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APPIAN CORP-A (APPN) Stock Fundamental Analysis

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

27.52  -0.09 (-0.33%)

After market: 27.52 0 (0%)

Fundamental Rating

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Taking everything into account, APPN scores 3 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. APPN was compared to 281 industry peers in the Software industry. APPN may be in some trouble as it scores bad on both profitability and health. 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.
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

With a Return On Assets value of -10.21%, APPN perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 42.35% of the companies in the same industry.
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

APPN's Gross Margin of 76.15% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. APPN outperforms 70.82% of its industry peers.
APPN's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
APPN does not have Profit Margin and Operating Margin available, so we won't be analyzing them here.
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

APPN has an Altman-Z score of 1.56. This is a bad value and indicates that APPN is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
With a Altman-Z score value of 1.56, APPN perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 43.42% of the companies in the same industry.
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.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 8.07, APPN is in line with its industry, outperforming 52.31% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity N/A
Debt/FCF 8.07
Altman-Z 1.56
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACC11.62%
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

APPN has a Current 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 worse Current ratio (1.25) than 60.14% of its industry peers.
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 in line with its industry peers.
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

The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 102.60% over the past year.
The Revenue has grown by 13.15% in the past year. This is quite good.
Measured over the past years, APPN shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 18.83% on average per year.
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

Based on estimates for the next years, APPN will show a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 46.51% on average per year.
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 Y162.8%
EPS Next 2Y83.64%
EPS Next 3Y54.12%
EPS Next 5Y46.51%
Revenue Next Year10.96%
Revenue Next 2Y10.5%
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 1376.00 indicates a quite expensive valuation of APPN.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of APPN is on the same level as its industry peers.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.82. APPN is valued rather expensively when compared to this.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 57.30 indicates a quite expensive valuation of 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 36.21. APPN is valued rather expensively when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 1376
Fwd PE 57.3
APPN Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsAPPN Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 200 400 600 800 1K

4.2 Price Multiples

The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Free Cash Flow ratio as APPN.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 66.48
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.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as APPN's earnings are expected to grow with 54.12% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)8.45
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y83.64%
EPS Next 3Y54.12%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

APPN does not give a dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A

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APPIAN CORP-A

NASDAQ:APPN (8/1/2025, 8:20:48 PM)

After market: 27.52 0 (0%)

27.52

-0.09 (-0.33%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorInformation Technology
GICS IndustryGroupSoftware & Services
GICS IndustrySoftware
Earnings (Last)05-08 2025-05-08/bmo
Earnings (Next)08-07 2025-08-07/amc
Inst Owners56.03%
Inst Owner Change0.22%
Ins Owners6.06%
Ins Owner Change0.73%
Market Cap2.04B
Analysts53.85
Price Target35.7 (29.72%)
Short Float %9.59%
Short Ratio5.78
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)0.48%
PT rev (3m)-2.33%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.55%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-1.7%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.88%
EPS NY rev (3m)18.5%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.01%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.7%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.02%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.4%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 1376
Fwd PE 57.3
P/S 3.22
P/FCF 66.48
P/OCF 61.94
P/B N/A
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA N/A
EPS(TTM)0.02
EY0.07%
EPS(NY)0.48
Fwd EY1.75%
FCF(TTM)0.41
FCFY1.5%
OCF(TTM)0.44
OCFY1.61%
SpS8.54
BVpS-0.43
TBVpS-0.81
PEG (NY)8.45
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 1.56
F-Score6
WACC11.62%
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 Y162.8%
EPS Next 2Y83.64%
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 Year10.96%
Revenue Next 2Y10.5%
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