APPLOVIN CORP-CLASS A (APP) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NASDAQ:APP • US03831W1080
Current stock price
477.2 USD
+11.11 (+2.38%)
At close:
468.771 USD
-8.43 (-1.77%)
Pre-Market:
This APP fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. APP Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year APP was profitable.
- In the past year APP had a positive cash flow from operations.
- APP had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
- In the past 5 years APP always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
- With an excellent Return On Assets value of 45.91%, APP belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 99.63% of the companies in the same industry.
- APP has a better Return On Equity (156.14%) than 99.26% of its industry peers.
- Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 61.03%, APP belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 99.26% of the companies in the same industry.
- Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for APP is significantly above the industry average of 10.91%.
- The last Return On Invested Capital (61.03%) for APP is above the 3 year average (35.79%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 45.91% | ||
| ROE | 156.14% | ||
| ROIC | 61.03% |
ROA(3y)26.47%
ROA(5y)15.32%
ROE(3y)109.7%
ROE(5y)64.09%
ROIC(3y)35.79%
ROIC(5y)22.21%
1.3 Margins
- APP's Profit Margin of 57.41% is amongst the best of the industry. APP outperforms 97.43% of its industry peers.
- APP has a Operating Margin of 71.72%. This is amongst the best in the industry. APP outperforms 99.63% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of APP has grown nicely.
- The Gross Margin of APP (86.48%) is better than 92.65% of its industry peers.
- APP's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 71.72% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 57.41% | ||
| GM | 86.48% |
OM growth 3Y198.66%
OM growth 5Y121.48%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y13.59%
GM growth 5Y7.32%
2. APP Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- APP has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating value.
- The number of shares outstanding for APP has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
- Compared to 5 years ago, APP has less shares outstanding
- Compared to 1 year ago, APP has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
- APP has an Altman-Z score of 22.38. This indicates that APP is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
- The Altman-Z score of APP (22.38) is better than 95.59% of its industry peers.
- APP has a debt to FCF ratio of 0.87. This is a very positive value and a sign of high solvency as it would only need 0.87 years to pay back of all of its debts.
- APP's Debt to FCF ratio of 0.87 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. APP outperforms 76.84% of its industry peers.
- APP has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.65. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
- Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 1.65, APP is doing worse than 79.78% of the companies in the same industry.
- Although APP's pure debt/equity ratio does not look good, it has limited outstanding debt compared to the Free Cash Flow. We will not put too much weight on the debt/equity number as it may be because of low equity, which could be a consequence of a share buyback program for instance. This needs to be investigated.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.65 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.87 | ||
| Altman-Z | 22.38 |
ROIC/WACC5.8
WACC10.52%
2.3 Liquidity
- APP has a Current Ratio of 3.32. This indicates that APP is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
- APP's Current ratio of 3.32 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. APP outperforms 75.37% of its industry peers.
- APP has a Quick Ratio of 3.32. This indicates that APP is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
- Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 3.32, APP is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 75.37% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 3.32 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 3.32 |
3. APP Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- APP shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 126.87%, which is quite impressive.
- Looking at the last year, APP shows a very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 45.98%.
- Measured over the past years, APP shows a very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 30.45% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)126.87%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%87.28%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)45.98%
Revenue growth 3Y24.84%
Revenue growth 5Y30.45%
Sales Q2Q%20.77%
3.2 Future
- The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 25.09% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
- The Revenue is expected to grow by 24.40% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
EPS Next Y52.77%
EPS Next 2Y41.03%
EPS Next 3Y35.96%
EPS Next 5Y25.09%
Revenue Next Year40.71%
Revenue Next 2Y34.8%
Revenue Next 3Y31.41%
Revenue Next 5Y24.4%
3.3 Evolution
- When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is stable.
4. APP Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- A Price/Earnings ratio of 46.33 indicates a quite expensive valuation of APP.
- The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Earnings ratio as APP.
- The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.89. APP is valued rather expensively when compared to this.
- A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 30.33 indicates a quite expensive valuation of APP.
- APP's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
- When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of APP to the average of the S&P500 Index (38.50), we can say APP is valued slightly cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 46.33 | ||
| Fwd PE | 30.33 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- 62.50% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than APP, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
- APP's Price/Free Cash Flow is on the same level as the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 40.08 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 37.16 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- APP's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
- APP has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
- APP's earnings are expected to grow with 35.96% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.88
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y41.03%
EPS Next 3Y35.96%
5. APP Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- APP does not give a dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0% |
APP Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
477.2
+11.11 (+2.38%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorInformation Technology
GICS IndustryGroupSoftware & Services
GICS IndustrySoftware
Earnings (Last)02-11 2026-02-11/amc
Earnings (Next)05-06 2026-05-06/amc
Inst Owners75.94%
Inst Owner Change-0.1%
Ins Owners4.55%
Ins Owner Change-0.61%
Market Cap160.95B
Revenue(TTM)5.81B
Net Income(TTM)3.33B
Analysts82.94
Price Target669.04 (40.2%)
Short Float %5.49%
Short Ratio2.2
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0% |
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DPN/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)5.26%
Min EPS beat(2)1.04%
Max EPS beat(2)9.47%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)19.65%
Min EPS beat(4)1.04%
Max EPS beat(4)51.45%
EPS beat(8)8
Avg EPS beat(8)22.96%
EPS beat(12)11
Avg EPS beat(12)26.7%
EPS beat(16)11
Avg EPS beat(16)-59.14%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)3.08%
Min Revenue beat(2)2.47%
Max Revenue beat(2)3.69%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)2.63%
Min Revenue beat(4)-1.89%
Max Revenue beat(4)6.23%
Revenue beat(8)6
Avg Revenue beat(8)3.66%
Revenue beat(12)10
Avg Revenue beat(12)3.58%
Revenue beat(16)11
Avg Revenue beat(16)1.03%
PT rev (1m)-2.14%
PT rev (3m)-10.57%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.27%
EPS NQ rev (3m)7.91%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.34%
EPS NY rev (3m)6.67%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.34%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)4.51%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.35%
Revenue NY rev (3m)2.67%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 46.33 | ||
| Fwd PE | 30.33 | ||
| P/S | 27.72 | ||
| P/FCF | 40.08 | ||
| P/OCF | 40.08 | ||
| P/B | 75.4 | ||
| P/tB | 813 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 37.16 |
EPS(TTM)10.3
EY2.16%
EPS(NY)15.74
Fwd EY3.3%
FCF(TTM)11.91
FCFY2.49%
OCF(TTM)11.91
OCFY2.49%
SpS17.21
BVpS6.33
TBVpS0.59
PEG (NY)0.88
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number38.2983 (-91.97%)
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 45.91% | ||
| ROE | 156.14% | ||
| ROCE | 70.27% | ||
| ROIC | 61.03% | ||
| ROICexc | 105.17% | ||
| ROICexgc | 240.76% | ||
| OM | 71.72% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 57.41% | ||
| GM | 86.48% | ||
| FCFM | 69.16% |
ROA(3y)26.47%
ROA(5y)15.32%
ROE(3y)109.7%
ROE(5y)64.09%
ROIC(3y)35.79%
ROIC(5y)22.21%
ROICexc(3y)53.06%
ROICexc(5y)32.81%
ROICexgc(3y)143.34%
ROICexgc(5y)89.92%
ROCE(3y)41.23%
ROCE(5y)25.58%
ROICexgc growth 3Y189.38%
ROICexgc growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3Y298.66%
ROICexc growth 5Y136.28%
OM growth 3Y198.66%
OM growth 5Y121.48%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y13.59%
GM growth 5Y7.32%
F-Score9
Asset Turnover0.8
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.65 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.87 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0.81 | ||
| Cap/Depr | N/A | ||
| Cap/Sales | N/A | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 92.12% | ||
| Profit Quality | 120.47% | ||
| Current Ratio | 3.32 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 3.32 | ||
| Altman-Z | 22.38 |
F-Score9
WACC10.52%
ROIC/WACC5.8
Cap/Depr(3y)N/A
Cap/Depr(5y)N/A
Cap/Sales(3y)N/A
Cap/Sales(5y)N/A
Profit Quality(3y)183.71%
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)126.87%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%87.28%
EPS Next Y52.77%
EPS Next 2Y41.03%
EPS Next 3Y35.96%
EPS Next 5Y25.09%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)45.98%
Revenue growth 3Y24.84%
Revenue growth 5Y30.45%
Sales Q2Q%20.77%
Revenue Next Year40.71%
Revenue Next 2Y34.8%
Revenue Next 3Y31.41%
Revenue Next 5Y24.4%
EBIT growth 1Y123.13%
EBIT growth 3Y272.84%
EBIT growth 5Y188.91%
EBIT Next Year67.7%
EBIT Next 3Y39.68%
EBIT Next 5Y29.71%
FCF growth 1Y91.74%
FCF growth 3Y114.62%
FCF growth 5Y78.82%
OCF growth 1Y91.3%
OCF growth 3Y113.47%
OCF growth 5Y78.29%
APPLOVIN CORP-CLASS A / APP Fundamental Analysis FAQ
Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for APPLOVIN CORP-CLASS A?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 7 / 10 to APP.
What is the valuation status of APPLOVIN CORP-CLASS A (APP) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 10 to APPLOVIN CORP-CLASS A (APP). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
Can you provide the profitability details for APPLOVIN CORP-CLASS A?
APPLOVIN CORP-CLASS A (APP) has a profitability rating of 9 / 10.
What is the valuation of APPLOVIN CORP-CLASS A based on its PE and PB ratios?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for APPLOVIN CORP-CLASS A (APP) is 46.33 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 75.4.
Can you provide the expected EPS growth for APP stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of APPLOVIN CORP-CLASS A (APP) is expected to grow by 52.77% in the next year.