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APPFOLIO INC - A (APPF) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - Nasdaq - NASDAQ:APPF - US03783C1009 - Common Stock

226.17 USD
+0.32 (+0.14%)
Last: 1/8/2026, 4:30:01 PM
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After Hours: 1/8/2026, 4:30:01 PM
Fundamental Rating

6

Taking everything into account, APPF scores 6 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. APPF was compared to 276 industry peers in the Software industry. APPF gets an excellent profitability rating and is at the same time showing great financial health properties. APPF is valued quite expensive, but it does show an excellent growth. These ratings could make APPF a good candidate for growth and quality investing.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year APPF was profitable.
In the past year APPF had a positive cash flow from operations.
Of the past 5 years APPF 4 years were profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years APPF had a positive operating cash flow.
APPF Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFAPPF Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 50M -50M 100M 150M 200M

1.2 Ratios

With an excellent Return On Assets value of 31.81%, APPF belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 98.55% 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 94.57% of its industry peers.
With an excellent Return On Invested Capital value of 19.35%, APPF belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 94.20% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector 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
APPF Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICAPPF Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20 -20 40

1.3 Margins

With an excellent Profit Margin value of 22.48%, APPF belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 85.51% of the companies in the same industry.
APPF's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
The Operating Margin of APPF (14.60%) is better than 80.80% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of APPF has grown nicely.
The Gross Margin of APPF (63.48%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
APPF's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector 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%
APPF Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsAPPF Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20 40 60

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

APPF has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
APPF has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for APPF has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
APPF has no outstanding debt. Therefor its Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratios are 0 and belong to the best of the industry.
APPF Yearly Shares OutstandingAPPF Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10M 20M 30M
APPF Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsAPPF Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M

2.2 Solvency

An Altman-Z score of 37.71 indicates that APPF is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
The Altman-Z score of APPF (37.71) is better than 97.46% 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 RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0
Debt/FCF 0
Altman-Z 37.71
ROIC/WACC1.77
WACC10.93%
APPF Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFAPPF Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 100M 200M 300M 400M 500M

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 has a Current ratio of 3.01. This is in the better half of the industry: APPF outperforms 75.72% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 3.01 indicates that APPF has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
APPF has a Quick ratio of 3.01. This is in the better half of the industry: APPF outperforms 76.09% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 3.01
Quick Ratio 3.01
APPF Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesAPPF Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 100M 200M 300M

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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
The Revenue has grown by 18.88% in the past year. This is quite good.
APPF shows a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 25.41% yearly.
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 23.21% yearly.
Based on estimates for the next years, APPF will show a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 18.81% on average per year.
EPS Next Y19.8%
EPS Next 2Y21.99%
EPS Next 3Y23.21%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year20.18%
Revenue Next 2Y19.38%
Revenue Next 3Y18.81%
Revenue Next 5YN/A

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.
APPF Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesAPPF Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B
APPF Yearly EPS VS EstimatesAPPF Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 0 2 4 6 8

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 46.92, the valuation of APPF can be described as expensive.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Earnings ratio as APPF.
APPF's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather expensive valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 27.00.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 34.62, the valuation of APPF can be described as expensive.
APPF's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of APPF to the average of the S&P500 Index (23.70), we can say APPF is valued slightly more expensively.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 46.92
Fwd PE 34.62
APPF Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsAPPF Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30 40 50

4.2 Price Multiples

Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of APPF indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: APPF is cheaper than 61.96% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of APPF indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: APPF is cheaper than 64.86% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 39.03
EV/EBITDA 50.81
APPF Per share dataAPPF EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 5 10 15 20 25

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
The decent profitability rating of APPF may justify a higher PE ratio.
APPF's earnings are expected to grow with 23.21% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)2.37
PEG (5Y)0.78
EPS Next 2Y21.99%
EPS Next 3Y23.21%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

APPF does not give a dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0%

APPFOLIO INC - A

NASDAQ:APPF (1/8/2026, 4:30:01 PM)

After market: 226.17 0 (0%)

226.17

+0.32 (+0.14%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupSoftware & Services
GICS IndustrySoftware
Earnings (Last)10-30 2025-10-30/amc
Earnings (Next)01-28 2026-01-28/amc
Inst Owners88.38%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners2.47%
Ins Owner Change-0.41%
Market Cap8.12B
Revenue(TTM)906.29M
Net Income(TTM)203.74M
Analysts83.08
Price Target314.75 (39.17%)
Short Float %6.04%
Short Ratio5.39
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0%
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)-1.5%
PT rev (3m)-8.33%
EPS NQ rev (1m)1.16%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-5.55%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.37%
EPS NY rev (3m)-3.97%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.08%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)1.02%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.02%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.65%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 46.92
Fwd PE 34.62
P/S 8.96
P/FCF 39.03
P/OCF 38.02
P/B 16.28
P/tB 23.25
EV/EBITDA 50.81
EPS(TTM)4.82
EY2.13%
EPS(NY)6.53
Fwd EY2.89%
FCF(TTM)5.8
FCFY2.56%
OCF(TTM)5.95
OCFY2.63%
SpS25.23
BVpS13.89
TBVpS9.73
PEG (NY)2.37
PEG (5Y)0.78
Graham Number38.81
Profitability
Industry RankSector 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 RankSector 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 37.71
F-Score6
WACC10.93%
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 Y19.8%
EPS Next 2Y21.99%
EPS Next 3Y23.21%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)18.88%
Revenue growth 3Y30.25%
Revenue growth 5Y25.41%
Sales Q2Q%21.2%
Revenue Next Year20.18%
Revenue Next 2Y19.38%
Revenue Next 3Y18.81%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-8.9%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5Y77.49%
EBIT Next Year21.11%
EBIT Next 3Y23.99%
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?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to APPF.


What is the valuation status of APPFOLIO INC - A (APPF) stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 3 / 10 to APPFOLIO INC - A (APPF). This can be considered as Overvalued.


What is the profitability of APPF stock?

APPFOLIO INC - A (APPF) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.


What is the financial health of APPFOLIO INC - A (APPF) stock?

The financial health rating of APPFOLIO INC - A (APPF) is 8 / 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 19.8% in the next year.