Accenture PLC (ACN) Valuation
Historical valuation analysis based on 1280 data points (2021-09-13 to 2026-10-16)
Accenture is a leading IT services firm that provides consulting, system integration, and business process outsourcing to enterprises around the world. Customers of Accenture come from a variety of...
Accenture PLC (ACN) currently trades at a P/E ratio of 18.04 (historical range: 9.93–43.23, median: 27.42), placing it at the 13th percentile — cheap relative to its history, P/S ratio of 1.92 (range: 1.06–5.02, 13th percentile — cheap relative to its history), EV/EBITDA of 13.32 (range: 6.82–32.28, 13th percentile).
Over the historical period (2021-09-13 to 2026-10-16), Accenture PLC's P/E ratio has contracted by 24% over the observed period (from an average of 30.2 to 23.1).
Accenture PLC trades well below its historical valuation range across most metrics.
Historical Valuation Metrics
| Metric | Current | Median | %ile | Assessment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| P/E Ratio | 18.04 | 27.42 | 13th | cheap relative to its history |
| P/S Ratio | 1.92 | 3.04 | 13th | cheap relative to its history |
| EV/EBITDA | 13.32 | 19.98 | 13th | cheap relative to its history |
| FCF Yield | 8.95% | 4.62% | 87th | cheap relative to its history |
Accenture PLC (ACN) Valuation & P/E History
Accenture PLC (ACN) is a US-listed stock operating in the Technology sector, specifically the Services-Business Services, Nec industry currently trading at $229.05 with a market capitalization of $140.2 billion. This page provides historical valuation analysis for ACN based on 1280 data points covering 2021-09-13 to 2026-10-16. The P/E ratio of 18.04 is below the historical median of 27.42, placing ACN at the 13th percentile of its valuation range. The P/S ratio of 1.92 compares to a median of 3.04.
ACN Valuation Metrics & Historical Range
The valuation table above shows Accenture PLC's current and historical valuation multiples, including P/E ratio, P/S ratio, EV/EBITDA, FCF yield, and dividend yield. Each metric is compared to its own historical range to determine whether ACN is currently trading above or below its typical valuation levels.
- P/E ratio: Price-to-earnings measures how much investors pay per dollar of earnings. A P/E above the historical median suggests ACN is expensively valued; below the median suggests it is cheap.
- P/S ratio: Price-to-sales is useful for companies with volatile or negative earnings. Lower P/S relative to history may indicate value.
- EV/EBITDA: Enterprise value to EBITDA adjusts for debt and cash, providing a capital-structure-neutral valuation measure for Accenture PLC.
- FCF yield: Free cash flow yield shows the cash return relative to market price. Higher yields may indicate undervaluation.
Is ACN Overvalued or Undervalued?
Accenture PLC trades well below its historical valuation range across most metrics. The overall valuation percentile of 13 combines P/E, P/S, and EV/EBITDA percentiles into a single measure of how expensive ACN is relative to its own history. A percentile below 25 suggests the stock may be undervalued, while a percentile above 75 suggests it may be overvalued.
However, valuation is only one factor in investment decisions. A stock can remain "overvalued" for years if growth accelerates, or "undervalued" if the business deteriorates. Always combine valuation analysis with financial statement analysis and the full ACN analysis page for a complete picture.
Valuation data is computed from historical price and fundamental data via Polygon.io and Finnhub.ACN trades on NYSE/NASDAQ. This page is for informational purposes only and is not financial advice.