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AutodeskFRA:AUD +0.19%86 Debt-to-Equity is 0.85 as of Apr. 2026, which is 35% below its 10-year median of 1.31. GuruFocus rates FRA:AUD with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of €292.34 (Modestly Undervalued). Among 2,250 Software companies, Autodesk ranks worse than 81.64% on this metric.
A high debt to equity ratio generally means that a company has been aggressive in financing its growth with debt. This can result in volatile earnings as a result of the additional interest expense.
The historical rank and industry rank for Autodesk's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:AUD'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -18.29 Med: 1.31 Max: 30.95
Current: 0.85
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Autodesk was 30.95. The lowest was -18.29. And the median was 1.31.
FRA:AUD's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than 81.64% of 2250
companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 0.19
vs FRA:AUD: 0.85
Because a company can increase its ROE % by having more financial leverage, it is important to watch the leverage ratio when investing in high ROE % companies.
Autodesk Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Autodesk Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Autodesk's Debt-to-Equity can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
FRA:AUD vs PAYX, ROP, MSTR: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Software - Application subindustry, Autodesk's Debt-to-Equity, along with its competitors' market caps and Debt-to-Equity data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Autodesk Debt-to-Equity vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, Autodesk's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Autodesk's Debt-to-Equity falls into.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Autodesk (FRA:AUD) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.85 as of Apr. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Autodesk and its competitors. This is 35% below median its historical median of 1.31. According to the industry distribution chart, Autodesk ranks #1837 out of 2250 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 81.6%.
Is Autodesk's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Autodesk's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.85 is 35% below median its 10-year median of 1.31. The Software industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.19. Autodesk's value of 0.85 is 347.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Autodesk ranks #1837 out of 2250 companies in the Software industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Autodesk has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Autodesk's Debt-to-Equity compare to PAYX and ROP?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Autodesk ranks #1837 out of 2250 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Autodesk in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.19. Autodesk's value of 0.85 is 347.4% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 1.31 vs. the industry median of 0.19, Autodesk has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Debt-to-Equity for a Software company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Software companies is 0.19, based on 2,250 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Debt-to-Equity significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Debt-to-Equity should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Autodesk's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.85 is 347.4% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Debt-to-Equity mean?
A high Debt-to-Equity can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Autodesk and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.19 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Autodesk's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.85, which is 35% below median its own 10-year median of 1.31. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Autodesk stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Autodesk (FRA:AUD) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €292.34, compared to a current price of €213.25 — trading 27.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.85, which is 35% below median its 10-year median of 1.31 and 347.4% above the Software industry median of 0.19. Autodesk's overall GF Score™ is 86/100. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Debt-to-Equity calculated?
Debt-to-Equity is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Autodesk (FRA:AUD), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.85 as of Apr. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Autodesk (FRA:AUD) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Autodesk stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €213.25 is trading 27.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of €292.34.
GuruFocus considers Autodesk to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:AUD:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.85 (35% below median its 10-year median of 1.31)
GF Value™: €292.34 vs. price of €213.25 (27.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 347.4% above the Software median (#1837 of 2250)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:AUD stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
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 variety of verticals, including architecture & construction, manufacturing, and media & entertainment. Autodesk products have been used in some of the world's most iconic landmarks, like Burj Khalifa, and well-known movie titles like Avatar.
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