Autodesk (HAM:AUD) Moat Score: 8/10 (As of Jul. 05, 2026)


HAM:AUD Autodesk Inc HAM:AUD
86 GF Score
Price €181.82
GF Value €299.48
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
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What is Autodesk Moat Score?

Autodesk HAM:AUD +1.09% 86 Moat Score is 8 as of Jul. 05, 2026. GuruFocus rates HAM:AUD with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of €299.48 (Significantly Undervalued). Among 2,838 Software companies, Autodesk ranks better than 99.86% on this metric.

Autodesk has the Moat Score of 8, which implies that the company might have Wide Moat - Clear and robust wide moat.

Autodesk has Wide Moat: Autodesk Inc has a robust wide moat due to its market leadership in design software, strong network effects, and high customer switching costs. Its valuable intellectual property and consistent innovation in R&D further solidify its durable competitive advantages.

Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more.

The company's Moat Score is based on these criteria:

1. Market leadership and sustainable market share
2. Network effects and significant customer switching costs
3. Valuable intellectual property and patents
4. Strong brand strength and deep customer loyalty
5. Durable cost advantages (e.g., economies of scale, proprietary technology)
6. Significant regulatory barriers and exclusive licenses
7. Superior distribution network
8. Strong and sustainable pricing power
9. Consistent and impactful innovation and R&D capabilities

Based on the research, GuruFocus believes Autodesk might have Wide Moat - Clear and robust wide moat.

Autodesk  (HAM:AUD) Moat Score Explanation

The Moat Score ranges from 0 to 10, with 10 as the highest. GuruFocus divided Moat Score into following 8 categories:

Moat Score Moat Level
10Wide Moat - Exceptionally dominant and durable wide moat
8 - 9Wide Moat - Clear and robust wide moat
7Wide Moat - Entry-level wide moat, clearly possessing durable advantages
6Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide
5Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat
4Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat
1 - 3No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages
0No Moat - No discernible moat

Autodesk Moat Score Related Terms

HAM:AUD vs PAYX, ROP, WDAY: Moat Score Comparison

For the Software - Application subindustry, Autodesk's Moat Score, along with its competitors' market caps and Moat Score 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 Moat Score vs Software Industry

For the Software industry and Technology sector, Autodesk's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Autodesk's Moat Score falls into.


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What does a Moat Score of 8 mean?
Autodesk (HAM:AUD) has a Moat Score of 8 as of Jul. 05, 2026. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. According to the industry distribution chart, Autodesk ranks #4 out of 2838 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 0.099999999999994%.
Is Autodesk's Moat Score too high?
Autodesk's current Moat Score is 8. Based on the distribution chart, Autodesk ranks #4 out of 2838 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 Moat Score compare to PAYX and ROP?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Autodesk ranks #4 out of 2838 companies for Moat Score. This places Autodesk in the top 0% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Moat Score for a Software company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Software industry context. However, Moat Score should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Moat Score mean?
A high Moat Score can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. Autodesk's current Moat Score is 8. 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 (HAM:AUD) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €299.48, compared to a current price of €181.82 — trading 39.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 8. 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 Moat Score calculated?
Moat Score is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Autodesk (HAM:AUD), the current Moat Score is 8 as of Jul. 05, 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 (HAM:AUD) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Autodesk stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €181.82 is trading 39.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of €299.48. GuruFocus considers Autodesk to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for HAM:AUD:

  • Moat Score: 8
  • GF Value™: €299.48 vs. price of €181.82 (39.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 86/100

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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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