AutodeskHAM:AUD +3.73%86 Operating Margin % is 29.52% as of Apr. 2026, which is 92% above its 10-year median of 15.35. GuruFocus rates HAM:AUD with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of €303.17 (Significantly Undervalued). Among 2,818 Software companies, Autodesk ranks better than 93.58% on this metric.
Operating Margin % is calculated as Operating Income divided by its Revenue. Autodesk's Operating Income for the
three
months ended in Apr. 2026 was €488 Mil. Autodesk's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Apr. 2026 was €1,654 Mil. Therefore, Autodesk's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 29.52%.
Good Sign:
Autodesk Inc operating margin is expanding. Margin expansion is usually a good sign.
The historical rank and industry rank for Autodesk's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
HAM:AUD'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -20.64 Med: 15.35 Max: 27
Current: 27
HAM:AUD's Operating Margin % is ranked better than 93.58% of 2818
companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 3.865
vs HAM:AUD: 27.00
Autodesk's 5-Year Average Operating Margin % Growth Rate was 10.40% per year.
Autodesk's Operating Income for the
three
months ended in Apr. 2026 was €488 Mil.
Its Operating Income for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 was €1,734 Mil.
Autodesk (HAM:AUD) Operating Margin % Explanation
Just like Gross Margin %, it is important to see a company maintains its operating margin over time. Among the same industry, a company with higher operating margin is more efficient in its operation. It is also more stable during industry slowdown or recessions. Peter Lynch prefers those with higher margins than those with lower margins.
Be Aware
Operating Margin % can be manipulated by adjusting the rate of depreciation, depletion and amortization (DDA).
If a company is facing competition, its Operating Margin % may decline. Often the Operating Margin % declines well before the company's Revenue or even profit decline. Therefore, Operating Margin % is a very important indicator of whether the company is facing problems.
For instance, by 2012, Nokia (NOK)'s problems were well known and its stock had lost more than 90% of its market value since 2007. But Nokias Operating Margin % had already been in decline since 2002, although its Earnings per Share (Diluted) were still rising. Investors who paid attention to Operating Margin % would have avoided this huge loss. The same can be said for Research-in-Motion (RIMM).
Therefore, Operating Margin % is a very important screening filter for GuruFocus. GuruFocus's Buffett-Munger screener requires that the profit margin is either consistent or expanding. The Model Portfolio of the Buffett-Munger screener has outperformed the market every year since inception in 2009.
Autodesk Operating Margin % Related Terms
Autodesk Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Autodesk's Operating 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.
HAM:AUD vs MSTR, WDAY, PAYX: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Software - Application subindustry, Autodesk's Operating Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Operating 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 Operating Margin % vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, Autodesk's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Autodesk's Operating Margin % falls into.
Operating Margin % - also known as operating income margin, operating profit margin and return on sales (ROS) - is the ratio of Operating Income divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.
Autodesk's Operating Margin % for the fiscal year that ended in Jan. 2026 is calculated as
* 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 (HAM:AUD) has a Operating Margin % of 29.52% as of Apr. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Autodesk and its competitors. This is 92% above median its historical median of 15.35. According to the industry distribution chart, Autodesk ranks #181 out of 2818 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 6.4%.
Is Autodesk's Operating Margin % too high?
Autodesk's current Operating Margin % of 29.52% is 92% above median its 10-year median of 15.35. The Software industry median Operating Margin % is 3.87. Autodesk's value of 29.52% is 663.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Autodesk ranks #181 out of 2818 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 Operating Margin % compare to MSTR and WDAY?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Autodesk ranks #181 out of 2818 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Autodesk in the top 6% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Operating Margin % is 3.87. Autodesk's value of 29.52% is 663.8% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 15.35 vs. the industry median of 3.87, 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 Operating Margin % for a Software company?
The median Operating Margin % among Software companies is 3.87, based on 2,818 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Operating Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Operating Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Autodesk's current Operating Margin % of 29.52% is 663.8% 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 Operating Margin % mean?
A high Operating Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Autodesk and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median Operating Margin % is 3.87 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Autodesk's current Operating Margin % is 29.52%, which is 92% above median its own 10-year median of 15.35. 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 €303.17, compared to a current price of €171.44 — trading 43.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 29.52%, which is 92% above median its 10-year median of 15.35 and 663.8% above the Software industry median of 3.87. 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 Operating Margin % calculated?
Operating Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Autodesk (HAM:AUD), the current Operating Margin % is 29.52% 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 (HAM:AUD) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Autodesk stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €171.44 is trading 43.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of €303.17.
GuruFocus considers Autodesk to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for HAM:AUD:
Operating Margin %: 29.52% (92% above median its 10-year median of 15.35)
GF Value™: €303.17 vs. price of €171.44 (43.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 663.8% above the Software median (#181 of 2818)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HAM: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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