Autodesk, Inc. (ADSK) compounding analysis
Full-size annual and quarterly year-over-year growth charts for revenue, EPS, operating cash flow, EBITDA, and free cash flow against the 15%, 20%, and 30% bars over 3-, 5-, and 10-year windows, with each metric's valuation multiple vs its own history.
Revenue · 5YDoes not currently clear the 15%+, 20%+, or 30%+ revenue bars over 5Y.
- Score
- 25/100
- 5Y CAGR
- 13.7%
- Median YoY
- 14.5%
- YoY volatility
- σ 3.7pp· very smooth
- Quarters ≥ 20%
- 0 of 20
- Negative quarters
- 0
- Valuation vs own 5Y history
- P/S 5.9x · 5Y median 9.5x · 3rd percentile
How this score is computed
- Quarters at or above 20%: 0 of 20 → 0 of 40 pts
- Steadiness (typical swing 3.7pp) → 22.4 of 25 pts
- Pace (median 14.5% YoY) → 0 of 20 pts
- Latest quarter (18.4% YoY) → 2.5 of 15 pts
- Score: 25 of 100
Annual revenue · last 11 fiscal years
Quarterly YoY revenue growth vs the 20% line · 5Y
P/S multiple vs its 5Y median · context only
Across metrics · 5Y
| Metric | 5Y CAGR | Median YoY | YoY σ | Qtrs ≥ 20% | Neg. qtrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RevenueRevenue | 13.7% | 14.5% | 3.7pp | 0 of 20 | 0 |
| EPSEPS | -0.8% | 15.8% | 76.1pp | 9 of 20 | 4 |
| Op cash flowOperating cash flow | 11.3% | 36% | 237.9pp | 13 of 20 | 5 |
| EBITDAEBITDA | 21.4% | 25.5% | 22.0pp | 12 of 20 | 2 |
| FCFFree cash flow | 12.4% | 36.6% | 61.4pp | 13 of 19 | 4 |
Reported figures over 5Y: annual-series CAGR, median and standard deviation (σ, percentage points) of quarterly year-over-year growth, quarters at or above 20%, and quarters with negative YoY. “—” means the window needs more comparable data.
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About Autodesk, Inc.
Autodesk, Inc. delivers advanced software and services for 3D design, engineering, and entertainment to a global clientele. Their diverse product line includes AutoCAD Civil 3D, a comprehensive solution for civil engineering tasks such as land development, transportation infrastructure, and environmental projects. For construction project management, they offer BIM 360, a cloud-based platform. Core design and drafting needs are met by AutoCAD and its specialized counterpart, AutoCAD LT. The company also provides CAM software, essential for computer numeric control (CNC) machining, inspection, and manufacturing modeling, alongside Fusion 360, an integrated platform for 3D CAD, CAM, and computer-aided engineering. Autodesk further provides curated Industry Collections, offering comprehensive toolsets for professionals in architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC), product design and manufacturing (PDM), and media and entertainment sectors. Their offerings extend to Inventor, a robust suite for 3D mechanical design, simulation, analysis, tooling creation, visualization, and documentation; and Vault, their data management solution, designed to centralize information, expedite design workflows, and enhance collaboration. For advanced 3D modeling, animation, special effects, rendering, and compositing, they provide Maya and 3ds Max. Additionally, ShotGrid serves the media and entertainment industry as a cloud-based platform for review processes and production tracking. Autodesk distributes its offerings both directly to customers and through an extensive network of authorized resellers and distributors. Established in 1982, the company is headquartered in San Rafael, California.
- Sector
- Technology
- Industry
- Software - Application
- CEO
- Andrew Anagnost