ADSK vs. NTNX: Autodesk vs. Nutanix Stock Comparison

November 11, 2026

How do Autodesk (ADSK) and Nutanix (NTNX) stack up? This page sets them side by side across company profile, performance and risk, profitability, growth, financial strength, dividends, and valuation, with selected fundamentals also measured against each stock's industry-group peers.

Company Profile

Autodesk (ADSK) and Nutanix (NTNX) are both classified in the Application Software sub-industry within the broader Software industry, placing them in the closest GICS peer bucket.

Company profile comparison for Autodesk (ADSK) and Nutanix (NTNX)
Profile Item	ADSK	NTNX
Name	Autodesk Inc.	Nutanix, Inc. Class A Common Stock
Country/Region	United States	United States
GICS Sector	Information Technology	Information Technology
GICS Industry Group	Software & Services	Software & Services
GICS Industry	Software	Software
GICS Sub-Industry	Application Software	Application Software
Market Capitalization	54.70 billion USD	15.92 billion USD
Currency	USD	USD
Exchange	Nasdaq	Nasdaq
Listing Date	June 28, 1985	September 30, 2016
Security Type	Common Stock	Common Stock

Price Performance

Cumulative Growth

ADSK

NTNX

GSPC

Autodesk (ADSK) vs. Nutanix (NTNX), with S&P 500 (GSPC) for reference: 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 Nutanix (NTNX). Returns over one year are annualized.

Calendar-Year Returns

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Calendar-year total returns for Autodesk (ADSK) and Nutanix (NTNX). Each bar is that year's total return, measured year-end to year-end.

Performance Metrics

Price performance metrics for Autodesk (ADSK) and Nutanix (NTNX)
Metric	ADSK	NTNX
Total Return (1Y)	-11.86%	-13.40%
Total Return (3Y, Annualized)	8.57%	17.34%
Total Return (5Y, Annualized)	-4.48%	11.02%

Risk Profile

Drawdown History

ADSK

NTNX

GSPC

Autodesk (ADSK) vs. Nutanix (NTNX), with S&P 500 (GSPC) for reference: 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 Nutanix (NTNX). Each bar is the share of months whose return fell in that 5% bucket.

Risk Metrics

Risk profile metrics for Autodesk (ADSK) and Nutanix (NTNX)
Metric	ADSK	NTNX
Volatility (1Y, Annualized)	40.23%	47.42%
Beta (5Y)	1.22	0.74
Max Drawdown (5Y)	-50.75%	-61.54%
Avg. Volume (3M)	2.05M	2.52M

Risk-Adjusted Performance

Risk-Return Positioning

ADSK and NTNX are plotted by 1-year volatility (risk) and 1-year return. The dashed Capital Allocation Line runs from the risk-free rate through the shared industry median.

Risk-Adjusted Metrics

Risk-adjusted metrics for Autodesk (ADSK) and Nutanix (NTNX)
Metric	ADSK	NTNX
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)	-0.40	-0.37
Sortino Ratio (1Y)	-0.57	-0.50

Profitability

ROE (TTM)

Both companies show strong equity returns, but Nutanix (NTNX) at 37,460.21% is the standout with ROE above its industry range; Autodesk (ADSK) at 53.85% also sits in the top quartile.

ADSK

Software & Services industry group

53.85%

ADSK: 53.85%
Max: 53.85%
Q3: 17.90%
Median: 6.59%
Q1: -9.59%
Min: -50.52%

NTNX

Software & Services industry group

37,460.21%

NTNX: 37,460.21%
Max: 53.85%
Q3: 17.90%
Median: 6.59%
Q1: -9.59%
Min: -50.52%

Autodesk (ADSK) vs. Nutanix (NTNX): A comparison of their ROE against the Software & Services industry group benchmark.

Net Margin (TTM)

Nutanix (NTNX) at 52.81% keeps the most of each sales dollar — above its industry’s net margin range — and Autodesk (ADSK) at 21.08% also retains a top-quartile share.

ADSK

Software & Services industry group

21.08%

Max: 41.17%
ADSK: 21.08%
Q3: 15.28%
Median: 4.63%
Q1: -5.42%
Min: -33.17%

NTNX

Software & Services industry group

52.81%

NTNX: 52.81%
Max: 41.17%
Q3: 15.28%
Median: 4.63%
Q1: -5.42%
Min: -33.17%

Autodesk (ADSK) vs. Nutanix (NTNX): A comparison of their net margin against the Software & Services industry group benchmark.

Operating Margin (TTM)

Autodesk (ADSK) at 29.23% operates in the top operating margin quartile, ahead of Nutanix (NTNX) at 12.89%, which runs around its industry’s norm.

ADSK

Software & Services industry group

29.23%

Max: 46.89%
ADSK: 29.23%
Q3: 17.64%
Median: 8.73%
Q1: -2.13%
Min: -30.45%

NTNX

Software & Services industry group

12.89%

Max: 46.89%
Q3: 17.64%
NTNX: 12.89%
Median: 8.73%
Q1: -2.13%
Min: -30.45%

Autodesk (ADSK) vs. Nutanix (NTNX): A comparison of their operating margin against the Software & Services industry group benchmark.

Profitability Metrics

Profitability metrics for Autodesk (ADSK) and Nutanix (NTNX)
Metric	ADSK	NTNX
ROE (TTM)	53.85%	37,460.21%
ROA (TTM)	11.47%	4.51%
Net Margin (TTM)	21.08%	52.81%
Operating Margin (TTM)	29.23%	12.89%
Gross Margin (TTM)	92.50%	86.93%

Growth

Revenue Growth

Both Autodesk (ADSK) at 17.53% and Nutanix (NTNX) at 12.44% land near their industries' usual revenue growth ranges, so top-line momentum looks broadly in line with peers on both sides.

Autodesk (ADSK) vs. Nutanix (NTNX): A comparison of their Revenue Growth across different time periods.

EPS Growth

Nutanix (NTNX) at 695.38% clears its industry range for EPS growth, a much stronger earnings trajectory than Autodesk (ADSK) at 2.15%, which is closer to a typical peer reading.

Autodesk (ADSK) vs. Nutanix (NTNX): A comparison of their EPS Growth across different time periods.

Growth Metrics

Growth metrics for Autodesk (ADSK) and Nutanix (NTNX)
Metric	ADSK	NTNX
Revenue Growth (YoY)	17.53%	12.44%
Revenue Growth (3Y CAGR)	12.92%	15.27%
EPS Growth (YoY)	2.15%	695.38%
EPS Growth (3Y CAGR)	11.43%	--

Financial Strength

Current Ratio (MRQ)

Nutanix (NTNX) at 1.80 keeps current ratio within its industry’s typical mid-range, while Autodesk (ADSK) at 0.86 runs in the tighter-liquidity quartile — a thinner cushion against current liabilities for ADSK.

ADSK

Software & Services industry group

0.86

Max: 5.11
Q3: 2.77
Median: 1.67
Q1: 1.01
ADSK: 0.86
Min: 0.03

NTNX

Software & Services industry group

1.80

Max: 5.11
Q3: 2.77
NTNX: 1.80
Median: 1.67
Q1: 1.01
Min: 0.03

Autodesk (ADSK) vs. Nutanix (NTNX): A comparison of their current ratio against the Software & Services industry group benchmark.

Debt / Equity (MRQ)

Autodesk (ADSK) at 1.10 carries an industry-typical debt-to-equity mix, while Nutanix (NTNX) at 2.17 uses more debt funding than most peers.

ADSK

Software & Services industry group

1.10

Max: 2.52
Q3: 1.13
ADSK: 1.10
Median: 0.40
Q1: 0.07
Min: 0.00

NTNX

Software & Services industry group

2.17

Max: 2.52
NTNX: 2.17
Q3: 1.13
Median: 0.40
Q1: 0.07
Min: 0.00

Autodesk (ADSK) vs. Nutanix (NTNX): A comparison of their debt-to-equity ratio against the Software & Services industry group benchmark.

Financial Strength Metrics

Financial strength metrics for Autodesk (ADSK) and Nutanix (NTNX)
Metric	ADSK	NTNX
Current Ratio (MRQ)	0.86	1.80
Debt / Equity (MRQ)	1.10	2.17
Net Debt / EBITDA	-0.20	-2.26

Dividends

Dividend Yield (TTM)

Neither Autodesk (ADSK) nor Nutanix (NTNX) pays a dividend this period — they may reinvest, use buybacks, or simply not return cash through dividends.

ADSK

Software & Services industry group

0.00%

ADSK: 0.00%
Max: 0.00%
Q3: 0.00%
Median: 0.00%
Q1: 0.00%
Min: 0.00%

NTNX

Software & Services industry group

0.00%

NTNX: 0.00%
Max: 0.00%
Q3: 0.00%
Median: 0.00%
Q1: 0.00%
Min: 0.00%

Autodesk (ADSK) vs. Nutanix (NTNX): A comparison of their dividend yield against the Software & Services industry group benchmark.

Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)

Neither Autodesk (ADSK) nor Nutanix (NTNX) pays a dividend this period — they may reinvest, use buybacks, or simply not return cash through dividends.

ADSK

Software & Services industry group

0.00%

ADSK: 0.00%
Max: 0.00%
Q3: 0.00%
Median: 0.00%
Q1: 0.00%
Min: 0.00%

NTNX

Software & Services industry group

0.00%

NTNX: 0.00%
Max: 0.00%
Q3: 0.00%
Median: 0.00%
Q1: 0.00%
Min: 0.00%

Autodesk (ADSK) vs. Nutanix (NTNX): A comparison of their payout ratio against the Software & Services industry group benchmark.

Dividend Metrics

Dividend metrics for Autodesk (ADSK) and Nutanix (NTNX)
Metric	ADSK	NTNX
Dividend Yield (TTM)	0.00%	0.00%
Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)	0.00%	0.00%

Valuation

P/E Ratio (TTM)

Nutanix (NTNX) at 11.29 sits in the cheaper P/E ratio quartile, while Autodesk (ADSK) at 33.95 is closer to its industry’s usual earnings multiple — a discount for NTNX, though growth and earnings durability still matter.

ADSK

Software & Services industry group

33.95

Max: 112.94
Q3: 60.32
ADSK: 33.95
Median: 32.91
Q1: 18.77
Min: 6.69

NTNX

Software & Services industry group

11.29

Max: 112.94
Q3: 60.32
Median: 32.91
Q1: 18.77
NTNX: 11.29
Min: 6.69

Autodesk (ADSK) vs. Nutanix (NTNX): A comparison of their P/E ratio against the Software & Services industry group benchmark.

P/S Ratio (TTM)

On P/S ratio, both Autodesk (ADSK) at 7.02 and Nutanix (NTNX) at 5.58 are priced roughly in line with their industries — neither looks cheap nor rich on a sales basis.

ADSK

Software & Services industry group

7.02

Max: 17.91
Q3: 8.78
ADSK: 7.02
Median: 4.25
Q1: 2.23
Min: 0.02

NTNX

Software & Services industry group

5.58

Max: 17.91
Q3: 8.78
NTNX: 5.58
Median: 4.25
Q1: 2.23
Min: 0.02

Autodesk (ADSK) vs. Nutanix (NTNX): A comparison of their P/S ratio against the Software & Services industry group benchmark.

P/B Ratio (MRQ)

Both look rich against book: Autodesk (ADSK) at 16.17 sits in the upper P/B ratio quartile, and Nutanix (NTNX) at 22.50 prices even higher, above its industry range.

ADSK

Software & Services industry group

16.17

Max: 16.63
ADSK: 16.17
Q3: 8.50
Median: 4.30
Q1: 1.92
Min: -3.90

NTNX

Software & Services industry group

22.50

NTNX: 22.50
Max: 16.63
Q3: 8.50
Median: 4.30
Q1: 1.92
Min: -3.90

Autodesk (ADSK) vs. Nutanix (NTNX): A comparison of their P/B ratio against the Software & Services industry group benchmark.

Valuation Metrics

Valuation metrics for Autodesk (ADSK) and Nutanix (NTNX)
Metric	ADSK	NTNX
P/E Ratio (TTM)	33.95	11.29
P/S Ratio (TTM)	7.02	5.58
P/B Ratio (MRQ)	16.17	22.50
Free Cash Flow Yield (TTM)	5.77%	4.57%