AppFolio, Inc. (APPF) P/E Ratio History
Historical price-to-earnings valuation from 2017 to 2025
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Valuation Context
How does the current P/E compare to historical and market benchmarks?
P/E Ratio Analysis
As of March 1, 2026, AppFolio, Inc. (APPF) trades at a price-to-earnings ratio of 45.8x, with a stock price of $177.76 and trailing twelve-month earnings per share of $3.89.
The current P/E is 93% below its 5-year average of 688.4x. Over the past five years, APPF's P/E has ranged from a low of 31.0x to a high of 5774.7x, placing the current valuation at the 35th percentile of its historical range.
Compared to the Technology sector median P/E of 25.2x, APPF trades at a 82% premium to its sector peers. The sector includes 345 companies with P/E ratios ranging from 0.0x to 199.1x.
Relative to the broader market, APPF commands a significant premium over the S&P 500 median P/E of 26.2x. Investors should consider the company's growth prospects, competitive position, and earnings quality when evaluating whether the current valuation is justified.
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Peer Comparison
P/E metrics vs. Vertical industry SaaS applications peers
| Company | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | PEG Ratio | EPS Growth (1Y) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
SAPSAP SE | $235B | 28.5 | 4.32 | +126% |
UBERUber Technologies, Inc. | $157B | 16.0 | - | +3% |
YMMFull Truck Alliance Co. Ltd. | $20B | 21.9 | - | +47% |
TYLTyler Technologies, Inc. | $15B | 58.6 | 5.51 | +56% |
DSGXThe Descartes Systems Group Inc. | $6B | 40.4 | 1.37 | +22% |
APPFAppFolio, Inc. | $4B | 45.8 | - | -30% |
BLKBBlackbaud, Inc. | $2B | 20.5 | 0.29 | +142%Best |
AGYSAgilysys, Inc. | $2B | 88.0 | - | -74% |
KAROKarooooo Ltd. | $1B | 25.3 | 1.58 | +23% |
DJCODaily Journal Corporation | $920M | 6.3Lowest | 0.07Best | +44% |
Peers sorted by market capitalization. P/E below peers may indicate undervaluation or lower growth expectations. Consider PEG ratio for growth-adjusted comparison.
Historical P/E Data
Quarterly P/E ratios calculated from closing price and TTM EPS
| Quarter | Date | Price | TTM EPS | P/E Ratio | vs Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 Q4 | Wed Dec 31 2025 00:00:00 GM | $232.65 | $3.88 | 60.0x | -90% |
| FY2025 Q3 | $275.66 | $5.57 | 49.5x | -91% | |
| FY2025 Q2 | Mon Jun 30 2025 00:00:00 GM | $230.28 | $5.54 | 41.6x | -93% |
| FY2025 Q1 | Mon Mar 31 2025 00:00:00 GM | $219.90 | $5.36 | 41.0x | -93% |
| FY2024 Q4 | $246.72 | $5.55 | 44.5x | -92% | |
| FY2024 Q3 | Mon Sep 30 2024 00:00:00 GM | $235.40 | $3.59 | 65.6x | -89% |
| FY2024 Q2 | Sun Jun 30 2024 00:00:00 GM | $244.57 | $3.41 | 71.7x | -87% |
| FY2024 Q1 | Sun Mar 31 2024 00:00:00 GM | $246.74 | $2.07 | 119.2x | -79% |
| FY2023 Q4 | Sun Dec 31 2023 00:00:00 GM | $173.24 | $0.03 | 5774.7x | +911% |
| FY2021 Q4 | Fri Dec 31 2021 00:00:00 GM | $121.06 | $0.03 | 4386.2x | +668% |
| FY2021 Q3 | $120.40 | $0.05 | 2360.8x | +313% | |
| FY2021 Q2 | Wed Jun 30 2021 00:00:00 GM | $141.20 | $3.92 | 36.1x | -94% |
Average P/E for displayed period: 571.3x
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Is APPF stock overvalued or undervalued?
APPF trades at 45.8x P/E, below its 5-year average of 688.4x. At the 35th percentile of historical range, the stock is priced at a discount to its own history.
How does APPF's valuation compare to peers?
AppFolio, Inc. P/E of 45.8x compares to sector median of 25.2x. The premium reflects expected growth above peers.
What is APPF's PEG ratio?
APPF PEG ratio is N/A. Above 2.0 indicates premium valuation relative to growth rate. Historical P/E data spans 2017-2025.