ACCENTURE PLC-CL A (ACN) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NYSE:ACN • IE00B4BNMY34

201.18 USD
-14.17 (-6.58%)
At close: Feb 23, 2026
202.51 USD
+1.33 (+0.66%)
After Hours: 2/23/2026, 7:23:36 PM
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Fundamental Rating

7

Overall ACN gets a fundamental rating of 7 out of 10. We evaluated ACN against 87 industry peers in the IT Services industry. ACN scores excellent points on both the profitability and health parts. This is a solid base for a good stock. ACN has a correct valuation and a medium growth rate. Finally ACN also has an excellent dividend rating. These ratings could make ACN a good candidate for dividend and quality investing.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

  • ACN had positive earnings in the past year.
  • ACN had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
  • 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

  • ACN's Return On Assets of 11.76% is amongst the best of the industry. ACN outperforms 88.51% of its industry peers.
  • ACN has a better Return On Equity (24.66%) than 87.36% of its industry peers.
  • ACN has a better Return On Invested Capital (18.88%) than 94.25% 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 10.61%.
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

  • ACN's Profit Margin of 10.76% is amongst the best of the industry. ACN outperforms 81.61% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of ACN has remained more or less at the same level.
  • ACN has a Operating Margin of 15.66%. This is amongst the best in the industry. ACN outperforms 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.
  • Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 31.97%, ACN is in line with its industry, outperforming 45.98% of the companies in the same industry.
  • In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of ACN has remained more or less at the same level.
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. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

  • The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so ACN is creating value.
  • ACN has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
  • Compared to 5 years ago, ACN has less shares outstanding
  • 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

  • ACN has an Altman-Z score of 4.70. This indicates that ACN is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
  • ACN has a better Altman-Z score (4.70) than 79.31% of its industry peers.
  • The Debt to FCF ratio of ACN is 0.45, which is an excellent value as it means it would take ACN, only 0.45 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
  • ACN has a better Debt to FCF ratio (0.45) than 83.91% of its industry peers.
  • A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.16 indicates that ACN is not too dependend on debt financing.
  • Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.16, ACN is in the better half of 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 4.7
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's Current ratio of 1.41 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. ACN is outperformed by 60.92% of its industry peers.
  • A Quick Ratio of 1.41 indicates that ACN should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
  • The Quick ratio of ACN (1.41) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • 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 1.41
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. Growth

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.
  • The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 11.21% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
  • ACN shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 6.58%.
  • 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

  • The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 8.21% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
  • Based on estimates for the next years, ACN will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 6.43% on average per year.
EPS Next Y8.17%
EPS Next 2Y7.98%
EPS Next 3Y8.27%
EPS Next 5Y8.21%
Revenue Next Year6.43%
Revenue Next 2Y5.96%
Revenue Next 3Y6.06%
Revenue Next 5Y6.43%

3.3 Evolution

  • When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
  • 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. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • ACN is valuated correctly with a Price/Earnings ratio of 15.15.
  • ACN's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. ACN is cheaper than 63.22% of the companies in the same industry.
  • The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.64. ACN is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
  • A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 13.34 indicates a correct valuation of ACN.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, ACN is valued a bit cheaper than 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
  • ACN's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 27.75.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 15.15
Fwd PE 13.34
ACN Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsACN Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

  • Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, ACN is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 75.86% of the companies are valued more expensively.
  • Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, ACN is valued cheaper than 80.46% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 10.75
EV/EBITDA 9.46
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)1.86
PEG (5Y)1.35
EPS Next 2Y7.98%
EPS Next 3Y8.27%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

  • With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.03%, ACN has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
  • ACN's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 0.54. ACN pays more dividend than 93.10% of the companies in the same industry.
  • ACN's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.80.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.03%

5.2 History

  • On average, the dividend of ACN grows each year by 13.12%, which is quite nice.
  • ACN has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has 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 49.72% of its income as dividend. 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 2Y7.98%
EPS Next 3Y8.27%
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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ACCENTURE PLC-CL A

NYSE:ACN (2/23/2026, 7:23:36 PM)

After market: 202.51 +1.33 (+0.66%)

201.18

-14.17 (-6.58%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupSoftware & Services
GICS IndustryIT Services
Earnings (Last)12-18
Earnings (Next)03-19
Inst Owners82.73%
Inst Owner Change-0.9%
Ins Owners0.06%
Ins Owner Change3.42%
Market Cap123.79B
Revenue(TTM)70.73B
Net Income(TTM)7.61B
Analysts77.06
Price Target300.03 (49.14%)
Short Float %1.99%
Short Ratio2.61
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.03%
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)1.35%
PT rev (3m)5.96%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-4.44%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.07%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.55%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.04%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.03%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.28%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 15.15
Fwd PE 13.34
P/S 1.75
P/FCF 10.75
P/OCF 10.22
P/B 4.01
P/tB 20.93
EV/EBITDA 9.46
EPS(TTM)13.28
EY6.6%
EPS(NY)15.08
Fwd EY7.49%
FCF(TTM)18.71
FCFY9.3%
OCF(TTM)19.69
OCFY9.79%
SpS114.94
BVpS50.17
TBVpS9.61
PEG (NY)1.86
PEG (5Y)1.35
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 4.7
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 Y8.17%
EPS Next 2Y7.98%
EPS Next 3Y8.27%
EPS Next 5Y8.21%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)6.58%
Revenue growth 3Y4.19%
Revenue growth 5Y9.47%
Sales Q2Q%5.95%
Revenue Next Year6.43%
Revenue Next 2Y5.96%
Revenue Next 3Y6.06%
Revenue Next 5Y6.43%
EBIT growth 1Y7.74%
EBIT growth 3Y4.99%
EBIT growth 5Y10.73%
EBIT Next Year28.94%
EBIT Next 3Y14.07%
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 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 49.72%.