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APPLOVIN CORP-CLASS A (APP) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - Nasdaq - NASDAQ:APP - US03831W1080 - Common Stock

549.25 USD
+5.69 (+1.05%)
Last: 1/28/2026, 10:51:08 AM
Fundamental Rating

7

APP gets a fundamental rating of 7 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 278 industry peers in the Software industry. Both the health and profitability get an excellent rating, making APP a very profitable company, without any liquidiy or solvency issues. APP is showing excellent growth while it is valued at reasonable prices. Keep and eye on this one! These ratings could make APP a good candidate for growth and quality investing.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

  • APP had positive earnings in the past year.
  • In the past year APP had a positive cash flow from operations.
  • The reported net income has been mixed in the past 5 years: APP reported negative net income in multiple years.
  • APP had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
APP Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFAPP Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 500M 1B 1.5B 2B

1.2 Ratios

  • With an excellent Return On Assets value of 44.61%, APP belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 99.28% of the companies in the same industry.
  • With an excellent Return On Equity value of 191.99%, APP belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 99.64% of the companies in the same industry.
  • APP has a Return On Invested Capital of 52.42%. This is amongst the best in the industry. APP outperforms 98.92% of its industry peers.
  • APP had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 14.51%. This is above the industry average of 10.76%.
  • The last Return On Invested Capital (52.42%) for APP is above the 3 year average (14.51%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 44.61%
ROE 191.99%
ROIC 52.42%
ROA(3y)10.07%
ROA(5y)4.98%
ROE(3y)54.28%
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)14.51%
ROIC(5y)9.34%
APP Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICAPP Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 50 100

1.3 Margins

  • The Profit Margin of APP (51.26%) is better than 93.53% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of APP has grown nicely.
  • Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 63.35%, APP belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 97.84% of the companies in the same industry.
  • In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of APP has grown nicely.
  • APP's Gross Margin of 83.31% is amongst the best of the industry. APP outperforms 88.85% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of APP has remained more or less at the same level.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 63.35%
PM (TTM) 51.26%
GM 83.31%
OM growth 3Y94.93%
OM growth 5Y15.27%
PM growth 3Y209%
PM growth 5Y34.24%
GM growth 3Y5.19%
GM growth 5Y-0.13%
APP Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsAPP Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 50 -50

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

  • With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), APP is creating value.
  • APP has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
  • The number of shares outstanding for APP has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
  • APP has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
APP Yearly Shares OutstandingAPP Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 100M 200M 300M
APP Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsAPP Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2B 4B 6B

2.2 Solvency

  • An Altman-Z score of 26.01 indicates that APP is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
  • APP has a Altman-Z score of 26.01. This is amongst the best in the industry. APP outperforms 96.76% of its industry peers.
  • The Debt to FCF ratio of APP is 1.03, which is an excellent value as it means it would take APP, only 1.03 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
  • The Debt to FCF ratio of APP (1.03) is better than 74.82% of its industry peers.
  • A Debt/Equity ratio of 2.38 is on the high side and indicates that APP has dependencies on debt financing.
  • With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 2.38, APP is not doing good in the industry: 83.45% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
  • Even though the debt/equity ratio score it not favorable for APP, it has very limited outstanding debt, so we won't put too much weight on the DE evaluation.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 2.38
Debt/FCF 1.03
Altman-Z 26.01
ROIC/WACC4.73
WACC11.09%
APP Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFAPP Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 1B 2B 3B

2.3 Liquidity

  • APP has a Current Ratio of 3.25. This indicates that APP is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
  • APP has a better Current ratio (3.25) than 76.98% of its industry peers.
  • A Quick Ratio of 3.25 indicates that APP has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
  • Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 3.25, APP is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 76.98% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 3.25
Quick Ratio 3.25
APP Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesAPP Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 1B 2B 3B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

  • The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 166.36% over the past year.
  • The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 84.83% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth
  • The Revenue has grown by 40.81% in the past year. This is a very strong growth!
  • APP shows a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 36.49% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)166.36%
EPS 3Y269.22%
EPS 5Y84.83%
EPS Q2Q%96%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)40.81%
Revenue growth 3Y19.02%
Revenue growth 5Y36.49%
Sales Q2Q%17.26%

3.2 Future

  • APP is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 44.45% yearly.
  • APP is expected to show a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 27.22% yearly.
EPS Next Y107.83%
EPS Next 2Y80.05%
EPS Next 3Y62.52%
EPS Next 5Y44.45%
Revenue Next Year24.01%
Revenue Next 2Y30.35%
Revenue Next 3Y29.22%
Revenue Next 5Y27.22%

3.3 Evolution

  • Although the future EPS growth is still strong, it is not able to hold up the even more excellent growth rate of the past years.
  • 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.
APP Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesAPP Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2033 10B 20B 30B
APP Yearly EPS VS EstimatesAPP Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2033 0 10 20 30 40 50

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • A Price/Earnings ratio of 62.49 indicates a quite expensive valuation of APP.
  • APP's Price/Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 28.82, APP is valued quite expensively.
  • APP is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 37.32.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of APP is on the same level as its industry peers.
  • The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 25.95. APP is valued slightly more expensive when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 62.49
Fwd PE 37.32
APP Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsAPP Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 20 40 60

4.2 Price Multiples

  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of APP indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: APP is cheaper than 60.07% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • APP's Price/Free Cash Flow is on the same level as the industry average.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 54.63
EV/EBITDA 48.99
APP Per share dataAPP EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 5 10 15

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.
  • The excellent profitability rating of APP may justify a higher PE ratio.
  • A more expensive valuation may be justified as APP's earnings are expected to grow with 62.52% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.58
PEG (5Y)0.74
EPS Next 2Y80.05%
EPS Next 3Y62.52%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

  • No dividends for APP!.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0%

APPLOVIN CORP-CLASS A / APP FAQ

Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for APPLOVIN CORP-CLASS A?

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


What is the valuation status of APPLOVIN CORP-CLASS A (APP) stock?

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


How profitable is APPLOVIN CORP-CLASS A (APP) stock?

APPLOVIN CORP-CLASS A (APP) has a profitability rating of 9 / 10.


Can you provide the financial health for APP stock?

The financial health rating of APPLOVIN CORP-CLASS A (APP) is 8 / 10.


What is the earnings growth outlook for APPLOVIN CORP-CLASS A?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of APPLOVIN CORP-CLASS A (APP) is expected to grow by 107.83% in the next year.