Latest Ratios: P/E Ratio 42.0x · EV/EBITDA 23.6x · ROE 39.7%. (1997–2026 historical series)
Price-based multiples — how expensive the stock is relative to earnings, sales, book value, and cash flow
| Metric | TTM | FY 2026 | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Market Cap | $46.4B | $54.4B | $67.6B | $54.8B | $46.9B | $55.5B | $61.6B | $43.8B | $32.2B | $25.4B | $18.1B |
| Enterprise Value | $46.9B | $54.9B | $68.5B | $55.6B | $47.6B | $57.0B | $61.9B | $44.6B | $33.4B | $25.9B | $18.4B |
| P/E Ratio → | 41.99 | 48.35 | 60.81 | 60.58 | 56.92 | 111.51 | 51.00 | 205.05 | — | — | — |
| P/S Ratio | 6.44 | 7.54 | 11.02 | 9.97 | 9.37 | 12.64 | 16.26 | 13.38 | 12.54 | 12.34 | 8.92 |
| P/B Ratio | 15.51 | 17.85 | 25.78 | 29.55 | 40.96 | 65.31 | 63.82 | — | — | — | 24.60 |
| P/FCF | 19.25 | 22.57 | 44.89 | 42.76 | 23.16 | 37.86 | 45.94 | 32.16 | 103.91 | — | 193.32 |
| P/OCF | 18.91 | 22.17 | 42.04 | 41.75 | 22.65 | 36.21 | 42.87 | 30.95 | 85.45 | 28198.43 | 106.74 |
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Enterprise-value multiples — capital-structure-neutral measures of total business value
| Metric | TTM | FY 2026 | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EV / Revenue | — | 7.61 | 11.18 | 10.11 | 9.52 | 12.99 | 16.35 | 13.61 | 13.01 | 12.59 | 9.06 |
| EV / EBITDA | 23.56 | 27.58 | 44.24 | 43.85 | 41.81 | 74.39 | 82.27 | 94.77 | 476.12 | — | — |
| EV / EBIT | 26.12 | 30.58 | 50.05 | 49.25 | 46.83 | 92.21 | 103.59 | 127.78 | 3555.72 | — | — |
| EV / FCF | — | 22.77 | 45.53 | 43.34 | 23.52 | 38.90 | 46.19 | 32.73 | 107.78 | — | 196.29 |
Margins and return-on-capital ratios measuring operating efficiency
Full margin charts and quarterly trend are on the Earnings History page
| Metric | TTM | FY 2026 | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross Margin | 91.0% | 91.0% | 90.6% | 90.7% | 90.4% | 90.5% | 91.1% | 90.1% | 88.9% | 85.2% | 83.2% |
| Operating Margin | 24.9% | 24.9% | 22.3% | 20.5% | 19.8% | 14.1% | 16.6% | 10.5% | -1.0% | -24.8% | -24.6% |
| Net Profit Margin | 15.6% | 15.6% | 18.1% | 16.5% | 16.4% | 11.3% | 31.9% | 6.6% | -3.1% | -27.6% | -28.7% |
| Metric | TTM | FY 2026 | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROE | 39.7% | 39.7% | 49.7% | 60.4% | 82.5% | 54.8% | 292.4% | — | — | -236.0% | -49.3% |
| ROA | 9.6% | 9.6% | 10.7% | 9.4% | 9.1% | 6.3% | 18.0% | 3.9% | -1.8% | -12.7% | -11.3% |
| ROIC | 37.8% | 37.8% | 33.3% | 38.0% | 34.9% | 25.2% | 48.9% | 31.7% | -3.0% | -60.3% | -27.0% |
| ROCE | 29.1% | 29.1% | 24.4% | 20.5% | 19.7% | 14.3% | 18.0% | 12.7% | -1.1% | -22.2% | -15.3% |
Solvency and debt-coverage ratios — lower is generally safer
| Metric | TTM | FY 2026 | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debt / Equity | 0.90 | 0.90 | 0.98 | 1.42 | 2.33 | 3.60 | 2.18 | — | — | — | 2.02 |
| Debt / EBITDA | 1.37 | 1.37 | 1.65 | 2.07 | 2.34 | 3.99 | 2.79 | 5.41 | 29.74 | — | — |
| Net Debt / Equity | — | 0.16 | 0.37 | 0.40 | 0.63 | 1.80 | 0.34 | — | — | — | 0.38 |
| Net Debt / EBITDA | 0.24 | 0.24 | 0.62 | 0.58 | 0.63 | 2.00 | 0.44 | 1.64 | 17.12 | — | — |
| Debt / FCF | — | 0.20 | 0.64 | 0.57 | 0.36 | 1.05 | 0.25 | 0.57 | 3.88 | — | 2.96 |
| Interest Coverage | — | — | — | — | 14.32 | 8.11 | 11.89 | 5.81 | 0.18 | -15.15 | -16.64 |
Short-term solvency ratios and asset-utilisation metrics
| Metric | TTM | FY 2026 | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.85 | 0.85 | 0.68 | 0.82 | 0.84 | 0.69 | 0.83 | 0.83 | 0.70 | 0.88 | 1.12 |
| Quick Ratio | 0.85 | 0.85 | 0.68 | 0.82 | 0.84 | 0.69 | 0.83 | 0.83 | 0.70 | 0.88 | 1.12 |
| Cash Ratio | 0.45 | 0.45 | 0.37 | 0.52 | 0.52 | 0.44 | 0.57 | 0.57 | 0.41 | 0.62 | 0.87 |
| Asset Turnover | — | 0.58 | 0.57 | 0.55 | 0.53 | 0.51 | 0.52 | 0.53 | 0.54 | 0.50 | 0.42 |
| Inventory Turnover | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Days Sales Outstanding | — | 72.89 | 60.01 | 58.17 | 70.08 | 59.59 | 61.93 | 72.71 | 67.37 | 77.77 | 81.28 |
Earnings, FCF, buyback, and dividend yields — total returns to shareholders
Full dividend history and growth charts are on the Dividend History page
| Metric | TTM | FY 2026 | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Payout Ratio | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Metric | TTM | FY 2026 | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings Yield | 2.4% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 1.7% | 1.8% | 0.9% | 2.0% | 0.5% | — | — | — |
| FCF Yield | 5.2% | 4.4% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 4.3% | 2.6% | 2.2% | 3.1% | 1.0% | — | 0.5% |
| Buyback Yield | 3.0% | 2.6% | 1.3% | 1.5% | 2.3% | 1.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% | 0.9% | 2.8% | 3.4% |
| Total Shareholder Yield | 3.0% | 2.6% | 1.3% | 1.5% | 2.3% | 1.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% | 0.9% | 2.8% | 3.4% |
| Shares Outstanding | — | $215M | $217M | $216M | $218M | $222M | $222M | $223M | $219M | $220M | $223M |
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Quick answers to the most common questions about buying ADSK stock.
Autodesk, Inc.'s current P/E ratio is 42.0x. The historical average is 59.2x. This places it at the 48th percentile of its historical range.
Autodesk, Inc.'s current EV/EBITDA is 23.6x. This enterprise value multiple compares the company's total value (equity + debt - cash) to its EBITDA. The historical average is 31.3x.
Autodesk, Inc.'s return on equity (ROE) is 39.7%. This is above the typical threshold of 15-20% considered good for most companies. The historical average is 22.1%.
Based on historical data, Autodesk, Inc. is trading at a P/E of 42.0x. This is at the 48th percentile of its historical P/E range. Compare with industry peers and growth rates for a complete picture.
Autodesk, Inc. has 91.0% gross margin and 24.9% operating margin. Operating margin above 20% indicates strong pricing power and cost efficiency.
Autodesk, Inc.'s Debt/EBITDA ratio is 1.4x, indicating moderate leverage. A ratio below 2x is generally considered financially healthy.
Key Metrics
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Cyclical Construction Exposure
Metrics are mathematically derived from official filings.
Premium Valuation Reflects Growth Acceleration
Autodesk's forward P/E of 20.55 and EV/EBITDA of 15.44 appear to price in a significant earnings inflection, as the current TTM P/E of 49.43 suggests the market is looking past near-term earnings to a future of sustained margin expansion and cash flow growth.
The substantial discount from the trailing P/E to the forward P/E indicates the market expects a sharp acceleration in earnings, likely driven by the operating leverage identified in the income statement. Compared to peers like PTC (forward P/E ~25), Autodesk trades at a premium, which may be justified by its larger addressable market in AEC and stronger recent growth momentum. However, the valuation leaves little room for execution missteps or a cyclical downturn in construction activity.
Structural Margin Expansion Underway
Operating margin has expanded by over 800 basis points from 21.1% in Q1 FY2025 to 29.3% in Q2 FY2027, demonstrating powerful operating leverage as the subscription model scales against a high fixed-cost base.
This margin trajectory is the most compelling aspect of the financial profile, suggesting the company is successfully converting incremental revenue into profit. The gross margin stability above 91% confirms the scalability of the software delivery model, while the net margin expansion to 24% indicates that operating leverage is flowing through to the bottom line. Investors should monitor whether this pace is sustainable or if it reflects temporary cost discipline that may reverse.
ROIC Inflection Signals Improved Capital Efficiency
Return on Invested Capital has nearly doubled from 7.1% in Q3 FY2025 to 14.4% in Q2 FY2027, indicating the company is beginning to generate meaningfully higher returns on the capital deployed in its subscription transition and acquisitions.
The ROIC expansion is primarily driven by the surge in operating margins rather than a significant improvement in asset turnover, which has remained relatively flat. This suggests the business model is becoming more efficient at converting invested capital into profits. The current ROIC level is now approaching the cost of capital, which is a critical threshold for long-term value creation.
Strategic Leverage Amidst Strong Cash Generation
The debt-to-equity ratio has risen to 1.10 in Q2 FY2027 from 0.65 in Q1 FY2025, yet the company's robust cash generation and $4.1 billion cash position suggest this is a deliberate capital structure choice rather than a sign of financial stress.
The increase in leverage appears to be a strategic move to optimize the cost of capital, as the company's strong and predictable cash flows from subscriptions can comfortably service the debt. The absence of interest coverage data in recent quarters is a minor concern, but the substantial cash balance provides a significant buffer. This leverage profile is more aggressive than peers like PTC (D/E 0.36), but it is supported by Autodesk's superior scale and cash flow generation.
The Misleading Signal of the Current Ratio
The current ratio below 1.0 (0.86 in Q2 FY2027) is the most commonly misapplied metric for Autodesk, as it obscures the company's true liquidity strength derived from its massive deferred revenue liability and substantial cash holdings.
For a subscription-based software company, a current ratio below 1.0 is not a sign of distress but a reflection of its business model. The large deferred revenue balance (a current liability) represents cash already collected for future services, which is a source of funding, not a claim on assets. A more appropriate measure of liquidity is the company's cash position relative to its operational needs, which is exceptionally strong. Analysts should focus on the cash conversion cycle and free cash flow generation instead.