235.62 USD
-0.98 (-0.41%)
Taking everything into account, APPF scores 6 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. APPF was compared to 276 industry peers in the Software industry. APPF has outstanding health and profitabily ratings, belonging to the best of the industry. This is a solid base for any company. APPF is valued quite expensive, but it does show an excellent growth. These ratings would make APPF suitable for growth and quality investing!
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year APPF was profitable.
In the past year APPF had a positive cash flow from operations.
Of the past 5 years APPF 4 years were profitable.
APPF had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
With an excellent Return On Assets value of 31.81%, APPF belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 98.55% of the companies in the same industry.
APPF's Return On Equity of 40.84% is amongst the best of the industry. APPF outperforms 94.57% of its industry peers.
APPF has a better Return On Invested Capital (19.35%) than 94.20% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 31.81% | ||
| ROE | 40.84% | ||
| ROIC | 19.35% |
ROA(3y)5.12%
ROA(5y)11.25%
ROE(3y)4.85%
ROE(5y)14.06%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
1.3 Margins
APPF has a better Profit Margin (22.48%) than 85.87% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of APPF has grown nicely.
APPF's Operating Margin of 14.60% is amongst the best of the industry. APPF outperforms 80.80% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of APPF has grown nicely.
The Gross Margin of APPF (63.48%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
APPF's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 14.6% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 22.48% | ||
| GM | 63.48% |
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5Y41.53%
PM growth 3Y351.99%
PM growth 5Y12.62%
GM growth 3Y2.47%
GM growth 5Y1.35%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), APPF is creating some value.
Compared to 1 year ago, APPF has more shares outstanding
The number of shares outstanding for APPF has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
APPF has no outstanding debt. Therefor its Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratios are 0 and belong to the best of the industry.
2.2 Solvency
APPF has an Altman-Z score of 39.34. This indicates that APPF is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
APPF has a better Altman-Z score (39.34) than 97.46% of its industry peers.
APPF has no outstanding debt. Therefor its Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratios are 0 and belong to the best of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0 | ||
| Altman-Z | 39.34 |
ROIC/WACC1.76
WACC11%
2.3 Liquidity
APPF has a Current Ratio of 3.01. This indicates that APPF is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
APPF has a Current ratio of 3.01. This is in the better half of the industry: APPF outperforms 75.72% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 3.01 indicates that APPF has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
With a decent Quick ratio value of 3.01, APPF is doing good in the industry, outperforming 76.09% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 3.01 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 3.01 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
APPF shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 10.80%, which is quite good.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 59.90% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth
APPF shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 18.88%.
APPF shows a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 25.41% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)10.8%
EPS 3Y426.96%
EPS 5Y59.9%
EPS Q2Q%1.55%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)18.88%
Revenue growth 3Y30.25%
Revenue growth 5Y25.41%
Sales Q2Q%21.2%
3.2 Future
APPF is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 23.21% yearly.
APPF is expected to show quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 18.81% yearly.
EPS Next Y19.8%
EPS Next 2Y21.99%
EPS Next 3Y23.21%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year20.18%
Revenue Next 2Y19.38%
Revenue Next 3Y18.81%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
The estimated forward EPS growth is still strong, although it is decreasing when compared to the stronger growth in the past years.
The estimated forward Revenue growth is still strong, although it is decreasing when compared to the stronger growth in the past years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 48.88, APPF can be considered very expensive at the moment.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of APPF is on the same level as its industry peers.
APPF's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather expensive valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 26.84.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 36.07, APPF can be considered very expensive at the moment.
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 rather expensive valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 23.40.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 48.88 | ||
| Fwd PE | 36.07 |
4.2 Price Multiples
60.51% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than APPF, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of APPF indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: APPF is cheaper than 61.96% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 40.66 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 53.33 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates APPF does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
The decent profitability rating of APPF may justify a higher PE ratio.
APPF's earnings are expected to grow with 23.21% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)2.47
PEG (5Y)0.82
EPS Next 2Y21.99%
EPS Next 3Y23.21%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
No dividends for APPF!.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0% |
NASDAQ:APPF (12/30/2025, 3:45:28 PM)
235.62
-0.98 (-0.41%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorInformation Technology
GICS IndustryGroupSoftware & Services
GICS IndustrySoftware
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners88.36%
Inst Owner Change0.75%
Ins Owners2.48%
Ins Owner Change-0.41%
Market Cap8.46B
Revenue(TTM)906.29M
Net Income(TTM)203.74M
Analysts83.08
Price Target314.75 (33.58%)
Short Float %6.04%
Short Ratio5.39
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)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-3.05%
Min EPS beat(2)-11.52%
Max EPS beat(2)5.42%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-3.37%
Min EPS beat(4)-11.52%
Max EPS beat(4)5.42%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)7.42%
EPS beat(12)9
Avg EPS beat(12)27.86%
EPS beat(16)11
Avg EPS beat(16)-115.31%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.26%
Min Revenue beat(2)-0.38%
Max Revenue beat(2)-0.15%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.96%
Min Revenue beat(4)-3.17%
Max Revenue beat(4)-0.15%
Revenue beat(8)4
Avg Revenue beat(8)0.67%
Revenue beat(12)8
Avg Revenue beat(12)1.18%
Revenue beat(16)11
Avg Revenue beat(16)1.16%
PT rev (1m)-1.5%
PT rev (3m)0.95%
EPS NQ rev (1m)1.16%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-5.55%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.73%
EPS NY rev (3m)-3.97%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.08%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)1.02%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.1%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.66%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 48.88 | ||
| Fwd PE | 36.07 | ||
| P/S | 9.34 | ||
| P/FCF | 40.66 | ||
| P/OCF | 39.61 | ||
| P/B | 16.97 | ||
| P/tB | 24.22 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 53.33 |
EPS(TTM)4.82
EY2.05%
EPS(NY)6.53
Fwd EY2.77%
FCF(TTM)5.8
FCFY2.46%
OCF(TTM)5.95
OCFY2.52%
SpS25.23
BVpS13.89
TBVpS9.73
PEG (NY)2.47
PEG (5Y)0.82
Graham Number38.81
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 31.81% | ||
| ROE | 40.84% | ||
| ROCE | 24.5% | ||
| ROIC | 19.35% | ||
| ROICexc | 30.75% | ||
| ROICexgc | 54.89% | ||
| OM | 14.6% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 22.48% | ||
| GM | 63.48% | ||
| FCFM | 22.97% |
ROA(3y)5.12%
ROA(5y)11.25%
ROE(3y)4.85%
ROE(5y)14.06%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)N/A
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)N/A
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexgc growth 3YN/A
ROICexgc growth 5Y55.49%
ROICexc growth 3YN/A
ROICexc growth 5Y60.78%
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5Y41.53%
PM growth 3Y351.99%
PM growth 5Y12.62%
GM growth 3Y2.47%
GM growth 5Y1.35%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover1.42
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 26.25% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 0.61% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 139.4% | ||
| Profit Quality | 102.18% | ||
| Current Ratio | 3.01 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 3.01 | ||
| Altman-Z | 39.34 |
F-Score6
WACC11%
ROIC/WACC1.76
Cap/Depr(3y)53.87%
Cap/Depr(5y)88.52%
Cap/Sales(3y)2.55%
Cap/Sales(5y)6.26%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)10.8%
EPS 3Y426.96%
EPS 5Y59.9%
EPS Q2Q%1.55%
EPS Next Y19.8%
EPS Next 2Y21.99%
EPS Next 3Y23.21%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)18.88%
Revenue growth 3Y30.25%
Revenue growth 5Y25.41%
Sales Q2Q%21.2%
Revenue Next Year20.18%
Revenue Next 2Y19.38%
Revenue Next 3Y18.81%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-8.9%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5Y77.49%
EBIT Next Year21.11%
EBIT Next 3Y23.99%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y889.42%
FCF growth 3Y307.73%
FCF growth 5Y79.14%
OCF growth 1Y507.22%
OCF growth 3Y74.53%
OCF growth 5Y37.07%
APPFOLIO INC - A / APPF FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for APPF stock?
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APPFOLIO INC - A (APPF) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.
What is the expected EPS growth for APPFOLIO INC - A (APPF) stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of APPFOLIO INC - A (APPF) is expected to grow by 19.8% in the next year.