AutodeskSTU:AUD -1.63%86 FCF Margin % is 44.83% as of Apr. 2026, which is 56% above its 10-year median of 28.76. GuruFocus rates STU:AUD with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of €299.41 (Significantly Undervalued). Among 2,815 Software companies, Autodesk ranks better than 95.99% on this metric.
FCF Margin % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by its Revenue. Autodesk's Free Cash Flow for the
three
months ended in Apr. 2026 was €741 Mil. Autodesk's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Apr. 2026 was €1,654 Mil. Therefore, Autodesk's FCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 44.83%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Autodesk's FCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
STU:AUD'
s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.42 Med: 28.76 Max: 41.59
Current: 35.85
During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Margin % of Autodesk was 41.59%. The lowest was -2.42%. And the median was 28.76%.
STU:AUD's FCF Margin % is ranked better than 95.99% of 2815
companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 2.41
vs STU:AUD: 35.85
Autodesk FCF Margin % Related Terms
Autodesk FCF Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Autodesk's FCF Margin % 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.
STU:AUD vs MSTR, WDAY, PAYX: FCF Margin % Comparison
For the Software - Application subindustry, Autodesk's FCF Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and FCF Margin % 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 FCF Margin % vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, Autodesk's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Autodesk's FCF Margin % 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 (STU:AUD) has a FCF Margin % of 44.83% as of Apr. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Autodesk and its competitors. This is 56% above median its historical median of 28.76. According to the industry distribution chart, Autodesk ranks #113 out of 2815 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 4%.
Is Autodesk's FCF Margin % too high?
Autodesk's current FCF Margin % of 44.83% is 56% above median its 10-year median of 28.76. The Software industry median FCF Margin % is 2.41. Autodesk's value of 44.83% is 1760.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Autodesk ranks #113 out of 2815 companies in the Software industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. 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 FCF Margin % compare to MSTR and WDAY?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Autodesk ranks #113 out of 2815 companies for FCF Margin %. This places Autodesk in the top 4% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median FCF Margin % is 2.41. Autodesk's value of 44.83% is 1760.2% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 28.76 vs. the industry median of 2.41, 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 FCF Margin % for a Software company?
The median FCF Margin % among Software companies is 2.41, based on 2,815 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a FCF Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, FCF Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Autodesk's current FCF Margin % of 44.83% is 1760.2% 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 FCF Margin % mean?
A high FCF Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Autodesk and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median FCF Margin % is 2.41 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Autodesk's current FCF Margin % is 44.83%, which is 56% above median its own 10-year median of 28.76. 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 (STU:AUD) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €299.41, compared to a current price of €166.72 — trading 44.3% below its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is 44.83%, which is 56% above median its 10-year median of 28.76 and 1760.2% above the Software industry median of 2.41. 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 FCF Margin % calculated?
FCF Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Autodesk (STU:AUD), the current FCF Margin % is 44.83% 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 (STU:AUD) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Autodesk stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €166.72 is trading 44.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of €299.41.
GuruFocus considers Autodesk to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for STU:AUD:
FCF Margin %: 44.83% (56% above median its 10-year median of 28.76)
GF Value™: €299.41 vs. price of €166.72 (44.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 1760.2% above the Software median (#113 of 2815)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU: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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