Analysis of Reportable Segments
Accenture PLC operates in 3 segments: North America; EMEA (Europe, Middle East and Africa); and Growth Markets.
Segment Profit Margin
Accenture PLC, profit margin by reportable segment
| Aug 31, 2024 | Aug 31, 2023 | Aug 31, 2022 | Aug 31, 2021 | Aug 31, 2020 | Aug 31, 2019 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North America | 16.11% | 14.77% | 17.09% | 16.49% | 15.11% | 15.55% |
| EMEA (Europe, Middle East and Africa) | 12.29% | 11.14% | 11.93% | 13.35% | 12.49% | 13.70% |
| Growth Markets | 16.23% | 16.08% | 16.48% | 14.65% | 17.27% | 13.88% |
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2024-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-08-31).
| Segment profitability ratio | Reportable segment | The company |
|---|---|---|
| Segment profit margin | North America | North America segment profit margin ratio deteriorated from 2022 to 2023 but then improved from 2023 to 2024 not reaching 2022 level. |
| EMEA (Europe, Middle East and Africa) | EMEA (Europe, Middle East and Africa) segment profit margin ratio deteriorated from 2022 to 2023 but then improved from 2023 to 2024 exceeding 2022 level. | |
| Growth Markets | Growth Markets segment profit margin ratio deteriorated from 2022 to 2023 but then slightly improved from 2023 to 2024. |
Segment Profit Margin: North America
Accenture PLC; North America; segment profit margin calculation
| Aug 31, 2024 | Aug 31, 2023 | Aug 31, 2022 | Aug 31, 2021 | Aug 31, 2020 | Aug 31, 2019 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Selected Financial Data (US$ in thousands) | ||||||
| Operating income | 4,952,337) | 4,473,701) | 4,976,890) | 3,907,883) | 3,169,648) | 3,107,437) |
| Revenues | 30,740,611) | 30,295,587) | 29,121,385) | 23,701,341) | 20,982,253) | 19,986,136) |
| Segment Profitability Ratio | ||||||
| Segment profit margin1 | 16.11% | 14.77% | 17.09% | 16.49% | 15.11% | 15.55% |
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2024-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-08-31).
1 2024 Calculation
Segment profit margin = 100 × Operating income ÷ Revenues
= 100 × 4,952,337 ÷ 30,740,611 = 16.11%
| Segment profitability ratio | Reportable segment | The company |
|---|---|---|
| Segment profit margin | North America | North America segment profit margin ratio deteriorated from 2022 to 2023 but then improved from 2023 to 2024 not reaching 2022 level. |
Segment Profit Margin: EMEA (Europe, Middle East and Africa)
Accenture PLC; EMEA (Europe, Middle East and Africa); segment profit margin calculation
| Aug 31, 2024 | Aug 31, 2023 | Aug 31, 2022 | Aug 31, 2021 | Aug 31, 2020 | Aug 31, 2019 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Selected Financial Data (US$ in thousands) | ||||||
| Operating income | 2,803,610) | 2,483,483) | 2,516,744) | 2,236,462) | 1,799,431) | 2,013,245) |
| Revenues | 22,817,879) | 22,292,584) | 21,103,539) | 16,749,484) | 14,402,142) | 14,695,749) |
| Segment Profitability Ratio | ||||||
| Segment profit margin1 | 12.29% | 11.14% | 11.93% | 13.35% | 12.49% | 13.70% |
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2024-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-08-31).
1 2024 Calculation
Segment profit margin = 100 × Operating income ÷ Revenues
= 100 × 2,803,610 ÷ 22,817,879 = 12.29%
| Segment profitability ratio | Reportable segment | The company |
|---|---|---|
| Segment profit margin | EMEA (Europe, Middle East and Africa) | EMEA (Europe, Middle East and Africa) segment profit margin ratio deteriorated from 2022 to 2023 but then improved from 2023 to 2024 exceeding 2022 level. |
Segment Profit Margin: Growth Markets
Accenture PLC; Growth Markets; segment profit margin calculation
| Aug 31, 2024 | Aug 31, 2023 | Aug 31, 2022 | Aug 31, 2021 | Aug 31, 2020 | Aug 31, 2019 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Selected Financial Data (US$ in thousands) | ||||||
| Operating income | 1,839,900) | 1,852,705) | 1,873,547) | 1,477,184) | 1,544,565) | 1,184,392) |
| Revenues | 11,337,974) | 11,523,574) | 11,369,381) | 10,082,564) | 8,942,644) | 8,533,128) |
| Segment Profitability Ratio | ||||||
| Segment profit margin1 | 16.23% | 16.08% | 16.48% | 14.65% | 17.27% | 13.88% |
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2024-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-08-31).
1 2024 Calculation
Segment profit margin = 100 × Operating income ÷ Revenues
= 100 × 1,839,900 ÷ 11,337,974 = 16.23%
| Segment profitability ratio | Reportable segment | The company |
|---|---|---|
| Segment profit margin | Growth Markets | Growth Markets segment profit margin ratio deteriorated from 2022 to 2023 but then slightly improved from 2023 to 2024. |
Segment Return on Assets (Segment ROA)
Accenture PLC, ROA by reportable segment
| Aug 31, 2024 | Aug 31, 2023 | Aug 31, 2022 | Aug 31, 2021 | Aug 31, 2020 | Aug 31, 2019 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North America | 107.63% | 109.35% | 125.00% | 210.16% | 122.59% | 106.30% |
| EMEA (Europe, Middle East and Africa) | 81.50% | 88.34% | 98.15% | 78.18% | 166.63% | 148.49% |
| Growth Markets | 232.93% | 256.33% | 209.34% | 174.06% | 249.09% | 145.44% |
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2024-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-08-31).
| Segment profitability ratio | Reportable segment | The company |
|---|---|---|
| Segment ROA | North America | North America segment ROA deteriorated from 2022 to 2023 and from 2023 to 2024. |
| EMEA (Europe, Middle East and Africa) | EMEA (Europe, Middle East and Africa) segment ROA deteriorated from 2022 to 2023 and from 2023 to 2024. | |
| Growth Markets | Growth Markets segment ROA improved from 2022 to 2023 but then slightly deteriorated from 2023 to 2024. |
Segment ROA: North America
Accenture PLC; North America; segment ROA calculation
| Aug 31, 2024 | Aug 31, 2023 | Aug 31, 2022 | Aug 31, 2021 | Aug 31, 2020 | Aug 31, 2019 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Selected Financial Data (US$ in thousands) | ||||||
| Operating income | 4,952,337) | 4,473,701) | 4,976,890) | 3,907,883) | 3,169,648) | 3,107,437) |
| Net assets | 4,601,175) | 4,091,045) | 3,981,668) | 1,859,445) | 2,585,659) | 2,923,320) |
| Segment Profitability Ratio | ||||||
| Segment ROA1 | 107.63% | 109.35% | 125.00% | 210.16% | 122.59% | 106.30% |
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2024-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-08-31).
1 2024 Calculation
Segment ROA = 100 × Operating income ÷ Net assets
= 100 × 4,952,337 ÷ 4,601,175 = 107.63%
| Segment profitability ratio | Reportable segment | The company |
|---|---|---|
| Segment ROA | North America | North America segment ROA deteriorated from 2022 to 2023 and from 2023 to 2024. |
Segment ROA: EMEA (Europe, Middle East and Africa)
Accenture PLC; EMEA (Europe, Middle East and Africa); segment ROA calculation
| Aug 31, 2024 | Aug 31, 2023 | Aug 31, 2022 | Aug 31, 2021 | Aug 31, 2020 | Aug 31, 2019 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Selected Financial Data (US$ in thousands) | ||||||
| Operating income | 2,803,610) | 2,483,483) | 2,516,744) | 2,236,462) | 1,799,431) | 2,013,245) |
| Net assets | 3,440,180) | 2,811,231) | 2,564,167) | 2,860,604) | 1,079,904) | 1,355,827) |
| Segment Profitability Ratio | ||||||
| Segment ROA1 | 81.50% | 88.34% | 98.15% | 78.18% | 166.63% | 148.49% |
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2024-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-08-31).
1 2024 Calculation
Segment ROA = 100 × Operating income ÷ Net assets
= 100 × 2,803,610 ÷ 3,440,180 = 81.50%
| Segment profitability ratio | Reportable segment | The company |
|---|---|---|
| Segment ROA | EMEA (Europe, Middle East and Africa) | EMEA (Europe, Middle East and Africa) segment ROA deteriorated from 2022 to 2023 and from 2023 to 2024. |
Segment ROA: Growth Markets
Accenture PLC; Growth Markets; segment ROA calculation
| Aug 31, 2024 | Aug 31, 2023 | Aug 31, 2022 | Aug 31, 2021 | Aug 31, 2020 | Aug 31, 2019 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Selected Financial Data (US$ in thousands) | ||||||
| Operating income | 1,839,900) | 1,852,705) | 1,873,547) | 1,477,184) | 1,544,565) | 1,184,392) |
| Net assets | 789,878) | 722,770) | 894,961) | 848,684) | 620,083) | 814,358) |
| Segment Profitability Ratio | ||||||
| Segment ROA1 | 232.93% | 256.33% | 209.34% | 174.06% | 249.09% | 145.44% |
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2024-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-08-31).
1 2024 Calculation
Segment ROA = 100 × Operating income ÷ Net assets
= 100 × 1,839,900 ÷ 789,878 = 232.93%
| Segment profitability ratio | Reportable segment | The company |
|---|---|---|
| Segment ROA | Growth Markets | Growth Markets segment ROA improved from 2022 to 2023 but then slightly deteriorated from 2023 to 2024. |
Segment Asset Turnover
Accenture PLC, asset turnover by reportable segment
| Aug 31, 2024 | Aug 31, 2023 | Aug 31, 2022 | Aug 31, 2021 | Aug 31, 2020 | Aug 31, 2019 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North America | 6.68 | 7.41 | 7.31 | 12.75 | 8.11 | 6.84 |
| EMEA (Europe, Middle East and Africa) | 6.63 | 7.93 | 8.23 | 5.86 | 13.34 | 10.84 |
| Growth Markets | 14.35 | 15.94 | 12.70 | 11.88 | 14.42 | 10.48 |
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2024-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-08-31).
| Segment activity ratio | Reportable segment | The company |
|---|---|---|
| Segment asset turnover | North America | North America segment asset turnover ratio improved from 2022 to 2023 but then deteriorated significantly from 2023 to 2024. |
| EMEA (Europe, Middle East and Africa) | EMEA (Europe, Middle East and Africa) segment asset turnover ratio deteriorated from 2022 to 2023 and from 2023 to 2024. | |
| Growth Markets | Growth Markets segment asset turnover ratio improved from 2022 to 2023 but then slightly deteriorated from 2023 to 2024. |
Segment Asset Turnover: North America
Accenture PLC; North America; segment asset turnover calculation
| Aug 31, 2024 | Aug 31, 2023 | Aug 31, 2022 | Aug 31, 2021 | Aug 31, 2020 | Aug 31, 2019 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Selected Financial Data (US$ in thousands) | ||||||
| Revenues | 30,740,611) | 30,295,587) | 29,121,385) | 23,701,341) | 20,982,253) | 19,986,136) |
| Net assets | 4,601,175) | 4,091,045) | 3,981,668) | 1,859,445) | 2,585,659) | 2,923,320) |
| Segment Activity Ratio | ||||||
| Segment asset turnover1 | 6.68 | 7.41 | 7.31 | 12.75 | 8.11 | 6.84 |
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2024-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-08-31).
1 2024 Calculation
Segment asset turnover = Revenues ÷ Net assets
= 30,740,611 ÷ 4,601,175 = 6.68
| Segment activity ratio | Reportable segment | The company |
|---|---|---|
| Segment asset turnover | North America | North America segment asset turnover ratio improved from 2022 to 2023 but then deteriorated significantly from 2023 to 2024. |
Segment Asset Turnover: EMEA (Europe, Middle East and Africa)
Accenture PLC; EMEA (Europe, Middle East and Africa); segment asset turnover calculation
| Aug 31, 2024 | Aug 31, 2023 | Aug 31, 2022 | Aug 31, 2021 | Aug 31, 2020 | Aug 31, 2019 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Selected Financial Data (US$ in thousands) | ||||||
| Revenues | 22,817,879) | 22,292,584) | 21,103,539) | 16,749,484) | 14,402,142) | 14,695,749) |
| Net assets | 3,440,180) | 2,811,231) | 2,564,167) | 2,860,604) | 1,079,904) | 1,355,827) |
| Segment Activity Ratio | ||||||
| Segment asset turnover1 | 6.63 | 7.93 | 8.23 | 5.86 | 13.34 | 10.84 |
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2024-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-08-31).
1 2024 Calculation
Segment asset turnover = Revenues ÷ Net assets
= 22,817,879 ÷ 3,440,180 = 6.63
| Segment activity ratio | Reportable segment | The company |
|---|---|---|
| Segment asset turnover | EMEA (Europe, Middle East and Africa) | EMEA (Europe, Middle East and Africa) segment asset turnover ratio deteriorated from 2022 to 2023 and from 2023 to 2024. |
Segment Asset Turnover: Growth Markets
Accenture PLC; Growth Markets; segment asset turnover calculation
| Aug 31, 2024 | Aug 31, 2023 | Aug 31, 2022 | Aug 31, 2021 | Aug 31, 2020 | Aug 31, 2019 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Selected Financial Data (US$ in thousands) | ||||||
| Revenues | 11,337,974) | 11,523,574) | 11,369,381) | 10,082,564) | 8,942,644) | 8,533,128) |
| Net assets | 789,878) | 722,770) | 894,961) | 848,684) | 620,083) | 814,358) |
| Segment Activity Ratio | ||||||
| Segment asset turnover1 | 14.35 | 15.94 | 12.70 | 11.88 | 14.42 | 10.48 |
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2024-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-08-31).
1 2024 Calculation
Segment asset turnover = Revenues ÷ Net assets
= 11,337,974 ÷ 789,878 = 14.35
| Segment activity ratio | Reportable segment | The company |
|---|---|---|
| Segment asset turnover | Growth Markets | Growth Markets segment asset turnover ratio improved from 2022 to 2023 but then slightly deteriorated from 2023 to 2024. |
Revenues
Accenture PLC, revenues by reportable segment
US$ in thousands
| Aug 31, 2024 | Aug 31, 2023 | Aug 31, 2022 | Aug 31, 2021 | Aug 31, 2020 | Aug 31, 2019 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North America | 30,740,611) | 30,295,587) | 29,121,385) | 23,701,341) | 20,982,253) | 19,986,136) |
| EMEA (Europe, Middle East and Africa) | 22,817,879) | 22,292,584) | 21,103,539) | 16,749,484) | 14,402,142) | 14,695,749) |
| Growth Markets | 11,337,974) | 11,523,574) | 11,369,381) | 10,082,564) | 8,942,644) | 8,533,128) |
| Total | 64,896,464) | 64,111,745) | 61,594,305) | 50,533,389) | 44,327,039) | 43,215,013) |
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2024-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-08-31).
Operating income
Accenture PLC, operating income by reportable segment
US$ in thousands
| Aug 31, 2024 | Aug 31, 2023 | Aug 31, 2022 | Aug 31, 2021 | Aug 31, 2020 | Aug 31, 2019 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North America | 4,952,337) | 4,473,701) | 4,976,890) | 3,907,883) | 3,169,648) | 3,107,437) |
| EMEA (Europe, Middle East and Africa) | 2,803,610) | 2,483,483) | 2,516,744) | 2,236,462) | 1,799,431) | 2,013,245) |
| Growth Markets | 1,839,900) | 1,852,705) | 1,873,547) | 1,477,184) | 1,544,565) | 1,184,392) |
| Total | 9,595,847) | 8,809,889) | 9,367,181) | 7,621,529) | 6,513,644) | 6,305,074) |
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2024-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-08-31).
Net assets
Accenture PLC, net assets by reportable segment
US$ in thousands
| Aug 31, 2024 | Aug 31, 2023 | Aug 31, 2022 | Aug 31, 2021 | Aug 31, 2020 | Aug 31, 2019 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North America | 4,601,175) | 4,091,045) | 3,981,668) | 1,859,445) | 2,585,659) | 2,923,320) |
| EMEA (Europe, Middle East and Africa) | 3,440,180) | 2,811,231) | 2,564,167) | 2,860,604) | 1,079,904) | 1,355,827) |
| Growth Markets | 789,878) | 722,770) | 894,961) | 848,684) | 620,083) | 814,358) |
| Total | 8,831,233) | 7,625,046) | 7,440,796) | 5,568,733) | 4,285,646) | 5,093,505) |
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2024-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-08-31).