Price to Earnings (P/E)
since 2005
Calculation
Accenture PLC, P/E, long-term trends, calculation
| P/E | = | Share price1, 2, 3 | ÷ | Earnings per share1 (EPS) | EPS1 | = | Net income attributable to Accenture plc1 (in thousands) |
÷ | No. shares of common stock outstanding2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 31, 2020 | 28.32 | = | 228.14 | ÷ | 8.06 | 8.06 | = | 5,107,839 | ÷ | 634,093,454 | |
| Aug 31, 2019 | 24.58 | = | 184.80 | ÷ | 7.52 | 7.52 | = | 4,779,112 | ÷ | 635,672,438 | |
| Aug 31, 2018 | 24.10 | = | 153.12 | ÷ | 6.35 | 6.35 | = | 4,059,907 | ÷ | 638,990,838 | |
| Aug 31, 2017 | 26.18 | = | 141.97 | ÷ | 5.42 | 5.42 | = | 3,445,149 | ÷ | 635,224,220 | |
| Aug 31, 2016 | 18.07 | = | 115.67 | ÷ | 6.40 | 6.40 | = | 4,111,892 | ÷ | 642,184,419 | |
| Aug 31, 2015 | 22.75 | = | 107.20 | ÷ | 4.71 | 4.71 | = | 3,053,581 | ÷ | 648,101,194 | |
| Aug 31, 2014 | 17.46 | = | 78.35 | ÷ | 4.49 | 4.49 | = | 2,941,498 | ÷ | 655,502,521 | |
| Aug 31, 2013 | 15.20 | = | 74.91 | ÷ | 4.93 | 4.93 | = | 3,281,878 | ÷ | 666,014,836 | |
| Aug 31, 2012 | 17.95 | = | 67.41 | ÷ | 3.76 | 3.76 | = | 2,553,510 | ÷ | 679,888,683 | |
| Aug 31, 2011 | 17.60 | = | 58.08 | ÷ | 3.30 | 3.30 | = | 2,277,677 | ÷ | 690,110,636 | |
| Aug 31, 2010 | 17.62 | = | 45.05 | ÷ | 2.56 | 2.56 | = | 1,780,656 | ÷ | 696,452,274 | |
| Aug 31, 2009 | 17.45 | = | 38.69 | ÷ | 2.22 | 2.22 | = | 1,589,963 | ÷ | 717,002,084 | |
| Aug 31, 2008 | 13.74 | = | 31.86 | ÷ | 2.32 | 2.32 | = | 1,691,751 | ÷ | 729,637,683 | |
| Aug 31, 2007 | 24.38 | = | 39.85 | ÷ | 1.63 | 1.63 | = | 1,243,148 | ÷ | 760,495,475 | |
| Aug 31, 2006 | 26.95 | = | 31.91 | ÷ | 1.18 | 1.18 | = | 973,329 | ÷ | 822,093,596 | |
| Aug 31, 2005 | 24.06 | = | 26.31 | ÷ | 1.09 | 1.09 | = | 940,474 | ÷ | 859,871,173 |
Based on: 10-K (filing date: 2020-10-22), 10-K (filing date: 2019-10-29), 10-K (filing date: 2018-10-24), 10-K (filing date: 2017-10-26), 10-K (filing date: 2016-10-28), 10-K (filing date: 2015-10-30), 10-K (filing date: 2014-10-24), 10-K (filing date: 2013-10-29), 10-K (filing date: 2012-10-30), 10-K (filing date: 2011-10-21), 10-K (filing date: 2010-10-26), 10-K (filing date: 2009-10-19), 10-K (filing date: 2008-10-20), 10-K (filing date: 2007-10-23), 10-K (filing date: 2006-10-18), 10-K (filing date: 2005-10-31).
1 US$
2 Data adjusted for splits and stock dividends.
3 Closing price as at the filing date of Accenture PLC’s Annual Report.
Comparison to Competitors
Accenture PLC, P/E, long-term trends, comparison to competitors
| Accenture PLC | Automatic Data Processing Inc. | Waste Management Inc. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 31, 2020 | 28.32 | 23.49 | 31.27 |
| Aug 31, 2019 | 24.58 | 31.75 | 31.59 |
| Aug 31, 2018 | 24.10 | 36.29 | 21.76 |
| Aug 31, 2017 | 26.18 | 28.56 | 18.70 |
| Aug 31, 2016 | 18.07 | 27.41 | 26.48 |
| Aug 31, 2015 | 22.75 | 25.75 | 32.73 |
| Aug 31, 2014 | 17.46 | 25.73 | 19.08 |
| Aug 31, 2013 | 15.20 | 24.69 | 197.88 |
| Aug 31, 2012 | 17.95 | 20.36 | 21.15 |
| Aug 31, 2011 | 17.60 | 19.04 | 16.52 |
| Aug 31, 2010 | 17.62 | 15.81 | 18.95 |
| Aug 31, 2009 | 17.45 | 14.53 | 16.05 |
| Aug 31, 2008 | 13.74 | 18.28 | 12.94 |
| Aug 31, 2007 | 24.38 | 21.61 | 14.41 |
| Aug 31, 2006 | 26.95 | 16.95 | 16.54 |
| Aug 31, 2005 | 24.06 | 23.43 | 15.68 |
Based on: 10-K (filing date: 2020-10-22), 10-K (filing date: 2019-10-29), 10-K (filing date: 2018-10-24), 10-K (filing date: 2017-10-26), 10-K (filing date: 2016-10-28), 10-K (filing date: 2015-10-30), 10-K (filing date: 2014-10-24), 10-K (filing date: 2013-10-29), 10-K (filing date: 2012-10-30), 10-K (filing date: 2011-10-21), 10-K (filing date: 2010-10-26), 10-K (filing date: 2009-10-19), 10-K (filing date: 2008-10-20), 10-K (filing date: 2007-10-23), 10-K (filing date: 2006-10-18), 10-K (filing date: 2005-10-31).
Comparison to Sector (Support Services)
Accenture PLC, P/E, long-term trends, comparison to sector (support services)
| Accenture PLC | Support Services | |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 31, 2020 | 28.32 | 27.50 |
| Aug 31, 2019 | 24.58 | 27.80 |
| Aug 31, 2018 | 24.10 | 26.10 |
| Aug 31, 2017 | 26.18 | 24.71 |
| Aug 31, 2016 | 18.07 | 21.59 |
| Aug 31, 2015 | 22.75 | 25.01 |
| Aug 31, 2014 | 17.46 | 20.00 |
| Aug 31, 2013 | 15.20 | 21.73 |
| Aug 31, 2012 | 17.95 | 19.20 |
| Aug 31, 2011 | 17.60 | 17.77 |
| Aug 31, 2010 | 17.62 | 17.39 |
| Aug 31, 2009 | 17.45 | 16.10 |
| Aug 31, 2008 | 13.74 | 14.92 |
| Aug 31, 2007 | 24.38 | 20.22 |
| Aug 31, 2006 | 26.95 | 19.47 |
| Aug 31, 2005 | 24.06 | 20.73 |
Based on: 10-K (filing date: 2020-10-22), 10-K (filing date: 2019-10-29), 10-K (filing date: 2018-10-24), 10-K (filing date: 2017-10-26), 10-K (filing date: 2016-10-28), 10-K (filing date: 2015-10-30), 10-K (filing date: 2014-10-24), 10-K (filing date: 2013-10-29), 10-K (filing date: 2012-10-30), 10-K (filing date: 2011-10-21), 10-K (filing date: 2010-10-26), 10-K (filing date: 2009-10-19), 10-K (filing date: 2008-10-20), 10-K (filing date: 2007-10-23), 10-K (filing date: 2006-10-18), 10-K (filing date: 2005-10-31).
Comparison to Industry (Industrials)
Accenture PLC, P/E, long-term trends, comparison to industry (industrials)
| Accenture PLC | Industrials | |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 31, 2020 | 28.32 | 42.29 |
| Aug 31, 2019 | 24.58 | 30.07 |
| Aug 31, 2018 | 24.10 | 29.20 |
| Aug 31, 2017 | 26.18 | 26.38 |
| Aug 31, 2016 | 18.07 | 23.15 |
| Aug 31, 2015 | 22.75 | 25.09 |
| Aug 31, 2014 | 17.46 | 18.73 |
| Aug 31, 2013 | 15.20 | 18.83 |
| Aug 31, 2012 | 17.95 | 16.33 |
| Aug 31, 2011 | 17.60 | 15.38 |
| Aug 31, 2010 | 17.62 | 17.80 |
| Aug 31, 2009 | 17.45 | 17.83 |
| Aug 31, 2008 | 13.74 | 9.58 |
| Aug 31, 2007 | 24.38 | 16.72 |
| Aug 31, 2006 | 26.95 | 17.41 |
| Aug 31, 2005 | 24.06 | 19.58 |
Based on: 10-K (filing date: 2020-10-22), 10-K (filing date: 2019-10-29), 10-K (filing date: 2018-10-24), 10-K (filing date: 2017-10-26), 10-K (filing date: 2016-10-28), 10-K (filing date: 2015-10-30), 10-K (filing date: 2014-10-24), 10-K (filing date: 2013-10-29), 10-K (filing date: 2012-10-30), 10-K (filing date: 2011-10-21), 10-K (filing date: 2010-10-26), 10-K (filing date: 2009-10-19), 10-K (filing date: 2008-10-20), 10-K (filing date: 2007-10-23), 10-K (filing date: 2006-10-18), 10-K (filing date: 2005-10-31).