Accenture plc (ACN) Factsheet

Accenture plc (ACN) Stock Analysis

Analysis from 10-K filed 2026-10-16. Data as of Q3 2026.

Overall Grade: F (Concerning)

Grade F (Concerning). ROIC 21.8%. FCF margin 15.7%. D/E 0.3x. Source: 10-K filed 2026-10-16.

Metric	Value	Context
ROIC	21.8%	Above industry average
FCF Margin	15.7%	Strong cash generation
Debt/Equity	0.3x	Conservative leverage

ROIC 21.8% — Top 25% of sector peers. FCF margin 15.7% — Top 50%.

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Profitability: Accenture plc earns 21.8% ROIC, Top 25% in Technology

ROIC TTM 21.8%, sector median 4.4%, Top 25%. DuPont: NOPAT margin 11.5% × asset turnover 1.1x. Gross margin 32.0%. Operating margin 15.4%. Source: 10-K filed 2026-10-16.

Metric	ACN	Rating	Context
Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)	21.8%	Excellent	Above sector median of 4.4%
Return on Equity (ROE)	26.7%	Excellent	Efficient use of shareholder equity
Gross Margin	32.0%	Good	Competitive pricing environment
Operating Margin	15.4%	Good	Efficient operations

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Cash Flow: Accenture plc generates $11.6B FCF at 15.7% margin, positive NaN/8 quarters

FCF TTM $11.6B. FCF margin 15.7%, Top 50%. OCF/Net income 1.5x. Positive FCF in NaN/8 trailing quarters. Source: 10-K filed 2026-10-16.

Metric	ACN	Rating	Context
Free Cash Flow Margin	15.7%	Good	Excellent cash conversion
Free Cash Flow (TTM)	$11.6B	Good	Positive cash generation
OCF/Net Income	1.5x	Excellent	High earnings quality
FCF Consistency (8Q)	N/A	Warning	Variable cash flow

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Balance Sheet: Accenture plc at 0.3x leverage, 37.6x interest coverage

Debt/Equity 0.3x. Net cash $2.7B. Interest coverage 37.6x. Source: 10-K filed 2026-10-16.

Metric	ACN	Rating	Context
Debt to Equity	0.3x	Good	Conservative capital structure
Net Cash Position	$2.7B	Excellent	Net cash positive
Interest Coverage	37.6x	Excellent	Comfortable debt service

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Valuation: Accenture plc trades at 18.0x earnings

P/E 18.0x. EV/Sales 2.0x. FCF yield 7.7%. Dividend yield 2.6%. Source: 10-K filed 2026-10-16.

Metric	ACN	Rating	Context
P/E Ratio	18.0x	Adequate	Reasonable valuation
EV/Sales	2.0x	Excellent	Attractive revenue multiple
FCF Yield	7.7%	Good	Attractive cash return
Dividend Yield	2.6%	Adequate	Growth focus over income

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Capital Allocation: Accenture plc returns 7.7% shareholder yield

Total shareholder yield 7.7% (div 2.6% + buyback 5.0%). Capital returned $11.5B TTM. Source: 10-K filed 2026-10-16.

Metric	ACN	Rating	Context
Total Shareholder Yield	7.7%	Excellent	Dividend + buyback yield combined
Buyback Yield	5.0%	Good	Active share repurchases
Total Capital Returned (TTM)	$11.5B	Good	Dividends + buybacks returned to shareholders

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Sector Rankings

Metric	Value	Percentile	vs Median
Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)	21.8%	Top 25%	4.9x above
Free Cash Flow Margin	15.7%	Top 50%	1.5x above
Gross Margin	32.0%	Bottom 50%	0.6x below
Operating Margin	15.4%	Top 25%	3.2x above
Return on Equity (ROE)	26.7%	Top 25%	4.3x above
P/E Ratio	18.0x	N/A	-

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Financial Scorecard

Metric	ACN	Rating	Sector Context
Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)	21.8%	Excellent	Top 25% of sector (median: 4.4%)
Free Cash Flow Margin	15.7%	Good	Top 50% of sector (median: 10.1%)
Gross Margin	32.0%	Good	Bottom 50% of sector (median: 50.8%)
Debt to Equity Ratio	32.0%	Good	Moderate leverage
P/E Ratio (Price-to-Earnings)	18.0x	Adequate	Fair value
Free Cash Flow Yield	7.7%	Good	Solid cash yield

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is Accenture plc's Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)?

Accenture plc (ACN) has a trailing twelve-month Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) of 21.8%. The 8-quarter median ROIC is 21.5% with a declining trend. Sector median 4.4%. Source: 10-K filed 2026-10-16.

Q: What is Accenture plc's Free Cash Flow Margin?

Accenture plc (ACN) has a free cash flow margin of 15.7%, generating $11.6 billion in free cash flow over the trailing twelve months. Source: 10-K filed 2026-10-16.

Q: What is Accenture plc's P/E ratio and how does it compare to peers?

Accenture plc (ACN) trades at a P/E ratio of 18.0x, which is above the sector median of N/A. EV/Sales 2.0x. FCF yield 7.7%. Source: 10-K filed 2026-10-16.

Q: Does Accenture plc pay a dividend?

Accenture plc (ACN) currently pays a dividend yield of 2.6%. Total shareholder yield (dividend + buybacks) 7.7%. Source: 10-K filed 2026-10-16.

Q: What is Accenture plc's revenue and earnings growth?

Accenture plc (ACN) grew revenue by 6.5% year-over-year. EPS +11.6% YoY. Source: 10-K filed 2026-10-16.

Q: Is Accenture plc buying back stock?

Accenture plc (ACN) repurchased $7.5 billion of stock over the trailing twelve months. This represents a buyback yield of 5.0%. Source: 10-K filed 2026-10-16.

Q: How does Accenture plc compare to competitors in Technology?

Compared to other companies in Technology, Accenture plc (ACN) shows: ROIC 21.8%, sector median 4.4% (Top 25%). FCF margin 15.7%, sector median 10.1% (Top 50%). Gross margin 32.0%, 18.7pp below sector median. These rankings are based on MetricDuck's analysis of all Technology companies with available SEC filings.

Q: What warning signs should I watch for with Accenture plc?

Quantitative warning flags for Accenture plc (ACN): 1) ROIC declining -3.4% over 8 quarters. Source: 10-K filed 2026-10-16.

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Data Source: Data sourced from 10-K filed 2026-10-16. TTM metrics as of Q3 2026.

Methodology: Financial metrics calculated from SEC 10-K and 10-Q filings using standardized formulas. Sector comparisons use peer group based on SIC code.

Scope: This analysis covers SEC filing fundamentals — profitability, cash flow, balance sheet, and valuation metrics. For analyst estimates and price targets, consult sell-side research.

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