AUTODESK INC (ADSK) Stock Fundamental Analysis
NASDAQ:ADSK - Nasdaq - US0527691069 - Common Stock - Currency: USD
ADSK gets a fundamental rating of 7 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 283 industry peers in the Software industry. While ADSK belongs to the best of the industry regarding profitability, there are some minor concerns on its financial health. ADSK is not overvalued while it is showing excellent growth. This is an interesting combination. 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.
ADSK had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
In the past 5 years ADSK always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
The Return On Assets of ADSK (9.56%) is better than 85.87% of its industry peers.
ADSK's Return On Equity of 38.67% is amongst the best of the industry. ADSK outperforms 94.35% of its industry peers.
ADSK has a Return On Invested Capital of 19.89%. This is amongst the best in the industry. ADSK outperforms 93.99% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for ADSK is above the industry average of 12.14%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (19.89%) for ADSK is above the 3 year average (16.69%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 9.56% | ||
| ROE | 38.67% | ||
| ROIC | 19.89% |
ROA(3y)9.38%
ROA(5y)10.1%
ROE(3y)54.38%
ROE(5y)69.36%
ROIC(3y)16.69%
ROIC(5y)14.67%
1.3 Margins
ADSK has a Profit Margin of 15.94%. This is amongst the best in the industry. ADSK outperforms 80.21% of its industry peers.
ADSK's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
With an excellent Operating Margin value of 22.18%, ADSK belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 89.05% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of ADSK has grown nicely.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 90.53%, ADSK belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 98.23% 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 | 22.18% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 15.94% | ||
| GM | 90.53% |
OM growth 3Y16.62%
OM growth 5Y16.31%
PM growth 3Y16.98%
PM growth 5Y22.59%
GM growth 3Y0.04%
GM growth 5Y0.11%
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 about the same amount of shares outstanding.
Compared to 5 years ago, ADSK has less shares outstanding
The debt/assets ratio for ADSK has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
ADSK has an Altman-Z score of 5.28. This indicates that ADSK is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
The Altman-Z score of ADSK (5.28) is better than 71.38% of its industry peers.
ADSK has a debt to FCF ratio of 1.43. This is a very positive value and a sign of high solvency as it would only need 1.43 years to pay back of all of its debts.
ADSK has a better Debt to FCF ratio (1.43) than 70.32% 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 70.67% of its industry peers.
Although ADSK does not score too well on debt/equity it has very limited outstanding debt, which is well covered by the FCF. We will not put too much weight on the debt/equity number as it may be because of low equity, which could be a consequence of a share buyback program for instance. This needs to be investigated.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.76 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.43 | ||
| Altman-Z | 5.28 |
ROIC/WACC1.75
WACC11.36%
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.
With a Current ratio value of 0.65, ADSK is not doing good in the industry: 86.22% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
A Quick Ratio of 0.65 indicates that ADSK may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
ADSK has a worse Quick ratio (0.65) than 86.22% 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 12.09%, which is quite good.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 24.81% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth
Looking at the last year, ADSK shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 12.44% in the last year.
ADSK shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 13.37% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)12.09%
EPS 3Y18.7%
EPS 5Y24.81%
EPS Q2Q%22.46%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)12.44%
Revenue growth 3Y11.81%
Revenue growth 5Y13.37%
Sales Q2Q%15.24%
3.2 Future
Based on estimates for the next years, ADSK will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 13.92% on average per year.
Based on estimates for the next years, ADSK will show a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 11.11% on average per year.
EPS Next Y16.13%
EPS Next 2Y15.35%
EPS Next 3Y15.08%
EPS Next 5Y13.92%
Revenue Next Year13.83%
Revenue Next 2Y12.47%
Revenue Next 3Y11.69%
Revenue Next 5Y11.11%
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.
The Revenue growth rate is stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 31.80, ADSK can be considered very expensive at the moment.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of ADSK indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: ADSK is cheaper than 64.66% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.11, ADSK is valued at the same level.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 25.09, ADSK can be considered very expensive at the moment.
ADSK's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. ADSK is cheaper than 71.02% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 35.78, ADSK is valued a bit cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 31.8 | ||
| Fwd PE | 25.09 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of ADSK indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: ADSK is cheaper than 67.49% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of ADSK indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: ADSK is cheaper than 66.78% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 37.83 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 38.5 |
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 15.08% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)1.97
PEG (5Y)1.28
EPS Next 2Y15.35%
EPS Next 3Y15.08%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
No dividends for ADSK!.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
NASDAQ:ADSK (8/14/2025, 3:04:09 PM)
283.05
-3.96 (-1.38%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorInformation Technology
GICS IndustryGroupSoftware & Services
GICS IndustrySoftware
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners94.48%
Inst Owner Change-0.23%
Ins Owners0.2%
Ins Owner Change7.64%
Market Cap60.57B
Analysts80.53
Price Target348.74 (23.21%)
Short Float %1.39%
Short Ratio1.74
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
Yearly DividendN/A
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)4.83%
Min EPS beat(2)4.58%
Max EPS beat(2)5.08%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)3.86%
Min EPS beat(4)0.48%
Max EPS beat(4)5.3%
EPS beat(8)8
Avg EPS beat(8)4.31%
EPS beat(12)10
Avg EPS beat(12)2.83%
EPS beat(16)14
Avg EPS beat(16)3.12%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.93%
Min Revenue beat(2)-1.5%
Max Revenue beat(2)-0.37%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.96%
Min Revenue beat(4)-1.51%
Max Revenue beat(4)-0.37%
Revenue beat(8)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.52%
Revenue beat(12)1
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.88%
Revenue beat(16)2
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.86%
PT rev (1m)0.81%
PT rev (3m)8.17%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-7.81%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)1.39%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-11.7%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.01%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.65%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 31.8 | ||
| Fwd PE | 25.09 | ||
| P/S | 9.54 | ||
| P/FCF | 37.83 | ||
| P/OCF | 36.12 | ||
| P/B | 23.15 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 38.5 |
EPS(TTM)8.9
EY3.14%
EPS(NY)11.28
Fwd EY3.99%
FCF(TTM)7.48
FCFY2.64%
OCF(TTM)7.84
OCFY2.77%
SpS29.66
BVpS12.23
TBVpS-10.31
PEG (NY)1.97
PEG (5Y)1.28
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 9.56% | ||
| ROE | 38.67% | ||
| ROCE | 24.85% | ||
| ROIC | 19.89% | ||
| ROICexc | 31.08% | ||
| ROICexgc | N/A | ||
| OM | 22.18% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 15.94% | ||
| GM | 90.53% | ||
| FCFM | 25.22% |
ROA(3y)9.38%
ROA(5y)10.1%
ROE(3y)54.38%
ROE(5y)69.36%
ROIC(3y)16.69%
ROIC(5y)14.67%
ROICexc(3y)26.54%
ROICexc(5y)24.06%
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)20.85%
ROCE(5y)18.33%
ROICexcg growth 3YN/A
ROICexcg growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3Y18.27%
ROICexc growth 5Y3.23%
OM growth 3Y16.62%
OM growth 5Y16.31%
PM growth 3Y16.98%
PM growth 5Y22.59%
GM growth 3Y0.04%
GM growth 5Y0.11%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.6
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.76 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.43 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.25 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 40.43% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 1.2% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 105.08% | ||
| Profit Quality | 158.2% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.65 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.65 | ||
| Altman-Z | 5.28 |
F-Score6
WACC11.36%
ROIC/WACC1.75
Cap/Depr(3y)43.74%
Cap/Depr(5y)50.72%
Cap/Sales(3y)1.23%
Cap/Sales(5y)1.55%
Profit Quality(3y)173.19%
Profit Quality(5y)185.07%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)12.09%
EPS 3Y18.7%
EPS 5Y24.81%
EPS Q2Q%22.46%
EPS Next Y16.13%
EPS Next 2Y15.35%
EPS Next 3Y15.08%
EPS Next 5Y13.92%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)12.44%
Revenue growth 3Y11.81%
Revenue growth 5Y13.37%
Sales Q2Q%15.24%
Revenue Next Year13.83%
Revenue Next 2Y12.47%
Revenue Next 3Y11.69%
Revenue Next 5Y11.11%
EBIT growth 1Y16.36%
EBIT growth 3Y30.39%
EBIT growth 5Y31.85%
EBIT Next Year24.36%
EBIT Next 3Y17.09%
EBIT Next 5Y12.43%
FCF growth 1Y-30.84%
FCF growth 3Y0.91%
FCF growth 5Y2.02%
OCF growth 1Y-28.94%
OCF growth 3Y1.62%
OCF growth 5Y2.58%