Accenture plc (ACN) Stock Analysis — Fair Value, Risk & Moat Rating
NYQ · Technology · Information Technology Services
Is Accenture plc a safe investment right now?
Accenture plc's Altman Z-Score of 4.32 places it in the safe zone. Our fair value estimate is $170.15 (Fairly Valued). Moat rating: 3.4/5 stars.
Could Accenture plc go bankrupt? Altman Z-Score analysis
Z-Score of 4.32 is above 3.0, indicating the company is financially healthy by this metric.
- Below 1.8 — Distress Zone (high bankruptcy risk)
- 1.8 to 3.0 — Gray Zone (elevated uncertainty)
- Above 3.0 — Safe Zone (financially healthy)
What drives ACN's Z-Score?
| Component | Formula | Value | Weight | Contribution |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A · Working Capital / Total Assets | WC / TA | 0.1307 | 1.2 | 0.16 |
| B · Retained Earnings / Total Assets | RE / TA | 0.3214 | 1.4 | 0.45 |
| C · EBIT / Total Assets | EBIT / TA | 0.1605 | 3.3 | 0.53 |
| D · Market Cap / Total Liabilities | MCap / TL | 3.5288 | 0.6 | 2.12 |
| E · Revenue / Total Assets | Rev / TA | 1.0654 | 1.0 | 1.07 |
How has ACN's financial health changed over time?
| Year | Z-Score | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 5.45 | Safe |
| 2023 | 5.33 | Safe |
| 2024 | 4.98 | Safe |
| 2025 | 4.32 | Safe |
Source: Calculated from ACN's latest 10-K filing on SEC EDGAR.
What is Accenture plc actually worth?
How we calculated this
| Input | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Predicted EPS (α) | $12.89 | Proprietary blend of reported actuals (2Q actual) + analyst consensus, weighted by α |
| Last Year EPS | $12.15 | Annual report (SEC EDGAR) |
| Analyst Consensus EPS (This Year) | $13.88 | 27 analysts consensus |
| Trailing P/E | 15.6x | Current market pricing |
| Fair P/E (β discount) | 13.2x | Trailing PE adjusted by value discount factor β, hard-capped |
| Earnings Trend (γ) | Growing | Directional signal: predicted vs trailing EPS |
Wall Street Reference: Analyst consensus target price is $250.51 (27 analysts). This is shown for reference only and is not used in our valuation model.
Source: Earnings data from SEC EDGAR filings. Market data via Yahoo Finance.
Does Accenture plc have a durable competitive advantage?
Moat rating: 3.4/5.
What makes up ACN's moat score?
ROIC Stability
ROIC variability over the past decade. Score: 4/5.
Gross Margin Trend
Gross margin trajectory over the past decade. Score: 3/5.
Switching Costs
Estimated customer lock-in based on margin level. Score: 3/5.
How stable is ACN's return on invested capital?
| Year | ROIC | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 41.7% | — |
| 2023 | 35.5% | Declining |
| 2024 | 33.3% | Declining |
| 2025 | 28.9% | Declining |
Source: ROIC calculated from SEC EDGAR filings.
Is Accenture plc's dividend safe?
Can Accenture plc afford its dividend?
Payout ratio is 51.0%. FCF covers the dividend 3.6x. 22 consecutive years of payments.
Accenture plc's key financial metrics
| Metric | Latest | 1Y Ago | 3Y Ago | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $69.7B | $64.9B | $61.6B | Rising |
| Net Income | $7.7B | $7.3B | $6.9B | Rising |
| Free Cash Flow | $10.9B | $8.6B | $8.8B | Rising |
| Gross Margin | 31.9% | 32.6% | 32.0% | Stable |
Recent events that affect our ACN analysis
ACN earnings report scheduled
Upcoming report. Consensus EPS estimate: $3.73. Revenue estimate: $18.81B. Our current Fair Value: $170.15 — a significant beat or miss could shift this estimate.
ACN analyst consensus: 64% bullish (18 of 28 analysts)
4 Strong Buy, 14 Buy, 10 Hold, 0 Sell, 0 Strong Sell. Consensus target: $250.51 (31.8% upside). Compare with our independent Fair Value: $170.15.
ACN paid $1.6300/share dividend
Dividend Safety Grade: A. Payout ratio: 51.0%.
ACN beat EPS estimates by 3.3%
Reported EPS: $2.93 vs estimate $2.84. Earnings strength supports our Fair Value of $170.15 (10.5% below current price).
ACN filed quarterly report (10-Q)
Quarterly update with interim financials. May signal changes to earnings trajectory and balance sheet health. View on SEC EDGAR →
ACN filed 8-K (material event)
8-K filings disclose material events — acquisitions, leadership changes, or guidance revisions that may affect valuation. View on SEC EDGAR →
ACN filed 8-K (material event)
8-K filings disclose material events — acquisitions, leadership changes, or guidance revisions that may affect valuation. View on SEC EDGAR →
ACN beat EPS estimates by 5.9%
Reported EPS: $3.94 vs estimate $3.72. Earnings strength supports our Fair Value of $170.15 (10.5% below current price).
ACN filed quarterly report (10-Q)
Quarterly update with interim financials. May signal changes to earnings trajectory and balance sheet health. View on SEC EDGAR →
ACN filed 8-K (material event)
8-K filings disclose material events — acquisitions, leadership changes, or guidance revisions that may affect valuation. View on SEC EDGAR →
ACN filed annual report (10-K)
Annual filing with full-year financials. Our Altman Z-Score, Moat, and Fair Value models are derived from this data. View on SEC EDGAR →
ACN beat EPS estimates by 2.0%
Reported EPS: $3.03 vs estimate $2.97. Earnings strength supports our Fair Value of $170.15 (10.5% below current price).
ACN filed 8-K (material event)
8-K filings disclose material events — acquisitions, leadership changes, or guidance revisions that may affect valuation. View on SEC EDGAR →
ACN paid $1.4800/share dividend
Dividend Safety Grade: A. Payout ratio: 51.0%.
ACN beat EPS estimates by 5.0%
Reported EPS: $3.49 vs estimate $3.32. Earnings strength supports our Fair Value of $170.15 (10.5% below current price).
ACN filed 8-K (material event)
8-K filings disclose material events — acquisitions, leadership changes, or guidance revisions that may affect valuation. View on SEC EDGAR →
ACN filed quarterly report (10-Q)
Quarterly update with interim financials. May signal changes to earnings trajectory and balance sheet health. View on SEC EDGAR →
ACN filed 8-K (material event)
8-K filings disclose material events — acquisitions, leadership changes, or guidance revisions that may affect valuation. View on SEC EDGAR →
ACN paid $1.4800/share dividend
Dividend Safety Grade: A. Payout ratio: 51.0%.
ACN beat EPS estimates by 0.2%
Reported EPS: $2.82 vs estimate $2.81. Earnings strength supports our Fair Value of $170.15 (10.5% below current price).
ACN filed quarterly report (10-Q)
Quarterly update with interim financials. May signal changes to earnings trajectory and balance sheet health. View on SEC EDGAR →
ACN filed 8-K (material event)
8-K filings disclose material events — acquisitions, leadership changes, or guidance revisions that may affect valuation. View on SEC EDGAR →
ACN filed 8-K (material event)
8-K filings disclose material events — acquisitions, leadership changes, or guidance revisions that may affect valuation. View on SEC EDGAR →
ACN filed 8-K (material event)
8-K filings disclose material events — acquisitions, leadership changes, or guidance revisions that may affect valuation. View on SEC EDGAR →
ACN paid $1.4800/share dividend
Dividend Safety Grade: A. Payout ratio: 51.0%.
Common questions about Accenture plc
What is Accenture plc stock price today?
Accenture plc (ACN) stock price is $190.10 as of the latest market close, traded on the NYSE exchange.
What does Accenture plc do?
Accenture plc provides strategy and consulting, industry X, song, and technology and operation services in the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and the Asia Pacific. It offers systems integration and application management; security; intelligent platform; infrastructure; software engineering; data, AI, cloud; and automation and global delivery services. It also operates business processes for specific enterprise functions, including finance and accounting, sourcing and procurement, supply chain, marketing and sales, and human resources, as well as industry-specific services, such as platform trust and safety, banking, insurance, network and health services; and designs, manufactures, and assembles automation equipment, robotics, and other commercial hardware products.
What is Accenture plc market cap?
Accenture plc has a market capitalization of $116.99B, classifying it as a large-cap stock in the Technology sector.
What sector and industry is ACN in?
Accenture plc operates in the Technology sector, specifically within the Information Technology Services industry. It trades on the NYSE under the ticker symbol ACN.
Is ACN stock overvalued or undervalued?
Based on our valuation model, Accenture plc trades 11.7% above our fair value estimate — potentially overvalued.
- FairValueLabs Fair Value: $170.15
- Current Price: $190.10
- Valuation Zone: Fairly Valued
What is ACN stock forecast and analyst target price?
Based on 27 Wall Street analysts, the consensus price target for Accenture plc is $250.51, implying upside of 31.8% from the current price.
- Analyst High Target: $320.00
- Analyst Low Target: $210.00
Note: Analyst targets are shown for reference and are not used in our valuation model.
Is Accenture plc revenue and earnings growing?
Here are the analyst consensus growth estimates for Accenture plc:
- Revenue growth (current year est.): 6.3%
- EPS growth (current year est.): 7.3%
- Revenue growth (next year est.): 5.3%
- EPS growth (next year est.): 7.4%
What are Accenture plc's key financial metrics?
| Metric | Latest | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $69.7B | Rising |
| Net Income | $7.7B | Rising |
| Free Cash Flow | $10.9B | Rising |
| Gross Margin | 31.9% | Stable |
What is ACN's P/E ratio?
The price-to-earnings ratio measures how much investors pay per dollar of earnings:
- Trailing P/E (last 12 months): 15.6x
- Forward P/E (next 12 months est.): 12.8x
- FairValueLabs Fair P/E: 13.2x
How volatile is ACN stock?
Accenture plc has a beta of 1.24, meaning it is somewhat more volatile than the broader market. A beta above 1.0 indicates higher price swings relative to the S&P 500, while below 1.0 suggests more stability.
How much cash and debt does Accenture plc have?
Accenture plc's balance sheet shows:
- Total Cash: $9.41B
- Total Debt: $8.35B
- Net Cash Position: $1.06B
A positive net cash position means the company holds more cash than debt, reducing financial risk.
What is Accenture plc's free cash flow?
Accenture plc generated $12.16B in trailing twelve-month free cash flow (from $13.08B in operating cash flow). Free cash flow represents the cash available for dividends, buybacks, and debt reduction after all capital expenditures.
Does Accenture plc pay a dividend, and is it safe?
Yes, Accenture plc pays a regular dividend. Here are the key metrics:
- Dividend Yield: 3.3%
- Payout Ratio: 51.0%
- Consecutive Years Paid: 22
- 5-Year Dividend Growth: -14.7%
- FairValueLabs Safety Grade: A
Is Accenture plc at risk of going bankrupt?
Accenture plc's Altman Z-Score is 4.32, placing it in the safe zone (above 3.0) — bankruptcy risk is low. The Z-Score uses five balance sheet ratios to predict bankruptcy probability within two years.
Does Accenture plc have a durable competitive advantage?
Accenture plc scores 3.4/5 stars (Narrow moat) in our moat analysis:
- ROIC Stability: 4/5
- Gross Margin Trend: 3/5
- Switching Costs: 3/5
A score above 3.5 suggests meaningful pricing power and a defensible market position.
What is ACN's return on equity (ROE)?
Accenture plc's return on equity is 24.8%. ROE measures how efficiently a company generates profits from shareholder equity. An ROE above 15% is generally considered strong, while below 10% may signal inefficiency.
How do I buy ACN stock?
ACN shares can be purchased through any brokerage account that provides access to the NYSE. Common steps:
- Open an account with a broker (e.g., Fidelity, Schwab, Interactive Brokers)
- Search for ticker symbol ACN
- Place a market or limit order for your desired number of shares
This is not investment advice. Always do your own research before buying any stock.
Is ACN a value stock or speculative?
FairValueLabs classifies Accenture plc as Value Investment. It exhibits consistent profitability, reasonable valuation, and financial stability — characteristics of a traditional value investment.
Who is the CEO of Accenture plc?
The current CEO of Accenture plc is Ms. Julie T. Spellman Sweet J.D..
What is ACN's earnings per share (EPS)?
Earnings per share measures the company's profit allocated to each outstanding share:
- Trailing EPS (last 12 months): $12.20
- Forward EPS (next 12 months est.): $14.91
- Analyst consensus EPS (this year): $13.88
- Analyst consensus EPS (next year): $14.91
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All valuations, scores, ratings, and classifications on this page are produced by the FairValueLabs internal valuation system. They do not represent actual market value, guaranteed outcomes, or professional investment advice. These are analytical estimates for educational and research purposes only.
This is not financial advice. All data is sourced from SEC EDGAR public filings. Always consult a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions.
Last updated: Apr 22, 2026. Data sources: SEC EDGAR (financial statements), Yahoo Finance (market data, analyst consensus). Data may not reflect the most recent quarter.
ACN analysis methodology: How we calculate fair value, Z-Scores, and moat ratings