Accenture plc (ACN) Stock Analysis — PE Ratio, PS Ratio, Intrinsic Value & 2030 Price Target
Accenture plc stock (ACN) is currently trading at $192.29. Accenture plc PE ratio is 15.77. Accenture plc PS ratio (Price-to-Sales) is 1.64. Analyst consensus price target for ACN is $252.00. WallStSmart rates ACN as Hold.
Accenture plc (ACN) stock price prediction for 2030: Base case $319.47. Bull case $399.33. Bear case $239.60. See full ACN 2030 price forecast and methodology on WallStSmart.
- ACN PE ratio analysis and historical PE chart
- ACN PS ratio (Price-to-Sales) history and trend
- ACN intrinsic value — DCF, Graham Number, EPV models
- ACN stock price prediction 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030
- ACN fair value vs current price
- ACN insider transactions and insider buying
- Is ACN undervalued or overvalued?
- Accenture plc financial analysis — revenue, earnings, cash flow
- ACN Piotroski F-Score and Altman Z-Score
- ACN analyst price target and Smart Rating
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ACN Intrinsic Value Analysis for Value Investors
Benjamin Graham Formula · Accenture plc (ACN)
ACN trades 20% above its Graham fair value of $160.91, indicating the stock may be overvalued at current levels.
Based on Benjamin Graham Formula. Growth rate capped at 25%. For informational purposes only. Not financial advice.
Smart Analysis
Accenture plc (ACN) · 10 metrics scored
Smart Score
Category Performance
WallStSmart pulls financial metrics like revenue growth, profit margins, and valuation ratios and scores each one from 0 to 10 based on how strong or weak it is. Those 10 scores are grouped into 4 categories: Growth, Profitability, Valuation, and Quality — which form the 4 axes of the spider chart you see. The categories are then combined into a final score out of 100, but not equally. Growth and Profitability together count for 60% of the total, because a fast-growing profitable business matters more than just a cheap one. That final number maps to a rating (Strong Buy, Buy, Hold, Avoid) and a letter grade, giving you one clear Stock Rating.
Investment Thesis
Strong fundamentals in market cap, return on equity, price/sales. Concerns around eps growth. Fundamentals are solid but monitor weak areas for improvement.
Accenture plc (ACN) Key Strengths (4)
82.93% of shares held by major funds and institutions
Large-cap company with substantial market presence
Every $100 of equity generates $25 in profit
Paying $1.64 for every $1 of annual revenue
Supporting Valuation Data
Accenture plc (ACN) Areas to Watch (6)
Earnings barely growing at 4.00%
Thin operating margins with cost pressures present
Premium pricing at 4.0x book value
Modest revenue growth at 8.30%
Growth is fairly priced, not cheap, not expensive
Decent profitability, keeps $11 per $100 revenue
Accenture plc (ACN) Detailed Analysis Report
Overall Assessment
This company scores 60/100 in our Smart Analysis, earning a C+ grade. Out of 10 metrics analyzed, 4 register as strengths (avg 9.0/10) while 6 fall into concern territory (avg 4.3/10). The category breakdown reveals uneven performance, with some areas requiring attention.
The Bull Case
The strongest argument centers on Institutional Own., Market Cap, Return on Equity. Valuation metrics including Price/Sales (1.64) suggest the stock is attractively priced. Profitability is solid with Return on Equity at 24.80%.
The Bear Case
The primary concerns are EPS Growth, Operating Margin, Price/Book. Some valuation metrics including PEG Ratio (1.55), Price/Book (3.99) suggest expensive pricing. Growth concerns include Revenue Growth at 8.30%, EPS Growth at 4.00%, which may limit upside. Profitability pressure is visible in Operating Margin at 13.80%, Profit Margin at 10.60%.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
Three factors to monitor going forward. First, whether EPS Growth improves, as this is the primary drag on the overall score. Second, margin trajectory, with Return on Equity at 24.80% currently healthy but needing to be sustained. Third, growth sustainability, with Revenue Growth at 8.30% needing to reaccelerate.
Risk Considerations
Based on the metric profile, this is a moderate-to-high risk investment. There are more areas of concern than strength, warranting a more conservative position size. Investors should size positions according to their risk tolerance and maintain diversification.
Bottom Line
Mixed fundamentals with both positives (Institutional Own., Market Cap) and negatives (EPS Growth, Operating Margin). A cautious approach is warranted. Monitor for improvement in weak areas before increasing conviction.
Disclaimer: Smart Analysis is a scoring system developed by WallStSmart Team. Scores update daily using multi-model valuation framework. Always conduct your own research and consult with financial advisors before making investment decisions.
ACN Price-to-Sales(PS) Ratio Chart
Historical valuation based on market cap ÷ trailing 12-month revenue
ACN's Price-to-Sales ratio of 1.64x sits near its historical average of 1.9x (37th percentile), suggesting the market is pricing in steady-state growth. The current valuation is 53% below its historical high of 3.52x set in Aug 2020, and 91% above its historical low of 0.86x in Mar 2009. Over the past 12 months, the PS ratio has compressed from ~1.9x as trailing revenue scaled faster than the stock price.
WallStSmart Analysis Synopsis
Data-driven financial summary for Accenture plc (ACN) · TECHNOLOGY › INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SERVICES
The Big Picture
Accenture plc operates as a stable business with moderate growth and solid fundamentals. Revenue reached 72.1B with 8% growth year-over-year. Profit margins of 10.6% are healthy, with room for further expansion as the business scales.
Key Findings
ROE of 2480.0% means the company generates strong returns on shareholder equity. Above 20% is considered top-tier.
Generating 3.7B in free cash flow and 3.8B in operating cash flow. Earnings are translating into actual cash generation.
What to Watch Next
Margin expansion: can Accenture plc push profit margins above 15% as the business scales?
Dividend sustainability with a current yield of 3.3%. Watch payout ratio and free cash flow coverage.
Sector dynamics: monitor INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SERVICES industry trends, competitive moves, and regulatory changes that could impact Accenture plc.
Bottom Line
Accenture plc offers stability with moderate growth and solid fundamentals. The valuation may present an opportunity for patient investors, though limited growth means returns will likely come from dividends and modest capital appreciation rather than explosive gains.
This synopsis is generated from publicly available financial data. It is not financial advice. Always conduct your own research and consult a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions.
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About Accenture plc(ACN)
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Accenture plc is an Irish-domiciled multinational company that provides consulting and processing services. It has been incorporated in Dublin, Ireland since 2009.