Autodesk, Inc. (ADSK) — Stock Score Summary

Autodesk, Inc. (ADSK) has a MoatMap StockRank of 69/100 based on Quality (69/100), Value (42/100), and Momentum (41/100) factor scores. The current signal is BUY. As global manufacturing nearshores and builds out massive local gigafactories, semiconductor fabs, and clean energy infrastructure, Autodesk acts as the ultimate tollbooth. Its CAD and BIM (Building Information Modeling) software suites are non-discretionary for the engineering and construction firms designing these complex facilities. This creates a powerful, multi-year tailwind for its high-margin, recurring SaaS revenue model, perfectly blending Terry Smith's quality compounder lens with Druckenmiller's macro inflection thesis.

Autodesk is a global leader in 3D design, engineering, and entertainment software, offering products like AutoCAD, Revit, and Inventor to architecture, engineering, construction, manufacturing, and media industries. The company enjoys a strong competitive moat through high switching costs and deeply embedded industry-standard software. It maintains a dominant market position, driving recurring revenue through its subscription-based software model.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$233.64
Market Cap$50.9B
P/E (TTM)34.11
P/E (Forward)16.38
Price/Book15.46
Return on Equity50.4%
Return on Invested Capital26.9%
Debt/Equity85.42
Gross Margin92.4%
Operating Margin29.5%
Revenue Growth18.4%
Free Cash Flow$3.1B

Autodesk, Inc. operates in the Software - Application industry, part of the Technology sector (United States).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Autodesk, Inc.’s (ADSK) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for Autodesk, Inc. (ADSK) is 69/100, with a Buy signal. It is a composite of Quality (69), Value (42), and Momentum (41) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 19,000+ stock universe.
Does Autodesk, Inc. have an economic moat?
Autodesk, Inc. (ADSK) has a Quality factor score of 69/100. The Quality factor combines ROIC, Piotroski F-Score, and leverage — the financial fingerprints of a durable competitive advantage. A Quality score above 70 typically indicates a company with the characteristics of a moated business.
Is Autodesk, Inc. a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for Autodesk, Inc. (ADSK) is Buy, based on a StockRank of 69/100. Signals are derived mechanically from the StockRank composite and should be one input among many — combine with your own thesis on management, competitive position, and valuation.
What sector is Autodesk, Inc. in?
Autodesk, Inc. (ADSK) operates in the Technology sector, specifically the Software - Application industry (United States).