Appfolio Inc (APPF) Stock Analysis — PE Ratio, PS Ratio, Intrinsic Value & 2030 Price Target
Appfolio Inc stock (APPF) is currently trading at $158.57. Appfolio Inc PE ratio is 41.51. Appfolio Inc PS ratio (Price-to-Sales) is 6.10. Analyst consensus price target for APPF is $270.83. WallStSmart rates APPF as Underperform.
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- APPF intrinsic value — DCF, Graham Number, EPV models
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- APPF fair value vs current price
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- Appfolio Inc financial analysis — revenue, earnings, cash flow
- APPF Piotroski F-Score and Altman Z-Score
- APPF analyst price target and Smart Rating
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APPF Intrinsic Value Analysis for Value Investors
Benjamin Graham Formula · Appfolio Inc (APPF)
APPF trades 578% above its Graham fair value of $26.38, indicating the stock may be overvalued at current levels.
Based on Benjamin Graham Formula. Growth rate capped at 25%. For informational purposes only. Not financial advice.
Smart Analysis
Appfolio Inc (APPF) · 10 metrics scored
Smart Score
Category Performance
WallStSmart pulls financial metrics like revenue growth, profit margins, and valuation ratios and scores each one from 0 to 10 based on how strong or weak it is. Those 10 scores are grouped into 4 categories: Growth, Profitability, Valuation, and Quality — which form the 4 axes of the spider chart you see. The categories are then combined into a final score out of 100, but not equally. Growth and Profitability together count for 60% of the total, because a fast-growing profitable business matters more than just a cheap one. That final number maps to a rating (Strong Buy, Buy, Hold, Avoid) and a letter grade, giving you one clear Stock Rating.
Investment Thesis
Strong fundamentals in return on equity, revenue growth, institutional own.. Concerns around peg ratio and price/book. Fundamentals are solid but monitor weak areas for improvement.
Appfolio Inc (APPF) Key Strengths (4)
Every $100 of shareholder equity generates $27 in profit
87.01% of shares held by major funds and institutions
Strong revenue growth at 21.90% annually
Mid-cap company balancing growth potential with stability
Supporting Valuation Data
Appfolio Inc (APPF) Areas to Watch (6)
Earnings declining -60.60%, profits shrinking
Very expensive relative to growth, significant premium
Very expensive at 11.0x book value
Premium valuation at 6.1x annual revenue
Decent operational efficiency, solid but not exceptional
Decent profitability, keeps $15 per $100 revenue
Supporting Valuation Data
Appfolio Inc (APPF) Detailed Analysis Report
Overall Assessment
This company scores 52/100 in our Smart Analysis, earning a C- grade. Out of 10 metrics analyzed, 4 register as strengths (avg 8.8/10) while 6 fall into concern territory (avg 3.3/10). The category breakdown reveals uneven performance, with some areas requiring attention.
The Bull Case
The strongest argument centers on Return on Equity, Institutional Own., Revenue Growth. Profitability is solid with Return on Equity at 26.50%. Growth metrics are encouraging with Revenue Growth at 21.90%.
The Bear Case
The primary concerns are EPS Growth, PEG Ratio, Price/Book. Some valuation metrics including PEG Ratio (5.30), Price/Sales (6.10), Price/Book (11.02) suggest expensive pricing. Growth concerns include EPS Growth at -60.60%, which may limit upside. Profitability pressure is visible in Operating Margin at 17.60%, Profit Margin at 14.80%.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
Three factors to monitor going forward. First, whether EPS Growth improves, as this is the primary drag on the overall score. Second, margin trajectory, with Return on Equity at 26.50% currently healthy but needing to be sustained. Third, growth sustainability, with Revenue Growth at 21.90% strong but requiring continuation.
Risk Considerations
Based on the metric profile, this is a moderate-to-high risk investment. There are more areas of concern than strength, warranting a more conservative position size. Investors should size positions according to their risk tolerance and maintain diversification.
Bottom Line
Mixed fundamentals with both positives (Return on Equity, Institutional Own.) and negatives (EPS Growth, PEG Ratio). A cautious approach is warranted. Monitor for improvement in weak areas before increasing conviction.
Disclaimer: Smart Analysis is a scoring system developed by WallStSmart Team. Scores update daily using multi-model valuation framework. Always conduct your own research and consult with financial advisors before making investment decisions.
APPF Price-to-Sales(PS) Ratio Chart
Historical valuation based on market cap ÷ trailing 12-month revenue
APPF's Price-to-Sales ratio of 6.10x trades 31% below its historical average of 8.86x (12th percentile). The current valuation is 63% below its historical high of 16.51x set in Aug 2020, and 60% above its historical low of 3.82x in Feb 2016.
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Data-driven financial summary for Appfolio Inc (APPF) · TECHNOLOGY › SOFTWARE - APPLICATION
The Big Picture
Appfolio Inc is a strong growth company balancing expansion with improving profitability. Revenue reached 951M with 22% growth year-over-year. Profit margins of 14.8% are healthy, with room for further expansion as the business scales.
Key Findings
ROE of 2650.0% means the company generates strong returns on shareholder equity. Above 20% is considered top-tier.
Generating 64M in free cash flow and 65M in operating cash flow. Earnings are translating into actual cash generation.
Earnings fell 61% YoY while revenue grew 22%. This gap usually reflects one-time items (tax benefits, write-offs) in the prior period, not an operational decline.
What to Watch Next
Margin expansion: can Appfolio Inc push profit margins above 15% as the business scales?
Growth sustainability: can Appfolio Inc maintain 22%+ revenue growth, or will competition slow it down?
Sector dynamics: monitor SOFTWARE - APPLICATION industry trends, competitive moves, and regulatory changes that could impact Appfolio Inc.
Bottom Line
Appfolio Inc offers an attractive blend of growth (22% revenue expansion) and improving fundamentals. The company is transitioning from pure growth to profitable growth, a critical inflection point. Watch for sustained margin expansion as the key signal.
This synopsis is generated from publicly available financial data. It is not financial advice. Always conduct your own research and consult a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions.
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About Appfolio Inc(APPF)
NASDAQ
TECHNOLOGY
SOFTWARE - APPLICATION
USA
AppFolio, Inc. provides industry-specific cloud-based enterprise software data analytics, services and solutions for the real estate industry. The company is headquartered in Santa Barbara, California.