APPFOLIO INC - A (APPF) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NASDAQ:APPF - US03783C1009 - Common Stock
221.79 USD
-6.29 (-2.76%)
Taking everything into account, APPF scores 7 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. APPF was compared to 281 industry peers in the Software industry. APPF scores excellent points on both the profitability and health parts. This is a solid base for a good stock. APPF is growing strongly while it is still valued neutral. This is a good combination! With these ratings, APPF could be worth investigating further for growth and quality investing!.
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.
APPF had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
APPF had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
APPF's Return On Assets of 31.81% is amongst the best of the industry. APPF outperforms 98.22% of its industry peers.
APPF has a better Return On Equity (40.84%) than 95.02% of its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of APPF (19.35%) is better than 93.59% of its industry peers.
| 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
Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 22.48%, APPF belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 87.19% of the companies in the same industry.
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 80.78% 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 41.28% 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
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so APPF is still 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.
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 37.02 indicates that APPF is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
With an excellent Altman-Z score value of 37.02, APPF belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 96.80% of the companies in the same industry.
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 | 37.02 |
ROIC/WACC1.75
WACC11.06%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 3.01 indicates that APPF has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
With a decent Current ratio value of 3.01, APPF is doing good in the industry, outperforming 76.87% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 3.01 indicates that APPF has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 3.01, APPF is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 77.58% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 3.01 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 3.01 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an nice 10.80% over the past year.
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.
Measured over the past years, APPF shows a very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 25.41% on average per year.
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 23.70% yearly.
APPF is expected to show quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 18.72% yearly.
EPS Next Y20.68%
EPS Next 2Y18.26%
EPS Next 3Y23.7%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year20.06%
Revenue Next 2Y19.22%
Revenue Next 3Y18.72%
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.
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
A Price/Earnings ratio of 46.01 indicates a quite expensive valuation of APPF.
APPF's Price/Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
APPF's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather expensive valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 25.47.
APPF is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 36.13.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Forward Earnings ratio as APPF.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 35.42, APPF is valued at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 46.01 | ||
| Fwd PE | 36.13 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, APPF is valued a bit cheaper than 62.63% of the companies in the same industry.
63.70% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than APPF, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 38.2 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 49.76 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates APPF does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
The decent profitability rating of APPF may justify a higher PE ratio.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as APPF's earnings are expected to grow with 23.70% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)2.23
PEG (5Y)0.77
EPS Next 2Y18.26%
EPS Next 3Y23.7%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
APPF does not give a dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
NASDAQ:APPF (11/19/2025, 2:58:30 PM)
221.79
-6.29 (-2.76%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorInformation Technology
GICS IndustryGroupSoftware & Services
GICS IndustrySoftware
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners90.33%
Inst Owner Change0.9%
Ins Owners2.32%
Ins Owner Change3.23%
Market Cap7.95B
Revenue(TTM)906.29M
Net Income(TTM)203.74M
Analysts83.08
Price Target332.82 (50.06%)
Short Float %5.58%
Short Ratio4.34
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)-3.07%
PT rev (3m)10.45%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-5.5%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-5.5%
EPS NY rev (1m)-3.27%
EPS NY rev (3m)1.08%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.94%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.94%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.55%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.9%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 46.01 | ||
| Fwd PE | 36.13 | ||
| P/S | 8.77 | ||
| P/FCF | 38.2 | ||
| P/OCF | 37.21 | ||
| P/B | 15.94 | ||
| P/tB | 22.76 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 49.76 |
EPS(TTM)4.82
EY2.17%
EPS(NY)6.14
Fwd EY2.77%
FCF(TTM)5.81
FCFY2.62%
OCF(TTM)5.96
OCFY2.69%
SpS25.28
BVpS13.92
TBVpS9.75
PEG (NY)2.23
PEG (5Y)0.77
Graham Number38.85
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 | 37.02 |
F-Score6
WACC11.06%
ROIC/WACC1.75
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 Y20.68%
EPS Next 2Y18.26%
EPS Next 3Y23.7%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)18.88%
Revenue growth 3Y30.25%
Revenue growth 5Y25.41%
Sales Q2Q%21.2%
Revenue Next Year20.06%
Revenue Next 2Y19.22%
Revenue Next 3Y18.72%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-8.9%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5Y77.49%
EBIT Next Year30.27%
EBIT Next 3Y25.71%
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 7 / 10 to APPF.
Can you provide the valuation status for APPFOLIO INC - A?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 10 to APPFOLIO INC - A (APPF). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
How profitable is APPFOLIO INC - A (APPF) stock?
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 20.68% in the next year.