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APPIAN CORP-A (APPN) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - Nasdaq - NASDAQ:APPN - US03782L1017 - Common Stock

40.4 USD
-0.68 (-1.66%)
Last: 11/28/2025, 8:12:54 PM
40.58 USD
+0.18 (+0.45%)
After Hours: 11/28/2025, 8:12:54 PM
Fundamental Rating

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We assign a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10 to APPN. APPN was compared to 280 industry peers in the Software industry. APPN may be in some trouble as it scores bad on both profitability and health. APPN has a correct valuation and a medium growth rate.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year APPN was profitable.
In the past year APPN had a positive cash flow from operations.
In the past 5 years APPN always reported negative net income.
APPN had negative operating cash flow in 4 of the past 5 years.
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 (-1.20%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
APPN has a Return On Invested Capital of 2.73%. This is in the better half of the industry: APPN outperforms 68.57% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -1.2%
ROE N/A
ROIC 2.73%
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

APPN has a better Operating Margin (1.21%) than 61.43% of its industry peers.
The Gross Margin of APPN (76.28%) is better than 71.07% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of APPN has grown nicely.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 1.21%
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 76.28%
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

With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), APPN is destroying value.
APPN has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
APPN has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, APPN has a worse debt to assets ratio.
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 2.69 indicates that APPN is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
APPN has a Altman-Z score (2.69) which is in line with its industry peers.
APPN has a debt to FCF ratio of 3.38. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as APPN would need 3.38 years to pay back of all of its debts.
APPN's Debt to FCF ratio of 3.38 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. APPN outperforms 63.21% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity N/A
Debt/FCF 3.38
Altman-Z 2.69
ROIC/WACC0.24
WACC11.17%
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 1.19 indicates that APPN should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
With a Current ratio value of 1.19, APPN is not doing good in the industry: 64.64% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
APPN has a Quick Ratio of 1.19. 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 of 1.19. This is in the lower half of the industry: APPN underperforms 63.93% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.19
Quick Ratio 1.19
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 255.17%, which is quite impressive.
APPN shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 15.97%.
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)255.17%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%113.33%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)15.97%
Revenue growth 3Y18.66%
Revenue growth 5Y18.83%
Sales Q2Q%21.39%

3.2 Future

The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 46.51% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
Based on estimates for the next years, APPN will show a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 14.21% on average per year.
EPS Next Y196.09%
EPS Next 2Y89.35%
EPS Next 3Y59.08%
EPS Next 5Y46.51%
Revenue Next Year13.62%
Revenue Next 2Y12.34%
Revenue Next 3Y11.65%
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

Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 89.78, the valuation of APPN can be described as expensive.
APPN's Price/Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.31. APPN is valued rather expensively when compared to this.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 72.81, which means the current valuation is very expensive for APPN.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of APPN is on the same level as its industry peers.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 36.59. APPN is valued rather expensively when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 89.78
Fwd PE 72.81
APPN Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsAPPN Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 20 40 60 80

4.2 Price Multiples

The rest of the industry has a similar Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio as APPN.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of APPN indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: APPN is cheaper than 62.50% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 41.17
EV/EBITDA 165.37
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 low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as APPN's earnings are expected to grow with 59.08% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.46
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y89.35%
EPS Next 3Y59.08%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

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

APPIAN CORP-A

NASDAQ:APPN (11/28/2025, 8:12:54 PM)

After market: 40.58 +0.18 (+0.45%)

40.4

-0.68 (-1.66%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupSoftware & Services
GICS IndustrySoftware
Earnings (Last)11-06 2025-11-06/bmo
Earnings (Next)02-17 2026-02-17/amc
Inst Owners68.85%
Inst Owner Change0.24%
Ins Owners6.1%
Ins Owner Change0.92%
Market Cap2.98B
Revenue(TTM)690.75M
Net Income(TTM)-7.31M
Analysts53.85
Price Target42.43 (5.02%)
Short Float %8.02%
Short Ratio3.73
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)292.06%
Min EPS beat(2)100%
Max EPS beat(2)484.11%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)247.4%
Min EPS beat(4)100%
Max EPS beat(4)484.11%
EPS beat(8)7
Avg EPS beat(8)169.67%
EPS beat(12)11
Avg EPS beat(12)119.23%
EPS beat(16)13
Avg EPS beat(16)87.54%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)4.92%
Min Revenue beat(2)4.52%
Max Revenue beat(2)5.32%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)2.3%
Min Revenue beat(4)-0.52%
Max Revenue beat(4)5.32%
Revenue beat(8)4
Avg Revenue beat(8)1.03%
Revenue beat(12)7
Avg Revenue beat(12)0.79%
Revenue beat(16)10
Avg Revenue beat(16)1.59%
PT rev (1m)23.08%
PT rev (3m)23.08%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-40.88%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-40.88%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)3.59%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)1.09%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)1.09%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 89.78
Fwd PE 72.81
P/S 4.33
P/FCF 41.17
P/OCF 39.56
P/B N/A
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 165.37
EPS(TTM)0.45
EY1.11%
EPS(NY)0.55
Fwd EY1.37%
FCF(TTM)0.98
FCFY2.43%
OCF(TTM)1.02
OCFY2.53%
SpS9.33
BVpS-0.66
TBVpS-1.07
PEG (NY)0.46
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham NumberN/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -1.2%
ROE N/A
ROCE 3.46%
ROIC 2.73%
ROICexc 13.2%
ROICexgc 33.62%
OM 1.21%
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 76.28%
FCFM 10.52%
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
ROICexgc growth 3YN/A
ROICexgc 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-Score7
Asset Turnover1.13
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity N/A
Debt/FCF 3.38
Debt/EBITDA 12.75
Cap/Depr 29.75%
Cap/Sales 0.43%
Interest Coverage 0.54
Cash Conversion 412.78%
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 1.19
Quick Ratio 1.19
Altman-Z 2.69
F-Score7
WACC11.17%
ROIC/WACC0.24
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)255.17%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%113.33%
EPS Next Y196.09%
EPS Next 2Y89.35%
EPS Next 3Y59.08%
EPS Next 5Y46.51%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)15.97%
Revenue growth 3Y18.66%
Revenue growth 5Y18.83%
Sales Q2Q%21.39%
Revenue Next Year13.62%
Revenue Next 2Y12.34%
Revenue Next 3Y11.65%
Revenue Next 5Y14.21%
EBIT growth 1Y110.87%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year1344.19%
EBIT Next 3Y188.65%
EBIT Next 5Y104.01%
FCF growth 1Y157.51%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y165.87%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5YN/A

APPIAN CORP-A / APPN FAQ

What is the fundamental rating for APPN stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to APPN.


What is the valuation status of APPIAN CORP-A (APPN) stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 10 to APPIAN CORP-A (APPN). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


How profitable is APPIAN CORP-A (APPN) stock?

APPIAN CORP-A (APPN) has a profitability rating of 3 / 10.


What is the financial health of APPIAN CORP-A (APPN) stock?

The financial health rating of APPIAN CORP-A (APPN) is 3 / 10.


What is the expected EPS growth for APPIAN CORP-A (APPN) stock?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of APPIAN CORP-A (APPN) is expected to grow by 196.09% in the next year.