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

NYSE:ACN • IE00B4BNMY34

Current stock price

199.3 USD
+2.65 (+1.35%)
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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

  • ACN had positive earnings in the past year.
  • In the past year ACN had a positive cash flow from operations.
  • In the past 5 years ACN has always been profitable.
  • ACN had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
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

  • The Return On Assets of ACN (11.76%) is better than 89.66% of its industry peers.
  • With an excellent Return On Equity value of 24.66%, ACN belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 87.36% of the companies in the same industry.
  • With an excellent Return On Invested Capital value of 18.88%, ACN belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 93.10% of the companies in the same industry.
  • The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for ACN is significantly above the industry average of 10.73%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 11.76%
ROE 24.66%
ROIC 18.88%
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

  • With an excellent Profit Margin value of 10.76%, ACN belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 80.46% 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.
  • The Operating Margin of ACN (15.66%) is better than 82.76% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of ACN has remained more or less at the same level.
  • With a Gross Margin value of 31.97%, ACN perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 44.83% of the companies in the same industry.
  • ACN's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 15.66%
PM (TTM) 10.76%
GM 31.97%
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

  • The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so ACN is creating value.
  • The number of shares outstanding for ACN has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
  • ACN has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
  • Compared to 1 year ago, ACN has a worse debt to assets ratio.
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

  • An Altman-Z score of 4.50 indicates that ACN is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
  • ACN has a Altman-Z score of 4.50. This is in the better half of the industry: ACN outperforms 75.86% of its industry peers.
  • ACN has a debt to FCF ratio of 0.45. This is a very positive value and a sign of high solvency as it would only need 0.45 years to pay back of all of its debts.
  • ACN has a Debt to FCF ratio of 0.45. This is amongst the best in the industry. ACN outperforms 83.91% of its industry peers.
  • A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.16 indicates that ACN is not too dependend on debt financing.
  • With a decent Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.16, ACN is doing good in the industry, outperforming 63.22% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.16
Debt/FCF 0.45
Altman-Z 4.5
ROIC/WACC2.48
WACC7.61%
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 1.41. This is a normal value and indicates that ACN is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
  • ACN has a Current ratio of 1.41. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: ACN outperforms 40.23% of its industry peers.
  • ACN has a Quick Ratio of 1.41. 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 (1.41) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • The current and quick ratio evaluation for ACN is rather negative, while it does have 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 1.41
Quick Ratio 1.41
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

  • ACN shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 8.14%, which is quite good.
  • ACN shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 11.21% yearly.
  • The Revenue has been growing slightly by 6.58% in the past year.
  • 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)8.14%
EPS 3Y5.99%
EPS 5Y11.21%
EPS Q2Q%9.75%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)6.58%
Revenue growth 3Y4.19%
Revenue growth 5Y9.47%
Sales Q2Q%5.95%

3.2 Future

  • Based on estimates for the next years, ACN will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 8.21% on average per year.
  • ACN is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 6.43% yearly.
EPS Next Y8.16%
EPS Next 2Y8.01%
EPS Next 3Y8.33%
EPS Next 5Y8.21%
Revenue Next Year6.39%
Revenue Next 2Y5.94%
Revenue Next 3Y6.04%
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.
  • The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
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

  • The Price/Earnings ratio is 15.01, which indicates a correct valuation of ACN.
  • ACN's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. ACN is cheaper than 70.11% of the companies in the same industry.
  • ACN is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 25.71, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
  • With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 13.21, ACN is valued correctly.
  • ACN's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. ACN is cheaper than 71.26% of the companies in the same industry.
  • ACN's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 23.83.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 15.01
Fwd PE 13.21
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

  • Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, ACN is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 79.31% of the companies are valued more expensively.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of ACN indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: ACN is cheaper than 79.31% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 10.65
EV/EBITDA 8.61
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

  • The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates ACN does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
  • The excellent profitability rating of ACN may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)1.84
PEG (5Y)1.34
EPS Next 2Y8.01%
EPS Next 3Y8.33%

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5. ACN Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • ACN has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.33%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
  • The stock price of ACN dropped by -27.59% in the last 3 months. With lower prices the dividend yield is higher, but it may be a sign investors do not trust the long term dividend.
  • ACN's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 0.97. ACN pays more dividend than 91.95% of the companies in the same industry.
  • ACN's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.91.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.33%

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

  • 49.72% of the earnings are spent on dividend by ACN. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
  • The dividend of ACN is growing, but the earnings are growing slower. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP49.72%
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

ACN Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

ACCENTURE PLC-CL A

NYSE:ACN (3/16/2026, 3:59:59 PM)

199.3

+2.65 (+1.35%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupSoftware & Services
GICS IndustryIT Services
Earnings (Last)12-18
Earnings (Next)03-19
Inst Owners82.62%
Inst Owner Change-0.55%
Ins Owners0.07%
Ins Owner Change3.43%
Market Cap122.63B
Revenue(TTM)70.73B
Net Income(TTM)7.61B
Analysts77.65
Price Target300.48 (50.77%)
Short Float %2.49%
Short Ratio2.53
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.33%
Yearly Dividend5.93
Dividend Growth(5Y)13.12%
DP49.72%
Div Incr Years5
Div Non Decr Years5
Ex-Date01-13
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)2.79%
Min EPS beat(2)1.25%
Max EPS beat(2)4.33%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)2.18%
Min EPS beat(4)-0.84%
Max EPS beat(4)4.33%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)1.76%
EPS beat(12)9
Avg EPS beat(12)2.39%
EPS beat(16)13
Avg EPS beat(16)2.61%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)0.3%
Min Revenue beat(2)0.23%
Max Revenue beat(2)0.37%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)0.33%
Min Revenue beat(4)-0.74%
Max Revenue beat(4)1.45%
Revenue beat(8)4
Avg Revenue beat(8)0.02%
Revenue beat(12)5
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.23%
Revenue beat(16)7
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.12%
PT rev (1m)0.15%
PT rev (3m)6.12%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.02%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-4.44%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.01%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.56%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.07%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.17%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.33%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 15.01
Fwd PE 13.21
P/S 1.73
P/FCF 10.65
P/OCF 10.12
P/B 3.97
P/tB 20.73
EV/EBITDA 8.61
EPS(TTM)13.28
EY6.66%
EPS(NY)15.08
Fwd EY7.57%
FCF(TTM)18.71
FCFY9.39%
OCF(TTM)19.69
OCFY9.88%
SpS114.94
BVpS50.17
TBVpS9.61
PEG (NY)1.84
PEG (5Y)1.34
Graham Number122.43
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 11.76%
ROE 24.66%
ROCE 24.72%
ROIC 18.88%
ROICexc 24.06%
ROICexgc 82.97%
OM 15.66%
PM (TTM) 10.76%
GM 31.97%
FCFM 16.28%
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 Turnover1.09
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.16
Debt/FCF 0.45
Debt/EBITDA 0.37
Cap/Depr 24.63%
Cap/Sales 0.85%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 89.56%
Profit Quality 151.25%
Current Ratio 1.41
Quick Ratio 1.41
Altman-Z 4.5
F-Score5
WACC7.61%
ROIC/WACC2.48
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)8.14%
EPS 3Y5.99%
EPS 5Y11.21%
EPS Q2Q%9.75%
EPS Next Y8.16%
EPS Next 2Y8.01%
EPS Next 3Y8.33%
EPS Next 5Y8.21%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)6.58%
Revenue growth 3Y4.19%
Revenue growth 5Y9.47%
Sales Q2Q%5.95%
Revenue Next Year6.39%
Revenue Next 2Y5.94%
Revenue Next 3Y6.04%
Revenue Next 5Y6.43%
EBIT growth 1Y7.74%
EBIT growth 3Y4.99%
EBIT growth 5Y10.73%
EBIT Next Year28.93%
EBIT Next 3Y14.11%
EBIT Next 5Y8.94%
FCF growth 1Y27.49%
FCF growth 3Y7.22%
FCF growth 5Y7.38%
OCF growth 1Y27.17%
OCF growth 3Y6.34%
OCF growth 5Y6.91%

ACCENTURE PLC-CL A / ACN Fundamental Analysis FAQ

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


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ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 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 49.72%.