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AECOM (ACM) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:ACM - US00766T1007 - Common Stock

103.124 USD
+1.6 (+1.58%)
Last: 12/2/2025, 9:32:24 AM
Fundamental Rating

5

ACM gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 55 industry peers in the Construction & Engineering industry. ACM has only an average score on both its financial health and profitability. ACM has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

ACM had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year ACM had a positive cash flow from operations.
ACM had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
In the past 5 years ACM always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
ACM Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFACM Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 200M -200M 400M 600M 800M 1B

1.2 Ratios

ACM has a better Return On Assets (4.60%) than 61.82% of its industry peers.
With a decent Return On Equity value of 22.54%, ACM is doing good in the industry, outperforming 78.18% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Invested Capital of ACM (13.20%) is better than 78.18% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for ACM is below the industry average of 17.30%.
The 3 year average ROIC (12.46%) for ACM is below the current ROIC(13.20%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 4.6%
ROE 22.54%
ROIC 13.2%
ROA(3y)2.81%
ROA(5y)2.54%
ROE(3y)14.48%
ROE(5y)12.48%
ROIC(3y)12.46%
ROIC(5y)11.01%
ACM Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICACM Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 5 -5 10 15 20

1.3 Margins

ACM has a Profit Margin (3.48%) which is in line with its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of ACM has grown nicely.
ACM has a Operating Margin of 6.56%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: ACM outperforms 58.18% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of ACM has grown nicely.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 7.54%, ACM is doing worse than 76.36% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of ACM has grown nicely.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 6.56%
PM (TTM) 3.48%
GM 7.54%
OM growth 3Y7.16%
OM growth 5Y10.81%
PM growth 3Y13.74%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y5.34%
GM growth 5Y7.05%
ACM Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsACM Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 2 4 6

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

ACM has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
The number of shares outstanding for ACM has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, ACM has less shares outstanding
The debt/assets ratio for ACM is higher compared to a year ago.
ACM Yearly Shares OutstandingACM Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 50M 100M 150M
ACM Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsACM Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 5B 10B

2.2 Solvency

An Altman-Z score of 2.37 indicates that ACM is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
ACM has a Altman-Z score (2.37) which is in line with its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of ACM is 3.96, which is a good value as it means it would take ACM, 3.96 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
With a decent Debt to FCF ratio value of 3.96, ACM is doing good in the industry, outperforming 65.45% of the companies in the same industry.
ACM has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.06. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
ACM has a Debt to Equity ratio of 1.06. This is in the lower half of the industry: ACM underperforms 61.82% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.06
Debt/FCF 3.96
Altman-Z 2.37
ROIC/WACC1.37
WACC9.65%
ACM Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFACM Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 1B 2B 3B 4B

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 1.14 indicates that ACM should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
ACM has a Current ratio of 1.14. This is in the lower half of the industry: ACM underperforms 61.82% of its industry peers.
ACM has a Quick Ratio of 1.14. This is a normal value and indicates that ACM is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 1.14, ACM is in line with its industry, outperforming 41.82% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.14
Quick Ratio 1.14
ACM Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesACM Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2B 4B 6B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

ACM shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 16.37%, which is quite good.
ACM shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 19.48% yearly.
ACM shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 0.21%.
ACM shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 4.04% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)16.37%
EPS 3Y14.87%
EPS 5Y19.48%
EPS Q2Q%7.09%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)0.21%
Revenue growth 3Y7.07%
Revenue growth 5Y4.04%
Sales Q2Q%1.58%

3.2 Future

ACM is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 13.69% yearly.
The Revenue is expected to decrease by -8.41% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y9.38%
EPS Next 2Y9.83%
EPS Next 3Y10.78%
EPS Next 5Y13.69%
Revenue Next Year5.05%
Revenue Next 2Y5.93%
Revenue Next 3Y-8.41%
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

Although the future EPS growth is still strong, it is not able to hold up the even more excellent growth rate of the past years.
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.
ACM Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesACM Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 5B 10B 15B 20B
ACM Yearly EPS VS EstimatesACM Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2 4 6 8

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 19.61, the valuation of ACM can be described as rather expensive.
ACM's Price/Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. ACM is cheaper than 83.64% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.11, ACM is valued a bit cheaper.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 17.92, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of ACM.
ACM's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. ACM is cheaper than 85.45% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 36.21. ACM is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 19.61
Fwd PE 17.92
ACM Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsACM Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 20 40 60 80

4.2 Price Multiples

85.45% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than ACM, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of ACM indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: ACM is cheaper than 76.36% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 19.85
EV/EBITDA 11.75
ACM Per share dataACM EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 20 40 60 80 100

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates ACM does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
ACM has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)2.09
PEG (5Y)1.01
EPS Next 2Y9.83%
EPS Next 3Y10.78%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.18%, ACM has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.67, ACM pays a better dividend. On top of this ACM pays more dividend than 94.55% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.32, ACM's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.18%

5.2 History

ACM has been paying a dividend for over 5 years, so it has already some track record.
ACM has decreased its dividend in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years2
ACM Yearly Dividends per shareACM Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1

5.3 Sustainability

23.78% of the earnings are spent on dividend by ACM. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
DP23.78%
EPS Next 2Y9.83%
EPS Next 3Y10.78%
ACM Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendACM Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 200M -200M 400M 600M
ACM Dividend Payout.ACM Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.ACM Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

AECOM

NYSE:ACM (12/2/2025, 9:32:24 AM)

103.124

+1.6 (+1.58%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryConstruction & Engineering
Earnings (Last)11-18 2025-11-18/bmo
Earnings (Next)02-02 2026-02-02
Inst Owners92.47%
Inst Owner Change-4.31%
Ins Owners0.44%
Ins Owner Change-0.95%
Market Cap13.59B
Revenue(TTM)16.14B
Net Income(TTM)561.77M
Analysts82.11
Price Target145.99 (41.57%)
Short Float %2.67%
Short Ratio3.27
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.18%
Yearly Dividend1.01
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP23.78%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years2
Ex-Date01-07 2026-01-07 (0.31)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)2.9%
Min EPS beat(2)0.67%
Max EPS beat(2)5.13%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)6.64%
Min EPS beat(4)0.67%
Max EPS beat(4)16.95%
EPS beat(8)7
Avg EPS beat(8)4.68%
EPS beat(12)10
Avg EPS beat(12)3.77%
EPS beat(16)14
Avg EPS beat(16)4.73%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-4.33%
Min Revenue beat(2)-4.47%
Max Revenue beat(2)-4.19%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-5.42%
Min Revenue beat(4)-10.46%
Max Revenue beat(4)-2.57%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.41%
Revenue beat(12)7
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.19%
Revenue beat(16)7
Avg Revenue beat(16)-1.68%
PT rev (1m)8.61%
PT rev (3m)9.22%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-3.55%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-5.31%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.18%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.91%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-14.19%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-14.52%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.29%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.67%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 19.61
Fwd PE 17.92
P/S 0.84
P/FCF 19.85
P/OCF 16.55
P/B 5.45
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 11.75
EPS(TTM)5.26
EY5.1%
EPS(NY)5.75
Fwd EY5.58%
FCF(TTM)5.2
FCFY5.04%
OCF(TTM)6.23
OCFY6.04%
SpS122.43
BVpS18.91
TBVpS-10.55
PEG (NY)2.09
PEG (5Y)1.01
Graham Number47.3
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 4.6%
ROE 22.54%
ROCE 16.88%
ROIC 13.2%
ROICexc 17.66%
ROICexgc 102.77%
OM 6.56%
PM (TTM) 3.48%
GM 7.54%
FCFM 4.24%
ROA(3y)2.81%
ROA(5y)2.54%
ROE(3y)14.48%
ROE(5y)12.48%
ROIC(3y)12.46%
ROIC(5y)11.01%
ROICexc(3y)16.75%
ROICexc(5y)14.47%
ROICexgc(3y)102.88%
ROICexgc(5y)78.3%
ROCE(3y)15.94%
ROCE(5y)14.08%
ROICexgc growth 3Y29.21%
ROICexgc growth 5Y32.89%
ROICexc growth 3Y13.74%
ROICexc growth 5Y17.69%
OM growth 3Y7.16%
OM growth 5Y10.81%
PM growth 3Y13.74%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y5.34%
GM growth 5Y7.05%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover1.32
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.06
Debt/FCF 3.96
Debt/EBITDA 2.15
Cap/Depr 77.69%
Cap/Sales 0.85%
Interest Coverage 6.35
Cash Conversion 66.54%
Profit Quality 121.92%
Current Ratio 1.14
Quick Ratio 1.14
Altman-Z 2.37
F-Score7
WACC9.65%
ROIC/WACC1.37
Cap/Depr(3y)68.23%
Cap/Depr(5y)72.42%
Cap/Sales(3y)0.77%
Cap/Sales(5y)0.88%
Profit Quality(3y)457.12%
Profit Quality(5y)377.06%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)16.37%
EPS 3Y14.87%
EPS 5Y19.48%
EPS Q2Q%7.09%
EPS Next Y9.38%
EPS Next 2Y9.83%
EPS Next 3Y10.78%
EPS Next 5Y13.69%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)0.21%
Revenue growth 3Y7.07%
Revenue growth 5Y4.04%
Sales Q2Q%1.58%
Revenue Next Year5.05%
Revenue Next 2Y5.93%
Revenue Next 3Y-8.41%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y14.57%
EBIT growth 3Y14.74%
EBIT growth 5Y15.28%
EBIT Next Year18.17%
EBIT Next 3Y11.01%
EBIT Next 5Y12.17%
FCF growth 1Y-3.24%
FCF growth 3Y5.91%
FCF growth 5Y26.08%
OCF growth 1Y-0.71%
OCF growth 3Y4.81%
OCF growth 5Y20.04%

AECOM / ACM FAQ

What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of AECOM (ACM) stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to ACM.


Can you provide the valuation status for AECOM?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 10 to AECOM (ACM). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


What is the profitability of ACM stock?

AECOM (ACM) has a profitability rating of 6 / 10.


What is the valuation of AECOM based on its PE and PB ratios?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for AECOM (ACM) is 19.61 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 5.45.


Can you provide the financial health for ACM stock?

The financial health rating of AECOM (ACM) is 4 / 10.