Autodesk, Inc. (ADSK) Stock Analysis

Analysis from 10-Q filed 2025-11-26. Data as of Q1 2026.

Overall Grade: F (Concerning)

Grade F (Concerning). ROIC 21.9%. FCF margin 33.0%. D/E 0.8x. Source: 10-Q filed 2025-11-26.

Metric	Value	Context
ROIC	21.9%	Above industry average
FCF Margin	33.0%	Strong cash generation
Debt/Equity	0.8x	Moderate leverage

ROIC 21.9% — Top 25% of sector peers. FCF margin 33.0% — Top 10%.

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Profitability: Autodesk, Inc. earns 21.9% ROIC, Top 25% in Technology

ROIC TTM 21.9%, sector median 4.9%, Top 25%. DuPont: NOPAT margin 15.3% × asset turnover 0.7x. Gross margin 91.0%. Operating margin 21.9%. Source: 10-Q filed 2025-11-26.

Metric	ADSK	Rating	Context
Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)	21.9%	Excellent	Above sector median of 4.9%
Return on Equity (ROE)	40.7%	Excellent	Efficient use of shareholder equity
Gross Margin	91.0%	Excellent	Strong pricing power
Operating Margin	21.9%	Excellent	Efficient operations

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Cash Flow: Autodesk, Inc. generates $2.4B FCF at 33.0% margin, positive NaN/8 quarters

FCF TTM $2.4B. FCF margin 33.0%, Top 10%. OCF/Net income 2.2x. Positive FCF in NaN/8 trailing quarters. Source: 10-Q filed 2025-11-26.

Metric	ADSK	Rating	Context
Free Cash Flow Margin	33.0%	Excellent	Excellent cash conversion
Free Cash Flow (TTM)	$2.4B	Good	Positive cash generation
OCF/Net Income	2.2x	Excellent	High earnings quality
FCF Consistency (8Q)	N/A	Warning	Variable cash flow

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Balance Sheet: Autodesk, Inc. at 0.8x leverage

Debt/Equity 0.8x. Net cash $114.0M. Source: 10-Q filed 2025-11-26.

Metric	ADSK	Rating	Context
Debt to Equity	0.8x	Adequate	Moderate leverage
Net Cash Position	$114.0M	Excellent	Net cash positive

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Valuation: Autodesk, Inc. trades at 47.9x earnings

P/E 47.9x. EV/Sales 7.5x. FCF yield 4.4%. Source: 10-Q filed 2025-11-26.

Metric	ADSK	Rating	Context
P/E Ratio	47.9x	Adequate	Premium valuation
EV/Sales	7.5x	Adequate	Growth premium priced in
FCF Yield	4.4%	Good	Lower cash yield

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Capital Allocation: Autodesk, Inc. returns 2.6% shareholder yield

Total shareholder yield 2.6% (buyback 2.6%). Capital returned $1.4B TTM. Source: 10-Q filed 2025-11-26.

Metric	ADSK	Rating	Context
Total Shareholder Yield	2.6%	Adequate	Dividend + buyback yield combined
Buyback Yield	2.6%	Adequate	Active share repurchases
Total Capital Returned (TTM)	$1.4B	Good	Dividends + buybacks returned to shareholders

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Sector Rankings

Metric	Value	Percentile	vs Median
Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)	21.9%	Top 25%	4.4x above
Free Cash Flow Margin	33.0%	Top 10%	3.8x above
Gross Margin	91.0%	Top 25%	1.8x above
Operating Margin	21.9%	Top 25%	4.5x above
Return on Equity (ROE)	40.7%	Top 10%	8.6x above
P/E Ratio	47.9x	N/A	-

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Financial Scorecard

Metric	ADSK	Rating	Sector Context
Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)	21.9%	Excellent	Top 25% of sector (median: 4.9%)
Free Cash Flow Margin	33.0%	Excellent	Top 10% of sector (median: 8.6%)
Gross Margin	91.0%	Excellent	Top 25% of sector (median: 51.6%)
Debt to Equity Ratio	81.5%	Adequate	Elevated but manageable
P/E Ratio (Price-to-Earnings)	47.9x	Adequate	High expectations priced in
Free Cash Flow Yield	4.4%	Adequate	Moderate yield

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is Autodesk, Inc.'s Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)?

Autodesk, Inc. (ADSK) has a trailing twelve-month Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) of 21.9%. Sector median 4.9%. Source: 10-Q filed 2025-11-26.

Q: What is Autodesk, Inc.'s Free Cash Flow Margin?

Autodesk, Inc. (ADSK) has a free cash flow margin of 33.0%, generating $2.4 billion in free cash flow over the trailing twelve months. Source: 10-Q filed 2025-11-26.

Q: What is Autodesk, Inc.'s P/E ratio and how does it compare to peers?

Autodesk, Inc. (ADSK) trades at a P/E ratio of 47.9x, which is above the sector median of N/A. EV/Sales 7.5x. FCF yield 4.4%. Source: 10-Q filed 2025-11-26.

Q: How much debt does Autodesk, Inc. have?

Autodesk, Inc. (ADSK) has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.8x with total debt of $2.5 billion. Net cash position $114.0 million. Source: 10-Q filed 2025-11-26.

Q: What is Autodesk, Inc.'s revenue and earnings growth?

Autodesk, Inc. (ADSK) grew revenue by 17.5% year-over-year. EPS +2.1% YoY. Source: 10-Q filed 2025-11-26.

Q: Is Autodesk, Inc. buying back stock?

Autodesk, Inc. (ADSK) repurchased $1.4 billion of stock over the trailing twelve months. This represents a buyback yield of 2.6%. Source: 10-Q filed 2025-11-26.

Q: How does Autodesk, Inc. compare to competitors in Technology?

Compared to other companies in Technology, Autodesk, Inc. (ADSK) shows: ROIC 21.9%, sector median 4.9% (Top 25%). FCF margin 33.0%, sector median 8.6% (Top 10%). Gross margin 91.0%, 39.4pp above 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 Autodesk, Inc.?

No quantitative warning flags fired for Autodesk, Inc. (ADSK) on margin trend, FCF trend, ROIC trend, or leverage thresholds. Source: 10-Q filed 2025-11-26.

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Data Source: Data sourced from 10-Q filed 2025-11-26. TTM metrics as of Q1 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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