Stock Analysis
Accenture PLCACN
P/E 18.04×· 5Y range 9.93–43.23×· bottom 13% of history
Sector: Technology · Industry: Services-Business Services, Nec
AnalystsBuy32 analystsP/E 18.0× sits at the 13th percentile of its 5.089664613278576-year history.
Cash covers 96% of debt · FY 2026.
PMP Verdict
Strong business, attractive price
Strengths
- Quality100
- Financial Health82
High-quality business at an attractive price.
Market context
+2.1% today· Z 0.1σ
Bull Case
- ✓Piotroski F-Score 8/9 — high earnings quality
- ✓Altman Z 3.8 — safe-zone balance sheet
- ✓ROE 23.4% — efficient capital deployment
- ✓Interest coverage 42.8× — debt well covered
- ✓P/E 18.0× at bottom 13% of 5-year history
What's happening with ACN
Profile
Strong earnings quality, valuation, financial health and moat.
How is each axis scored?
- Valuation95/100 · Strong
- P/E vs own history (13th pct)25/25
- FCF yield (9.0%)25/25
- P/S (1.9x)25/25
- EV/EBIT (13.3x)20/25
- Growth55/100 · Moderate
- Revenue CAGR (4.8%)6/25
- Net income CAGR (5.0%)12/25
- EPS CAGR 5Y (6.1%)12/25
- Fwd implied growth (43.3%)25/25
- Profitability72/100 · Moderate
- ROIC (24.7%)20/25
- ROE (23.4%)20/25
- Net margin (10.7%)20/25
- Operating margin (14.5%)12/25
- Financial Health82/100 · Strong
- Altman Z (3.79)25/25
- Current ratio (1.43)12/25
- Interest coverage (42.8x)25/25
- Net cash / debt (D/A 1%)20/25
- Quality100/100 · Strong
- Piotroski F (8/9)25/25
- Beneish M (-3.09)25/25
- FCF conversion (162%)25/25
- Margin stability (σ 0.9%)25/25
- Moat81/100 · Strong
- ROIC >12% years (10/10 yrs)25/25
- Median gross margin (31.9%)13/25
- FCF-positive years (10/10 yrs)25/25
- Worst-year net margin (worst 9.4%)18/25
About Accenture PLC
Accenture is a leading IT services firm that provides consulting, system integration, and business process outsourcing to enterprises around the world. Show more
Customers of Accenture come from a variety of sectors, including communications, media and technology, financial services, health and public services, consumer products, and resources. Accenture is the world's largest professional services company by headcount, with around 800,000 employees in over 120 countries.
Headquarters: DUBLIN, L2 · Employees: 779,000 · Website ↗
Price History
Weekly Candlestick Chart — up to 5Y
Key Metrics
Financial snapshot · Tap any metric for its definition and grade
TTM Snapshot
trailing twelve months · YoYValuation
95A+P/E (TTM)18.0xB
Grade B: FairPrice / TTM EPS (own statements) — vs own 5Y history: 9.9x–43.2x · 13th pct
P/FCF11.7xA
Grade A: CheapPrice / Free Cash Flow per share (Finnhub). Inverse of FCF yield — negative when FCF is negative
FCF Yield9.0%A
Grade A: ValueTTM (OCF − CapEx) / Market Cap — vs own 5Y history: 2.7%–16.3% · 87th pct
P/S (TTM)1.92xA
Grade A: CheapPrice / TTM Revenue (own statements) — vs own 5Y history: 1.1x–5.0x · 13th pct
EV/EBIT13.3xB
Grade B: FairEnterprise value / TTM EBIT (D&A not in our data) — capital-structure neutral — vs own 5Y history: 6.8x–32.3x · 13th pct
EV/Sales1.8xA
Grade A: CheapEnterprise Value / TTM Revenue (Finnhub) — capital-structure neutral sales multiple
Forward P/E12.6xA
Grade A: CheapPrice / next-year EPS estimate — shows whether the TTM multiple is rich or just front-loading growth
P/B Ratio4.21xC
Grade C: ExpensivePrice to Book Value. Neg. equity = heavy buybacks
PEG Ratio2.24C
Grade C: ExpensiveFinnhub PEG — their P/E basis ÷ expected EPS growth. Suppressed when their P/E diverges >2× from our TTM P/E (different basis)
Dividend Yield2.92%A
Grade A: PaysTTM dividend yield (Finnhub) — annual dividends / price. None = no dividend; very high yield can signal distress
Payout Ratio47.6%A
Grade A: SafeDividends / Net Income (Finnhub) — share of earnings paid out; >90% or negative = unsustainable
Profitability
72B+ROIC24.7%A
Grade A: MoatNOPAT (EBIT less ~21% tax) / invested capital (equity + debt − cash). Flagship quality metric — durable >15% signals a moat
ROE23.4%A
Grade A: StrongReturn on Equity. Neg. equity = heavy buybacks
ROA12.2%A
Grade A: StrongReturn on Assets (Finnhub) — Net Income / Total Assets; how efficiently assets produce profit
Net Margin10.7%A
Grade A: HighNet Income / Revenue
Operating Margin14.5%C
Grade C: AverageTTM EBIT / TTM Revenue
Gross Margin32.0%C
Grade C: AverageGross Profit / Revenue
FCF Margin17.2%A
Grade A: HighFCF / Revenue
True FCF Margin14.4%A
Grade A: HighTTM (OCF − CapEx − SBC) / TTM Revenue — SBC treated as a real cost
Growth
55CRevenue CAGR4.8%D
Grade D: LowCompound annual revenue growth (up to 5Y depending on data availability)
Net Income CAGR5.0%C
Grade C: OkCompound annual net income growth (up to 5Y depending on data availability)
EPS CAGR (5Y)6.1%C
Grade C: OkCompound annual EPS growth over up to 5Y of per-share earnings (own statements). Null when either endpoint EPS ≤ 0
Implied EPS Growth43.3%A
Grade A: HighAnalyst forward EPS (normalized basis) vs our GAAP TTM EPS — different bases, so extreme values usually mark cyclically depressed TTM earnings, not real growth
Dilution (5Y)-5.3%A
Grade A: BuybacksShare count change over 5Y
SBC / Net Income26.8%D
Grade D: HighStock-based comp/Net income. >30% = dilution risk
SBC / Revenue2.9%A
Grade A: LowTTM stock-based comp / TTM Revenue
Financial Health
82AAltman Z-Score3.79A
Grade A: SafeBankruptcy risk. >3 Safe, <1.8 Distress
Current Ratio1.43xC
Grade C: OkCurrent Assets/Liabilities
Quick Ratio1.43xA
Grade A: High(Current Assets − Inventory) / Current Liabilities (Finnhub) — stricter liquidity test, excludes inventory
Interest Coverage42.8xA
Grade A: StrongEBIT/Interest. >10 Strong
Debt Repayment0.0yA
Grade A: FastYears to repay net debt via FCF
Net Debt/EBIT0.1xA
Grade A: LowLeverage. <2x Low, >4x High
Debt/Equity0.40xA
Grade A: LowDebt / Equity: <1 Conservative, >2 Risky. Not meaningful with non-positive equity; shown as unavailable rather than low debt.
Cash / Debt0.96xC
Grade C: PartialCash covers how much of total debt. >1 = could repay all debt from cash
Quality
100A+Piotroski F-Score8/9A
Grade A: StrongFinancial strength 0–9. >7 Strong
Beneish M-Score-3.09A
Grade A: SafeEarnings manipulation risk. < -2.22 Safe
FCF Conversion161.5%A
Grade A: StrongFCF / Net Income
Margin Stability0.9%A
Grade A: StableEBIT margin std deviation. Lower = stable
Capex / Revenue0.8%A
Grade A: Asset-lightTTM CapEx / TTM Revenue — high % = capital-hungry business
Asset Turnover1.08xA
Grade A: HighRevenue / Total Assets (Finnhub) — how efficiently the asset base generates sales
Insider Transactions
SEC Form 4 · 8 recordsP/S codes are the directional signal; grants, option exercises and tax withholding carry none. Form 4 doesn't flag 10b5-1 plans — scheduled sales may appear within open-market sells.
| Trade date | Insider | Transaction | Shares | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Hogan Catherine Kiernan Filed | Hogan Catherine Kiernan | SellOpen market sale | -32 | |
Hogan Catherine Kiernan Filed | Hogan Catherine Kiernan | SellOpen market sale | -206 | |
Hogan Catherine Kiernan Filed | Hogan Catherine Kiernan | SellOpen market sale | -242 | |
Hogan Catherine Kiernan Filed | Hogan Catherine Kiernan | SellOpen market sale | -219 | |
Hogan Catherine Kiernan Filed | Hogan Catherine Kiernan | SellOpen market sale | -1 |
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| Trade date | Insider | Transaction | Shares | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Hogan Catherine Kiernan Filed | Hogan Catherine Kiernan | SellOpen market sale | -1320 | |
Clifford Katherine Lee Filed | Clifford Katherine Lee | Grant / award | +89 | |
Hogan Catherine Kiernan Filed | Hogan Catherine Kiernan | Grant / award | +109 |
More metrics — Moat, Per Share, Balance Sheet, MarketHide additional metrics
Moat
81AROIC >12% Years10/10 yrsA
Grade A: DurableShare of completed fiscal years with ROIC > 12% — measures multi-year capital-return durability
Gross Margin (Med.)31.9%C
Grade C: ModerateMedian annual gross margin across available fiscal years — pricing-power durability
FCF-Positive Years10/10 yrsA
Grade A: DurableShare of completed fiscal years with positive free cash flow
Net Margin Floor9.4%A
Grade A: DurableWeakest annual net margin across completed fiscal years — recession/downcycle resilience
Per Share
EPS (TTM)$12.73
Own TTM net income / shares — same earnings basis as P/E
Cash / Share$19.22
Cash & short-term investments per share (Finnhub)
Book Value / Share$47.27
Shareholders' equity per share (Finnhub). Negative = accumulated losses / heavy buybacks
Balance Sheet
Total Debt$13.40B
Total debt obligations (short + long term)
Cash & Equiv.$12.84B
Cash and short-term investments
Net Debt$559.22M
Total Debt minus Cash. Negative = Net Cash position
Total Equity$33.26B
Shareholders' equity (book value)
Asset / Liability1.82xC
Grade C: AdequateTotal Assets / Total Liabilities
Market
Market Cap$140.17B
Current Market Capitalization
Beta1.09B
Grade B: MarketPrice sensitivity vs the market (Finnhub) — 1.0 moves with market, >1.2 amplifies swings
How grades work: each metric is graded A–D against fixed thresholds (tap a row for the meaning). Card grades map the pillar score to A+–E — a card grade is that pillar's own score, not an average of the rows shown.
Financials as of Aug 2026 · Ratio snapshot Oct 17, 2026
Key Insights: Accenture PLC (ACN)
ACN is up 2.12% at the last close. Accenture PLC meets 8 of 9 Piotroski F-Score criteria, placing its fundamental strength in the top tier of US-listed stocks. Altman Z-Score of 3.79 sits comfortably in the safe zone (≥ 2.99), indicating low bankruptcy risk. Beneish M-Score of -3.09 suggests a low likelihood of earnings manipulation. Accenture PLC converts about 17% of revenue into free cash flow — strong cash generation.
- Takes ~0.0 years to repay net debt from free cash flow.
- At a valuation score of 95/100, ACN trades near the cheapest end of its own historical range (P/E 18.0).
- Return on equity of 23.4% is well above the market average.
- The stock currently yields 2.9% in dividends.
See how ACN ranks on the Capex Tracker — top 50 capital spenders compared.
Earnings
View earnings calendar →Recent Earnings Results
| Date | Time | EPS Est. | EPS Actual | Surprise | Rev Est. | Rev Actual |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2026 | Pre-Mkt | $3.21 | $3.29 | +2.4% | $18.2B | $18.7B |
Recent Market Moves
See all ACN moves →| Date | Session | Price | Move | Z-Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1 | Pre-market | 217.00 | +18.34% | 5.99 |
| Oct 1 | Regular | 214.91 | +17.20% | 5.65 |
| Oct 1 | After-hours | 213.25 | +16.29% | 5.37 |
| Sep 18 | Regular | 181.39 | -4.68% | -2.03 |
| Sep 18 | After-hours | 196.06 | +8.15% | 3.02 |
Frequently Asked Questions about ACN
What is the current Accenture PLC (ACN) stock price?
ACN is trading at $229.68 at the last market close, up 2.12% on the session. PreMarketPrice tracks ACN pre-market, intraday and after-hours prices.
Is ACN stock a buy right now?
PreMarketPrice's quantitative model rates Accenture PLC's financial health at 82/100. This is a data-driven snapshot of fundamentals, not investment advice.
Is ACN stock overvalued?
Accenture PLC trades at a trailing P/E of 18.0 and our valuation score rates it 95/100 (higher = cheaper vs. its own history). See the Valuation History and Key Metrics sections for forward P/E, EV/EBITDA and PEG context.
When does Accenture PLC report earnings?
No confirmed earnings date is currently scheduled for ACN. The Earnings section lists recent reports and updates as dates are announced.
What sector does Accenture PLC operate in?
Accenture PLC operates in the Technology sector, within the Services-Business Services, Nec industry. The Related Stocks section lists sector peers for comparison.
What does Accenture PLC do?
Accenture is a leading IT services firm that provides consulting, system integration, and business process outsourcing to enterprises around the world.
About Accenture PLC (ACN) Stock
Accenture PLC (ACN) is a US-listed stock operating in the Technology sector, specifically the Services-Business Services, Nec industry. As of the latest update, Accenture PLC is trading at $229.68, up 2.12% on the day with a market capitalization of $140.2 billion. The financial health score for ACN is 82/100, which indicates excellent financial strength based on profitability, leverage, liquidity, and growth metrics. This page provides real-time pre-market pricing, earnings calendar, financial health analysis, and valuation metrics for ACN stock.
ACN Stock Analysis & Key Metrics
On PreMarketPrice, you can track Accenture PLC (ACN) across multiple dimensions:
- Pre-market price & movement: Real-time ACN stock price with percentage change, updated continuously during pre-market and regular trading hours.
- Earnings calendar: Upcoming and past earnings reports for ACN, including EPS estimates, actual results, and surprise percentages.
- Valuation & P/E history: Historical P/E, P/S, and P/B ratios for ACN with trend analysis and normalized valuation multiples.
- Financial statements: Revenue, net income, assets, liabilities, and equity for Accenture PLC across multiple reporting periods.
- Financial health score: A composite score of 82/100 based on Altman Z-Score, Piotroski F-Score, profitability, and leverage metrics for ACN.
- Sector peers: Compare ACN against 6 other technology stocks on key financial metrics.
Is ACN a Good Stock to Buy?
This page provides data-driven analysis to help you evaluate Accenture PLC (ACN) as an investment. The financial health score of 82/100 suggests excellent financial fundamentals. Valuation metrics show whether the stock is trading above or below its historical average. Earnings data reveals whether the company is meeting or beating analyst expectations.However, this is not financial advice — always do your own research before investing.
Data on this page is sourced from real-time market feeds, Polygon.io, and Finnhub.Accenture PLC (ACN) trades on NYSE/NASDAQ. Pre-market trading occurs 4:00 AM – 9:30 AM ET. Regular market hours are 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM ET.