Appfolio [APPF] vs Altair Engineering [ALTR] Detailed Stock Comparison
Appfolio
NASDAQ
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Altair Engineering
NASDAQ
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TLDR: Quick Comparison Summary
Based on 19 vital metrics comparison: Appfolio wins in 16 metrics, Altair Engineering wins in 3 metrics, with 0 ties. Appfolio appears stronger overall.
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Vital Metrics Comparison
| Metric | Appfolio | Altair Engineering | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 49.98 | 699.06 | Appfolio |
| Price-to-Book Ratio | 21.83 | 11.17 | Altair Engineering |
| Debt-to-Equity Ratio | 8.70 | 30.23 | Appfolio |
| PEG Ratio | 50.52 | 78.77 | Appfolio |
| EV/EBITDA | 66.45 | 154.06 | Appfolio |
| Profit Margin (TTM) | 23.54% | 2.13% | Appfolio |
| Operating Margin (TTM) | 17.20% | 5.84% | Appfolio |
| EBITDA Margin (TTM) | 17.20% | 5.84% | Appfolio |
| Return on Equity | 49.12% | 1.81% | Appfolio |
| Return on Assets (TTM) | 16.78% | 0.81% | Appfolio |
| Free Cash Flow (TTM) | $180.97M | $140.00M | Appfolio |
| 1-Year Return | 19.57% | 29.83% | Altair Engineering |
| Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM) | 11.53 | 14.47 | Appfolio |
| Enterprise Value | $9.86B | $9.29B | Appfolio |
| EV/Revenue Ratio | 11.43 | 13.96 | Appfolio |
| Gross Profit Margin (TTM) | 64.42% | 82.67% | Altair Engineering |
| Revenue per Share (TTM) | $24 | $8 | Appfolio |
| Earnings per Share (Diluted) | $5.55 | $0.16 | Appfolio |
| Beta (Stock Volatility) | 0.96 | 1.45 | Appfolio |
Performance
Key Stats
Valuation
Financials
Short Interest
Dividends
Appfolio vs Altair Engineering Stock Performance Analysis
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Performance Comparison
Short-term Returns
| Stock | 1D | 1W | 1M | 3M | 6M | YTD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Appfolio | 0.42% | 0.75% | 6.45% | 32.45% | 29.31% | 11.80% |
| Altair Engineering | 0.00% | 0.16% | 0.22% | 2.52% | 17.66% | 2.32% |
Long-term Returns
| Stock | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | 10Y | 15Y | 20Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Appfolio | 19.57% | 187.62% | 82.85% | 1,512.67% | 1,870.03% | 1,870.03% |
| Altair Engineering | 29.83% | 75.31% | 376.16% | 477.44% | 477.44% | 477.44% |
Performance & Financial Health Analysis: Appfolio vs Altair Engineering
| Metric | APPF | ALTR |
|---|---|---|
| Market Information | ||
| Market Cap | $9.94B | $9.63B |
| Market Cap Category | Mid cap | Mid cap |
| 10 Day Avg. Volume | 266,950 | 771,131 |
| 90 Day Avg. Volume | 370,070 | 772,784 |
| Last Close | $277.38 | $111.85 |
| 52 Week Range | $189.01 - $326.04 | $75.71 - $113.12 |
| % from 52W High | -14.92% | -1.12% |
| All-Time High | $326.10 (Aug 04, 2025) | $113.12 (Oct 28, 2024) |
| % from All-Time High | -14.94% | -1.12% |
| Growth Metrics | ||
| Quarterly Revenue Growth | 0.19% | 0.12% |
| Quarterly Earnings Growth | 0.21% | -0.95% |
| Financial Health | ||
| Profit Margin (TTM) | 0.24% | 0.02% |
| Operating Margin (TTM) | 0.17% | 0.06% |
| Return on Equity (TTM) | 0.49% | 0.02% |
| Debt to Equity (MRQ) | 8.70 | 30.23 |
| Cash & Liquidity | ||
| Book Value per Share (MRQ) | $12.71 | $10.02 |
| Cash per Share (MRQ) | $3.56 | $6.55 |
| Operating Cash Flow (TTM) | $185.44M | $154.08M |
| Levered Free Cash Flow (TTM) | $175.10M | $132.50M |
| Dividends | ||
| Last 12-Month Dividend Yield | N/A | N/A |
| Last 12-Month Dividend | N/A | N/A |
Valuation & Enterprise Metrics Analysis: Appfolio vs Altair Engineering
| Metric | APPF | ALTR |
|---|---|---|
| Price Ratios | ||
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 49.98 | 699.06 |
| Forward P/E | 50.52 | 78.77 |
| PEG Ratio | 50.52 | 78.77 |
| Price to Sales (TTM) | 11.53 | 14.47 |
| Price to Book (MRQ) | 21.83 | 11.17 |
| Market Capitalization | ||
| Market Capitalization | $9.94B | $9.63B |
| Enterprise Value | $9.86B | $9.29B |
| Enterprise Value Metrics | ||
| Enterprise to Revenue | 11.43 | 13.96 |
| Enterprise to EBITDA | 66.45 | 154.06 |
| Risk & Other Metrics | ||
| Beta | 0.96 | 1.45 |
| Book Value per Share (MRQ) | $12.71 | $10.02 |
Financial Statements Comparison: Appfolio vs Altair Engineering
Financial Metrics
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Revenue
EBITDA
Operating Margin
Free Cash Flow
Long Term Debt
Profit Margin
Current Ratio
Operating Cash Flow
Income Statement (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | APPF | ALTR |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue/Sales | $217.70M | $192.63M |
| Cost of Goods Sold | $79.50M | $33.38M |
| Gross Profit | $138.20M | $159.25M |
| Research & Development | $43.76M | $57.15M |
| Operating Income (EBIT) | $33.78M | $10.97M |
| EBITDA | $40.54M | $27.48M |
| Pre-Tax Income | $36.79M | $9.94M |
| Income Tax | $5.41M | $8.95M |
| Net Income (Profit) | $31.38M | $996,000 |
Balance Sheet & Liquidity Metrics (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | APPF | ALTR |
|---|---|---|
| Cash & Equivalents | $56.93M | $561.90M |
| Total Current Assets | $272.01M | $784.98M |
| Total Current Liabilities | $58.61M | $487.77M |
| Long-Term Debt | $36.33M | $24.14M |
| Total Shareholders Equity | $462.12M | $857.19M |
| Retained Earnings | $321.43M | $-116.33M |
| Property, Plant & Equipment | $40.38M | $31.12M |
Cash Flow Statement Comparison (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | APPF | ALTR |
|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | $49.15M | $10.19M |
| Capital Expenditures | $-230,000 | N/A |
| Free Cash Flow | $37.60M | $33.18M |
| Debt Repayment | N/A | $0 |
| Common Stock Repurchase | $-95.76M | $0 |
Short Interest & Institutional Ownership Analysis
| Metric | APPF | ALTR |
|---|---|---|
| Shares Short | 1.08M | N/A |
| Short Ratio | 2.75 | N/A |
| Short % of Float | 0.06% | N/A |
| Average Daily Volume (10 Day) | 266,950 | 771,131 |
| Average Daily Volume (90 Day) | 370,070 | 772,784 |
| Shares Outstanding | 36.40M | 85.57M |
| Float Shares | 22.13M | 47.95M |
| % Held by Insiders | 0.05% | 0.02% |
| % Held by Institutions | 0.91% | 0.93% |
Dividend Analysis & Yield Comparison: Appfolio vs Altair Engineering
| Metric | APPF | ALTR |
|---|---|---|
| Last 12-Month Dividend | N/A | N/A |
| Last 12-Month Dividend Yield | N/A | N/A |
| 3-Year Avg Annual Dividend | N/A | N/A |
| 3-Year Avg Dividend Yield | N/A | N/A |
| 3-Year Total Dividends | N/A | N/A |
| Ex-Dividend Date | N/A | N/A |