AUTODESK INC (ADSK) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NASDAQ:ADSK • US0527691069
Current stock price
251.17 USD
+1.28 (+0.51%)
At close:
250.98 USD
-0.19 (-0.08%)
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This ADSK fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. ADSK Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- ADSK had positive earnings in the past year.
- In the past year ADSK had a positive cash flow from operations.
- Each year in the past 5 years ADSK has been profitable.
- ADSK had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
- ADSK has a better Return On Assets (9.02%) than 83.75% of its industry peers.
- Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 36.91%, ADSK belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 93.50% of the companies in the same industry.
- ADSK's Return On Invested Capital of 20.27% is amongst the best of the industry. ADSK outperforms 94.22% of its industry peers.
- ADSK had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 17.89%. This is significantly above the industry average of 10.89%.
- The 3 year average ROIC (17.89%) for ADSK is below the current ROIC(20.27%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 9.02% | ||
| ROE | 36.91% | ||
| ROIC | 20.27% |
ROA(3y)9.47%
ROA(5y)8.58%
ROE(3y)42.73%
ROE(5y)51.72%
ROIC(3y)17.89%
ROIC(5y)15.49%
1.3 Margins
- With an excellent Profit Margin value of 15.60%, ADSK belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 81.95% of the companies in the same industry.
- ADSK's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
- With an excellent Operating Margin value of 24.90%, ADSK belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 90.61% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of ADSK has grown nicely.
- The Gross Margin of ADSK (90.98%) is better than 98.19% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of ADSK has remained more or less at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 24.9% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 15.6% | ||
| GM | 90.98% |
OM growth 3Y8.01%
OM growth 5Y8.45%
PM growth 3Y-1.74%
PM growth 5Y-13.32%
GM growth 3Y0.21%
GM growth 5Y-0.03%
2. ADSK Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), ADSK is creating value.
- ADSK has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
- ADSK has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
- Compared to 1 year ago, ADSK has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
- ADSK has an Altman-Z score of 4.18. This indicates that ADSK is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
- Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 4.18, ADSK is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 74.37% of the companies in the same industry.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of ADSK is 1.05, which is an excellent value as it means it would take ADSK, only 1.05 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
- Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 1.05, ADSK is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 74.37% of the companies in the same industry.
- ADSK has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.82. This is a neutral value indicating ADSK is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
- Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.82, ADSK is doing worse than 72.56% of the companies in the same industry.
- Even though the debt/equity ratio score it not favorable for ADSK, it has very limited outstanding debt, so we won't put too much weight on the DE evaluation.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.82 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.05 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.18 |
ROIC/WACC1.86
WACC10.9%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 0.85 indicates that ADSK may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- ADSK's Current ratio of 0.85 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. ADSK is outperformed by 83.75% of its industry peers.
- ADSK has a Quick Ratio of 0.85. This is a bad value and indicates that ADSK is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- ADSK has a worse Quick ratio (0.85) than 82.67% of its industry peers.
- The current and quick ratio evaluation for ADSK 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 Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.85 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.85 |
3. ADSK Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- ADSK shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 23.00%, which is quite impressive.
- Measured over the past years, ADSK shows a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 20.83% on average per year.
- ADSK shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 17.53%.
- Measured over the past years, ADSK shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 13.71% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)23%
EPS 3Y16.24%
EPS 5Y20.83%
EPS Q2Q%24.45%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)17.53%
Revenue growth 3Y12.92%
Revenue growth 5Y13.71%
Sales Q2Q%19.4%
3.2 Future
- Based on estimates for the next years, ADSK will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 15.83% on average per year.
- The Revenue is expected to grow by 10.54% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
EPS Next Y18.04%
EPS Next 2Y16.14%
EPS Next 3Y16.81%
EPS Next 5Y15.83%
Revenue Next Year12.26%
Revenue Next 2Y11.31%
Revenue Next 3Y11.52%
Revenue Next 5Y10.54%
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 estimated forward Revenue growth is still strong, although it is decreasing when compared to the stronger growth in the past years.
4. ADSK Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- With a Price/Earnings ratio of 24.08, ADSK is valued on the expensive side.
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, ADSK is valued a bit cheaper than 63.90% of the companies in the same industry.
- When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of ADSK to the average of the S&P500 Index (25.70), we can say ADSK is valued inline with the index average.
- With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 20.40, ADSK is valued on the expensive side.
- 64.26% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than ADSK, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
- When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of ADSK to the average of the S&P500 Index (23.84), we can say ADSK is valued inline with the index average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 24.08 | ||
| Fwd PE | 20.4 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- ADSK's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. ADSK is cheaper than 70.04% of the companies in the same industry.
- 70.40% 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 | 22.41 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 26.4 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- ADSK's PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
- The excellent profitability rating of ADSK may justify a higher PE ratio.
- ADSK's earnings are expected to grow with 16.81% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)1.33
PEG (5Y)1.16
EPS Next 2Y16.14%
EPS Next 3Y16.81%
5. ADSK Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- ADSK does not give a dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0% |
ADSK Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
251.17
+1.28 (+0.51%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorInformation Technology
GICS IndustryGroupSoftware & Services
GICS IndustrySoftware
Earnings (Last)02-26 2026-02-26/amc
Earnings (Next)05-20 2026-05-20
Inst Owners95.25%
Inst Owner Change1.35%
Ins Owners0.18%
Ins Owner Change-3.27%
Market Cap53.25B
Revenue(TTM)7.21B
Net Income(TTM)1.12B
Analysts83.68
Price Target359.25 (43.03%)
Short Float %3.03%
Short Ratio3.01
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)5.25%
Min EPS beat(2)4.8%
Max EPS beat(2)5.71%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)4.98%
Min EPS beat(4)4.58%
Max EPS beat(4)5.71%
EPS beat(8)8
Avg EPS beat(8)4.3%
EPS beat(12)11
Avg EPS beat(12)3.98%
EPS beat(16)14
Avg EPS beat(16)3.36%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)0.45%
Min Revenue beat(2)0.36%
Max Revenue beat(2)0.54%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)0.19%
Min Revenue beat(4)-0.37%
Max Revenue beat(4)0.54%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.43%
Revenue beat(12)4
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.41%
Revenue beat(16)5
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.58%
PT rev (1m)-4.98%
PT rev (3m)-5.09%
EPS NQ rev (1m)5.55%
EPS NQ rev (3m)6.03%
EPS NY rev (1m)3.92%
EPS NY rev (3m)4.77%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)1.17%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)1.44%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.96%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.26%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 24.08 | ||
| Fwd PE | 20.4 | ||
| P/S | 7.39 | ||
| P/FCF | 22.41 | ||
| P/OCF | 21.72 | ||
| P/B | 17.49 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 26.4 |
EPS(TTM)10.43
EY4.15%
EPS(NY)12.31
Fwd EY4.9%
FCF(TTM)11.21
FCFY4.46%
OCF(TTM)11.57
OCFY4.6%
SpS33.99
BVpS14.36
TBVpS-8.1
PEG (NY)1.33
PEG (5Y)1.16
Graham Number58.06
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 9.02% | ||
| ROE | 36.91% | ||
| ROCE | 26.94% | ||
| ROIC | 20.27% | ||
| ROICexc | 33.23% | ||
| ROICexgc | N/A | ||
| OM | 24.9% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 15.6% | ||
| GM | 90.98% | ||
| FCFM | 32.97% |
ROA(3y)9.47%
ROA(5y)8.58%
ROE(3y)42.73%
ROE(5y)51.72%
ROIC(3y)17.89%
ROIC(5y)15.49%
ROICexc(3y)28.65%
ROICexc(5y)24.89%
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)23.77%
ROCE(5y)20.59%
ROICexgc growth 3YN/A
ROICexgc growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3Y14.55%
ROICexc growth 5Y8.76%
OM growth 3Y8.01%
OM growth 5Y8.45%
PM growth 3Y-1.74%
PM growth 5Y-13.32%
GM growth 3Y0.21%
GM growth 5Y-0.03%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover0.58
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.82 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.05 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.25 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 38.97% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 1.05% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 123.28% | ||
| Profit Quality | 211.39% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.85 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.85 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.18 |
F-Score7
WACC10.9%
ROIC/WACC1.86
Cap/Depr(3y)46.51%
Cap/Depr(5y)43.02%
Cap/Sales(3y)1.28%
Cap/Sales(5y)1.25%
Profit Quality(3y)161.64%
Profit Quality(5y)205.14%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)23%
EPS 3Y16.24%
EPS 5Y20.83%
EPS Q2Q%24.45%
EPS Next Y18.04%
EPS Next 2Y16.14%
EPS Next 3Y16.81%
EPS Next 5Y15.83%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)17.53%
Revenue growth 3Y12.92%
Revenue growth 5Y13.71%
Sales Q2Q%19.4%
Revenue Next Year12.26%
Revenue Next 2Y11.31%
Revenue Next 3Y11.52%
Revenue Next 5Y10.54%
EBIT growth 1Y31.04%
EBIT growth 3Y21.96%
EBIT growth 5Y23.32%
EBIT Next Year24.36%
EBIT Next 3Y17.67%
EBIT Next 5Y10.43%
FCF growth 1Y57.87%
FCF growth 3Y5.47%
FCF growth 5Y12.12%
OCF growth 1Y52.58%
OCF growth 3Y5.79%
OCF growth 5Y11.28%
AUTODESK INC / ADSK Fundamental Analysis 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 7 / 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 18.04% in the next year.