 60B 80B
ACN Yearly EPS VS EstimatesACN Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 5 10 15

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4. ACN Valuation Analysis

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 14.42, the valuation of ACN can be described as correct.
  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, ACN is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 68.18% of the companies are valued more expensively.
  • The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 25.23. ACN is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
  • ACN is valuated correctly with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 12.80.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of ACN indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: ACN is cheaper than 70.45% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of ACN to the average of the S&P500 Index (22.51), we can say ACN is valued slightly cheaper.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 14.42
Fwd PE 12.8
ACN Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsACN Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

  • ACN's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. ACN is cheaper than 76.14% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, ACN is valued cheaply inside the industry as 82.95% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 9.5
EV/EBITDA 8.44
ACN Per share dataACN EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 20 40 60 80 100

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • ACN's PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
  • The excellent profitability rating of ACN may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)1.77
PEG (5Y)1.29
EPS Next 2Y8.01%
EPS Next 3Y8.33%

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5. ACN Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.32%, ACN has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
  • In the last 3 months the price of ACN has falen by -27.54%. A price decline artificially increases the dividend yield. It may be a sign investors do not expect the dividend to last.
  • Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 0.97, ACN pays a better dividend. On top of this ACN pays more dividend than 92.05% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.90, ACN pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.32%

5.2 History

  • On average, the dividend of ACN grows each year by 13.12%, which is quite nice.
  • ACN has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
  • ACN has not decreased its dividend in the past 5 years, so it has a somewhat stable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)13.12%
Div Incr Years5
Div Non Decr Years5
ACN Yearly Dividends per shareACN Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2 4 6

5.3 Sustainability

  • ACN pays out 50.51% of its income as dividend. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
  • ACN's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP50.51%
EPS Next 2Y8.01%
EPS Next 3Y8.33%
ACN Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendACN Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2B 4B 6B 8B 10B
ACN Dividend Payout.ACN Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.ACN Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

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ACN Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

ACCENTURE PLC-CL A

NYSE:ACN (3/27/2026, 10:58:06 AM)

193.04

-3.38 (-1.72%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupSoftware & Services
GICS IndustryIT Services
Earnings (Last)03-19
Earnings (Next)06-18
Inst Owners82.62%
Inst Owner Change-0.54%
Ins Owners0.07%
Ins Owner Change3.55%
Market Cap118.78B
Revenue(TTM)72.11B
Net Income(TTM)7.65B
Analysts77.65
Price Target261.56 (35.5%)
Short Float %2.49%
Short Ratio2.53
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.32%
Yearly Dividend5.93
Dividend Growth(5Y)13.12%
DP50.51%
Div Incr Years5
Div Non Decr Years5
Ex-Date01-13
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)3.23%
Min EPS beat(2)2.13%
Max EPS beat(2)4.33%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)2.92%
Min EPS beat(4)1.25%
Max EPS beat(4)4.33%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)1.65%
EPS beat(12)9
Avg EPS beat(12)2.01%
EPS beat(16)13
Avg EPS beat(16)2.36%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)0.18%
Min Revenue beat(2)0.13%
Max Revenue beat(2)0.23%
Revenue beat(4)4
Avg Revenue beat(4)0.54%
Min Revenue beat(4)0.13%
Max Revenue beat(4)1.45%
Revenue beat(8)5
Avg Revenue beat(8)0.19%
Revenue beat(12)5
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.26%
Revenue beat(16)7
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.22%
PT rev (1m)0.15%
PT rev (3m)2.19%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.19%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-3.95%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.01%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.56%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.14%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.29%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.03%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.4%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 14.42
Fwd PE 12.8
P/S 1.65
P/FCF 9.5
P/OCF 9.08
P/B 3.81
P/tB 29.11
EV/EBITDA 8.44
EPS(TTM)13.39
EY6.94%
EPS(NY)15.08
Fwd EY7.81%
FCF(TTM)20.31
FCFY10.52%
OCF(TTM)21.26
OCFY11.01%
SpS117.19
BVpS50.72
TBVpS6.63
PEG (NY)1.77
PEG (5Y)1.29
Graham Number123.62
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 11.4%
ROE 24.51%
ROCE 24.56%
ROIC 18.76%
ROICexc 23.56%
ROICexgc 90.35%
OM 15.7%
PM (TTM) 10.61%
GM 32.03%
FCFM 17.33%
ROA(3y)12.71%
ROA(5y)13.27%
ROE(3y)25.68%
ROE(5y)27.68%
ROIC(3y)20.6%
ROIC(5y)21.41%
ROICexc(3y)26.61%
ROICexc(5y)28.55%
ROICexgc(3y)102.73%
ROICexgc(5y)100.76%
ROCE(3y)26.98%
ROCE(5y)28.03%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-3.04%
ROICexgc growth 5Y6.74%
ROICexc growth 3Y-9.01%
ROICexc growth 5Y-4.63%
OM growth 3Y0.77%
OM growth 5Y1.15%
PM growth 3Y-0.43%
PM growth 5Y-0.89%
GM growth 3Y-0.08%
GM growth 5Y0.24%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover1.08
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.16
Debt/FCF 0.41
Debt/EBITDA 0.36
Cap/Depr 23.38%
Cap/Sales 0.81%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 94.67%
Profit Quality 163.4%
Current Ratio 1.34
Quick Ratio 1.34
Altman-Z 4.3
F-Score5
WACC7.58%
ROIC/WACC2.47
Cap/Depr(3y)23.85%
Cap/Depr(5y)27.32%
Cap/Sales(3y)0.83%
Cap/Sales(5y)0.96%
Profit Quality(3y)130.37%
Profit Quality(5y)132.31%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)8.6%
EPS 3Y5.99%
EPS 5Y11.21%
EPS Q2Q%3.9%
EPS Next Y8.16%
EPS Next 2Y8.01%
EPS Next 3Y8.33%
EPS Next 5Y8.21%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)7.27%
Revenue growth 3Y4.19%
Revenue growth 5Y9.47%
Sales Q2Q%8.31%
Revenue Next Year6.46%
Revenue Next 2Y5.94%
Revenue Next 3Y6.05%
Revenue Next 5Y6.43%
EBIT growth 1Y9.28%
EBIT growth 3Y4.99%
EBIT growth 5Y10.73%
EBIT Next Year28.93%
EBIT Next 3Y14.11%
EBIT Next 5Y8.94%
FCF growth 1Y42.05%
FCF growth 3Y7.22%
FCF growth 5Y7.38%
OCF growth 1Y40.67%
OCF growth 3Y6.34%
OCF growth 5Y6.91%

ACCENTURE PLC-CL A / ACN Fundamental Analysis FAQ

What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of ACCENTURE PLC-CL A (ACN) stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 7 / 10 to ACN.


Can you provide the valuation status for ACCENTURE PLC-CL A?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 6 / 10 to ACCENTURE PLC-CL A (ACN). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


How profitable is ACCENTURE PLC-CL A (ACN) stock?

ACCENTURE PLC-CL A (ACN) has a profitability rating of 8 / 10.


Can you provide the financial health for ACN stock?

The financial health rating of ACCENTURE PLC-CL A (ACN) is 8 / 10.


Is the dividend of ACCENTURE PLC-CL A sustainable?

The dividend rating of ACCENTURE PLC-CL A (ACN) is 7 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 50.51%.