(ACN) Accenture - Ratings and Ratios
Consulting, Technology, Operations, Software, Data, AI, Automation
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Description: ACN Accenture
Accenture plc is a global professional services company that provides a broad range of services, including strategy and consulting, digital transformation, and technology services, to clients across various industries, such as communications, media, and technology, banking, and healthcare. The companys diverse service offerings enable it to help clients navigate complex business challenges and capitalize on emerging opportunities.
From a business perspective, Accentures operations can be evaluated using key performance indicators (KPIs) such as revenue growth, operating margin, and new bookings. The companys ability to expand its services into emerging areas like artificial intelligence, cloud computing, and cybersecurity is a key driver of its growth. Additionally, Accentures collaboration with academic institutions, such as Kyoto University, to advance research and innovation in areas like human-centered AI, is a strategic move to stay ahead of the curve.
To assess Accentures financial health, we can examine metrics such as return on equity (RoE), which is currently at 27.11%, indicating a strong ability to generate profits from shareholder equity. Other relevant KPIs include revenue per employee, client satisfaction, and employee utilization rates, which can provide insights into the companys operational efficiency and competitiveness.
From an industry perspective, Accenture operates in the IT consulting and services space, which is characterized by high demand for digital transformation and technology-enabled services. The companys diversified industry coverage and strong brand reputation position it well to capitalize on these trends. To further evaluate Accentures prospects, we can analyze its competitive positioning, market share, and growth prospects relative to its peers in the industry.
ACN Stock Overview
| Market Cap in USD | 153,321m |
| Sub-Industry | IT Consulting & Other Services |
| IPO / Inception | 2001-07-19 |
ACN Stock Ratings
| Growth Rating | -14.9% |
| Fundamental | 83.7% |
| Dividend Rating | 66.7% |
| Return 12m vs S&P 500 | -34.3% |
| Analyst Rating | 4.15 of 5 |
ACN Dividends
| Dividend Yield 12m | 2.01% |
| Yield on Cost 5y | 2.66% |
| Annual Growth 5y | 10.28% |
| Payout Consistency | 98.9% |
| Payout Ratio | 47.1% |
ACN Growth Ratios
| Growth Correlation 3m | -91.8% |
| Growth Correlation 12m | -75.2% |
| Growth Correlation 5y | 50.9% |
| CAGR 5y | 2.88% |
| CAGR/Max DD 5y | 0.07 |
| Sharpe Ratio 12m | -0.43 |
| Alpha | -34.44 |
| Beta | 0.538 |
| Volatility | 28.21% |
| Current Volume | 2982.8k |
| Average Volume 20d | 4675k |
| Stop Loss | 248.4 (-3%) |
| Signal | -1.21 |
Piotroski VR‑10 (Strict, 0-10) 5.0
| Net Income (7.95b TTM) > 0 and > 6% of Revenue (6% = 4.11b TTM) |
| FCFTA 0.16 (>2.0%) and ΔFCFTA 0.16pp (YES ≥ +1.0pp, WARN ≥ +0.5pp) |
| NWC/Revenue 12.63% (prev 4.45%; Δ 8.18pp) (YES ≤20% & Δ≤-1pp; WARN ≤25% & Δ≤0 oder ≤40% & Δ≤-3pp) |
| CFO/TA 0.17 (>3.0%) and CFO 10.95b > Net Income 7.95b (YES >=105%, WARN >=100%) |
| Net Debt (-3.76b) to EBITDA (11.89b) ratio: -0.32 <= 3.0 (WARN <= 3.5) |
| Current Ratio 1.46 (target 1.5–3.0; WARN 1.2–<1.5 or >3.0–5.0; CFO/TA gate active) |
| Outstanding Shares last Quarter (630.5m) change vs 12m ago -0.81% (target <= -2.0% for YES) |
| Gross Margin 32.07% (prev 32.60%; Δ -0.53pp) >=18% & Δ>=+0.5pp (WARN >=15% & Δ>=0) |
| Asset Turnover 116.6% (prev 119.1%; Δ -2.53pp) >=50% & Δ>=+2pp (WARN >=35% & Δ>=0) |
| Interest Coverage Ratio 57.86 (EBITDA TTM 11.89b / Interest Expense TTM 185.1m) >= 6 (WARN >= 3) |
Altman Z'' 3.84
| (A) 0.14 = (Total Current Assets 27.42b - Total Current Liabilities 18.77b) / Total Assets 63.36b |
| (B) 0.42 = Retained Earnings (Balance) 26.45b / Total Assets 63.36b |
| (C) 0.18 = EBIT TTM 10.71b / Avg Total Assets 58.75b |
| (D) 0.34 = Book Value of Equity 10.97b / Total Liabilities 31.81b |
| Total Rating: 3.84 = (6.56 * A) + (3.26 * B) + (6.72 * C) + (1.05 * D) |
ValueRay F-Score (Strict, 0-100) 83.70
| 1. Piotroski 5.0pt = 0.0 |
| 2. FCF Yield 6.85% = 3.42 |
| 3. FCF Margin 14.96% = 3.74 |
| 4. Debt/Equity 0.19 = 2.48 |
| 5. Debt/Ebitda 0.49 = 2.31 |
| 6. ROIC - WACC 16.77% = 12.50 |
| 7. RoE 27.11% = 2.26 |
| 8. Rev. Trend 81.88% = 4.09 |
| 9. Rev. CAGR 5.19% = 0.65 |
| 10. EPS Trend 44.37% = 1.11 |
| 11. EPS CAGR 11.30% = 1.13 |
What is the price of ACN shares?
Over the past week, the price has changed by +0.86%, over one month by -7.53%, over three months by -18.53% and over the past year by -22.68%.
Is Accenture a good stock to buy?
Based on momentum, paid dividends and discounted-cash-flow analyses, the fair value of ACN is around 212.55 USD . This means that ACN is currently overvalued and has a potential downside of -17.03%.
Is ACN a buy, sell or hold?
- Strong Buy: 12
- Buy: 6
- Hold: 8
- Sell: 0
- Strong Sell: 0
What are the forecasts/targets for the ACN price?
| Issuer | Target | Up/Down from current |
|---|---|---|
| Wallstreet Target Price | 326.7 | 27.5% |
| Analysts Target Price | 356.3 | 39.1% |
| ValueRay Target Price | 235.4 | -8.1% |
Last update: 2025-08-15 15:19
ACN Fundamental Data Overview
CCE Cash And Equivalents = 9.63b USD (last quarter)
P/E Trailing = 19.5676
P/E Forward = 17.4216
P/S = 2.2388
P/B = 5.0081
P/EG = 1.8938
Beta = 1.29
Revenue TTM = 68.48b USD
EBIT TTM = 10.71b USD
EBITDA TTM = 11.89b USD
Long Term Debt = 5.04b USD (from longTermDebt, last quarter)
Short Term Debt = 839.3m USD (from shortTermDebt, last quarter)
Debt = 5.88b USD (Calculated: Short Term 839.3m + Long Term 5.04b)
Net Debt = -3.76b USD (from netDebt column, last quarter)
Enterprise Value = 149.57b USD (153.32b + Debt 5.88b - CCE 9.63b)
Interest Coverage Ratio = 57.86 (Ebit TTM 10.71b / Interest Expense TTM 185.1m)
FCF Yield = 6.85% (FCF TTM 10.24b / Enterprise Value 149.57b)
FCF Margin = 14.96% (FCF TTM 10.24b / Revenue TTM 68.48b)
Net Margin = 11.61% (Net Income TTM 7.95b / Revenue TTM 68.48b)
Gross Margin = 32.07% ((Revenue TTM 68.48b - Cost of Revenue TTM 46.52b) / Revenue TTM)
Tobins Q-Ratio = 13.64 (Enterprise Value 149.57b / Book Value Of Equity 10.97b)
Interest Expense / Debt = 1.15% (Interest Expense 67.6m / Debt 5.88b)
Taxrate = 23.51% (from yearly Income Tax Expense: 2.28b / 9.70b)
NOPAT = 8.19b (EBIT 10.71b * (1 - 23.51%))
Current Ratio = 1.46 (Total Current Assets 27.42b / Total Current Liabilities 18.77b)
Debt / Equity = 0.19 (Debt 5.88b / last Quarter total Stockholder Equity 30.55b)
Debt / EBITDA = 0.49 (Net Debt -3.76b / EBITDA 11.89b)
Debt / FCF = 0.57 (Debt 5.88b / FCF TTM 10.24b)
Total Stockholder Equity = 29.32b (last 4 quarters mean)
RoA = 12.55% (Net Income 7.95b, Total Assets 63.36b )
RoE = 27.11% (Net Income TTM 7.95b / Total Stockholder Equity 29.32b)
RoCE = 31.18% (Ebit 10.71b / (Equity 29.32b + L.T.Debt 5.04b))
RoIC = 24.50% (NOPAT 8.19b / Invested Capital 33.44b)
WACC = 7.74% (E(153.32b)/V(159.20b) * Re(8.0%)) + (D(5.88b)/V(159.20b) * Rd(1.15%) * (1-Tc(0.24)))
Shares Correlation 5-Years: -100.0 | Cagr: -0.57%
Discount Rate = 8.0% (= CAPM, Blume Beta Adj.) -> floored to rf + ERP 8.05%
[DCF Debug] Terminal Value 78.78% ; FCFE base≈9.61b ; Y1≈9.94b ; Y5≈11.29b
Fair Price DCF = 318.6 (DCF Value 198.46b / Shares Outstanding 622.9m; 5y FCF grow 3.53% → 3.0% )
Revenue Correlation: 81.88 | Revenue CAGR: 5.19%
Rev Growth-of-Growth: 3.22
EPS Correlation: 44.37 | EPS CAGR: 11.30%
EPS Growth-of-Growth: 14.32
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