Autodesk Inc (ADSK) Valuation
Historical valuation analysis based on 1280 data points (2021-09-13 to 2026-10-16)
Founded in 1982, Autodesk is a multinational software company best known for pioneering computer-aided design, or CAD, with its AutoCAD product. Nowadays, Autodesk provides design software for a va...
Autodesk Inc (ADSK) currently trades at a P/E ratio of 30.54 (historical range: 25.86–97.20, median: 54.75), placing it at the 4th percentile — cheap relative to its history, P/S ratio of 6.44 (range: 5.30–17.60, 5th percentile — cheap relative to its history), EV/EBITDA of 25.12 (range: 20.30–27.79, 74th percentile).
Over the historical period (2021-09-13 to 2026-10-16), Autodesk Inc's P/E ratio has contracted by 15% over the observed period (from an average of 60.3 to 51.4).
Autodesk Inc trades below its historical valuation range, with most metrics below their median levels.
Historical Valuation Metrics
| Metric | Current | Median | %ile | Assessment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| P/E Ratio | 30.54 | 54.75 | 4th | cheap relative to its history |
| P/S Ratio | 6.44 | 9.36 | 5th | cheap relative to its history |
| EV/EBITDA | 25.12 | 23.48 | 74th | above its historical average |
| FCF Yield | 5.66% | 3.35% | 95th | cheap relative to its history |
Autodesk Inc (ADSK) Valuation & P/E History
Autodesk Inc (ADSK) is a US-listed stock operating in the Technology sector, specifically the Services-Prepackaged Software industry currently trading at $236.33 with a market capitalization of $49.4 billion. This page provides historical valuation analysis for ADSK based on 1280 data points covering 2021-09-13 to 2026-10-16. The P/E ratio of 30.54 is below the historical median of 54.75, placing ADSK at the 4th percentile of its valuation range. The P/S ratio of 6.44 compares to a median of 9.36.
ADSK Valuation Metrics & Historical Range
The valuation table above shows Autodesk Inc'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 ADSK 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 ADSK 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 Autodesk Inc.
- FCF yield: Free cash flow yield shows the cash return relative to market price. Higher yields may indicate undervaluation.
Is ADSK Overvalued or Undervalued?
Autodesk Inc trades below its historical valuation range, with most metrics below their median levels. The overall valuation percentile of 28 combines P/E, P/S, and EV/EBITDA percentiles into a single measure of how expensive ADSK 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 ADSK analysis page for a complete picture.
Valuation data is computed from historical price and fundamental data via Polygon.io and Finnhub.ADSK trades on NYSE/NASDAQ. This page is for informational purposes only and is not financial advice.