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Autodesk (ADSK) Stock Analysis

This is a peer-relative look at Autodesk (ADSK): 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 Autodesk (ADSK)
Profile ItemADSK
NameAutodesk Inc.
Country/RegionUnited States
GICS SectorInformation Technology
GICS Industry GroupSoftware & Services
GICS IndustrySoftware
GICS Sub-IndustryApplication Software
Market Capitalization54.70 billion USD
CurrencyUSD
ExchangeNasdaq
Listing DateJune 28, 1985
Security TypeCommon Stock

Price Performance

Cumulative Growth

ADSK
GSPC
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Autodesk (ADSK) 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 Autodesk (ADSK) and S&P 500 (GSPC). Returns over one year are annualized.

Calendar-Year Returns

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

Performance Metrics

Autodesk (ADSK) metric values compared with Software & Services industry-group medians
MetricCurrent stock: ADSKIndustry group median
Total Return (1Y)-11.86%-3.00%
Total Return (3Y, Annualized)8.57%8.28%
Total Return (5Y, Annualized)-4.48%-7.91%

Risk Profile

Drawdown History

ADSK
GSPC
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Autodesk (ADSK) 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 Autodesk (ADSK) and S&P 500 (GSPC). Each bar is the share of months whose return fell in that 5% bucket.

Risk Metrics

Autodesk (ADSK) metric values compared with Software & Services industry-group medians
MetricCurrent stock: ADSKIndustry group median
Volatility (1Y, Annualized)40.23%61.69%
Beta (5Y)1.221.06
Max Drawdown (5Y)-50.75%-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. ADSK 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

Autodesk (ADSK) metric values compared with Software & Services industry-group medians
MetricCurrent stock: ADSKIndustry group median
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)-0.40-0.13
Sortino Ratio (1Y)-0.57-0.19

Profitability

ROE (TTM)

Autodesk (ADSK) posts ROE of 53.85%, 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.

ADSK

Software & Services industry group

53.85%

Group distribution
ADSK
53.85%
Max
53.85%
Q3
17.90%
Median
6.59%
Q1
-9.59%
Min
-50.52%
Largest peers
ADSK
53.85%
ORCL
41.19%
PLTR
40.91%
IBM
34.77%
MSFT
34.22%
SAP
18.18%
PANW
1.74%
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Where Autodesk (ADSK) 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)

Autodesk (ADSK) keeps 21.08% of revenue as net profit, putting net margin in the upper peer quartile. After operating costs, interest, and taxes, more of each sales dollar reaches shareholders than it does at most industry peers.

ADSK

Software & Services industry group

21.08%

Group distribution
Max
41.17%
ADSK
21.08%
Q3
15.28%
Median
4.63%
Q1
-5.42%
Min
-33.17%
Largest peers
PLTR
50.34%
MSFT
41.17%
ORCL
26.36%
ADSK
21.08%
SAP
20.41%
IBM
15.99%
PANW
2.67%
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Where Autodesk (ADSK) 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)

Autodesk (ADSK) turns 29.23% 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.

ADSK

Software & Services industry group

29.23%

Group distribution
Max
46.89%
ADSK
29.23%
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%
ADSK
29.23%
IBM
16.97%
PANW
5.40%
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Where Autodesk (ADSK) 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

Autodesk (ADSK) metric values compared with Software & Services industry-group medians
MetricCurrent stock: ADSKIndustry group median
ROE (TTM)53.85%6.59%
ROA (TTM)11.47%2.45%
Net Margin (TTM)21.08%4.63%
Operating Margin (TTM)29.23%8.73%
Gross Margin (TTM)92.50%70.07%

Growth

Revenue Growth

Autodesk (ADSK) grew revenue 17.53%, roughly around the peer group's normal range. Top-line momentum looks broadly typical for the industry.

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

EPS Growth

Autodesk (ADSK) grew earnings per share 2.15%, roughly around the peer group's normal range. Bottom-line momentum looks broadly typical for the industry.

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

Growth Metrics

Autodesk (ADSK) metric values compared with Software & Services industry-group medians
MetricCurrent stock: ADSKIndustry group median
Revenue Growth (YoY)17.53%14.22%
Revenue Growth (3Y CAGR)12.92%13.52%
EPS Growth (YoY)2.15%7.85%
EPS Growth (3Y CAGR)11.43%18.19%

Financial Strength

Current Ratio (MRQ)

Autodesk (ADSK) has current ratio of 0.86, in the tighter-liquidity quartile for its industry. The short-term cushion is thinner than most peers carry, even if the absolute comfort level still depends on the business model.

ADSK

Software & Services industry group

0.86

Group distribution
Max
5.11
Q3
2.77
Median
1.67
Q1
1.01
ADSK
0.86
Min
0.03
Largest peers
PLTR
7.10
MSFT
1.23
ORCL
1.17
SAP
1.16
PANW
0.87
ADSK
0.86
IBM
0.86
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Where Autodesk (ADSK) 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)

Autodesk (ADSK) has debt-to-equity ratio of 1.10, roughly in line with the peer group’s normal leverage range. Its mix of debt and equity looks typical for the industry.

ADSK

Software & Services industry group

1.10

Group distribution
Max
2.52
Q3
1.13
ADSK
1.10
Median
0.40
Q1
0.07
Min
0.00
Largest peers
ORCL
2.52
IBM
1.85
ADSK
1.10
MSFT
0.28
SAP
0.23
PANW
0.09
PLTR
0.02
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Where Autodesk (ADSK) 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

Autodesk (ADSK) metric values compared with Software & Services industry-group medians
MetricCurrent stock: ADSKIndustry group median
Current Ratio (MRQ)0.861.67
Debt / Equity (MRQ)1.100.40
Net Debt / EBITDA-0.200.17

Dividends

Dividend Yield (TTM)

Autodesk (ADSK) pays no dividend, leaving dividend yield at 0.00% this period. Shareholders may still receive value through reinvestment or buybacks, but there is no dividend income to compare here.

ADSK

Software & Services industry group

0.00%

Group distribution
ADSK
0.00%
Max
0.00%
Q3
0.00%
Median
0.00%
Q1
0.00%
Min
0.00%
Largest peers
IBM
2.73%
ORCL
1.74%
SAP
1.03%
MSFT
0.69%
ADSK
0.00%
PLTR
0.00%
PANW
0.00%
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Where Autodesk (ADSK) 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)

Autodesk (ADSK) paid no earnings out as dividends this period, leaving payout ratio at 0.00%. There is no dividend payout to size against earnings.

ADSK

Software & Services industry group

0.00%

Group distribution
ADSK
0.00%
Max
0.00%
Q3
0.00%
Median
0.00%
Q1
0.00%
Min
0.00%
Largest peers
IBM
57.51%
SAP
36.45%
ORCL
31.35%
MSFT
19.00%
ADSK
0.00%
PLTR
0.00%
PANW
0.00%
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Where Autodesk (ADSK) 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

Autodesk (ADSK) metric values compared with Software & Services industry-group medians
MetricCurrent stock: ADSKIndustry group median
Dividend Yield (TTM)0.00%0.00%
Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)0.00%0.00%

Valuation

P/E Ratio (TTM)

Autodesk (ADSK) trades at P/E ratio of 33.95, near the industry’s usual earnings multiple. The stock is not showing a clear peer discount or premium on trailing earnings.

ADSK

Software & Services industry group

33.95

Group distribution
Max
112.94
Q3
60.32
ADSK
33.95
Median
32.91
Q1
18.77
Min
6.69
Largest peers
PANW
784.60
PLTR
112.94
ADSK
33.95
SAP
29.07
MSFT
27.69
IBM
20.90
ORCL
18.20
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Where Autodesk (ADSK) 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)

Autodesk (ADSK) trades at 7.02 on P/S ratio, roughly in the peer group’s normal range. The market is not making a strong cheap-or-rich statement about its revenue base.

ADSK

Software & Services industry group

7.02

Group distribution
Max
17.91
Q3
8.78
ADSK
7.02
Median
4.25
Q1
2.23
Min
0.02
Largest peers
PLTR
53.02
PANW
22.37
MSFT
11.37
ADSK
7.02
SAP
6.84
ORCL
5.04
IBM
3.31
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Where Autodesk (ADSK) 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)

Autodesk (ADSK) trades at 16.17 on P/B ratio, in the higher book-value quartile. The market is paying a premium to book, so stronger ROE, cleaner assets, or a better growth profile need to justify it.

ADSK

Software & Services industry group

16.17

Group distribution
Max
16.63
ADSK
16.17
Q3
8.50
Median
4.30
Q1
1.92
Min
-3.90
Largest peers
SAP
73.25
PLTR
34.41
ADSK
16.17
PANW
9.30
MSFT
8.38
IBM
6.52
ORCL
5.68
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Where Autodesk (ADSK) 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

Autodesk (ADSK) metric values compared with Software & Services industry-group medians
MetricCurrent stock: ADSKIndustry group median
P/E Ratio (TTM)33.9532.91
P/S Ratio (TTM)7.024.25
P/B Ratio (MRQ)16.174.30
Free Cash Flow Yield (TTM)5.77%3.98%