APPN Relative Valuation
APPN's fair value is calculated using relative valuation, based on historical P/E and P/S ranges and their premiums/discounts relative to a competitor average, adjusted by weights. If the market price exceeds this fair value range, APPN is overvalued; if below, it's undervalued.
Historical Valuation
Appian Corp (APPN) is now in the Fair zone, suggesting that its current forward PS ratio of 3.25 is considered Fairly compared with the five-year average of -120.14. The fair price of Appian Corp (APPN) is between 19.80 to 152.78 according to relative valuation methord.
Relative Value
Fair Zone
19.80-152.78
Current Price:33.23
Fair
61.05
PE
1Y
3Y
5Y
38.20
EV/EBITDA
Appian Corp. (APPN) has a current EV/EBITDA of 38.20. The 5-year average EV/EBITDA is 142.39. The thresholds are as follows: Strongly Undervalued below -1596.17, Undervalued between -1596.17 and -726.89, Fairly Valued between 1011.66 and -726.89, Overvalued between 1011.66 and 1880.94, and Strongly Overvalued above 1880.94. The current Forward EV/EBITDA of 38.20 falls within the Historic Trend Line -Fairly Valued range.
46.04
EV/EBIT
Appian Corp. (APPN) has a current EV/EBIT of 46.04. The 5-year average EV/EBIT is -40.44. The thresholds are as follows: Strongly Undervalued below -287.17, Undervalued between -287.17 and -163.81, Fairly Valued between 82.92 and -163.81, Overvalued between 82.92 and 206.29, and Strongly Overvalued above 206.29. The current Forward EV/EBIT of 46.04 falls within the Historic Trend Line -Fairly Valued range.
3.25
PS
Appian Corp. (APPN) has a current PS of 3.25. The 5-year average PS is 8.52. The thresholds are as follows: Strongly Undervalued below -7.73, Undervalued between -7.73 and 0.39, Fairly Valued between 16.65 and 0.39, Overvalued between 16.65 and 24.78, and Strongly Overvalued above 24.78. The current Forward PS of 3.25 falls within the Historic Trend Line -Fairly Valued range.
65.94
P/OCF
Appian Corp. (APPN) has a current P/OCF of 65.94. The 5-year average P/OCF is -27.30. The thresholds are as follows: Strongly Undervalued below -437.32, Undervalued between -437.32 and -232.31, Fairly Valued between 177.70 and -232.31, Overvalued between 177.70 and 382.71, and Strongly Overvalued above 382.71. The current Forward P/OCF of 65.94 falls within the Historic Trend Line -Fairly Valued range.
72.35
P/FCF
Appian Corp. (APPN) has a current P/FCF of 72.35. The 5-year average P/FCF is -133.29. The thresholds are as follows: Strongly Undervalued below -1751.74, Undervalued between -1751.74 and -942.51, Fairly Valued between 675.93 and -942.51, Overvalued between 675.93 and 1485.15, and Strongly Overvalued above 1485.15. The current Forward P/FCF of 72.35 falls within the Historic Trend Line -Fairly Valued range.
Appian Corp (APPN) has a current Price-to-Book (P/B) ratio of -51.79. Compared to its 3-year average P/B ratio of -33.64 , the current P/B ratio is approximately 53.98% higher. Relative to its 5-year average P/B ratio of -10.62, the current P/B ratio is about 387.56% higher. Appian Corp (APPN) has a Forward Free Cash Flow (FCF) yield of approximately 2.89%. Compared to its 3-year average FCF yield of -1.88%, the current FCF yield is approximately -254.03% lower. Relative to its 5-year average FCF yield of -1.74% , the current FCF yield is about -266.30% lower.
-51.79
P/B
Median3y
-33.64
Median5y
-10.62
2.89
FCF Yield
Median3y
-1.88
Median5y
-1.74
Competitors Valuation Multiple
The average P/S ratio for APPN's competitors is 7.05, providing a benchmark for relative valuation. Appian Corp Corp (APPN) exhibits a P/S ratio of 3.25, which is -53.9% above the industry average. Given its robust revenue growth of 21.39%, this premium appears sustainable.
Performance Decomposition
1Y
3Y
5Y
Market capitalization of APPN decreased by 3.79% over the past 1 year. The primary factor behind the change was an decrease in P/E Change from -66.90 to -322.57.
The secondary factor is the Revenue Growth, contributed 21.39%to the performance.
Overall, the performance of APPN in the past 1 year is driven by P/E Change. Which is more unsustainable.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Appian Corp (APPN) currently overvalued or undervalued?
Appian Corp (APPN) is now in the Fair zone, suggesting that its current forward PS ratio of 3.25 is considered Fairly compared with the five-year average of -120.14. The fair price of Appian Corp (APPN) is between 19.80 to 152.78 according to relative valuation methord.
What is Appian Corp (APPN) fair value?
APPN's fair value is calculated using relative valuation, based on historical P/E and P/S ranges and their premiums/discounts relative to a competitor average , adjusted by weights. The fair price of Appian Corp (APPN) is between 19.80 to 152.78 according to relative valuation methord.
How does APPN's valuation metrics compare to the industry average?
The average P/S ratio for APPN's competitors is 7.05, providing a benchmark for relative valuation. Appian Corp Corp (APPN) exhibits a P/S ratio of 3.25, which is -53.90% above the industry average. Given its robust revenue growth of 21.39%, this premium appears sustainable.
What is the current P/B ratio for Appian Corp (APPN) as of Jan 06 2026?
As of Jan 06 2026, Appian Corp (APPN) has a P/B ratio of -51.79. This indicates that the market values APPN at -51.79 times its book value.
What is the current FCF Yield for Appian Corp (APPN) as of Jan 06 2026?
As of Jan 06 2026, Appian Corp (APPN) has a FCF Yield of 2.89%. This means that for every dollar of Appian Corp’s market capitalization, the company generates 2.89 cents in free cash flow.
What is the current Forward P/E ratio for Appian Corp (APPN) as of Jan 06 2026?
As of Jan 06 2026, Appian Corp (APPN) has a Forward P/E ratio of 61.05. This means the market is willing to pay $61.05 for every dollar of Appian Corp’s expected earnings over the next 12 months.
What is the current Forward P/S ratio for Appian Corp (APPN) as of Jan 06 2026?
As of Jan 06 2026, Appian Corp (APPN) has a Forward P/S ratio of 3.25. This means the market is valuing APPN at $3.25 for every dollar of expected revenue over the next 12 months.