ACCENTURE PLC-CL A (1ACN.MI) Stock Fundamental Analysis
BIT:1ACN - IE00B4BNMY34 - Common Stock
214.45 EUR
+10.6 (+5.2%)
Overall 1ACN gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. We evaluated 1ACN against 72 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 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.
In the past year 1ACN had a positive cash flow from operations.
Each year in the past 5 years 1ACN has been profitable.
In the past 5 years 1ACN always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
The Return On Assets of 1ACN (12.55%) is better than 93.06% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 26.01%, 1ACN belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 91.67% of the companies in the same industry.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 18.26%, 1ACN belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 93.06% of the companies in the same industry.
1ACN had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 22.55%. This is significantly above the industry average of 11.32%.
The 3 year average ROIC (22.55%) for 1ACN is well above the current ROIC(18.26%). The reason for the recent decline needs to be investigated.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 12.55% | ||
| ROE | 26.01% | ||
| ROIC | 18.26% |
ROA(3y)13.65%
ROA(5y)13.68%
ROE(3y)27.85%
ROE(5y)28.77%
ROIC(3y)22.55%
ROIC(5y)21.86%
1.3 Margins
The Profit Margin of 1ACN (11.61%) is better than 93.06% of its industry peers.
1ACN's Profit Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 15.53%, 1ACN belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 93.06% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of 1ACN has remained more or less at the same level.
1ACN has a worse Gross Margin (32.07%) than 66.67% of its industry peers.
1ACN's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 15.53% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 11.61% | ||
| GM | 32.07% |
OM growth 3Y0.83%
OM growth 5Y1.17%
PM growth 3Y-1.43%
PM growth 5Y0.24%
GM growth 3Y0.23%
GM growth 5Y1.14%
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.
Compared to 1 year ago, 1ACN has less shares outstanding
Compared to 5 years ago, 1ACN has less shares outstanding
1ACN has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
1ACN has an Altman-Z score of 5.23. This indicates that 1ACN is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
With an excellent Altman-Z score value of 5.23, 1ACN belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 91.67% of the companies in the same industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of 1ACN is 0.50, which is an excellent value as it means it would take 1ACN, only 0.50 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
1ACN has a better Debt to FCF ratio (0.50) than 91.67% 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.
1ACN has a better Debt to Equity ratio (0.16) than 76.39% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.16 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.5 | ||
| Altman-Z | 5.23 |
ROIC/WACC2.44
WACC7.48%
2.3 Liquidity
1ACN has a Current Ratio of 1.46. 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 Current ratio of 1.46. This is in the better half of the industry: 1ACN outperforms 61.11% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 1.46 indicates that 1ACN should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
With a decent Quick ratio value of 1.46, 1ACN is doing good in the industry, outperforming 73.61% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.46 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.46 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
1ACN shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has grown by 6.82%.
1ACN shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 10.20% yearly.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 6.21% in the past year.
Measured over the past years, 1ACN shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 8.47% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)6.82%
EPS 3Y10.15%
EPS 5Y10.2%
EPS Q2Q%11.5%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)6.21%
Revenue growth 3Y8.7%
Revenue growth 5Y8.47%
Sales Q2Q%7.66%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 7.30% on average over the next years.
1ACN is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 6.19% yearly.
EPS Next Y8.75%
EPS Next 2Y7.91%
EPS Next 3Y8.12%
EPS Next 5Y7.3%
Revenue Next Year6.97%
Revenue Next 2Y6.21%
Revenue Next 3Y6.23%
Revenue Next 5Y6.19%
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.
The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
The Price/Earnings ratio is 19.67, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of 1ACN.
1ACN's Price/Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.24, 1ACN is valued a bit cheaper.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 17.92, 1ACN is valued on the expensive side.
1ACN's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 35.82, 1ACN is valued a bit cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 19.67 | ||
| Fwd PE | 17.92 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, 1ACN is valued a bit more expensive than 69.44% of the companies in the same industry.
1ACN's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is in line with the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 15.18 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 11.69 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates 1ACN does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
The excellent profitability rating of 1ACN may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)2.25
PEG (5Y)1.93
EPS Next 2Y7.91%
EPS Next 3Y8.12%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.22%, 1ACN has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 7.34, 1ACN has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
1ACN's Dividend Yield is comparable with the S&P500 average which is at 2.36.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.22% |
5.2 History
On average, the dividend of 1ACN grows each year by 12.12%, which is quite nice.
Dividend Growth(5Y)12.12%
Div Incr YearsN/A
Div Non Decr YearsN/A
5.3 Sustainability
1ACN pays out 45.12% of its income as dividend. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
1ACN's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP45.12%
EPS Next 2Y7.91%
EPS Next 3Y8.12%
BIT:1ACN (8/14/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
214.45
+10.6 (+5.2%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorInformation Technology
GICS IndustryGroupSoftware & Services
GICS IndustryIT Services
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners79.8%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.07%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap133.57B
Analysts80.69
Price TargetN/A
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.22% |
Yearly Dividend4.53
Dividend Growth(5Y)12.12%
DP45.12%
Div Incr YearsN/A
Div Non Decr YearsN/A
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)1.57%
Min EPS beat(2)-0.84%
Max EPS beat(2)3.99%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)1.78%
Min EPS beat(4)-0.84%
Max EPS beat(4)4.66%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)1.56%
EPS beat(12)9
Avg EPS beat(12)2.33%
EPS beat(16)12
Avg EPS beat(16)2.52%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)0.35%
Min Revenue beat(2)-0.74%
Max Revenue beat(2)1.45%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)0.54%
Min Revenue beat(4)-0.86%
Max Revenue beat(4)2.29%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.35%
Revenue beat(12)4
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.34%
Revenue beat(16)6
Avg Revenue beat(16)0.05%
PT rev (1m)N/A
PT rev (3m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.64%
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)1.42%
EPS NY rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (1m)2.2%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)1.13%
Revenue NY rev (3m)N/A
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 19.67 | ||
| Fwd PE | 17.92 | ||
| P/S | 2.27 | ||
| P/FCF | 15.18 | ||
| P/OCF | 14.2 | ||
| P/B | 5.09 | ||
| P/tB | 25.23 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 11.69 |
EPS(TTM)10.9
EY5.08%
EPS(NY)11.97
Fwd EY5.58%
FCF(TTM)14.13
FCFY6.59%
OCF(TTM)15.1
OCFY7.04%
SpS94.47
BVpS42.15
TBVpS8.5
PEG (NY)2.25
PEG (5Y)1.93
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 12.55% | ||
| ROE | 26.01% | ||
| ROCE | 23.85% | ||
| ROIC | 18.26% | ||
| ROICexc | 23.29% | ||
| ROICexgc | 77.09% | ||
| OM | 15.53% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 11.61% | ||
| GM | 32.07% | ||
| FCFM | 14.96% |
ROA(3y)13.65%
ROA(5y)13.68%
ROE(3y)27.85%
ROE(5y)28.77%
ROIC(3y)22.55%
ROIC(5y)21.86%
ROICexc(3y)29.38%
ROICexc(5y)29.94%
ROICexgc(3y)106.1%
ROICexgc(5y)95.64%
ROCE(3y)29.45%
ROCE(5y)28.56%
ROICexcg growth 3Y2.38%
ROICexcg growth 5Y2.21%
ROICexc growth 3Y-7.36%
ROICexc growth 5Y-8.9%
OM growth 3Y0.83%
OM growth 5Y1.17%
PM growth 3Y-1.43%
PM growth 5Y0.24%
GM growth 3Y0.23%
GM growth 5Y1.14%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover1.08
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.16 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.5 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0.39 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 30.97% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 1.03% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 84.78% | ||
| Profit Quality | 128.87% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.46 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.46 | ||
| Altman-Z | 5.23 |
F-Score5
WACC7.48%
ROIC/WACC2.44
Cap/Depr(3y)27.12%
Cap/Depr(5y)29.17%
Cap/Sales(3y)0.93%
Cap/Sales(5y)1.06%
Profit Quality(3y)125.93%
Profit Quality(5y)133.8%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)6.82%
EPS 3Y10.15%
EPS 5Y10.2%
EPS Q2Q%11.5%
EPS Next Y8.75%
EPS Next 2Y7.91%
EPS Next 3Y8.12%
EPS Next 5Y7.3%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)6.21%
Revenue growth 3Y8.7%
Revenue growth 5Y8.47%
Sales Q2Q%7.66%
Revenue Next Year6.97%
Revenue Next 2Y6.21%
Revenue Next 3Y6.23%
Revenue Next 5Y6.19%
EBIT growth 1Y6.79%
EBIT growth 3Y9.6%
EBIT growth 5Y9.74%
EBIT Next Year29.28%
EBIT Next 3Y14.16%
EBIT Next 5Y9.9%
FCF growth 1Y9.21%
FCF growth 3Y0.86%
FCF growth 5Y7.4%
OCF growth 1Y10.55%
OCF growth 3Y0.58%
OCF growth 5Y6.62%