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Accenture (ACN) Stock Analysis

This is a peer-relative look at Accenture (ACN): its performance, risk, profitability, growth, financial strength, dividend, and valuation are each measured against its Software & Services peers, so every number reads in context rather than in isolation.

Company Profile

Company profile fields for Accenture (ACN)
Profile ItemACN
NameAccenture plc
Country/RegionIreland
GICS SectorInformation Technology
GICS Industry GroupSoftware & Services
GICS IndustryIT Services
GICS Sub-IndustryIT Consulting & Other Services
Market Capitalization153.89 billion USD
CurrencyUSD
ExchangeNYSE
Listing DateJuly 19, 2001
Security TypeCommon Stock

Price Performance

Cumulative Growth

ACN
GSPC
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Accenture (ACN) vs. S&P 500 (GSPC): Growth of a $10,000 investment over the past five years. Adjusted for dividends and splits.

Trailing Returns

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Trailing total returns for Accenture (ACN) and S&P 500 (GSPC). Returns over one year are annualized.

Calendar-Year Returns

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Calendar-year total returns for Accenture (ACN) and S&P 500 (GSPC). Each bar is that year's total return, measured year-end to year-end.

Performance Metrics

Accenture (ACN) metric values compared with Software & Services industry-group medians
MetricCurrent stock: ACNIndustry group median
Total Return (1Y)7.87%-3.00%
Total Return (3Y, Annualized)-4.56%8.28%
Total Return (5Y, Annualized)-5.20%-7.91%

Risk Profile

Drawdown History

ACN
GSPC
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Accenture (ACN) vs. S&P 500 (GSPC): Drawdown from the running peak over the past five years. Each line shows the decline from its prior peak; 0% marks a new high.

Return Distribution

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Distribution of monthly total returns for Accenture (ACN) and S&P 500 (GSPC). Each bar is the share of months whose return fell in that 5% bucket.

Risk Metrics

Accenture (ACN) metric values compared with Software & Services industry-group medians
MetricCurrent stock: ACNIndustry group median
Volatility (1Y, Annualized)50.02%61.69%
Beta (5Y)1.001.06
Max Drawdown (5Y)-68.17%-76.52%

Risk-Adjusted Performance

Risk-Return Positioning

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Each dot is a stock plotted by 1-year volatility (risk) and 1-year return. ACN is highlighted; the dashed line is the Capital Allocation Line from the risk-free rate through the industry median — dots above it are stronger on a risk-adjusted basis.

Risk-Adjusted Metrics

Accenture (ACN) metric values compared with Software & Services industry-group medians
MetricCurrent stock: ACNIndustry group median
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)0.07-0.13
Sortino Ratio (1Y)0.10-0.19

Profitability

ROE (TTM)

Accenture (ACN) posts ROE of 26.03%, in the upper peer quartile. That suggests the company earns more from each dollar of shareholders’ equity than most industry peers, a useful capital-efficiency signal.

ACN

Software & Services industry group

26.03%

Group distribution
Max
53.85%
ACN
26.03%
Q3
17.90%
Median
6.59%
Q1
-9.59%
Min
-50.52%
Largest peers
ORCL
41.19%
PLTR
40.91%
IBM
34.77%
MSFT
34.22%
ACN
26.03%
SAP
18.18%
PANW
1.74%
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Where Accenture (ACN) stands on ROE within its Software & Services peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

Net Margin (TTM)

Accenture (ACN) keeps 11.28% of revenue as net profit, roughly in line with the peer group’s normal net margin range. Its full cost stack is taking a typical share of sales for the industry.

ACN

Software & Services industry group

11.28%

Group distribution
Max
41.17%
Q3
15.28%
ACN
11.28%
Median
4.63%
Q1
-5.42%
Min
-33.17%
Largest peers
PLTR
50.34%
MSFT
41.17%
ORCL
26.36%
SAP
20.41%
IBM
15.99%
ACN
11.28%
PANW
2.67%
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Where Accenture (ACN) stands on net margin within its Software & Services peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

Operating Margin (TTM)

Accenture (ACN) turns 17.83% of revenue into operating profit, putting operating margin in the upper peer quartile. Before financing and taxes enter the picture, the day-to-day business keeps more of each sales dollar than most industry peers.

ACN

Software & Services industry group

17.83%

Group distribution
Max
46.89%
ACN
17.83%
Q3
17.64%
Median
8.73%
Q1
-2.13%
Min
-30.45%
Largest peers
MSFT
49.76%
PLTR
46.89%
ORCL
35.63%
SAP
29.50%
ACN
17.83%
IBM
16.97%
PANW
5.40%
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Where Accenture (ACN) stands on operating margin within its Software & Services peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

Profitability Metrics

Accenture (ACN) metric values compared with Software & Services industry-group medians
MetricCurrent stock: ACNIndustry group median
ROE (TTM)26.03%6.59%
ROA (TTM)10.95%2.45%
Net Margin (TTM)11.28%4.63%
Operating Margin (TTM)17.83%8.73%
Gross Margin (TTM)32.05%70.07%

Growth

Revenue Growth

Accenture (ACN) grew revenue 6.47%, in the lower peer quartile. The top line is expanding more slowly than at most peers, which can reflect softer demand, lost share, or weaker pricing.

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Accenture (ACN): Revenue Growth across different time periods, set against Software & Services industry-group medians.

EPS Growth

Accenture (ACN) grew earnings per share 11.60%, roughly around the peer group's normal range. Bottom-line momentum looks broadly typical for the industry.

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Accenture (ACN): EPS Growth across different time periods, set against Software & Services industry-group medians.

Growth Metrics

Accenture (ACN) metric values compared with Software & Services industry-group medians
MetricCurrent stock: ACNIndustry group median
Revenue Growth (YoY)6.47%14.22%
Revenue Growth (3Y CAGR)4.98%13.52%
EPS Growth (YoY)11.60%7.85%
EPS Growth (3Y CAGR)7.98%18.19%

Financial Strength

Current Ratio (MRQ)

Accenture (ACN) has current ratio of 1.43, in the healthier middle range for its industry. The short-term asset cushion looks balanced relative to peers rather than stretched thin.

ACN

Software & Services industry group

1.43

Group distribution
Max
5.11
Q3
2.77
Median
1.67
ACN
1.43
Q1
1.01
Min
0.03
Largest peers
PLTR
7.10
ACN
1.43
MSFT
1.23
ORCL
1.17
SAP
1.16
PANW
0.87
IBM
0.86
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Where Accenture (ACN) stands on current ratio within its Software & Services peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

Debt / Equity (MRQ)

Accenture (ACN) has debt-to-equity ratio of 0.40, roughly in line with the peer group’s normal leverage range. Its mix of debt and equity looks typical for the industry.

ACN

Software & Services industry group

0.40

Group distribution
Max
2.52
Q3
1.13
Median
0.40
ACN
0.40
Q1
0.07
Min
0.00
Largest peers
ORCL
2.52
IBM
1.85
ACN
0.40
MSFT
0.28
SAP
0.23
PANW
0.09
PLTR
0.02
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Where Accenture (ACN) stands on debt-to-equity ratio within its Software & Services peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

Financial Strength Metrics

Accenture (ACN) metric values compared with Software & Services industry-group medians
MetricCurrent stock: ACNIndustry group median
Current Ratio (MRQ)1.431.67
Debt / Equity (MRQ)0.400.40
Net Debt / EBITDA0.040.17

Dividends

Dividend Yield (TTM)

Accenture (ACN) has dividend yield of 2.49%, above the entire industry range. That headline income is large, but yields this far above peers often come from a falling share price or an at-risk payout, so dividend safety matters more than the percentage itself.

ACN

Software & Services industry group

2.49%

Group distribution
ACN
2.49%
Max
0.00%
Q3
0.00%
Median
0.00%
Q1
0.00%
Min
0.00%
Largest peers
IBM
2.73%
ACN
2.49%
ORCL
1.74%
SAP
1.03%
MSFT
0.69%
PLTR
0.00%
PANW
0.00%
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Where Accenture (ACN) stands on dividend yield within its Software & Services peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)

Accenture (ACN) has payout ratio of 48.08%, above the peer distribution for its industry. The dividend consumes more reported earnings than peers normally do, leaving unusually thin earnings cover.

ACN

Software & Services industry group

48.08%

Group distribution
ACN
48.08%
Max
0.00%
Q3
0.00%
Median
0.00%
Q1
0.00%
Min
0.00%
Largest peers
IBM
57.51%
ACN
48.08%
SAP
36.45%
ORCL
31.35%
MSFT
19.00%
PLTR
0.00%
PANW
0.00%
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Where Accenture (ACN) stands on payout ratio within its Software & Services peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

Dividend Metrics

Accenture (ACN) metric values compared with Software & Services industry-group medians
MetricCurrent stock: ACNIndustry group median
Dividend Yield (TTM)2.49%0.00%
Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)48.08%0.00%

Valuation

P/E Ratio (TTM)

Accenture (ACN) trades at P/E ratio of 19.21, near the industry’s usual earnings multiple. The stock is not showing a clear peer discount or premium on trailing earnings.

ACN

Software & Services industry group

19.21

Group distribution
Max
112.94
Q3
60.32
Median
32.91
ACN
19.21
Q1
18.77
Min
6.69
Largest peers
PANW
784.60
PLTR
112.94
SAP
29.07
MSFT
27.69
IBM
20.90
ACN
19.21
ORCL
18.20
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Where Accenture (ACN) stands on P/E ratio within its Software & Services peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

P/S Ratio (TTM)

Accenture (ACN) trades at 2.07 on P/S ratio, in the lower sales-valuation quartile for its industry. That points to a cheaper revenue stream than most peers, with margin quality still doing the heavy lifting.

ACN

Software & Services industry group

2.07

Group distribution
Max
17.91
Q3
8.78
Median
4.25
Q1
2.23
ACN
2.07
Min
0.02
Largest peers
PLTR
53.02
PANW
22.37
MSFT
11.37
SAP
6.84
ORCL
5.04
IBM
3.31
ACN
2.07
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Where Accenture (ACN) stands on P/S ratio within its Software & Services peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

P/B Ratio (MRQ)

Accenture (ACN) trades at 4.91 on P/B ratio, roughly in line with the industry’s normal price-to-book range. Its balance sheet is not being priced at a clear discount or premium versus peers.

ACN

Software & Services industry group

4.91

Group distribution
Max
16.63
Q3
8.50
ACN
4.91
Median
4.30
Q1
1.92
Min
-3.90
Largest peers
SAP
73.25
PLTR
34.41
PANW
9.30
MSFT
8.38
IBM
6.52
ORCL
5.68
ACN
4.91
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Where Accenture (ACN) stands on P/B ratio within its Software & Services peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

Valuation Metrics

Accenture (ACN) metric values compared with Software & Services industry-group medians
MetricCurrent stock: ACNIndustry group median
P/E Ratio (TTM)19.2132.91
P/S Ratio (TTM)2.074.25
P/B Ratio (MRQ)4.914.30
Free Cash Flow Yield (TTM)6.94%3.98%