APPFOLIO INC - A (APPF) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation

NASDAQ:APPF • US03783C1009

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This APPF fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.

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1. APPF Profitability Analysis

1.1 Basic Checks

  • APPF had positive earnings in the past year.
  • In the past year APPF had a positive cash flow from operations.
  • APPF had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
  • In the past 5 years APPF always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
APPF Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFAPPF Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 100M 200M

1.2 Ratios

  • APPF's Return On Assets of 20.45% is amongst the best of the industry. APPF outperforms 96.73% of its industry peers.
  • APPF has a better Return On Equity (25.97%) than 90.91% of its industry peers.
  • With an excellent Return On Invested Capital value of 22.98%, APPF belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 95.27% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for APPF is above the industry average of 10.93%.
  • The 3 year average ROIC (15.13%) for APPF is below the current ROIC(22.98%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 20.45%
ROE 25.97%
ROIC 22.98%
ROA(3y)17.89%
ROA(5y)7.21%
ROE(3y)22.06%
ROE(5y)8.17%
ROIC(3y)15.13%
ROIC(5y)N/A
APPF Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICAPPF Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 20 -20 40

1.3 Margins

  • With an excellent Profit Margin value of 14.82%, APPF belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 81.45% of the companies in the same industry.
  • APPF's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
  • The Operating Margin of APPF (16.08%) is better than 83.27% of its industry peers.
  • APPF's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
  • The Gross Margin of APPF (63.68%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • APPF's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 16.08%
PM (TTM) 14.82%
GM 63.68%
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5Y38.46%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5Y-21.92%
GM growth 3Y2.37%
GM growth 5Y0.67%
APPF Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsAPPF Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 20 40 60

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2. APPF Health Analysis

2.1 Basic Checks

  • With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), APPF is creating value.
  • APPF has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
  • Compared to 5 years ago, APPF has more shares outstanding
  • APPF has no outstanding debt. Therefor its Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratios are 0 and belong to the best of the industry.
APPF Yearly Shares OutstandingAPPF Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 10M 20M 30M
APPF Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsAPPF Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 200M 400M 600M

2.2 Solvency

  • An Altman-Z score of 26.59 indicates that APPF is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
  • With an excellent Altman-Z score value of 26.59, APPF belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 97.09% of the companies in the same industry.
  • There is no outstanding debt for APPF. This means it has a Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratio of 0 and it is amongst the best of the sector and industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0
Debt/FCF 0
Altman-Z 26.59
ROIC/WACC2.09
WACC10.99%
APPF Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFAPPF Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 100M 200M 300M 400M 500M

2.3 Liquidity

  • A Current Ratio of 3.31 indicates that APPF has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
  • APPF's Current ratio of 3.31 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. APPF outperforms 76.36% of its industry peers.
  • APPF has a Quick Ratio of 3.31. This indicates that APPF is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
  • Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 3.31, APPF is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 76.36% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 3.31
Quick Ratio 3.31
APPF Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesAPPF Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 100M 200M 300M

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3. APPF Growth Analysis

3.1 Past

  • The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 20.50% over the past year.
  • The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 3.52% on average over the past years.
  • The Revenue has grown by 19.72% in the past year. This is quite good.
  • The Revenue has been growing by 25.12% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth!
EPS 1Y (TTM)20.5%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5Y3.52%
EPS Q2Q%51.09%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)19.72%
Revenue growth 3Y26.3%
Revenue growth 5Y25.12%
Sales Q2Q%21.86%

3.2 Future

  • Based on estimates for the next years, APPF will show a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 21.75% on average per year.
  • APPF is expected to show quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 16.86% yearly.
EPS Next Y26.45%
EPS Next 2Y23.86%
EPS Next 3Y21.75%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year17.55%
Revenue Next 2Y17.03%
Revenue Next 3Y16.86%
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

  • The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
  • The estimated forward Revenue growth is still strong, although it is decreasing when compared to the stronger growth in the past years.
APPF Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesAPPF Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 500M 1B 1.5B
APPF Yearly EPS VS EstimatesAPPF Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 0 2 4 6 8

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4. APPF Valuation Analysis

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • The Price/Earnings ratio is 29.70, which means the current valuation is very expensive for APPF.
  • APPF's Price/Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
  • The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 25.60. APPF is around the same levels.
  • The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 23.49, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of APPF.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of APPF is on the same level as its industry peers.
  • APPF's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 22.84.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 29.7
Fwd PE 23.49
APPF Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsAPPF Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

  • Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, APPF is valued a bit cheaper than 65.82% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, APPF is valued a bit cheaper than 66.55% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 24.01
EV/EBITDA 29.95
APPF Per share dataAPPF EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 5 10 15 20 25

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • APPF's PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
  • APPF has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
  • A more expensive valuation may be justified as APPF's earnings are expected to grow with 21.75% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)1.12
PEG (5Y)8.44
EPS Next 2Y23.86%
EPS Next 3Y21.75%

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5. APPF Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • APPF does not give a dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0%

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APPF Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

APPFOLIO INC - A

NASDAQ:APPF (4/2/2026, 8:08:13 PM)

After market: 157.11 0 (0%)

157.11

+2.97 (+1.93%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupSoftware & Services
GICS IndustrySoftware
Earnings (Last)01-29
Earnings (Next)04-23
Inst Owners86.92%
Inst Owner Change3.52%
Ins Owners2.42%
Ins Owner Change2.2%
Market Cap5.65B
Revenue(TTM)950.82M
Net Income(TTM)140.92M
Analysts82.86
Price Target271.88 (73.05%)
Short Float %8.99%
Short Ratio4.74
Dividend
Industry RankSector 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)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-1.42%
Min EPS beat(2)-11.52%
Max EPS beat(2)8.67%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)-0.13%
Min EPS beat(4)-11.52%
Max EPS beat(4)8.67%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)6.1%
EPS beat(12)9
Avg EPS beat(12)23.49%
EPS beat(16)12
Avg EPS beat(16)-111.22%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.84%
Min Revenue beat(2)-1.31%
Max Revenue beat(2)-0.38%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.25%
Min Revenue beat(4)-3.17%
Max Revenue beat(4)-0.15%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)0.06%
Revenue beat(12)7
Avg Revenue beat(12)0.79%
Revenue beat(16)10
Avg Revenue beat(16)1%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)-13.62%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)2.66%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.5%
EPS NY rev (3m)2.39%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.48%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.09%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.87%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 29.7
Fwd PE 23.49
P/S 5.95
P/FCF 24.01
P/OCF 23.36
P/B 10.42
P/tB 14.28
EV/EBITDA 29.95
EPS(TTM)5.29
EY3.37%
EPS(NY)6.69
Fwd EY4.26%
FCF(TTM)6.54
FCFY4.17%
OCF(TTM)6.73
OCFY4.28%
SpS26.42
BVpS15.08
TBVpS11
PEG (NY)1.12
PEG (5Y)8.44
Graham Number42.36
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 20.45%
ROE 25.97%
ROCE 26.27%
ROIC 22.98%
ROICexc 40.42%
ROICexgc 72.56%
OM 16.08%
PM (TTM) 14.82%
GM 63.68%
FCFM 24.77%
ROA(3y)17.89%
ROA(5y)7.21%
ROE(3y)22.06%
ROE(5y)8.17%
ROIC(3y)15.13%
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)28.55%
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)59.25%
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)17.3%
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexgc growth 3YN/A
ROICexgc growth 5Y39.85%
ROICexc growth 3YN/A
ROICexc growth 5Y51.83%
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5Y38.46%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5Y-21.92%
GM growth 3Y2.37%
GM growth 5Y0.67%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover1.38
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0
Debt/FCF 0
Debt/EBITDA 0
Cap/Depr 29.12%
Cap/Sales 0.69%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 137.9%
Profit Quality 167.12%
Current Ratio 3.31
Quick Ratio 3.31
Altman-Z 26.59
F-Score6
WACC10.99%
ROIC/WACC2.09
Cap/Depr(3y)40.61%
Cap/Depr(5y)60.69%
Cap/Sales(3y)1.28%
Cap/Sales(5y)3.49%
Profit Quality(3y)657.89%
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)20.5%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5Y3.52%
EPS Q2Q%51.09%
EPS Next Y26.45%
EPS Next 2Y23.86%
EPS Next 3Y21.75%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)19.72%
Revenue growth 3Y26.3%
Revenue growth 5Y25.12%
Sales Q2Q%21.86%
Revenue Next Year17.55%
Revenue Next 2Y17.03%
Revenue Next 3Y16.86%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y12.73%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5Y73.24%
EBIT Next Year36.16%
EBIT Next 3Y19.21%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y30.14%
FCF growth 3Y284.59%
FCF growth 5Y135.96%
OCF growth 1Y28.67%
OCF growth 3Y112.11%
OCF growth 5Y38.04%

APPFOLIO INC - A / APPF Fundamental Analysis FAQ

What is the fundamental rating for APPF stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 7 / 10 to APPF.


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ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 10 to APPFOLIO INC - A (APPF). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


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APPFOLIO INC - A (APPF) has a profitability rating of 8 / 10.


What is the earnings growth outlook for APPFOLIO INC - A?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of APPFOLIO INC - A (APPF) is expected to grow by 26.45% in the next year.