Autodesk, Inc. (ADSK) — Free Cash Flow Yield

Technology

Autodesk, Inc. engages in the provision of 3D design, engineering, and entertainment technology solutions worldwide. The company offers AutoCAD Civil 3D, a surveying, design, analysis, and documentation solution; Autodesk Build, a toolset for managing, sharing, and accessing project documents for streamlined workflows between the office, trailer, and jobsite; Revit, a software built for building information modeling to help professionals design, build, and maintain energy-efficient buildings; Autodesk BIM Collaborate Pro, cloud-based design collaboration and design management software; BuildingConnected, a SaaS preconstruction solution; and Tandem, a cloud-based platform that transforms the built asset lifecycle. It also provides AutoCAD software, a customizable and extensible CAD application for professional design, drafting, detailing, and visualization; AutoCAD LT, a drafting and detailing software; Fusion, a 3D CAD, computer-aided manufacturing, and computer-aided engineering tool; Inventor, a software solution that offers a set of tools for 3D mechanical design, simulation, analysis, tooling, visualization, and documentation; product design and manufacturing collection tools; and Vault, a data management software for managing data in one central location, accelerate design processes, and streamline internal/external collaboration. The company offers Flow Production Tracking, a cloud-based production management software; Maya software that offers 3D modeling, animation, effects, rendering, and compositing solutions for film and video artists, game developers, and design visualization professionals; Media and Entertainment Collection that offers end-to-end creative tools for entertainment creation; and 3ds Max software, which provides 3D modeling, animation, and rendering solutions. It sells its products and services through a network of resellers and distributors. Autodesk, Inc. was incorporated in 1982 and is headquartered in San Francisco, California.

MetricValue
FCF Yield4.5%
Technology Sector Avg FCF Yield4.0%
Annual Free Cash Flow$2.4B
Market Cap$53.1B
P/E Ratio36.7x

Autodesk, Inc.'s FCF yield of 4.5% is above the Technology sector average (4.0%).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Autodesk, Inc.'s (ADSK) free cash flow yield?

Autodesk, Inc.'s (ADSK) free cash flow yield is 4.5%. That is above the Technology sector average (4.0%).

Is ADSK's free cash flow yield good?

At 4.5%, ADSK's free cash flow yield is considered fair — yields above 10% are generally excellent, 7–10% good, 4–7% fair, and below 4% weak, though context varies by sector and growth stage.

How much free cash flow does Autodesk, Inc. generate?

Autodesk, Inc. generated $2.4B in free cash flow, against a market cap of $53.1B.

How is free cash flow yield calculated?

Free cash flow yield = (Free Cash Flow ÷ Market Capitalization) × 100%. Free cash flow equals operating cash flow minus capital expenditures.

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