Autodesk produces software for computer-aided design (CAD) and computer animation in the fields of architecture, building technology and civil engineering, automotive and transportation, mechanics and mechanical engineering, media and entertainment as well as utilities and telecommunications.
P/E ratio for Autodesk (ADSK)
P/E ratio as of May 2023 (TTM): 52.2
According to Autodesk's latest financial reports and stock price the company's current price-to-earnings ratio (TTM) is 52.2047. At the end of 2021 the company had a P/E ratio of 46.8.
P/E ratio history for Autodesk from 2001 to 2022
PE ratio at the end of each year
| Year | P/E ratio | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 46.8 | -70.12% |
| 2020 | 157 | -42.81% |
| 2019 | 274 | -410.85% |
| 2018 | -88.1 | 115.96% |
| 2017 | -40.8 | 10.23% |
| 2016 | -37.0 | -33.19% |
| 2015 | -55.4 | -150.72% |
| 2014 | 109 | 143.05% |
| 2013 | 44.9 |
P/E ratio for similar companies or competitors
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|---|---|---|---|
 Apple AAPL | 29.7 | -43.14% | 🇺🇸 USA |
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 Synopsys SNPS | 72.1 | 38.07% | 🇺🇸 USA |
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 Nuance Communications
NUAN | N/A | N/A | 🇺🇸 USA |
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How to read a P/E ratio?
The Price/Earnings ratio measures the relationship between a company's stock price and its earnings per share. A low but positive P/E ratio stands for a company that is generating high earnings compared to its current valuation and might be undervalued. A company with a high negative (near 0) P/E ratio stands for a company that is generating heavy losses compared to its current valuation.
Companies with a P/E ratio over 30 or a negative one are generaly seen as "growth stocks" meaning that investors typically expect the company to grow or to become profitable in the future.
Companies with a positive P/E ratio bellow 10 are generally seen as "value stocks" meaning that the company is already very profitable and unlikely to strong growth in the future.