Operating Profit Margin
since 2005
Calculation
Autodesk Inc., operating profit margin, long-term trends, calculation
| Operating profit margin | = | 100 | × | Income (loss) from operations1 | ÷ | Net revenue1 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 31, 2024 | 20.52% | = | 100 | × | 1,128) | ÷ | 5,497) |
| Jan 31, 2023 | 19.76% | = | 100 | × | 989) | ÷ | 5,005) |
| Jan 31, 2022 | 14.08% | = | 100 | × | 618) | ÷ | 4,386) |
| Jan 31, 2021 | 16.60% | = | 100 | × | 629) | ÷ | 3,790) |
| Jan 31, 2020 | 10.48% | = | 100 | × | 343) | ÷ | 3,274) |
| Jan 31, 2019 | -0.97% | = | 100 | × | (25) | ÷ | 2,570) |
| Jan 31, 2018 | -24.75% | = | 100 | × | (509) | ÷ | 2,057) |
| Jan 31, 2017 | -24.60% | = | 100 | × | (500) | ÷ | 2,031) |
| Jan 31, 2016 | 0.05% | = | 100 | × | 1) | ÷ | 2,504) |
| Jan 31, 2015 | 4.80% | = | 100 | × | 121) | ÷ | 2,512) |
| Jan 31, 2014 | 12.52% | = | 100 | × | 285) | ÷ | 2,274) |
| Jan 31, 2013 | 13.23% | = | 100 | × | 306) | ÷ | 2,312) |
| Jan 31, 2012 | 16.05% | = | 100 | × | 356) | ÷ | 2,216) |
| Jan 31, 2011 | 13.91% | = | 100 | × | 271) | ÷ | 1,952) |
| Jan 31, 2010 | 3.83% | = | 100 | × | 66) | ÷ | 1,714) |
| Jan 31, 2009 | 10.56% | = | 100 | × | 245) | ÷ | 2,315) |
| Jan 31, 2008 | 20.52% | = | 100 | × | 446) | ÷ | 2,172) |
| Jan 31, 2007 | 19.01% | = | 100 | × | 350) | ÷ | 1,840) |
| Jan 31, 2006 | 24.28% | = | 100 | × | 370) | ÷ | 1,523) |
| Jan 31, 2005 | 19.04% | = | 100 | × | 235) | ÷ | 1,234) |
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2024-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2011-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2010-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2009-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2008-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2007-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2006-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2005-01-31).
1 US$ in millions
The operating profit margin has exhibited significant volatility over the nearly two-decade period analyzed, characterized by an initial phase of stability, a prolonged period of contraction and operational loss, and a recent trend of consistent recovery and margin expansion.
- Initial Stability and Early Decline (2005–2010)
- From 2005 to 2008, operating margins remained relatively strong, peaking at 24.28% in 2006. However, a sharp contraction occurred starting in 2009, with the margin falling to 10.56% and reaching a cyclical low of 3.83% by 2010, coinciding with a significant drop in net revenue.
- Mid-Term Fluctuations (2011–2015)
- A partial recovery was observed between 2011 and 2012, where margins rose back to 16.05%. This improvement was short-lived, as a steady downward trend followed, leading to a margin of 4.80% by 2015, indicating a period of eroding operational efficiency despite generally increasing net revenue.
- Operational Crisis and Negative Margins (2016–2018)
- The most severe decline in profitability occurred between 2016 and 2018. The operating profit margin plummeted to 0.05% in 2016 and transitioned into deep negative territory, reaching -24.60% in 2017 and -24.75% in 2018. This period was marked by substantial operating losses despite stable revenue levels.
- Recovery and Profitability Restoration (2019–2024)
- A decisive reversal began in 2019, as the margin improved to -0.97% and returned to positive territory in 2020 at 10.48%. A consistent upward trajectory followed, supported by aggressive growth in net revenue, culminating in an operating profit margin of 20.52% by 2024. This represents a full restoration of operational profitability to levels comparable with the 2005–2008 period.
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Comparison to Competitors
Autodesk Inc., operating profit margin, long-term trends, comparison to competitors
| Autodesk Inc. | Accenture PLC | Adobe Inc. | AppLovin Corp. | Cadence Design Systems Inc. | Datadog Inc. | Intuit Inc. | Microsoft Corp. | Oracle Corp. | Palantir Technologies Inc. | Palo Alto Networks Inc. | Salesforce Inc. | ServiceNow Inc. | Synopsys Inc. | Workday Inc. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 31, 2024 | 20.52% | 14.79% | 31.35% | 39.78% | 29.10% | 2.02% | 22.29% | 44.64% | 28.99% | 10.83% | 8.52% | 14.38% | 12.42% | 22.13% | 2.52% |
| Jan 31, 2023 | 19.76% | 13.74% | 34.26% | 19.74% | 30.59% | -1.57% | 21.86% | 41.77% | 26.21% | 5.39% | 5.62% | 3.29% | 8.49% | 21.72% | -3.57% |
| Jan 31, 2022 | 14.08% | 15.21% | 34.64% | -1.70% | 30.15% | -3.50% | 20.20% | 42.06% | 25.74% | -8.46% | -3.43% | 2.07% | 4.90% | 22.87% | -2.27% |
| Jan 31, 2021 | 16.60% | 15.08% | 36.76% | 5.37% | 26.07% | -1.86% | 25.95% | 41.59% | 37.58% | -26.66% | -7.15% | 2.14% | 4.36% | 17.48% | -5.76% |
| Jan 31, 2020 | 10.48% | 14.69% | 32.93% | — | 24.06% | -2.28% | 28.34% | 37.03% | 35.57% | -107.41% | -5.25% | 1.74% | 4.40% | 16.83% | -13.85% |
| Jan 31, 2019 | -0.97% | 14.59% | 29.25% | — | 21.05% | -5.55% | 27.33% | 34.14% | 34.26% | — | -1.87% | 4.03% | 1.22% | 15.48% | -16.42% |
| Jan 31, 2018 | -24.75% | 14.04% | 31.45% | — | 18.53% | — | 25.10% | 31.77% | 34.34% | — | -5.68% | 2.25% | -1.63% | 11.54% | -14.15% |
| Jan 31, 2017 | -24.60% | 12.60% | 29.69% | — | 16.67% | — | 26.95% | 24.82% | 33.69% | — | -10.21% | 0.77% | -5.25% | 12.76% | -24.00% |
| Jan 31, 2016 | 0.05% | 13.82% | 25.51% | — | 13.49% | — | 26.46% | 23.65% | 34.02% | — | -13.79% | 1.72% | -30.41% | 13.10% | -22.77% |
| Jan 31, 2015 | 4.80% | 13.48% | 18.83% | — | 16.77% | — | 17.60% | 19.41% | 36.29% | — | -14.39% | -2.71% | -16.55% | 11.88% | -27.38% |
| Jan 31, 2014 | 12.52% | 13.49% | 9.95% | — | 13.07% | — | 29.16% | 31.97% | 38.56% | — | -36.00% | -7.03% | -22.24% | 12.09% | -32.69% |
| Jan 31, 2013 | 13.23% | 14.27% | 10.42% | — | 12.94% | — | 29.56% | 34.38% | 39.49% | — | -4.70% | -3.63% | -15.61% | 12.56% | -43.07% |
| Jan 31, 2012 | 16.05% | 13.00% | 26.80% | — | 15.96% | — | 28.35% | 29.52% | 36.92% | — | 1.53% | -1.55% | -15.42% | 10.82% | — |
| Jan 31, 2011 | 13.91% | 12.69% | 26.07% | — | 10.47% | — | 26.15% | 38.83% | 33.78% | — | — | 5.88% | — | 13.86% | — |
| Jan 31, 2010 | 3.83% | 12.62% | 26.13% | — | -3.09% | — | 24.98% | 38.57% | 33.79% | — | — | 8.83% | — | 13.33% | — |
| Jan 31, 2009 | 10.56% | 11.41% | 23.44% | — | -14.50% | — | 21.43% | 34.85% | 35.79% | — | — | 5.92% | — | 15.31% | — |
| Jan 31, 2008 | 20.52% | 11.90% | 28.72% | — | -151.48% | — | 21.19% | 37.23% | 34.97% | — | — | 2.71% | — | 16.39% | — |
| Jan 31, 2007 | 19.01% | 11.62% | 27.16% | — | 19.68% | — | 23.85% | 36.23% | 33.20% | — | — | -0.72% | — | 9.74% | — |
| Jan 31, 2006 | 24.28% | 10.10% | 21.41% | — | 15.14% | — | 23.89% | 37.20% | 32.93% | — | — | 6.49% | — | 2.69% | — |
| Jan 31, 2005 | 19.04% | 12.35% | 37.05% | — | 8.94% | — | 25.72% | 36.60% | 34.09% | — | — | 3.70% | — | -5.34% | — |
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2024-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2011-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2010-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2009-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2008-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2007-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2006-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2005-01-31).