Autodesk, Inc. (ADSK)
NEUTRALFundamental
77
Kurs
$250.41
Marktkapitalisierung
$53.72B
Teil 1 · Was das Unternehmen wert ist
Übersicht
Autodesk makes the design software that architects, engineers, construction firms, manufacturers and media studios use to draw, model and simulate what they are going to build, before building it. It does not build anything itself: it sells the tools. Its programs — AutoCAD chief among them — have become the format many industries save their work in, so switching to a rival tool means also converting decades of existing drawings and retraining staff who have used the same commands for years.
Wie das Geld verdient wird
Nearly all revenue comes from subscriptions, billed annually or multi-year, rather than one-off software sales: customers pay to keep using the tools and to keep receiving updates. Autodesk stopped selling permanent licenses years ago, which converted a lumpy sales business into a steadier, recurring one, and gives the company a clear view of renewals ahead. Growth now depends less on winning brand-new customers than on getting existing ones to add users, add products, or move to higher-priced bundles.
Umsatz nach Segment
Design and project software for buildings and infrastructure, from early architectural sketches through construction management.
The original general-purpose drafting software, still the industry's most common file format across many professions.
3D design, engineering and simulation tools used by manufacturers to design and test physical products before production begins.
3D animation, visual effects and game development tools used by film studios and game developers.
A residual category of smaller products and services that fall outside the four main product families above.
Wettbewerbsvorteil
Wechselkosten · SchmalDecades of drawings, standards and trained staff are built around Autodesk's file formats and interfaces, so a firm that switches software must also convert its archive and retrain its people — a real cost that keeps most customers renewing. That lock-in is weaker than it looks: cheaper or open-source design tools, and competitors like Bentley Systems and Trimble in construction, are chipping away at specific niches.
Was die Nachfrage antreibt
Mäßig zyklischDemand tracks construction and manufacturing investment: when building activity or factory capital spending slows, fewer new subscriptions are sold and renewals get renegotiated at lower seat counts. The subscription model smooths the swings compared to the license sales Autodesk used to run, but it does not remove them, since a customer under pressure can still cut how many seats it pays for.
Wichtigste Risiken
- Piracy and unauthorized use — In markets with weak enforcement, unlicensed copies of Autodesk's software remain in wide use, competing directly against paid subscriptions the company cannot fully police.
- Dependence on construction and manufacturing spending — A large share of customers are construction and manufacturing firms whose own spending on new projects and equipment rises and falls with the economic cycle, pulling new subscriptions and renewals with it.
- Competition from lower-cost and open tools — Free or lower-priced design software, and increasingly capable open-source alternatives, give price-sensitive customers — especially smaller firms — a reason to look away from Autodesk's subscription pricing.
- Execution risk in changing sales and pricing models — Autodesk has been changing how it packages, prices and transacts its subscriptions; a change handled poorly can disrupt renewals or push customers toward competitors mid-transition.
Die Argumente dafür
Buyers argue that Autodesk's file formats and workflows are so embedded in architecture, construction and manufacturing that renewal rates stay high almost regardless of the economic cycle, and that new AI and cloud-based tools give it room to raise prices further.
Die Argumente dagegen
Sellers fear that construction and manufacturing spending is genuinely cyclical, that free or lower-cost design tools are chipping away at price-sensitive segments, and that a business built on subscription price increases has less room to keep raising prices than it has used in recent years.
Written by the editors, published on 18. August 2026
Direct competitors
Who this company fights with for the same customers
Generated on 23. August 2026 with claude-opus-5 — shared with all users
Bentley's MicroStation and OpenRoads compete head-on with AutoCAD and Civil 3D for the infrastructure engineers who design roads, bridges and utility networks.
Trimble's Tekla structural modelling and its civil and construction field software chase the same contractors and structural engineers as Autodesk's AEC portfolio.
PTC's Creo and cloud-native Onshape compete for the same product-design and CAD subscription budgets that Autodesk pursues with Fusion and Inventor.
Named by Autodesk in its own 10-K, Dassault sells SOLIDWORKS and CATIA to the same mechanical designers and manufacturers that Autodesk targets with Inventor and Fusion.
Through Graphisoft Archicad, Allplan and Vectorworks, Nemetschek sells BIM design software to the same architects and building engineers Autodesk serves with Revit.
Procore's construction management platform competes directly with Autodesk Construction Cloud for the general contractors and owners who run projects in the field.
Bilanz & Liquidität
Umsatz
$7.51B
Letzte 12 Monate (bis 30.4.2026)
Nettogewinn
$1.46B
Letzte 12 Monate (bis 30.4.2026)
Freier Cashflow
$2.41B
Gesamtes Eigenkapital
$3.04B
Gesamtverbindlichkeiten
$9.42B
Current Ratio
0.83
Zinsdeckungsgrad
22.72
Schulden/EBITDA
1.55
Gewinn je Aktie
Umsatz & Nettogewinn
Freier Cashflow
Ertragsaufschlüsselung
Historische Aufstellung
Margen im Zeitverlauf
Verschuldung im Zeitverlauf
Wie schwer die Schulden wiegen
Wachstumsraster
Wachstum — Umsatz
Innerer-Wert-Schätzung
Innerer Wert
$175.24
Aktueller Kurs
$250.41
Sicherheitsmarge
-42.9%
Innerer-Wert-Spanne
$113.91 - $236.58
Bewertungsmethoden
Bewertungskennzahlen
P/E-Verhältnis
37.14
ROE
36.9%
P/B-Verhältnis
16.83
P/FCF
19.67
Bruttomarge
91.1%
ROIC
22.3%
Rentabilitäts-Radar
Value Creation (Economic Moat)
ROIC
22.3%
WACC
11.2%
ROIC − WACC
+11.1 pp
ROIC exceeds the cost of capital — the company is creating value for shareholders.
Fundamentalanalyse-Kriterien
Bestanden (22)
- EPS shows upward trend
- EPS CAGR 7.31%
- Price CAGR 13.12%
- ROIC 22.3%
- Gross Margin 91.1%
- P/FCF 19.67
- Debt/Equity ratio
- Operating Margin 25.1%
- Positive Free Cash Flow
- CapEx intensity
- Current Ratio
- Interest Coverage
- Debt/EBITDA
- Return on Tangible Assets
- ROE 49.4%
- Revenue Growth 5Y 13.7%
- Analyst Consensus 88% Buy
- Earnings Surprise avg 4.6%
- Earnings Quality (OCF/NI) 1.90
- Share Dilution -1.0%
- Net Margin Trend 19.5% vs 15.9%
- Piotroski F-Score 8/9
Nicht bestanden (4)
- P/B Ratio 16.83
- Low reliance on intangibles
- Price below Graham Number
- DCF valuation (Overvalued)
Nicht verfügbar (2)
- Dividend Payout NaN%
- PEG Ratio (need PE > 0 and growth > 0)
Piotroski F-Score
Starke finanzielle Gesundheit
Gewinnqualität
Hohe Qualität: Gewinne durch Cashflow gedeckt
Aktienverwässerung
Aktienrückkäufe. Aktionärsfreundlich
Unternehmensführung
Führungsteam
| Name | Position | Alter |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Andrew Anagnost Ph.D. | President, CEO & Director | 60 |
| Mr. Janesh Moorjani | Executive VP & CFO | 52 |
| Mr. Steven M. Blum | Executive VP & COO | 59 |
| Ms. Ruth Ann Keene J.D. | Executive VP, Corporate Affairs, Chief Legal Officer & Corporate Secretary | 56 |
| Ms. Rebecca Pearce | Executive VP & Chief People Officer | 47 |
| Dan Drake | Founder | - |
| Greg Lutz | Founder | - |
| Ms. Kristine B. Diamond | SVP & Chief Accounting Officer | 57 |
| Ms. Venmal Arasu | Executive VP & CTO | 55 |
| Mr. Mike A. Kelly | Chief Information Officer | - |
Prüfungsrisiko
1
Vorstandsrisiko
2
Vergütungsrisiko
7
Aktionärsrechterisiko
2
Teil 2 · Der Preis und der Einstiegszeitpunkt
Dieser Teil sagt nicht, ob das Unternehmen etwas taugt: Er hilft bei der Wahl des Kaufzeitpunkts, nachdem die Fundamentaldaten überzeugt haben. Enthalten: technische Analyse, Potenzial, historische Drawdowns, Gamma-Exposure.
Latest News
Recent headlines for ADSK, sourced from Markets Gazette.
- 6/12/2026POSITIVEWhat's Going On With Autodesk Stock Friday?
Autodesk Inc. (ADSK) stock is showing signs of a premarket uptick, recovering from a significant 7% decline. The software company's shares are currently trading near their 52-week lows, prompting speculation about a potential technical rebound. This movement suggests that some investors may be viewing the recent sharp sell-off as an overreaction, potentially creating a buying opportunity for those anticipating a recovery in the stock price. Traders will be closely monitoring the trading session for confirmation of this rebound.
- 5/28/2026NEUTRALFull Transcript: Autodesk Q1 2027 Earnings Call
Autodesk Inc. released its Q1 2027 earnings call transcript on May 28, 2026. While the transcript provides detailed insights into the company's financial performance, strategic initiatives, and future outlook, it does not contain specific earnings figures, forward-looking guidance, or significant market-moving announcements that would allow for a definitive positive or negative signal. Investors should review the full transcript for a comprehensive understanding of the company's operational status and management's commentary.
- 5/28/2026NEGATIVEAutodesk Stock Sinks Despite Q1 Earnings Beat
Autodesk reported Q1 earnings per share of $1.89, surpassing the $1.79 consensus estimate by 6.1%. However, the stock price declined significantly following the release. This divergence suggests that despite beating short-term earnings expectations, investors are concerned about the company's forward guidance or underlying business trends. Investors should monitor future guidance and any commentary regarding customer demand or competitive pressures that may be impacting the stock's valuation.
- 5/28/2026NEUTRALTop Wall Street Forecasters Revamp Autodesk Expectations Ahead Of Q1 Earnings
Autodesk, Inc. is set to report its first-quarter earnings on May 28th, with analysts forecasting earnings per share of $2.84 and revenue of $1.89 billion. The stock closed at $237.00 on Wednesday. While recent analyst ratings from February 2022 show a mix of 'Buy' and 'Equal-Weight' stances from firms like Deutsche Bank, Morgan Stanley, and Rosenblatt, the upcoming earnings report will be crucial for determining the stock's immediate trajectory. Investors will be closely watching for any deviations from the expected figures and management's forward guidance.
- 2/27/2026NEUTRALAutodesk (ADSK) Q4 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
The market is currently awaiting the detailed transcript of Autodesk's (ADSK) Q4 2026 earnings call. While the date of the announcement has passed, the specific content of the discussion with analysts and investors is not yet available for in-depth analysis. Financial operators closely monitor these events to glean insights into the company's financial performance, future outlook, growth strategies, and any updates on products or competitive positioning. The current lack of concrete data maintains a cautious sentiment, with investors holding off for key information that could influence the stock's sentiment and valuation in the short to medium term. The release of these details will be crucial in determining the stock's next direction.
- 2/25/2026NEUTRALA Preview Of Autodesk's Earnings
Autodesk, the 3D design software giant, is preparing to release its upcoming quarterly earnings. Investors are keenly awaiting this publication to analyze the company's financial performance and gain insights into future prospects. Focus will be on revenue, earnings per share, and management's guidance, all crucial elements for assessing operational health and potential growth trajectories in an evolving market. The lack of pre-announcement details keeps the stock in a holding pattern, with investment decisions heavily reliant on the data to be presented.
via Markets Gazette