233.515 USD
-1.9 (-0.8%)
Taking everything into account, APPF scores 6 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. APPF was compared to 280 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 shows excellent growth, but is valued quite expensive already. These ratings could make APPF a good candidate for growth and quality investing.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year APPF was profitable.
APPF had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
APPF had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
Each year in the past 5 years APPF had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
With an excellent Return On Assets value of 31.81%, APPF belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 98.21% of the companies in the same industry.
APPF has a Return On Equity of 40.84%. This is amongst the best in the industry. APPF outperforms 94.64% of its industry peers.
With an excellent Return On Invested Capital value of 19.35%, APPF belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 93.93% of the companies in the same industry.
| 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's Profit Margin of 22.48% is amongst the best of the industry. APPF outperforms 87.14% of its industry peers.
APPF's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
APPF's Operating Margin of 14.60% is amongst the best of the industry. APPF outperforms 81.07% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of APPF has grown nicely.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 63.48%, APPF is in line with its industry, outperforming 41.43% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of APPF has remained more or less at the same level.
| 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
Compared to 5 years ago, APPF has more shares outstanding
There is no outstanding debt for APPF. This means it has a Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratio of 0 and it is amongst the best of the sector and industry.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 39.16 indicates that APPF is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
APPF has a better Altman-Z score (39.16) than 96.43% of its industry peers.
There is no outstanding debt for APPF. This means it has a Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratio of 0 and it is amongst the best of the sector and industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0 | ||
| Altman-Z | 39.16 |
ROIC/WACC1.77
WACC10.91%
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's Current ratio of 3.01 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. APPF outperforms 76.07% of its industry peers.
APPF has a Quick Ratio of 3.01. This indicates that APPF is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of APPF (3.01) is better than 76.43% of its industry peers.
| 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
Looking at the last year, APPF shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 18.88% in the last year.
The Revenue has been growing by 25.41% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth!
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 23.57% yearly.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 18.87% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
EPS Next Y19.36%
EPS Next 2Y21.76%
EPS Next 3Y23.57%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year20.15%
Revenue Next 2Y19.33%
Revenue Next 3Y18.87%
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 48.45, APPF can be considered very expensive at the moment.
APPF's Price/Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
APPF is valuated expensively when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.49, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 35.88, 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.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 23.69. APPF is valued rather expensively when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 48.45 | ||
| Fwd PE | 35.88 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, APPF is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 61.79% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, APPF is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 63.21% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 40.29 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 53.05 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
APPF has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as APPF's earnings are expected to grow with 23.57% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)2.5
PEG (5Y)0.81
EPS Next 2Y21.76%
EPS Next 3Y23.57%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
APPF does not give a dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
NASDAQ:APPF (12/8/2025, 2:59:23 PM)
233.515
-1.9 (-0.8%)
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-0.16%
Market Cap8.39B
Revenue(TTM)906.29M
Net Income(TTM)203.74M
Analysts83.08
Price Target319.56 (36.85%)
Short Float %6.02%
Short Ratio4.77
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
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)-3.98%
PT rev (3m)3.85%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-1.2%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-6.63%
EPS NY rev (1m)-1.09%
EPS NY rev (3m)-4.33%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.94%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.08%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.64%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 48.45 | ||
| Fwd PE | 35.88 | ||
| P/S | 9.26 | ||
| P/FCF | 40.29 | ||
| P/OCF | 39.25 | ||
| P/B | 16.81 | ||
| P/tB | 24.01 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 53.05 |
EPS(TTM)4.82
EY2.06%
EPS(NY)6.51
Fwd EY2.79%
FCF(TTM)5.8
FCFY2.48%
OCF(TTM)5.95
OCFY2.55%
SpS25.23
BVpS13.89
TBVpS9.73
PEG (NY)2.5
PEG (5Y)0.81
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 | 39.16 |
F-Score6
WACC10.91%
ROIC/WACC1.77
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 Y19.36%
EPS Next 2Y21.76%
EPS Next 3Y23.57%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)18.88%
Revenue growth 3Y30.25%
Revenue growth 5Y25.41%
Sales Q2Q%21.2%
Revenue Next Year20.15%
Revenue Next 2Y19.33%
Revenue Next 3Y18.87%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-8.9%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5Y77.49%
EBIT Next Year20.91%
EBIT Next 3Y24.95%
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 19.36% in the next year.