ACCENTURE PLC-CL A (1ACN.MI) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - BIT:1ACN - IE00B4BNMY34 - Common Stock
215.8 EUR
+12.65 (+6.23%)
Taking everything into account, 1ACN scores 6 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. 1ACN was compared to 70 industry peers in the IT Services industry. While 1ACN has a great profitability rating, there are some minor concerns on its financial health. 1ACN is quite expensive at the moment. It does show a decent growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year 1ACN was profitable.
1ACN had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
1ACN had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
1ACN had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
1ACN's Return On Assets of 11.74% is amongst the best of the industry. 1ACN outperforms 92.86% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 24.61%, 1ACN belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 87.14% of the companies in the same industry.
1ACN has a better Return On Invested Capital (18.38%) than 92.86% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for 1ACN is in line with the industry average of 21.24%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 11.74% | ||
| ROE | 24.61% | ||
| ROIC | 18.38% |
ROA(3y)12.71%
ROA(5y)13.27%
ROE(3y)25.68%
ROE(5y)27.68%
ROIC(3y)20.6%
ROIC(5y)21.41%
1.3 Margins
The Profit Margin of 1ACN (11.02%) is better than 91.43% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of 1ACN has remained more or less at the same level.
1ACN has a better Operating Margin (15.56%) than 92.86% of its industry peers.
1ACN's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 31.91%, 1ACN is doing worse than 70.00% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of 1ACN has remained more or less at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 15.56% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 11.02% | ||
| GM | 31.91% |
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%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so 1ACN is creating value.
The number of shares outstanding for 1ACN has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
1ACN has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for 1ACN is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
1ACN has a debt to FCF ratio of 0.47. This is a very positive value and a sign of high solvency as it would only need 0.47 years to pay back of all of its debts.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 0.47, 1ACN belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 98.57% of the companies in the same industry.
1ACN has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.16. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
The Debt to Equity ratio of 1ACN (0.16) is better than 77.14% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.16 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.47 | ||
| Altman-Z | N/A |
ROIC/WACC2.45
WACC7.5%
2.3 Liquidity
1ACN has a Current Ratio of 1.42. This is a normal value and indicates that 1ACN is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
1ACN has a better Current ratio (1.42) than 61.43% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 1.42 indicates that 1ACN should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
1ACN has a Quick ratio of 1.42. This is in the better half of the industry: 1ACN outperforms 68.57% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.42 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.42 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an nice 8.11% over the past year.
Measured over the past years, 1ACN shows a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 11.21% on average per year.
1ACN shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 7.36%.
The Revenue has been growing by 9.47% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
EPS 1Y (TTM)8.11%
EPS 3Y5.99%
EPS 5Y11.21%
EPS Q2Q%8.6%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)7.36%
Revenue growth 3Y4.19%
Revenue growth 5Y9.47%
Sales Q2Q%7.26%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 8.14% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
Based on estimates for the next years, 1ACN will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 4.94% on average per year.
EPS Next Y7.57%
EPS Next 2Y7.65%
EPS Next 3Y7.77%
EPS Next 5Y8.14%
Revenue Next Year6.11%
Revenue Next 2Y5.75%
Revenue Next 3Y5.79%
Revenue Next 5Y4.94%
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.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 19.29, 1ACN is valued on the expensive side.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of 1ACN is on the same level as its industry peers.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 25.67. 1ACN is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 17.93 indicates a rather expensive valuation of 1ACN.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 1ACN is on the same level as its industry peers.
1ACN's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 31.86.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 19.29 | ||
| Fwd PE | 17.93 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, 1ACN is valued a bit more expensive than 68.57% of the companies in the same industry.
1ACN's Price/Free Cash Flow is on the same level as the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 14.22 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 11.16 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
1ACN has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)2.55
PEG (5Y)1.72
EPS Next 2Y7.65%
EPS Next 3Y7.77%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
1ACN has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.62%.
1ACN's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 3.86.
1ACN's Dividend Yield is comparable with the S&P500 average which is at 2.40.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.62% |
5.2 History
On average, the dividend of 1ACN grows each year by 13.10%, which is quite nice.
Dividend Growth(5Y)13.1%
Div Incr YearsN/A
Div Non Decr YearsN/A
5.3 Sustainability
48.19% of the earnings are spent on dividend by 1ACN. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
The dividend of 1ACN is growing, but the earnings are growing slower. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP48.19%
EPS Next 2Y7.65%
EPS Next 3Y7.77%
BIT:1ACN (10/22/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
215.8
+12.65 (+6.23%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorInformation Technology
GICS IndustryGroupSoftware & Services
GICS IndustryIT Services
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners81.96%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.07%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap133.83B
Revenue(TTM)69.67B
Net Income(TTM)7.68B
Analysts77.33
Price Target243.64 (12.9%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.62% |
Yearly Dividend5.13
Dividend Growth(5Y)13.1%
DP48.19%
Div Incr YearsN/A
Div Non Decr YearsN/A
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)2.62%
Min EPS beat(2)1.25%
Max EPS beat(2)3.99%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)2.26%
Min EPS beat(4)-0.84%
Max EPS beat(4)4.66%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)1.59%
EPS beat(12)9
Avg EPS beat(12)2.42%
EPS beat(16)13
Avg EPS beat(16)2.64%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)0.91%
Min Revenue beat(2)0.37%
Max Revenue beat(2)1.45%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)0.84%
Min Revenue beat(4)-0.74%
Max Revenue beat(4)2.29%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.12%
Revenue beat(12)5
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.24%
Revenue beat(16)7
Avg Revenue beat(16)0.14%
PT rev (1m)N/A
PT rev (3m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.29%
EPS NQ rev (3m)1.06%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.07%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.12%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.01%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.64%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.03%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.61%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 19.29 | ||
| Fwd PE | 17.93 | ||
| P/S | 2.22 | ||
| P/FCF | 14.22 | ||
| P/OCF | 13.48 | ||
| P/B | 4.96 | ||
| P/tB | 17.86 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 11.16 |
EPS(TTM)11.19
EY5.19%
EPS(NY)12.04
Fwd EY5.58%
FCF(TTM)15.18
FCFY7.03%
OCF(TTM)16.01
OCFY7.42%
SpS97.24
BVpS43.54
TBVpS12.09
PEG (NY)2.55
PEG (5Y)1.72
Graham Number104.7
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 11.74% | ||
| ROE | 24.61% | ||
| ROCE | 24.07% | ||
| ROIC | 18.38% | ||
| ROICexc | 24.67% | ||
| ROICexgc | 75.12% | ||
| OM | 15.56% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 11.02% | ||
| GM | 31.91% | ||
| FCFM | 15.61% |
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)95.72%
ROICexgc(5y)96.56%
ROCE(3y)26.98%
ROCE(5y)28.03%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-10.7%
ROICexgc growth 5Y1.59%
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 Turnover1.07
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.16 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.47 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0.38 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 24.58% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 0.86% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 86.39% | ||
| Profit Quality | 141.62% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.42 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.42 | ||
| Altman-Z | N/A |
F-Score5
WACC7.5%
ROIC/WACC2.45
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)8.11%
EPS 3Y5.99%
EPS 5Y11.21%
EPS Q2Q%8.6%
EPS Next Y7.57%
EPS Next 2Y7.65%
EPS Next 3Y7.77%
EPS Next 5Y8.14%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)7.36%
Revenue growth 3Y4.19%
Revenue growth 5Y9.47%
Sales Q2Q%7.26%
Revenue Next Year6.11%
Revenue Next 2Y5.75%
Revenue Next 3Y5.79%
Revenue Next 5Y4.94%
EBIT growth 1Y8.04%
EBIT growth 3Y4.99%
EBIT growth 5Y10.73%
EBIT Next Year27.65%
EBIT Next 3Y13.5%
EBIT Next 5Y9.01%
FCF growth 1Y26.23%
FCF growth 3Y7.22%
FCF growth 5Y7.38%
OCF growth 1Y25.66%
OCF growth 3Y6.34%
OCF growth 5Y6.91%
ACCENTURE PLC-CL A / 1ACN.MI FAQ
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ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to 1ACN.MI.
What is the valuation status for 1ACN stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 3 / 10 to ACCENTURE PLC-CL A (1ACN.MI). This can be considered as Overvalued.
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ACCENTURE PLC-CL A (1ACN.MI) has a profitability rating of 8 / 10.
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The financial health rating of ACCENTURE PLC-CL A (1ACN.MI) is 6 / 10.
Can you provide the dividend sustainability for 1ACN stock?
The dividend rating of ACCENTURE PLC-CL A (1ACN.MI) is 4 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 48.19%.