ACN (Accenture) EV-to-EBITDA: 7.28 (As of Jul. 25, 2026) — 57% Below Median

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ACN Accenture PLC ACN
77 GF Score
Price $146.99
GF Value $355.54
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Accenture EV-to-EBITDA?

Accenture ACN +5.95% 77 EV-to-EBITDA is 7.28 as of Jul. 25, 2026, which is 57% below its 10-year median of 17.01. GuruFocus rates ACN with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of $355.54 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,957 Software companies, Accenture ranks better than 68.27% on this metric.

EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Accenture's enterprise value is $89,784 Mil. Accenture's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in May. 2026 was $12,331 Mil. Therefore, Accenture's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 7.28.

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

ACN' s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 6.38   Med: 17.01   Max: 26.25
Current: 7.28

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Accenture was 26.25. The lowest was 6.38. And the median was 17.01.

ACN's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked better than
68.27% of 1957 companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 10.33 vs ACN: 7.28

EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio to determine the fair market value of a company.

As of today (2026-07-25), Accenture's stock price is $146.99. Accenture's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in May. 2026 was $12.520. Therefore, Accenture's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 11.74.

The "classic" EV-to-EBITDA is much better in capturing debt and net cash than the PE Ratio (TTM).


Accenture  (NYSE:ACN) EV-to-EBITDA Explanation

EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.

Accenture's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=146.99/12.520
=11.74

Accenture's share price for today is $146.99.
Accenture's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in May. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $12.520.

* 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.

Study has found that the companies with the lowest EV-to-EBITDA outperforms companies measured as cheap by other ratios such as PE Ratio (TTM).

Please read Which price ratio outperforms the enterprise multiple?


Accenture EV-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Accenture EV-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Accenture's EV-to-EBITDA 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.

Accenture EV-to-EBITDA Chart

Accenture Annual Data
Trend Aug16 Aug17 Aug18 Aug19 Aug20 Aug21 Aug22 Aug23 Aug24 Aug25
EV-to-EBITDA
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Accenture Quarterly Data
Aug21 Nov21 Feb22 May22 Aug22 Nov22 Feb23 May23 Aug23 Nov23 Feb24 May24 Aug24 Nov24 Feb25 May25 Aug25 Nov25 Feb26 May26
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ACN vs FISV, FIS, CTSH: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Information Technology Services subindustry, Accenture's EV-to-EBITDA, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBITDA 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.


Accenture EV-to-EBITDA vs Software Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Accenture's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.


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Accenture EV-to-EBITDA Calculation

Accenture's EV-to-EBITDA for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBITDA=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBITDA (TTM)
=89783.721/12330.716
=7.28

Accenture's current Enterprise Value is $89,784 Mil.
Accenture's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in May. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $12,331 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-EBITDA →
What does a EV-to-EBITDA of 7.28 mean?
Accenture (ACN) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 7.28 as of Jul. 25, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Accenture. This is 57% below median its historical median of 17.01. Over the past decade, Accenture's EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 6.38 to 26.25. According to the industry distribution chart, Accenture ranks #621 out of 1957 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 31.7%.
Is Accenture's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Accenture's current EV-to-EBITDA of 7.28 is 57% below median its 10-year median of 17.01. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.38 to a high of 26.25. The Software industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 10.33. Accenture's value of 7.28 is 29.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Accenture ranks #621 out of 1957 companies in the Software industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Accenture has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Accenture's EV-to-EBITDA compare to FISV and FIS?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Accenture ranks #621 out of 1957 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This puts Accenture in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 10.33. Accenture's value of 7.28 is 29.5% below this benchmark. Historically, Accenture's own EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 6.38 to 26.25 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 17.01 vs. the industry median of 10.33, Accenture has consistently been below 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-EBITDA for a Software company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Software companies is 10.33, based on 1,957 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBITDA significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBITDA should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Accenture's current EV-to-EBITDA of 7.28 is 29.5% below 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-EBITDA mean?
A high EV-to-EBITDA can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Accenture. For the Software industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 10.33 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Accenture's current EV-to-EBITDA is 7.28, which is 57% below median its own 10-year median of 17.01. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Accenture stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Accenture (ACN) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $355.54, compared to a current price of $146.99 — trading 58.7% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 7.28, which is 57% below median its 10-year median of 17.01 and 29.5% below the Software industry median of 10.33. Accenture's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-EBITDA calculated?
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Accenture (ACN), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 7.28 as of Jul. 25, 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 Accenture (ACN) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Accenture stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $146.99 is trading 58.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of $355.54. GuruFocus considers Accenture to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for ACN:

  • EV-to-EBITDA: 7.28 (57% below median its 10-year median of 17.01)
  • GF Value™: $355.54 vs. price of $146.99 (58.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 77/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 29.5% below the Software median (#621 of 1957)

No single metric tells the full story. See the ACN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


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Accenture is a leading IT services firm that provides consulting, system integration, and business process outsourcing to enterprises around the world. Customers of Accenture come from a variety of sectors, including communications, media and technology, financial services, health and public services, consumer products, and resources. Accenture is the world's largest professional services company by headcount, with around 800,000 employees in over 120 countries.
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