Autodesk (FRA:AUD) EV-to-EBITDA: 23.07 (As of Aug. 18, 2026) — 45% Below Median

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FRA:AUD Autodesk Inc FRA:AUD
86 GF Score
Price €216.95
GF Value €311.87
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
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What is Autodesk EV-to-EBITDA?

Autodesk FRA:AUD -2.03% 86 EV-to-EBITDA is 23.07 as of Aug. 18, 2026, which is 45% below its 10-year median of 41.82. GuruFocus rates FRA:AUD with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of €311.87 (Significantly Undervalued). Among 1,964 Software companies, Autodesk ranks worse than 75% on this metric.

EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Autodesk's enterprise value is €43,912 Mil. Autodesk's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 was €1,903 Mil. Therefore, Autodesk's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 23.07.

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

FRA:AUD' s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -242.94   Med: 41.82   Max: 382.25
Current: 22.84

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Autodesk was 382.25. The lowest was -242.94. And the median was 41.82.

FRA:AUD's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
75% of 1964 companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 10.445 vs FRA:AUD: 22.84

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 (2026-08-18), Autodesk's stock price is €216.95. Autodesk's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 was €5.868. Therefore, Autodesk's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 36.97.

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


Autodesk  (FRA:AUD) 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.

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

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=216.95/5.868
=36.97

Autodesk's share price for today is €216.95.
Autodesk's Earnings per Share (Diluted) 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 €5.868.

* 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?


Autodesk EV-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Autodesk EV-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Autodesk'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.

Autodesk EV-to-EBITDA Chart

Autodesk Annual Data
Trend Jan17 Jan18 Jan19 Jan20 Jan21 Jan22 Jan23 Jan24 Jan25 Jan26
EV-to-EBITDA
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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-EBITDA 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 39.61 40.61 37.12 27.02 22.40

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

For the Software - Application subindustry, Autodesk'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.


Autodesk EV-to-EBITDA vs Software Industry

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

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


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Autodesk EV-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

EV-to-EBITDA=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBITDA (TTM)
=43912.005/1903.145
=23.07

Autodesk's current Enterprise Value is €43,912 Mil.
Autodesk's EBITDA 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 €1,903 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 23.07 mean?
Autodesk (FRA:AUD) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 23.07 as of Aug. 18, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Autodesk. This is 45% below median its historical median of 41.82. According to the industry distribution chart, Autodesk ranks #1473 out of 1964 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 75%.
Is Autodesk's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Autodesk's current EV-to-EBITDA of 23.07 is 45% below median its 10-year median of 41.82. The Software industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 10.45. Autodesk's value of 23.07 is 120.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Autodesk ranks #1473 out of 1964 companies in the Software industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Autodesk has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Autodesk's EV-to-EBITDA compare to PAYX and ROP?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Autodesk ranks #1473 out of 1964 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Autodesk in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 10.45. Autodesk's value of 23.07 is 120.9% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 41.82 vs. the industry median of 10.45, 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-EBITDA for a Software company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Software companies is 10.45, based on 1,964 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. Autodesk's current EV-to-EBITDA of 23.07 is 120.9% 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-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 Autodesk. For the Software industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 10.45 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Autodesk's current EV-to-EBITDA is 23.07, which is 45% below median its own 10-year median of 41.82. 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 Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €311.87, compared to a current price of €216.95 — trading 30.4% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 23.07, which is 45% below median its 10-year median of 41.82 and 120.9% above the Software industry median of 10.45. 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-EBITDA calculated?
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Autodesk (FRA:AUD), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 23.07 as of Aug. 18, 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 €216.95 is trading 30.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of €311.87. GuruFocus considers Autodesk to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:AUD:

  • EV-to-EBITDA: 23.07 (45% below median its 10-year median of 41.82)
  • GF Value™: €311.87 vs. price of €216.95 (30.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 86/100
  • Industry Position: 120.9% above the Software median (#1473 of 1964)

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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