AUTODESK INC (ADSK) Stock Fundamental Analysis
NASDAQ:ADSK - Nasdaq - US0527691069 - Common Stock - Currency: USD
Overall ADSK gets a fundamental rating of 7 out of 10. We evaluated ADSK against 284 industry peers in the Software industry. ADSK scores excellent on profitability, but there are some minor concerns on its financial health. ADSK is showing excellent growth while it is valued at reasonable prices. Keep and eye on this one! These ratings would make ADSK suitable for growth investing!
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
ADSK had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year ADSK had a positive cash flow from operations.
In the past 5 years ADSK has always been profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years ADSK had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
ADSK has a better Return On Assets (10.77%) than 88.45% of its industry peers.
The Return On Equity of ADSK (41.70%) is better than 95.67% of its industry peers.
ADSK's Return On Invested Capital of 19.18% is amongst the best of the industry. ADSK outperforms 93.14% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for ADSK is above the industry average of 12.13%.
The 3 year average ROIC (14.43%) for ADSK is below the current ROIC(19.18%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 10.77% | ||
| ROE | 41.7% | ||
| ROIC | 19.18% |
ROA(3y)7.88%
ROA(5y)8.74%
ROE(3y)59.75%
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)14.43%
ROIC(5y)13.2%
1.3 Margins
The Profit Margin of ADSK (18.30%) is better than 84.84% of its industry peers.
ADSK's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
With an excellent Operating Margin value of 21.86%, ADSK belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 88.81% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of ADSK has grown nicely.
With an excellent Gross Margin value of 90.71%, ADSK belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 97.11% of the companies in the same industry.
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 | 21.86% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 18.3% | ||
| GM | 90.71% |
OM growth 3Y7.33%
OM growth 5Y98.99%
PM growth 3Y-19.74%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-0.15%
GM growth 5Y0.41%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
ADSK has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
Compared to 1 year ago, ADSK has less shares outstanding
The number of shares outstanding for ADSK has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for ADSK has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 5.92 indicates that ADSK is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
The Altman-Z score of ADSK (5.92) is better than 68.23% of its industry peers.
ADSK has a debt to FCF ratio of 1.82. This is a very positive value and a sign of high solvency as it would only need 1.82 years to pay back of all of its debts.
ADSK has a better Debt to FCF ratio (1.82) than 67.15% of its industry peers.
ADSK has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.76. This is a neutral value indicating ADSK is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
ADSK has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.76. This is in the lower half of the industry: ADSK underperforms 72.56% of its industry peers.
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 | 0.76 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.82 | ||
| Altman-Z | 5.92 |
ROIC/WACC1.77
WACC10.84%
2.3 Liquidity
ADSK has a Current Ratio of 0.65. 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 Current ratio of 0.65. This is amonst the worse of the industry: ADSK underperforms 88.45% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.65 indicates that ADSK may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of ADSK (0.65) is worse than 87.73% 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 | 0.65 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.65 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
ADSK shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 12.04%, which is quite good.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 50.10% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth
ADSK shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 11.50%.
Measured over the past years, ADSK shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 16.42% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)12.04%
EPS 3Y23.45%
EPS 5Y50.1%
EPS Q2Q%4.83%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)11.5%
Revenue growth 3Y13.19%
Revenue growth 5Y16.42%
Sales Q2Q%11.03%
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 13.85% yearly.
ADSK is expected to show quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 11.02% yearly.
EPS Next Y11.29%
EPS Next 2Y11.07%
EPS Next 3Y12.28%
EPS Next 5Y13.85%
Revenue Next Year12.16%
Revenue Next 2Y12.36%
Revenue Next 3Y12%
Revenue Next 5Y11.02%
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. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 37.06, ADSK can be considered very expensive at the moment.
ADSK's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. ADSK is cheaper than 68.59% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 28.47, ADSK is valued a bit more expensive.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 32.64 indicates a quite expensive valuation of ADSK.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of ADSK indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: ADSK is cheaper than 68.23% of the companies listed in the same industry.
ADSK's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 92.74.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 37.06 | ||
| Fwd PE | 32.64 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, ADSK is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 69.68% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, ADSK is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 63.54% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 52.61 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 44.96 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates ADSK does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
ADSK has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
ADSK's earnings are expected to grow with 12.28% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)3.28
PEG (5Y)0.74
EPS Next 2Y11.07%
EPS Next 3Y12.28%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
ADSK does not give a dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
AUTODESK INC
NASDAQ:ADSK (2/4/2025, 8:25:13 PM)
After market: 306.85 0 (0%)306.85
+0.62 (+0.2%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorInformation Technology
GICS IndustryGroupSoftware & Services
GICS IndustrySoftware
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners94.67%
Inst Owner Change-1.22%
Ins Owners0.15%
Ins Owner Change2.6%
Market Cap65.97B
Analysts78.38
Price Target337.3 (9.92%)
Short Float %1.3%
Short Ratio1.87
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
Yearly Dividend0
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)2.89%
Min EPS beat(2)0.48%
Max EPS beat(2)5.3%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)3.63%
Min EPS beat(4)0.48%
Max EPS beat(4)5.3%
EPS beat(8)7
Avg EPS beat(8)2.94%
EPS beat(12)10
Avg EPS beat(12)2.59%
EPS beat(16)14
Avg EPS beat(16)3.46%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.98%
Min Revenue beat(2)-1.51%
Max Revenue beat(2)-0.46%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.51%
Min Revenue beat(4)-1.51%
Max Revenue beat(4)0.62%
Revenue beat(8)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.71%
Revenue beat(12)2
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.76%
Revenue beat(16)4
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.66%
PT rev (1m)1.06%
PT rev (3m)10.26%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.63%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-0.88%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.05%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.49%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.3%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.91%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.24%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 37.06 | ||
| Fwd PE | 32.64 | ||
| P/S | 11.07 | ||
| P/FCF | 52.61 | ||
| P/OCF | 48.8 | ||
| P/B | 25.22 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 44.96 |
EPS(TTM)8.28
EY2.7%
EPS(NY)9.4
Fwd EY3.06%
FCF(TTM)5.83
FCFY1.9%
OCF(TTM)6.29
OCFY2.05%
SpS27.73
BVpS12.17
TBVpS-10.39
PEG (NY)3.28
PEG (5Y)0.74
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 10.77% | ||
| ROE | 41.7% | ||
| ROCE | 23% | ||
| ROIC | 19.18% | ||
| ROICexc | 27.49% | ||
| ROICexgc | N/A | ||
| OM | 21.86% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 18.3% | ||
| GM | 90.71% | ||
| FCFM | 21.04% |
ROA(3y)7.88%
ROA(5y)8.74%
ROE(3y)59.75%
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)14.43%
ROIC(5y)13.2%
ROICexc(3y)23.68%
ROICexc(5y)24.18%
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)17.3%
ROCE(5y)15.83%
ROICexcg growth 3YN/A
ROICexcg growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3Y5.45%
ROICexc growth 5Y97.02%
OM growth 3Y7.33%
OM growth 5Y98.99%
PM growth 3Y-19.74%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-0.15%
GM growth 5Y0.41%
F-Score8
Asset Turnover0.59
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.76 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.82 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.35 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 57.31% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 1.64% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 91.72% | ||
| Profit Quality | 114.94% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.65 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.65 | ||
| Altman-Z | 5.92 |
F-Score8
WACC10.84%
ROIC/WACC1.77
Cap/Depr(3y)39.82%
Cap/Depr(5y)47.74%
Cap/Sales(3y)1.18%
Cap/Sales(5y)1.54%
Profit Quality(3y)226.32%
Profit Quality(5y)284.98%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)12.04%
EPS 3Y23.45%
EPS 5Y50.1%
EPS Q2Q%4.83%
EPS Next Y11.29%
EPS Next 2Y11.07%
EPS Next 3Y12.28%
EPS Next 5Y13.85%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)11.5%
Revenue growth 3Y13.19%
Revenue growth 5Y16.42%
Sales Q2Q%11.03%
Revenue Next Year12.16%
Revenue Next 2Y12.36%
Revenue Next 3Y12%
Revenue Next 5Y11.02%
EBIT growth 1Y19.54%
EBIT growth 3Y21.49%
EBIT growth 5Y131.68%
EBIT Next Year21.63%
EBIT Next 3Y15.08%
EBIT Next 5Y13.72%
FCF growth 1Y-31.75%
FCF growth 3Y-2.27%
FCF growth 5Y32.2%
OCF growth 1Y-28.19%
OCF growth 3Y-2.97%
OCF growth 5Y28.34%