Appian Corp (APPN) Stock Analysis — PE Ratio, PS Ratio, Intrinsic Value & 2030 Price Target
Appian Corp stock (APPN) is currently trading at $23.94. Appian Corp PE ratio is 1266.00. Appian Corp PS ratio (Price-to-Sales) is 2.58. Analyst consensus price target for APPN is $31.00. WallStSmart rates APPN as Sell.
- APPN PE ratio analysis and historical PE chart
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- APPN intrinsic value — DCF, Graham Number, EPV models
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- APPN fair value vs current price
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- Is APPN undervalued or overvalued?
- Appian Corp financial analysis — revenue, earnings, cash flow
- APPN Piotroski F-Score and Altman Z-Score
- APPN analyst price target and Smart Rating
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APPN Intrinsic Value Analysis for Value Investors
Benjamin Graham Formula · Appian Corp (APPN)
APPN trades 16621% above its Graham fair value of $0.14, 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
Appian Corp (APPN) · 8 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 revenue growth, institutional own.. Concerns around return on equity and operating margin. Significant fundamental concerns warrant caution or avoidance.
Appian Corp (APPN) Key Strengths (2)
95.34% of shares held by major funds and institutions
Strong revenue growth at 21.70% annually
Supporting Valuation Data
Appian Corp (APPN) Areas to Watch (6)
Company is destroying shareholder value
Near-zero operating margins, business under pressure
Very expensive at 54.0x book value
Very thin margins, barely profitable
Small-cap company with higher risk but more growth potential
Revenue is fairly priced at 2.58x sales
Supporting Valuation Data
Appian Corp (APPN) Detailed Analysis Report
Overall Assessment
This company scores 32/100 in our Smart Analysis, earning a F grade. Out of 8 metrics analyzed, 2 register as strengths (avg 9.0/10) while 6 fall into concern territory (avg 2.7/10). The category breakdown reveals uneven performance, with some areas requiring attention.
The Bull Case
The strongest argument centers on Institutional Own., Revenue Growth. Growth metrics are encouraging with Revenue Growth at 21.70%.
The Bear Case
The primary concerns are Return on Equity, Operating Margin, Price/Book. Some valuation metrics including Price/Sales (2.58), Price/Book (53.98) suggest expensive pricing. Profitability pressure is visible in Return on Equity at -937.00%, Operating Margin at 1.67%, Profit Margin at 0.17%.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
Three factors to monitor going forward. First, whether Return on Equity improves, as this is the primary drag on the overall score. Second, margin trajectory, with Return on Equity at -937.00% needing improvement to support the investment thesis. Third, growth sustainability, with Revenue Growth at 21.70% strong but requiring continuation.
Risk Considerations
Based on the metric profile, this is a higher 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
Fundamental challenges outweigh strengths at current levels. Return on Equity and Operating Margin are the primary drags. Consider waiting for meaningful improvement before committing capital.
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.
APPN Price-to-Sales(PS) Ratio Chart
Historical valuation based on market cap ÷ trailing 12-month revenue
APPN's Price-to-Sales ratio of 2.58x trades at a deep discount to its historical average of 6.88x (16th percentile). The current valuation is 92% below its historical high of 31.82x set in Nov 2020, and 64% above its historical low of 1.57x in Feb 2026. Over the past 12 months, the PS ratio has expanded from ~2.0x, reflecting growing market expectations outpacing revenue growth.
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Data-driven financial summary for Appian Corp (APPN) · TECHNOLOGY › SOFTWARE - INFRASTRUCTURE
The Big Picture
Appian Corp is a strong growth company balancing expansion with improving profitability. Revenue reached 727M with 22% growth year-over-year. Profit margins are thin at 0.2%, typical for companies in this phase that are reinvesting heavily in growth.
Key Findings
Generating 4M in free cash flow and 5M in operating cash flow. Earnings are translating into actual cash generation.
Profit margin at 0.2% is thin. While this is common for high-growth companies, margins need to expand as growth naturally decelerates.
What to Watch Next
Margin expansion: can Appian Corp push profit margins above 15% as the business scales?
Growth sustainability: can Appian Corp maintain 22%+ revenue growth, or will competition slow it down?
Valuation compression risk at a P/E of 1266.0x. Any growth miss could trigger a sharp correction.
Sector dynamics: monitor SOFTWARE - INFRASTRUCTURE industry trends, competitive moves, and regulatory changes that could impact Appian Corp.
Bottom Line
Appian Corp 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.
Insider Transactions(39 last 3 months)
| Insider | Type | Shares |
|---|---|---|
TANJGA, SRDJAN Chief Financial Officer | Buy | +65,108 |
| Insider | Type | Shares |
|---|---|---|
LINK, DAVID FORREST Director | Buy | +771 |
Data sourced from SEC Form 4 filings
Last updated: 10:05:34 AM
About Appian Corp(APPN)
NASDAQ
TECHNOLOGY
SOFTWARE - INFRASTRUCTURE
USA
Appian Corporation provides a low-code automation platform in the United States and internationally. The company is headquartered in McLean, Virginia.