ACCENTURE PLC-CL A (1ACN.MI) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - Euronext Milan - BIT:1ACN - IE00B4BNMY34 - Common Stock
231.6 EUR
-1.2 (-0.52%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10 to 1ACN. 1ACN was compared to 68 industry peers in the IT Services industry. Both the health and profitability get an excellent rating, making 1ACN a very profitable company, without any liquidiy or solvency issues. 1ACN is valied quite expensively at the moment, while it does show a decent growth rate. With these ratings, 1ACN could be worth investigating further for quality investing!.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year 1ACN was profitable.
In the past year 1ACN had a positive cash flow from operations.
1ACN had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
Each year in the past 5 years 1ACN had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
1ACN has a Return On Assets of 11.76%. This is amongst the best in the industry. 1ACN outperforms 93.42% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 24.66%, 1ACN belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 88.16% of the companies in the same industry.
1ACN's Return On Invested Capital of 18.88% is amongst the best of the industry. 1ACN outperforms 90.79% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for 1ACN is significantly above the industry average of 11.04%.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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%
1.3 Margins
1ACN has a better Profit Margin (10.76%) than 92.11% 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 (15.66%) than 89.47% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of 1ACN has remained more or less at the same level.
1ACN's Gross Margin of 31.97% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. 1ACN is outperformed by 69.74% of its industry peers.
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 | 15.66% | ||
| 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%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
1ACN has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating value.
Compared to 1 year ago, 1ACN has less shares outstanding
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 an Altman-Z score of 5.36. This indicates that 1ACN is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
The Altman-Z score of 1ACN (5.36) is better than 92.11% of its industry peers.
1ACN has a debt to FCF ratio of 0.45. This is a very positive value and a sign of high solvency as it would only need 0.45 years to pay back of all of its debts.
1ACN has a Debt to FCF ratio of 0.45. This is amongst the best in the industry. 1ACN outperforms 96.05% of its industry peers.
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 77.63% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.16 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.45 | ||
| Altman-Z | 5.36 |
ROIC/WACC2.53
WACC7.46%
2.3 Liquidity
1ACN has a Current Ratio of 1.41. This is a normal value and indicates that 1ACN is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 1.41, 1ACN is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 68.42% of the companies in the same industry.
1ACN has a Quick Ratio of 1.41. This is a normal value and indicates that 1ACN is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
With a decent Quick ratio value of 1.41, 1ACN is doing good in the industry, outperforming 76.32% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.41 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.41 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
1ACN shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 8.14%, which is quite good.
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.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 6.58% in the past year.
1ACN 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 8.14% 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 Y7.98%
EPS Next 2Y7.77%
EPS Next 3Y7.93%
EPS Next 5Y8.14%
Revenue Next Year6.21%
Revenue Next 2Y5.8%
Revenue Next 3Y5.88%
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
1ACN is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 20.55.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Earnings ratio as 1ACN.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of 1ACN to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.51), we can say 1ACN is valued slightly cheaper.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 18.18 indicates a rather expensive valuation of 1ACN.
1ACN's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 1ACN to the average of the S&P500 Index (23.13), we can say 1ACN is valued slightly cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 20.55 | ||
| Fwd PE | 18.18 |
4.2 Price Multiples
68.42% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than 1ACN, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Free Cash Flow ratio as 1ACN.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 14.71 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 12.18 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
The excellent profitability rating of 1ACN may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)2.58
PEG (5Y)1.83
EPS Next 2Y7.77%
EPS Next 3Y7.93%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.41%, 1ACN has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
1ACN's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 2.41.
1ACN's Dividend Yield is a higher than the S&P500 average which is at 2.00.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.41% |
5.2 History
The dividend of 1ACN is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 13.12%!
Dividend Growth(5Y)13.12%
Div Incr YearsN/A
Div Non Decr YearsN/A
5.3 Sustainability
49.72% 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.
DP49.72%
EPS Next 2Y7.77%
EPS Next 3Y7.93%
BIT:1ACN (12/16/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
231.6
-1.2 (-0.52%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorInformation Technology
GICS IndustryGroupSoftware & Services
GICS IndustryIT Services
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners82.02%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.07%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap143.62B
Revenue(TTM)70.73B
Net Income(TTM)7.61B
Analysts76.25
Price Target252.94 (9.21%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.41% |
Yearly Dividend5.03
Dividend Growth(5Y)13.12%
DP49.72%
Div Incr YearsN/A
Div Non Decr YearsN/A
Ex-DateN/A
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)4.16%
PT rev (3m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (1m)-4.38%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-4.56%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.38%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.31%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.02%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.82%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.07%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.78%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 20.55 | ||
| Fwd PE | 18.18 | ||
| P/S | 2.39 | ||
| P/FCF | 14.71 | ||
| P/OCF | 13.97 | ||
| P/B | 5.48 | ||
| P/tB | 28.62 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 12.18 |
EPS(TTM)11.27
EY4.87%
EPS(NY)12.74
Fwd EY5.5%
FCF(TTM)15.75
FCFY6.8%
OCF(TTM)16.58
OCFY7.16%
SpS96.76
BVpS42.23
TBVpS8.09
PEG (NY)2.58
PEG (5Y)1.83
Graham Number103.48
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector 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 Rank | Sector 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 | 5.36 |
F-Score5
WACC7.46%
ROIC/WACC2.53
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 Y7.98%
EPS Next 2Y7.77%
EPS Next 3Y7.93%
EPS Next 5Y8.14%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)6.58%
Revenue growth 3Y4.19%
Revenue growth 5Y9.47%
Sales Q2Q%5.95%
Revenue Next Year6.21%
Revenue Next 2Y5.8%
Revenue Next 3Y5.88%
Revenue Next 5Y4.94%
EBIT growth 1Y7.74%
EBIT growth 3Y4.99%
EBIT growth 5Y10.73%
EBIT Next Year28.83%
EBIT Next 3Y13.99%
EBIT Next 5Y9.01%
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 / 1ACN.MI FAQ
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ACCENTURE PLC-CL A (1ACN.MI) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.
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The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for ACCENTURE PLC-CL A (1ACN.MI) is 20.55 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 5.48.
What is the financial health of ACCENTURE PLC-CL A (1ACN.MI) stock?
The financial health rating of ACCENTURE PLC-CL A (1ACN.MI) is 8 / 10.