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AppFolio APPF

United States Technology
6.5/10
AI Analyst score
204.22 USD
Last price at analysis date · analyst target 234.16 (+14.7%)
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🟡 HOLD — Hold. Business quality and balance sheet justify a premium, but current valuation and the high-rate environment limit near-term upside potential.

AppFolio provides SaaS software for real estate property management, with services for administration, leasing, and maintenance. AppFolio boasts an enviable financial health with net cash (ND/EBITDA of -0.95) and outstanding business quality (ROE of 32.09%, ROIC of 34.91%), but its valuation is demanding (P/E 46.52) and momentum is negative (-15.81% over 12 months).

Financial health
8.0
Quality / Moat
9.6
Valuation
3.1
Growth
7.7
Dividend
1.5
Momentum
3.8
Risk & Context
7.1

Detailed metrics

Market and fundamental data as of the analysis date.

💵 Valuation
P/E46.52
Fwd P/E24.22
EV/EBITDA36.19
P/B13.75
P/S6.95
PEG7.45
Market cap7.23 B USD
Enterprise value7.05 B USD
🏰 Quality and moat
ROIC (approx.)34.9%
Gross margin63.53%
FCF conversion102%
Operating margin18.84%
📈 Profitability and margins
ROE32.09%
ROA18.75%
Net margin15.13%
FCF198.9 M USD
FCF yield2.75%
🏦 Solvency and liquidity
Total debt35.8 M USD
Net debt-185.9 M USD
Cash221.7 M USD
EBITDA194.7 M USD
Net debt / EBITDA-0.95
D/E6.80
Current ratio3.83
Quick ratio3.35
🚀 Growth
Revenue growth19.30%
Earnings growth18.20%
EPS (TTM)4.39 USD
EPS (Fwd)8.43 USD
💰 Dividend and risk
Dividend yield0.00%
Payout0.0%
Beta0.85
Analyst consensusStrong buy (8)
Target price234.16 USD
52-week range142.56 USD – 283.14 USD
⚠️ Main risk: The main risk is valuation: a P/E of 46.52 and EV/EBITDA of 36.19 leave little room for error if growth decelerates or interest rates remain high, compressing the multiple.
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Full AI report

Generated automatically from the metrics, the macro context and the company's news.

AppFolio provides SaaS software for real estate property management, with services for administration, leasing, and maintenance. AppFolio boasts an enviable financial health with net cash (ND/EBITDA of -0.95) and outstanding business quality (ROE of 32.09%, ROIC of 34.91%), but its valuation is demanding (P/E 46.52) and momentum is negative (-15.81% over 12 months).

Score by category

CategoryScore
Financial health8.0
Quality / Moat9.6
Valuation3.1
Growth7.7
Dividend1.5
Momentum3.8
Risk & Context7.1

OVERALL SCORE: 6.5/10

Context and risks

The SaaS property management software business has no direct exposure to commodities, shipping routes, or specific sector regulation. The main risk is duration, already covered by the quantitative engine.

News considered in the analysis

  • Here's Why AppFolio (APPF) Fell More Than Broader Market — La caída relativa refleja la debilidad del sector tecnológico de alta duración, pero no aporta información específica nueva sobre la compañía.
  • Is AppFolio (APPF) a Buy as Wall Street Analysts Look Optimistic? — Artículo de opinión genérico sobre el sentimiento de los analistas, sin información nueva o cuantificable.
  • 3 Tech Stocks Built For Higher Rates And Stronger Cash Flow — Destaca la fortaleza del balance de AppFolio (caja neta) y su generación de flujo de caja, un factor positivo en un entorno de tipos altos.
  • KeyBanc Raises AppFolio (APPF) Price Target: What Investors Need to Know — Una subida de precio objetivo por parte de un banco de inversión es una señal positiva moderada, aunque a menudo ya está parcialmente descontada.
  • AppFolio (APPF) Stock Drops Despite Market Gains: Important Facts to Note — La caída en un día de mercado alcista sugiere presión vendedora, pero sin un catalizador específico identificado, el impacto es moderado.

Verdict: Hold. Business quality and balance sheet justify a premium, but current valuation and the high-rate environment limit near-term upside potential.

Main risk: The main risk is valuation: a P/E of 46.52 and EV/EBITDA of 36.19 leave little room for error if growth decelerates or interest rates remain high, compressing the multiple.

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