Accenture plc (ACN) Financial Ratios
25 years of historical data (2001–2025) · Technology · Information Technology Services
EV/EBITDA
↓
6.08
↓-67% vs avg
5yr avg: 18.62
30Y Low6.8·High22.4
P/FCF
↓
7.39
↓-66% vs avg
5yr avg: 22.05
30Y Low7.3·High25.9
P/B Ratio
↓
2.56
↓-67% vs avg
5yr avg: 7.87
30Y Low5.1·High20.2
ROE
↓
25.0%
-12% vs avg
5yr avg: 28.5%
30Y Low25%·High153%
Debt/EBITDA
↑
0.65
↑+58% vs avg
5yr avg: 0.41
30Y Low0.0·High0.6
Percentile shows where the current value sits in 30-year historical distribution. Sparklines show 5-year trend.
ACN Valuation Multiples
Price-based multiples — how expensive the stock is relative to earnings, sales, book value, and cash flow
Accenture plc trades at 10.7x earnings, 63% below its 5-year average of 29.0x, sitting at the 0th percentile of its historical range. Compared to the Technology sector median P/E of 29.0x, the stock trades at a discount of 63%. On a free-cash-flow basis, the stock trades at 7.4x P/FCF, 66% below the 5-year average of 22.1x.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Market Cap | $80.3B | $164.4B | $217.5B | $206.8B | $185.4B | $217.4B | $155.4B | $128.9B | $110.8B | $86.4B | $76.8B |
| Enterprise Value | $77.0B | $161.1B | $216.6B | $200.9B | $180.9B | $212.7B | $150.5B | $122.7B | $105.8B | $82.3B | $71.9B |
| P/E Ratio → | 10.74 | 21.40 | 29.89 | 30.06 | 26.93 | 36.74 | 30.41 | 26.96 | 27.27 | 24.04 | 17.83 |
| P/S Ratio | 1.15 | 2.36 | 3.35 | 3.22 | 3.01 | 4.30 | 3.51 | 2.98 | 2.70 | 2.39 | 2.21 |
| P/B Ratio | 2.56 | 5.10 | 7.46 | 7.81 | 8.15 | 10.82 | 8.88 | 8.69 | 10.33 | 8.89 | 9.38 |
| P/FCF | 7.39 | 15.12 | 25.24 | 22.98 | 21.02 | 25.89 | 20.41 | 21.38 | 20.49 | 19.38 | 18.83 |
| P/OCF | 7.00 | 14.33 | 23.82 | 21.71 | 19.44 | 24.22 | 18.92 | 19.44 | 18.38 | 17.37 | 16.79 |
P/E links to full P/E history page with 30-year chart
ACN EV Ratios
Enterprise-value multiples — capital-structure-neutral measures of total business value
Accenture plc's enterprise value stands at 6.1x EBITDA, 67% below its 5-year average of 18.6x. The Technology sector median is 16.7x, placing the stock at a 64% discount on an enterprise-value basis.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EV / Revenue | — | 2.31 | 3.34 | 3.13 | 2.94 | 4.21 | 3.40 | 2.84 | 2.58 | 2.27 | 2.07 |
| EV / EBITDA | 6.08 | 12.72 | 20.29 | 20.35 | 17.39 | 22.36 | 18.16 | 17.05 | 15.49 | 13.73 | 12.98 |
| EV / EBIT | 7.53 | 15.35 | 22.19 | 21.86 | 19.57 | 27.20 | 22.11 | 19.56 | 18.15 | 17.76 | 12.80 |
| EV / FCF | — | 14.82 | 25.14 | 22.33 | 20.50 | 25.34 | 19.76 | 20.36 | 19.56 | 18.46 | 17.63 |
ACN Profitability
Margins and return-on-capital ratios measuring operating efficiency
Accenture plc earns an operating margin of 14.7%. ROE of 25.0% indicates solid capital efficiency. ROIC of 26.8% represents excellent returns on invested capital.
Margins
Full margin charts and quarterly trend are on the Earnings History page
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross Margin | 31.9% | 31.9% | 32.6% | 32.3% | 32.0% | 32.4% | 31.5% | 30.8% | 30.4% | 30.5% | 29.5% |
| Operating Margin | 14.7% | 14.7% | 14.8% | 13.7% | 15.2% | 15.1% | 14.7% | 14.6% | 14.4% | 14.4% | 13.8% |
| Net Profit Margin | 11.0% | 11.0% | 11.2% | 10.7% | 11.2% | 11.7% | 11.5% | 11.1% | 9.9% | 9.5% | 11.8% |
Return on Capital
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROE | 25.0% | 25.0% | 26.1% | 27.9% | 32.1% | 31.4% | 31.6% | 37.4% | 39.7% | 38.5% | 55.4% |
| ROA | 12.7% | 12.7% | 13.6% | 14.0% | 15.2% | 14.7% | 15.3% | 17.6% | 17.2% | 15.9% | 21.2% |
| ROIC | 26.8% | 26.8% | 29.5% | 34.1% | 41.8% | 40.8% | 45.9% | 65.6% | 78.3% | 87.3% | 128.3% |
| ROCE | 24.9% | 24.9% | 27.3% | 28.0% | 32.7% | 29.4% | 30.2% | 38.2% | 43.4% | 42.2% | 44.9% |
ACN Leverage & Debt
Solvency and debt-coverage ratios — lower is generally safer
Accenture plc carries a Debt/EBITDA ratio of 0.6x, which is very conservative (78% below the sector average of 2.9x). The company holds a net cash position — cash of $11.5B exceeds total debt of $8.2B, providing substantial financial flexibility for buybacks, acquisitions, or weathering downturns. Interest coverage of 45.9x signals virtually no risk of debt distress — earnings comfortably cover interest obligations.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debt / Equity | 0.25 | 0.25 | 0.14 | 0.12 | 0.15 | 0.17 | 0.20 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Debt / EBITDA | 0.65 | 0.65 | 0.39 | 0.32 | 0.32 | 0.37 | 0.42 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Net Debt / Equity | — | -0.10 | -0.03 | -0.22 | -0.20 | -0.23 | -0.28 | -0.41 | -0.47 | -0.42 | -0.60 |
| Net Debt / EBITDA | -0.26 | -0.26 | -0.08 | -0.60 | -0.44 | -0.49 | -0.59 | -0.85 | -0.74 | -0.68 | -0.88 |
| Debt / FCF | — | -0.30 | -0.10 | -0.66 | -0.52 | -0.56 | -0.65 | -1.01 | -0.93 | -0.92 | -1.20 |
| Interest Coverage | 45.94 | 45.94 | 165.48 | 193.31 | 195.34 | 131.46 | 205.84 | 273.26 | 298.26 | 297.95 | 345.67 |
Net cash position: cash ($11.5B) exceeds total debt ($8.2B)
ACN Liquidity & Efficiency
Short-term solvency ratios and asset-utilisation metrics
A current ratio of 1.42x means Accenture plc can comfortably meet its short-term obligations, though there is limited excess liquidity. The current ratio has improved from 1.30x to 1.42x over the past 3 years.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.42 | 1.42 | 1.10 | 1.30 | 1.23 | 1.25 | 1.40 | 1.40 | 1.34 | 1.23 | 1.35 |
| Quick Ratio | 1.42 | 1.42 | 1.10 | 1.30 | 1.23 | 1.25 | 1.40 | 1.40 | 1.34 | 1.23 | 1.35 |
| Cash Ratio | 0.56 | 0.56 | 0.26 | 0.50 | 0.45 | 0.52 | 0.67 | 0.55 | 0.50 | 0.42 | 0.55 |
| Asset Turnover | — | 1.07 | 1.16 | 1.25 | 1.30 | 1.17 | 1.20 | 1.45 | 1.68 | 1.59 | 1.69 |
| Inventory Turnover | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Days Sales Outstanding | — | 78.50 | 76.86 | 69.61 | 69.79 | 70.27 | 64.61 | 68.37 | 66.75 | 69.47 | 65.27 |
ACN Shareholder Yields
Earnings, FCF, buyback, and dividend yields — total returns to shareholders
Accenture plc returns 10.2% to shareholders annually — split between a 4.5% dividend yield and 5.7% buyback yield. A payout ratio of 48.2% is moderate and appears sustainable, balancing shareholder returns with reinvestment capacity. The earnings yield of 9.3% (inverse of P/E) provides a useful comparison to bond yields when assessing the stock's relative attractiveness to fixed income.
Dividends
Full dividend history and growth charts are on the Dividend History page
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.5% | 2.3% | 1.5% | 1.4% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 1.3% | 1.4% | 1.5% | 1.8% | 1.9% |
| Payout Ratio | 48.2% | 48.2% | 44.6% | 41.1% | 35.7% | 37.8% | 39.8% | 39.0% | 42.1% | 45.5% | 35.0% |
Total Shareholder Return Metrics
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings Yield | 9.3% | 4.7% | 3.3% | 3.3% | 3.7% | 2.7% | 3.3% | 3.7% | 3.7% | 4.2% | 5.6% |
| FCF Yield | 13.5% | 6.6% | 4.0% | 4.4% | 4.8% | 3.9% | 4.9% | 4.7% | 4.9% | 5.2% | 5.3% |
| Buyback Yield | 5.7% | 2.8% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 2.2% | 1.7% | 1.9% | 2.1% | 2.4% | 3.1% | 3.4% |
| Total Shareholder Yield | 10.2% | 5.1% | 3.6% | 3.5% | 3.5% | 2.7% | 3.2% | 3.5% | 3.9% | 4.9% | 5.3% |
| Shares Outstanding | — | $632M | $636M | $639M | $643M | $646M | $648M | $650M | $655M | $660M | $668M |
Peer Comparison
Compare ACN with 10 similar companies in its peer group
| Company | Market Cap | P/E | EV/EBITDA | P/FCF | Gross Margin | Op Margin | ROE | ROIC | Debt/EBITDA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 ACNYou | $80B | 10.7 | 6.1 | 7.4 | 31.9% | 14.7% | 25.0% | 26.8% | 0.6 |
 IBM | $234B | 22.3 | 18.7 | 20.2 | 59.5% | 15.3% | 35.2% | 9.8% | 4.4 |
 CTSH | $21B | 9.6 | 5.0 | 8.0 | 33.7% | 16.7% | 15.2% | 18.7% | 0.4 |
 WIT | $25B | 18.1 | 13.4 | 15.4 | 30.7% | 17.0% | 16.8% | 13.4% | 1.1 |
 INFY | $43B | 13.9 | 8.8 | 10.5 | 30.5% | 21.1% | 28.9% | 31.8% | 0.2 |
 EPAM | $4B | 11.4 | 4.4 | 6.5 | 26.5% | 9.6% | 10.3% | 15.5% | 0.2 |
 G | $5B | 9.0 | 6.7 | 6.5 | 35.6% | 15.0% | 22.4% | 17.2% | 2.1 |
 EXLS | $4B | 16.8 | 11.6 | 13.6 | 38.4% | 15.0% | 27.2% | 20.4% | 1.1 |
 GLOB | $1B | 13.4 | 4.7 | 5.1 | 35.0% | 7.0% | 4.9% | 5.5% | 1.4 |
 LDOS | $13B | 9.6 | 7.6 | 8.3 | 17.7% | 12.3% | 30.9% | 17.1% | 2.5 |
 SAIC | $4B | 13.3 | 10.2 | 7.5 | 12.1% | 7.2% | 23.3% | 9.9% | 4.0 |
| Technology Median | — | 29.0 | 16.7 | 19.2 | 48.8% | 0.2% | 1.6% | 2.7% | 2.9 |
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ACN — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying ACN stock.
What is Accenture plc's P/E ratio?
Accenture plc's current P/E ratio is 10.7x. The historical average is 21.5x.
What is Accenture plc's EV/EBITDA?
Accenture plc's current EV/EBITDA is 6.1x. This enterprise value multiple compares the company's total value (equity + debt - cash) to its EBITDA. The historical average is 12.6x.
What is Accenture plc's ROE?
Accenture plc's return on equity (ROE) is 25.0%. This is above the typical threshold of 15-20% considered good for most companies. The historical average is 46.1%.
Is ACN stock overvalued?
Based on historical data, Accenture plc is trading at a P/E of 10.7x. Compare with industry peers and growth rates for a complete picture.
What is Accenture plc's dividend yield?
Accenture plc's current dividend yield is 4.48% with a payout ratio of 48.2%.
What are Accenture plc's profit margins?
Accenture plc has 31.9% gross margin and 14.7% operating margin. Operating margin between 10-20% is typical for established companies.
How much debt does Accenture plc have?
Accenture plc's Debt/EBITDA ratio is 0.6x, indicating low leverage. A ratio below 2x is generally considered financially healthy.