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APPIAN CORP-A (APPN) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NASDAQ:APPN - Nasdaq - US03782L1017 - Common Stock - Currency: USD

31.5  +0.19 (+0.61%)

After market: 31.5 0 (0%)

Fundamental Rating

3

APPN gets a fundamental rating of 3 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 282 industry peers in the Software industry. Both the profitability and financial health of APPN have multiple concerns. APPN is quite expensive at the moment. It does show a decent growth rate.


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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year APPN was profitable.
APPN had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
APPN had negative earnings in each of the past 5 years.
In the past 5 years APPN reported 4 times negative operating cash flow.
APPN Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFAPPN Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 -50M -100M -150M

1.2 Ratios

APPN has a Return On Assets of -10.21%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: APPN outperforms 40.78% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -10.21%
ROE N/A
ROIC N/A
ROA(3y)-19.34%
ROA(5y)-16.42%
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
APPN Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICAPPN Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 100 -100 200 -200

1.3 Margins

Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 76.15%, APPN is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 70.92% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of APPN has grown nicely.
The Profit Margin and Operating Margin are not available for APPN so they could not be analyzed.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM N/A
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 76.15%
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y1.76%
GM growth 5Y3.42%
APPN Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsAPPN Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20 -20 40 60

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

APPN does not have a ROIC to compare to the WACC, probably because it is not profitable.
APPN has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
APPN has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for APPN is higher compared to a year ago.
APPN Yearly Shares OutstandingAPPN Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20M 40M 60M
APPN Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsAPPN Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M

2.2 Solvency

An Altman-Z score of 1.82 indicates that APPN is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
APPN has a Altman-Z score (1.82) which is in line with its industry peers.
APPN has a debt to FCF ratio of 8.07. This is a slightly negative value and a sign of low solvency as APPN would need 8.07 years to pay back of all of its debts.
APPN has a Debt to FCF ratio (8.07) which is in line with its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity N/A
Debt/FCF 8.07
Altman-Z 1.82
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACC11.2%
APPN Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFAPPN Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 100M -100M 200M

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 1.25 indicates that APPN should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
With a Current ratio value of 1.25, APPN is not doing good in the industry: 60.28% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
APPN has a Quick Ratio of 1.25. This is a normal value and indicates that APPN is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
APPN has a Quick ratio (1.25) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.25
Quick Ratio 1.25
APPN Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesAPPN Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 100M 200M 300M 400M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

APPN shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 102.60%, which is quite impressive.
The Revenue has grown by 13.15% in the past year. This is quite good.
APPN shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 18.83% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)102.6%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%154.17%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)13.15%
Revenue growth 3Y18.66%
Revenue growth 5Y18.83%
Sales Q2Q%11.07%

3.2 Future

APPN is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 46.51% yearly.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 14.21% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
EPS Next Y159.08%
EPS Next 2Y85.86%
EPS Next 3Y54.12%
EPS Next 5Y46.51%
Revenue Next Year10.89%
Revenue Next 2Y10.51%
Revenue Next 3Y10.03%
Revenue Next 5Y14.21%

3.3 Evolution

Although the future Revenue growth is still strong, it is not able to hold up the even more excellent growth rate of the past years.
APPN Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesAPPN Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 500M 1B 1.5B
APPN Yearly EPS VS EstimatesAPPN Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 0 1 -1 2 3

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

A Price/Earnings ratio of 1575.00 indicates a quite expensive valuation of APPN.
APPN's Price/Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of APPN to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.19), we can say APPN is valued expensively.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 61.89, the valuation of APPN can be described as expensive.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Forward Earnings ratio as APPN.
APPN is valuated expensively when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 22.13, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 1575
Fwd PE 61.89
APPN Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsAPPN Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 500 1K 1.5K

4.2 Price Multiples

APPN's Price/Free Cash Flow is on the same level as the industry average.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 76.1
EV/EBITDA N/A
APPN Per share dataAPPN EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 2 4 6 8

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
APPN's earnings are expected to grow with 54.12% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)9.9
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y85.86%
EPS Next 3Y54.12%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

No dividends for APPN!.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A

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APPIAN CORP-A

NASDAQ:APPN (5/30/2025, 4:03:24 PM)

After market: 31.5 0 (0%)

31.5

+0.19 (+0.61%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorInformation Technology
GICS IndustryGroupSoftware & Services
GICS IndustrySoftware
Earnings (Last)05-08 2025-05-08/bmo
Earnings (Next)07-30 2025-07-30/amc
Inst Owners74.4%
Inst Owner Change13.02%
Ins Owners5.91%
Ins Owner Change0.49%
Market Cap2.34B
Analysts54.29
Price Target36.04 (14.41%)
Short Float %8.17%
Short Ratio4.99
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP0%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)202.75%
Min EPS beat(2)100%
Max EPS beat(2)305.51%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)174.08%
Min EPS beat(4)17.81%
Max EPS beat(4)305.51%
EPS beat(8)7
Avg EPS beat(8)100.53%
EPS beat(12)9
Avg EPS beat(12)60.91%
EPS beat(16)11
Avg EPS beat(16)50%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.32%
Min Revenue beat(2)-0.52%
Max Revenue beat(2)-0.12%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.19%
Min Revenue beat(4)-0.57%
Max Revenue beat(4)0.44%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.18%
Revenue beat(12)6
Avg Revenue beat(12)0.26%
Revenue beat(16)9
Avg Revenue beat(16)1.19%
PT rev (1m)-13.47%
PT rev (3m)-12.4%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-5.44%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-15.27%
EPS NY rev (1m)11.46%
EPS NY rev (3m)62%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-1.21%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.9%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.35%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.16%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 1575
Fwd PE 61.89
P/S 3.69
P/FCF 76.1
P/OCF 70.9
P/B N/A
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA N/A
EPS(TTM)0.02
EY0.06%
EPS(NY)0.51
Fwd EY1.62%
FCF(TTM)0.41
FCFY1.31%
OCF(TTM)0.44
OCFY1.41%
SpS8.54
BVpS-0.43
TBVpS-0.81
PEG (NY)9.9
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -10.21%
ROE N/A
ROCE N/A
ROIC N/A
ROICexc N/A
ROICexgc N/A
OM N/A
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 76.15%
FCFM 4.85%
ROA(3y)-19.34%
ROA(5y)-16.42%
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
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
ROICexcg growth 3YN/A
ROICexcg growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3YN/A
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y1.76%
GM growth 5Y3.42%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover1.07
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity N/A
Debt/FCF 8.07
Debt/EBITDA N/A
Cap/Depr 22.25%
Cap/Sales 0.36%
Interest Coverage N/A
Cash Conversion N/A
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 1.25
Quick Ratio 1.25
Altman-Z 1.82
F-Score6
WACC11.2%
ROIC/WACCN/A
Cap/Depr(3y)88.09%
Cap/Depr(5y)78.24%
Cap/Sales(3y)1.44%
Cap/Sales(5y)1.28%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)102.6%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%154.17%
EPS Next Y159.08%
EPS Next 2Y85.86%
EPS Next 3Y54.12%
EPS Next 5Y46.51%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)13.15%
Revenue growth 3Y18.66%
Revenue growth 5Y18.83%
Sales Q2Q%11.07%
Revenue Next Year10.89%
Revenue Next 2Y10.51%
Revenue Next 3Y10.03%
Revenue Next 5Y14.21%
EBIT growth 1Y61.27%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year1139.97%
EBIT Next 3Y171.79%
EBIT Next 5Y104.01%
FCF growth 1Y125.32%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y129.65%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5YN/A