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Intuit (INTU) Stock Analysis

This is a peer-relative look at Intuit (INTU): 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 Intuit (INTU)
Profile ItemINTU
NameIntuit Inc.
Country/RegionUnited States
GICS SectorInformation Technology
GICS Industry GroupSoftware & Services
GICS IndustrySoftware
GICS Sub-IndustryApplication Software
Market Capitalization91.26 billion USD
CurrencyUSD
ExchangeNasdaq
Listing DateMarch 12, 1993
Security TypeCommon Stock

Price Performance

Cumulative Growth

INTU
GSPC
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Intuit (INTU) 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 Intuit (INTU) and S&P 500 (GSPC). Returns over one year are annualized.

Calendar-Year Returns

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

Performance Metrics

Intuit (INTU) metric values compared with Software & Services industry-group medians
MetricCurrent stock: INTUIndustry group median
Total Return (1Y)-46.81%-3.00%
Total Return (3Y, Annualized)-12.10%8.28%
Total Return (5Y, Annualized)-10.39%-7.91%

Risk Profile

Drawdown History

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

Risk Metrics

Intuit (INTU) metric values compared with Software & Services industry-group medians
MetricCurrent stock: INTUIndustry group median
Volatility (1Y, Annualized)51.18%61.69%
Beta (5Y)0.911.06
Max Drawdown (5Y)-68.19%-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. INTU 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

Intuit (INTU) metric values compared with Software & Services industry-group medians
MetricCurrent stock: INTUIndustry group median
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)-1.00-0.13
Sortino Ratio (1Y)-1.28-0.19

Profitability

ROE (TTM)

Intuit (INTU) posts ROE of 23.60%, 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.

INTU

Software & Services industry group

23.60%

Group distribution
Max
53.85%
INTU
23.60%
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%
INTU
23.60%
SAP
18.18%
PANW
1.74%
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Where Intuit (INTU) 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)

Intuit (INTU) keeps 21.29% 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.

INTU

Software & Services industry group

21.29%

Group distribution
Max
41.17%
INTU
21.29%
Q3
15.28%
Median
4.63%
Q1
-5.42%
Min
-33.17%
Largest peers
PLTR
50.34%
MSFT
41.17%
ORCL
26.36%
INTU
21.29%
SAP
20.41%
IBM
15.99%
PANW
2.67%
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Where Intuit (INTU) 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)

Intuit (INTU) turns 17.64% of revenue into operating profit, roughly in line with the peer group’s normal operating margin range. Its core cost structure looks typical for the industry.

INTU

Software & Services industry group

17.64%

Group distribution
Max
46.89%
INTU
17.64%
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%
INTU
17.64%
IBM
16.97%
PANW
5.40%
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Where Intuit (INTU) 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

Intuit (INTU) metric values compared with Software & Services industry-group medians
MetricCurrent stock: INTUIndustry group median
ROE (TTM)23.60%6.59%
ROA (TTM)10.47%2.45%
Net Margin (TTM)21.29%4.63%
Operating Margin (TTM)17.64%8.73%
Gross Margin (TTM)80.98%70.07%

Growth

Revenue Growth

Intuit (INTU) grew revenue 13.90%, roughly around the peer group's normal range. Top-line momentum looks broadly typical for the industry.

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

EPS Growth

Intuit (INTU) grew earnings per share 20.41%, roughly around the peer group's normal range. Bottom-line momentum looks broadly typical for the industry.

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

Growth Metrics

Intuit (INTU) metric values compared with Software & Services industry-group medians
MetricCurrent stock: INTUIndustry group median
Revenue Growth (YoY)13.90%14.22%
Revenue Growth (3Y CAGR)14.29%13.52%
EPS Growth (YoY)20.41%7.85%
EPS Growth (3Y CAGR)25.04%18.19%

Financial Strength

Current Ratio (MRQ)

Intuit (INTU) has current ratio of 1.51, in the healthier middle range for its industry. The short-term asset cushion looks balanced relative to peers rather than stretched thin.

INTU

Software & Services industry group

1.51

Group distribution
Max
5.11
Q3
2.77
Median
1.67
INTU
1.51
Q1
1.01
Min
0.03
Largest peers
PLTR
7.10
INTU
1.51
MSFT
1.23
ORCL
1.17
SAP
1.16
PANW
0.87
IBM
0.86
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Where Intuit (INTU) 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)

Intuit (INTU) has debt-to-equity ratio of 0.44, roughly in line with the peer group’s normal leverage range. Its mix of debt and equity looks typical for the industry.

INTU

Software & Services industry group

0.44

Group distribution
Max
2.52
Q3
1.13
INTU
0.44
Median
0.40
Q1
0.07
Min
0.00
Largest peers
ORCL
2.52
IBM
1.85
INTU
0.44
MSFT
0.28
SAP
0.23
PANW
0.09
PLTR
0.02
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Where Intuit (INTU) 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

Intuit (INTU) metric values compared with Software & Services industry-group medians
MetricCurrent stock: INTUIndustry group median
Current Ratio (MRQ)1.511.67
Debt / Equity (MRQ)0.440.40
Net Debt / EBITDA0.180.17

Dividends

Dividend Yield (TTM)

Intuit (INTU) has dividend yield of 1.35%, 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.

INTU

Software & Services industry group

1.35%

Group distribution
INTU
1.35%
Max
0.00%
Q3
0.00%
Median
0.00%
Q1
0.00%
Min
0.00%
Largest peers
IBM
2.73%
ORCL
1.74%
INTU
1.35%
SAP
1.03%
MSFT
0.69%
PLTR
0.00%
PANW
0.00%
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Where Intuit (INTU) 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)

Intuit (INTU) has payout ratio of 29.16%, above the peer distribution for its industry. The dividend consumes more reported earnings than peers normally do, leaving unusually thin earnings cover.

INTU

Software & Services industry group

29.16%

Group distribution
INTU
29.16%
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%
INTU
29.16%
MSFT
19.00%
PLTR
0.00%
PANW
0.00%
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Where Intuit (INTU) 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

Intuit (INTU) metric values compared with Software & Services industry-group medians
MetricCurrent stock: INTUIndustry group median
Dividend Yield (TTM)1.35%0.00%
Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)29.16%0.00%

Valuation

P/E Ratio (TTM)

Intuit (INTU) trades at P/E ratio of 20.75, near the industry’s usual earnings multiple. The stock is not showing a clear peer discount or premium on trailing earnings.

INTU

Software & Services industry group

20.75

Group distribution
Max
112.94
Q3
60.32
Median
32.91
INTU
20.75
Q1
18.77
Min
6.69
Largest peers
PANW
784.60
PLTR
112.94
SAP
29.07
MSFT
27.69
IBM
20.90
INTU
20.75
ORCL
18.20
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Where Intuit (INTU) 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)

Intuit (INTU) trades at 4.25 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.

INTU

Software & Services industry group

4.25

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

Intuit (INTU) trades at 4.83 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.

INTU

Software & Services industry group

4.83

Group distribution
Max
16.63
Q3
8.50
INTU
4.83
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
INTU
4.83
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Where Intuit (INTU) 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

Intuit (INTU) metric values compared with Software & Services industry-group medians
MetricCurrent stock: INTUIndustry group median
P/E Ratio (TTM)20.7532.91
P/S Ratio (TTM)4.254.25
P/B Ratio (MRQ)4.834.30
Free Cash Flow Yield (TTM)6.96%3.98%