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ADSK Stock | Fundamental Analysis & Investment Insights
NASDAQ Technology Software - Application
Current Price Live
$231.22
Analyst Target
$361.91
+56.5% Upside
52W High
$329.09
52W Low
$216.01

At a glance

Key valuation, profitability, growth, and risk metrics.

Updated Feb 14, 2026
Market cap
$49.25B
P/E
43.46
ROE
40.3%
Profit margin
16.1%
Debt/Equity
0.95
Dividend yield
N/A

AI Analysis

Powered by advanced machine learning algorithms

Confidence Score
78%
Analysis Accuracy
Autodesk (ADSK) exhibits mixed fundamental health, with a Piotroski F-Score of 4/9 indicating a borderline stable financial position, and no Altman Z-Score available to assess bankruptcy risk. The company demonstrates strong profitability (ROE: 40.33%, gross margin: 92.13%) and solid revenue and earnings growth (18% and 26% YoY), supported by consistent earnings beats and positive Q/Q EPS growth. However, valuation remains stretched (P/E: 43.46, Forward P/E: 19.86), and the stock trades significantly above both the Graham Number ($40.42) and intrinsic value estimate ($156.94), suggesting a premium justified by growth expectations. Insider selling activity over the past six months adds bearish sentiment despite strong analyst consensus.

Key Strengths

High profitability with ROE of 40.33% and gross margin of 92.13%
Consistent earnings beat rate (3 out of last 4 quarters) with average surprise of 6.86%
Strong revenue and earnings growth (18% and 26% YoY respectively)
Positive forward P/E of 19.86, indicating market optimism on future earnings
High analyst consensus with 'strong_buy' recommendation from 31 analysts

Key Risks

Piotroski F-Score of 4/9 suggests borderline financial health, indicating potential weaknesses in operational efficiency or capital structure
Current price of $231.22 is significantly above both Graham Number ($40.42) and intrinsic value ($156.94), implying high valuation risk
Insider selling activity (5 transactions, $11.43M total) signals potential lack of confidence among executives
Weak liquidity ratios (Current Ratio: 0.82, Quick Ratio: 0.65) suggest short-term financial strain
No dividend policy (0/100) limits income appeal and may reflect reinvestment focus or capital constraints
AI Fair Value Estimate
Based on comprehensive analysis
$156.94
-32.1% below current price

Performance Snowflake

Multi-dimensional analysis across 5 key categories

Overall
50
Moderate
Value
52
Future
78
Past
72
Health
50
Dividend
0
AI Verdict
Neutral
Key drivers: Strong profitability and growth metrics, High valuation multiples relative to intrinsic value, Mixed financial health (Piotroski F-Score: 4), Bearish insider activity, Positive analyst sentiment
Confidence
78%
Value
52/100

Ref P/E, PEG, Graham Number

Positives
  • Forward P/E of 19.86 is attractive relative to sector average of 80.52
  • Intrinsic value estimate of $156.94 provides a baseline for undervaluation
Watchpoints
  • Current price ($231.22) is 47% above intrinsic value
  • P/E of 43.46 is high relative to historical and peer benchmarks
  • Price/Sales of 7.15 indicates premium valuation
Future
78/100

Ref Growth rates

Positives
  • 18% YoY revenue growth and 26% earnings growth indicate strong momentum
  • Forward P/E of 19.86 suggests earnings growth is expected to accelerate
  • Consistent earnings beat history supports future performance
Watchpoints
  • No PEG ratio available, limiting growth-adjusted valuation analysis
  • High growth expectations may be difficult to sustain
Past
72/100

Ref Historical trends

Positives
  • 25 consecutive quarters of earnings beat or exceed estimates
  • Average EPS surprise of 6.86% over last 4 quarters
  • Positive Q/Q EPS growth of 1.9%
Watchpoints
  • 52-week high of $329.09 suggests significant price volatility
  • 1-year return of -23.8% indicates recent underperformance
Health
50/100

Ref Altman Z-Score, Piotroski F-Score

Positives
  • ROE of 40.33% and ROA of 9.74% reflect strong capital efficiency
  • Operating margin of 25.69% shows strong operational control
Watchpoints
  • Piotroski F-Score of 4/9 indicates borderline financial health
  • Current ratio (0.82) and quick ratio (0.65) below 1.0 suggest liquidity concerns
  • Debt/Equity of 0.95 is above sector average (0.70)
Dividend
0/100

Ref Yield, Payout

Positives
No standout positives identified.
Watchpoints
  • No dividend yield or payout ratio
  • Dividend Strength: 0/100

Stock Price & Analyst Targets

Real-time price movements and analyst price targets

Current Price
$231.22
Analyst Target
$361.91
Upside/Downside
+56.5%

Multi-Horizon Performance vs Peers

Price momentum across 5Y → 1W horizons for ADSK and closest competitors.

Updated 2026-02-13
Company 5Y 3Y 1Y 6M 1M 1W
ADSK
Autodesk, Inc.
Primary
-25.0% +1.4% -23.8% -19.4% -11.5% -3.8%
WDAY
Workday, Inc.
Peer
-15.5% +12.1% -25.5% -19.8% -13.5% -9.8%
ROP
Roper Technologies, Inc.
Peer
+13.4% +4.9% -19.9% -22.6% -10.1% +0.6%
NXPI
NXP Semiconductors N.V.
Peer
+43.1% +19.3% -10.3% -6.4% -9.3% -3.6%
ASX
ASE Technology Holding Co., Ltd.
Peer
+238.7% +199.9% +83.8% +84.7% +24.7% -0.1%

Positive values indicate cumulative gains over the specified period. Comparables pulled from the same sector to highlight whether momentum is stock-specific or industry-wide.

Historical Performance Trends

Long-term financial metrics and growth patterns

Revenue & Net Income

Profit & Operating Margins

Return on Equity (ROE)

Quarterly Revenue Growth

Historical data shows last 12 quarters (3 years)

Valuation Metrics

Key valuation ratios and pricing indicators

P/E Ratio
43.46
Forward P/E
19.86
PEG Ratio
N/A
P/B Ratio
16.94
P/S Ratio
7.15
EV/Revenue
7.18
EV/EBITDA
27.91
Market Cap
$49.25B

Profitability

Profit margins and return metrics

Profit Margin 16.13%
Operating Margin 25.69%
Gross Margin 92.13%
ROE 40.33%
ROA 9.74%

Growth

Revenue and earnings growth rates

Revenue Growth +18.0%
Earnings Growth +26.0%
Q/Q Revenue Growth N/A
Q/Q Earnings Growth +24.7%

Financial Health

Balance sheet strength and liquidity metrics

Debt/Equity
0.95
Moderate
Current Ratio
0.82
Weak
Quick Ratio
0.65
Poor
Cash/Share
$10.8

Quarterly Earnings History

EPS performance vs analyst estimates

2026-02-26
$N/A
2025-11-25
$2.67
+6.9% surprise
2025-08-28
$2.62
+7.0% surprise
2025-05-22
$2.29
+6.7% surprise

Technology Sector Comparison

Comparing ADSK against 149 companies in the Technology sector (11 bullish, 68 neutral, 70 bearish)
P/E Ratio
43.46
This Stock
vs
80.48
Sector Avg
-46.0% (Discount)
Return on Equity (ROE)
40.33%
This Stock
vs
-6.46%
Sector Avg
-724.3% (Below Avg)
Profit Margin
16.13%
This Stock
vs
-9.27%
Sector Avg
-274.1% (Weaker)
Debt to Equity
0.95
This Stock
vs
0.7
Sector Avg
+35.4% (Higher)
Revenue Growth
18.0%
This Stock
vs
61.63%
Sector Avg
-70.8% (Slower)
Current Ratio
0.82
This Stock
vs
3.39
Sector Avg
-75.8% (Weaker)

Similar Companies

Peer comparison within the same industry

Company AI Rating Market Cap P/E ROE Profit Margin Price
ADSK
Autodesk, Inc.
NEUTRAL $49.25B 43.46 40.3% 16.1% $231.22
WDAY
Workday, Inc.
NEUTRAL $49.89B 78.84 7.3% 7.0% $186.86
ROP
Roper Technologies, Inc.
BULLISH $48.38B 30.96 8.2% 20.3% $449.5
NXPI
NXP Semiconductors N.V.
BULLISH $50.64B 24.39 20.9% 17.1% $197.1
ASX
ASE Technology Holding Co., Ltd.
NEUTRAL $42.3B 38.78 10.9% 5.6% $19.39

Recent Insider Trading

Insider buy and sell transactions from the last 6 months

Date Insider Position Transaction Shares Value
2025-12-02 ANAGNOST ANDREW J Chief Executive Officer Gift 26,268 -
2025-09-29 HOWARD AYANNA MACCALLA Director Sale 917 $298,025
2025-09-05 BLUM STEVEN M Chief Operating Officer Sale 22,420 $7,258,476
2025-09-03 KEENE RUTH ANN Officer Sale 2,761 $869,991
2025-08-29 HOWARD AYANNA MACCALLA Director Sale 3,159 $1,026,675
2025-08-29 PEARCE REBECCA Officer Sale 6,129 $1,980,040
Insider transactions can signal confidence or concerns about company prospects

Wall Street Analysts

Professional analyst ratings and price targets

Consensus
STRONG_BUY
31 analysts
JP Morgan
2026-02-02
up
Neutral Overweight
BTIG
2025-12-17
init
Buy
B of A Securities
2025-11-26
Maintains
Neutral Neutral
Macquarie
2025-11-26
Maintains
Outperform Outperform
BMO Capital
2025-11-26
Maintains
Market Perform Market Perform
Baird
2025-11-26
Maintains
Outperform Outperform
Barclays
2025-11-26
Maintains
Overweight Overweight
Wells Fargo
2025-11-26
Maintains
Overweight Overweight
Rosenblatt
2025-11-26
Maintains
Buy Buy
Deutsche Bank
2025-11-26
up
Hold Buy

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