Autodesk (FRA:AUD) EV-to-EBIT: 26.47 (As of Aug. 17, 2026) — 45% Below Median

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FRA:AUD Autodesk Inc FRA:AUD
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Price €221.45
GF Value €305.33
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Autodesk EV-to-EBIT?

Autodesk FRA:AUD +4.88% 86 EV-to-EBIT is 26.47 as of Aug. 17, 2026, which is 45% below its 10-year median of 47.82. GuruFocus rates FRA:AUD with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of €305.33 (Modestly Undervalued). Among 1,777 Software companies, Autodesk ranks worse than 70.23% on this metric.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, Autodesk's Enterprise Value is €45,897 Mil. Autodesk's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 was €1,734 Mil. Therefore, Autodesk's EV-to-EBIT for today is 26.47.

The historical rank and industry rank for Autodesk's EV-to-EBIT or its related term are showing as below:

FRA:AUD' s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -140.35   Med: 47.82   Max: 4253.55
Current: 26.12

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of Autodesk was 4253.55. The lowest was -140.35. And the median was 47.82.

FRA:AUD's EV-to-EBIT is ranked worse than
70.23% of 1777 companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 14.19 vs FRA:AUD: 26.12

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. Autodesk's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was €42,459 Mil. Autodesk's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 was €1,734 Mil. Autodesk's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 4.08%.


Autodesk  (FRA:AUD) EV-to-EBIT Explanation

This is a more accurate valuation of companies' operation because it considers the debt and cash on its balance sheet, and non-operating items such as interest payment, tax, and one-time items are not included in the Operating Income.

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %.

Autodesk's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 is calculated as:

Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % (Q: Apr. 2026 ) =EBIT / Enterprise Value (Q: Apr. 2026 )
=1733.761/42459.1755
=4.08 %

Autodesk's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was €42,459 Mil.
Autodesk's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €1,734 Mil.

* 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 EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


Autodesk EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Autodesk's EV-to-EBIT 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.

Autodesk EV-to-EBIT Chart

Autodesk Annual Data
Trend Jan17 Jan18 Jan19 Jan20 Jan21 Jan22 Jan23 Jan24 Jan25 Jan26
EV-to-EBIT
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Autodesk Quarterly Data
Jul21 Oct21 Jan22 Apr22 Jul22 Oct22 Jan23 Apr23 Jul23 Oct23 Jan24 Apr24 Jul24 Oct24 Jan25 Apr25 Jul25 Oct25 Jan26 Apr26
EV-to-EBIT Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 45.31 46.04 41.72 29.96 24.59

FRA:AUD vs PAYX, ROP, MSTR: EV-to-EBIT Comparison

For the Software - Application subindustry, Autodesk's EV-to-EBIT, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBIT 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 EV-to-EBIT vs Software Industry

For the Software industry and Technology sector, Autodesk's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Autodesk's EV-to-EBIT falls into.


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Autodesk EV-to-EBIT Calculation

Autodesk's EV-to-EBIT for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=45897.488/1733.761
=26.47

Autodesk's current Enterprise Value is €45,897 Mil.
Autodesk's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €1,734 Mil.

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about EV-to-EBIT →
What does a EV-to-EBIT of 26.47 mean?
Autodesk (FRA:AUD) has a EV-to-EBIT of 26.47 as of Aug. 17, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Autodesk and its competitors. This is 45% below median its historical median of 47.82. According to the industry distribution chart, Autodesk ranks #1248 out of 1777 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 70.2%.
Is Autodesk's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Autodesk's current EV-to-EBIT of 26.47 is 45% below median its 10-year median of 47.82. The Software industry median EV-to-EBIT is 14.19. Autodesk's value of 26.47 is 86.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Autodesk ranks #1248 out of 1777 companies in the Software industry, which is below the industry midpoint. 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 EV-to-EBIT compare to PAYX and ROP?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Autodesk ranks #1248 out of 1777 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Autodesk in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 14.19. Autodesk's value of 26.47 is 86.5% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 47.82 vs. the industry median of 14.19, 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 EV-to-EBIT for a Software company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Software companies is 14.19, based on 1,777 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBIT significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBIT should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Autodesk's current EV-to-EBIT of 26.47 is 86.5% 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 EV-to-EBIT mean?
A high EV-to-EBIT can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Autodesk and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 14.19 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Autodesk's current EV-to-EBIT is 26.47, which is 45% below median its own 10-year median of 47.82. 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 €305.33, compared to a current price of €221.45 — trading 27.5% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 26.47, which is 45% below median its 10-year median of 47.82 and 86.5% above the Software industry median of 14.19. 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 EV-to-EBIT calculated?
EV-to-EBIT is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Autodesk (FRA:AUD), the current EV-to-EBIT is 26.47 as of Aug. 17, 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 €221.45 is trading 27.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of €305.33. GuruFocus considers Autodesk to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:AUD:

  • EV-to-EBIT: 26.47 (45% below median its 10-year median of 47.82)
  • GF Value™: €305.33 vs. price of €221.45 (27.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 86/100
  • Industry Position: 86.5% above the Software median (#1248 of 1777)

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.


Autodesk Business Description

Address One Market Street, Suite 400, San Francisco, CA, USA, 94105
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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