AUTODESK INC (ADSK) Stock Fundamental Analysis
NASDAQ:ADSK • US0527691069
229.74 USD
+4.42 (+1.96%)
At close: Feb 18, 2026
229.74 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 2/18/2026, 8:13:18 PM
Overall ADSK gets a fundamental rating of 7 out of 10. We evaluated ADSK against 276 industry peers in the Software industry. ADSK scores excellent on profitability, but there are some minor concerns on its financial health. ADSK is not overvalued while it is showing excellent growth. This is an interesting combination. With these ratings, ADSK could be worth investigating further for growth investing!.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
- ADSK had positive earnings in the past year.
- ADSK had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- In the past 5 years ADSK has always been profitable.
- ADSK had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
- With an excellent Return On Assets value of 9.92%, ADSK belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 82.25% of the companies in the same industry.
- ADSK has a Return On Equity of 38.40%. This is amongst the best in the industry. ADSK outperforms 94.20% of its industry peers.
- ADSK has a better Return On Invested Capital (20.36%) than 94.20% of its industry peers.
- The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for ADSK is significantly above the industry average of 10.64%.
- The 3 year average ROIC (16.69%) for ADSK is below the current ROIC(20.36%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 9.92% | ||
| ROE | 38.4% | ||
| ROIC | 20.36% |
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
- Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 16.13%, ADSK is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 79.35% of the companies in the same industry.
- ADSK's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- With an excellent Operating Margin value of 23.87%, ADSK belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 88.41% of the companies in the same industry.
- ADSK's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- The Gross Margin of ADSK (90.74%) is better than 98.19% of its industry peers.
- ADSK's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 23.87% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 16.13% | ||
| GM | 90.74% |
OM growth 3Y16.62%
OM growth 5Y16.31%
PM growth 3Y16.98%
PM growth 5Y22.59%
GM growth 3Y0.04%
GM growth 5Y0.11%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
- The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so ADSK is creating value.
- The number of shares outstanding for ADSK remains at a similar level compared to 1 year ago.
- The number of shares outstanding for ADSK has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
- ADSK has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
- An Altman-Z score of 4.35 indicates that ADSK is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
- ADSK's Altman-Z score of 4.35 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. ADSK outperforms 75.00% of its industry peers.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of ADSK is 1.19, which is an excellent value as it means it would take ADSK, only 1.19 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
- ADSK's Debt to FCF ratio of 1.19 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. ADSK outperforms 72.83% of its industry peers.
- ADSK has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.86. This is a neutral value indicating ADSK is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
- Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.86, ADSK is doing worse than 73.55% of the companies in the same industry.
- Although ADSK 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 | 0.86 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.19 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.35 |
ROIC/WACC1.88
WACC10.84%
2.3 Liquidity
- ADSK has a Current Ratio of 0.82. This is a bad value and indicates that ADSK is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- The Current ratio of ADSK (0.82) is worse than 84.06% of its industry peers.
- ADSK has a Quick Ratio of 0.82. This is a bad value and indicates that ADSK is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 0.82, ADSK is doing worse than 83.33% of the companies in the same industry.
- ADSK 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 | 0.82 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.82 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
- ADSK shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 19.20%, which is quite good.
- The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 24.81% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth
- The Revenue has grown by 15.55% in the past year. This is quite good.
- The Revenue has been growing by 13.37% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
EPS 1Y (TTM)19.2%
EPS 3Y18.7%
EPS 5Y24.81%
EPS Q2Q%23.04%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)15.55%
Revenue growth 3Y11.81%
Revenue growth 5Y13.37%
Sales Q2Q%18.03%
3.2 Future
- ADSK is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 17.29% yearly.
- ADSK is expected to show quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 12.68% yearly.
EPS Next Y23.13%
EPS Next 2Y18.2%
EPS Next 3Y17.23%
EPS Next 5Y17.29%
Revenue Next Year16.97%
Revenue Next 2Y14.04%
Revenue Next 3Y12.76%
Revenue Next 5Y12.68%
3.3 Evolution
- Although the future EPS growth is still strong, it is not able to hold up the even more excellent growth rate of 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.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- The Price/Earnings ratio is 23.28, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of ADSK.
- 63.77% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than ADSK, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.27, ADSK is valued at the same level.
- ADSK is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 19.39.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of ADSK indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: ADSK is cheaper than 65.58% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 28.16. ADSK is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 23.28 | ||
| Fwd PE | 19.39 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- ADSK's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. ADSK is cheaper than 67.03% of the companies in the same industry.
- 68.12% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than ADSK, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 23.38 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 26.48 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
- ADSK has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
- A more expensive valuation may be justified as ADSK's earnings are expected to grow with 17.23% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)1.01
PEG (5Y)0.94
EPS Next 2Y18.2%
EPS Next 3Y17.23%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- No dividends for ADSK!.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0% |
229.74
+4.42 (+1.96%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorInformation Technology
GICS IndustryGroupSoftware & Services
GICS IndustrySoftware
Earnings (Last)11-25 2025-11-25/amc
Earnings (Next)02-26 2026-02-26/amc
Inst Owners95.75%
Inst Owner Change0.58%
Ins Owners0.18%
Ins Owner Change-4.4%
Market Cap48.70B
Revenue(TTM)6.89B
Net Income(TTM)1.11B
Analysts83.16
Price Target378.08 (64.57%)
Short Float %2.22%
Short Ratio2.43
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0% |
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DPN/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)4.81%
Min EPS beat(2)4.8%
Max EPS beat(2)4.83%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)4.82%
Min EPS beat(4)4.58%
Max EPS beat(4)5.08%
EPS beat(8)8
Avg EPS beat(8)4.23%
EPS beat(12)11
Avg EPS beat(12)3.57%
EPS beat(16)14
Avg EPS beat(16)3.15%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)0.38%
Min Revenue beat(2)0.23%
Max Revenue beat(2)0.54%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.27%
Min Revenue beat(4)-1.5%
Max Revenue beat(4)0.54%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.39%
Revenue beat(12)3
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.57%
Revenue beat(16)4
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.64%
PT rev (1m)-0.34%
PT rev (3m)1.71%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.02%
EPS NQ rev (3m)4.52%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.17%
EPS NY rev (3m)2.9%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)2.96%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.05%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.4%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 23.28 | ||
| Fwd PE | 19.39 | ||
| P/S | 7.07 | ||
| P/FCF | 23.38 | ||
| P/OCF | 22.6 | ||
| P/B | 16.84 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 26.48 |
EPS(TTM)9.87
EY4.3%
EPS(NY)11.85
Fwd EY5.16%
FCF(TTM)9.83
FCFY4.28%
OCF(TTM)10.17
OCFY4.42%
SpS32.49
BVpS13.65
TBVpS-8.86
PEG (NY)1.01
PEG (5Y)0.94
Graham Number55.05
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 9.92% | ||
| ROE | 38.4% | ||
| ROCE | 25.44% | ||
| ROIC | 20.36% | ||
| ROICexc | 31.53% | ||
| ROICexgc | N/A | ||
| OM | 23.87% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 16.13% | ||
| GM | 90.74% | ||
| FCFM | 30.24% |
ROA(3y)9.38%
ROA(5y)10.1%
ROE(3y)54.38%
ROE(5y)69.36%
ROIC(3y)16.69%
ROIC(5y)14.67%
ROICexc(3y)26.54%
ROICexc(5y)24.06%
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)20.85%
ROCE(5y)18.33%
ROICexgc growth 3YN/A
ROICexgc growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3Y18.27%
ROICexc growth 5Y3.23%
OM growth 3Y16.62%
OM growth 5Y16.31%
PM growth 3Y16.98%
PM growth 5Y22.59%
GM growth 3Y0.04%
GM growth 5Y0.11%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover0.62
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.86 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.19 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.35 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 37.7% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 1.05% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 117.44% | ||
| Profit Quality | 187.49% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.82 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.82 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.35 |
F-Score7
WACC10.84%
ROIC/WACC1.88
Cap/Depr(3y)43.74%
Cap/Depr(5y)50.72%
Cap/Sales(3y)1.23%
Cap/Sales(5y)1.55%
Profit Quality(3y)173.19%
Profit Quality(5y)185.07%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)19.2%
EPS 3Y18.7%
EPS 5Y24.81%
EPS Q2Q%23.04%
EPS Next Y23.13%
EPS Next 2Y18.2%
EPS Next 3Y17.23%
EPS Next 5Y17.29%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)15.55%
Revenue growth 3Y11.81%
Revenue growth 5Y13.37%
Sales Q2Q%18.03%
Revenue Next Year16.97%
Revenue Next 2Y14.04%
Revenue Next 3Y12.76%
Revenue Next 5Y12.68%
EBIT growth 1Y26.17%
EBIT growth 3Y30.39%
EBIT growth 5Y31.85%
EBIT Next Year29.76%
EBIT Next 3Y16.1%
EBIT Next 5Y12.43%
FCF growth 1Y20.2%
FCF growth 3Y0.91%
FCF growth 5Y2.02%
OCF growth 1Y20.59%
OCF growth 3Y1.62%
OCF growth 5Y2.58%
AUTODESK INC / ADSK FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for ADSK stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 7 / 10 to ADSK.
What is the valuation status for ADSK stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 10 to AUTODESK INC (ADSK). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
Can you provide the profitability details for AUTODESK INC?
AUTODESK INC (ADSK) has a profitability rating of 9 / 10.
Can you provide the financial health for ADSK stock?
The financial health rating of AUTODESK INC (ADSK) is 6 / 10.
What is the expected EPS growth for AUTODESK INC (ADSK) stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of AUTODESK INC (ADSK) is expected to grow by 23.13% in the next year.