Appfolio [APPF] vs ServiceNow [NOW] Detailed Stock Comparison
Appfolio
NASDAQ
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ServiceNow
NYSE
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TLDR: Quick Comparison Summary
Based on 19 vital metrics comparison: Appfolio wins in 11 metrics, ServiceNow wins in 8 metrics, with 0 ties. Appfolio appears stronger overall.
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Vital Metrics Comparison
| Metric | Appfolio | ServiceNow | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 49.98 | 114.97 | Appfolio |
| Price-to-Book Ratio | 21.83 | 17.42 | ServiceNow |
| Debt-to-Equity Ratio | 8.70 | 22.04 | Appfolio |
| PEG Ratio | 50.52 | 2.47 | ServiceNow |
| EV/EBITDA | 66.45 | 81.37 | Appfolio |
| Profit Margin (TTM) | 23.54% | 13.78% | Appfolio |
| Operating Margin (TTM) | 17.20% | 12.07% | Appfolio |
| EBITDA Margin (TTM) | 17.20% | 12.07% | Appfolio |
| Return on Equity | 49.12% | 16.95% | Appfolio |
| Return on Assets (TTM) | 16.78% | 5.17% | Appfolio |
| Free Cash Flow (TTM) | $180.97M | $3.38B | ServiceNow |
| 1-Year Return | 19.57% | 7.31% | Appfolio |
| Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM) | 11.53 | 15.79 | Appfolio |
| Enterprise Value | $9.86B | $186.67B | ServiceNow |
| EV/Revenue Ratio | 11.43 | 15.48 | Appfolio |
| Gross Profit Margin (TTM) | 64.42% | 77.48% | ServiceNow |
| Revenue per Share (TTM) | $24 | $58 | ServiceNow |
| Earnings per Share (Diluted) | $5.55 | $7.98 | ServiceNow |
| Beta (Stock Volatility) | 0.96 | 0.93 | ServiceNow |
Performance
Key Stats
Valuation
Financials
Short Interest
Dividends
Appfolio vs ServiceNow 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% |
| ServiceNow | -1.20% | 3.46% | -7.63% | -9.63% | -1.32% | -12.98% |
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% |
| ServiceNow | 7.31% | 111.15% | 103.72% | 1,214.60% | 3,629.51% | 3,629.51% |
Performance & Financial Health Analysis: Appfolio vs ServiceNow
| Metric | APPF | NOW |
|---|---|---|
| Market Information | ||
| Market Cap | $9.94B | $190.39B |
| Market Cap Category | Mid cap | Large cap |
| 10 Day Avg. Volume | 266,950 | 1,861,730 |
| 90 Day Avg. Volume | 370,070 | 1,880,633 |
| Last Close | $277.38 | $917.46 |
| 52 Week Range | $189.01 - $326.04 | $678.66 - $1,198.09 |
| % from 52W High | -14.92% | -23.42% |
| All-Time High | $326.10 (Aug 04, 2025) | $1,198.09 (Jan 27, 2025) |
| % from All-Time High | -14.94% | -23.42% |
| Growth Metrics | ||
| Quarterly Revenue Growth | 0.19% | 0.22% |
| Quarterly Earnings Growth | 0.21% | 0.47% |
| Financial Health | ||
| Profit Margin (TTM) | 0.24% | 0.14% |
| Operating Margin (TTM) | 0.17% | 0.12% |
| Return on Equity (TTM) | 0.49% | 0.17% |
| Debt to Equity (MRQ) | 8.70 | 22.04 |
| Cash & Liquidity | ||
| Book Value per Share (MRQ) | $12.71 | $52.68 |
| Cash per Share (MRQ) | $3.56 | $29.55 |
| Operating Cash Flow (TTM) | $185.44M | $4.70B |
| Levered Free Cash Flow (TTM) | $175.10M | $3.97B |
| Dividends | ||
| Last 12-Month Dividend Yield | N/A | N/A |
| Last 12-Month Dividend | N/A | $0.00 |
Valuation & Enterprise Metrics Analysis: Appfolio vs ServiceNow
| Metric | APPF | NOW |
|---|---|---|
| Price Ratios | ||
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 49.98 | 114.97 |
| Forward P/E | 50.52 | 54.94 |
| PEG Ratio | 50.52 | 2.47 |
| Price to Sales (TTM) | 11.53 | 15.79 |
| Price to Book (MRQ) | 21.83 | 17.42 |
| Market Capitalization | ||
| Market Capitalization | $9.94B | $190.39B |
| Enterprise Value | $9.86B | $186.67B |
| Enterprise Value Metrics | ||
| Enterprise to Revenue | 11.43 | 15.48 |
| Enterprise to EBITDA | 66.45 | 81.37 |
| Risk & Other Metrics | ||
| Beta | 0.96 | 0.93 |
| Book Value per Share (MRQ) | $12.71 | $52.68 |
Financial Statements Comparison: Appfolio vs ServiceNow
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 | NOW |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue/Sales | $217.70M | $3.22B |
| Cost of Goods Sold | $79.50M | $724.00M |
| Gross Profit | $138.20M | $2.49B |
| Research & Development | $43.76M | $734.00M |
| Operating Income (EBIT) | $33.78M | $358.00M |
| EBITDA | $40.54M | $649.00M |
| Pre-Tax Income | $36.79M | $471.00M |
| Income Tax | $5.41M | $86.00M |
| Net Income (Profit) | $31.38M | $385.00M |
Balance Sheet & Liquidity Metrics (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | APPF | NOW |
|---|---|---|
| Cash & Equivalents | $56.93M | $3.37B |
| Total Current Assets | $272.01M | $9.27B |
| Total Current Liabilities | $58.61M | $8.26B |
| Long-Term Debt | $36.33M | $2.30B |
| Total Shareholders Equity | $462.12M | $10.14B |
| Retained Earnings | $321.43M | $3.95B |
| Property, Plant & Equipment | $40.38M | $810.00M |
Cash Flow Statement Comparison (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | APPF | NOW |
|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | $49.15M | $2.10B |
| Capital Expenditures | $-230,000 | $-205.00M |
| Free Cash Flow | $37.60M | $1.44B |
| Debt Repayment | N/A | N/A |
| Common Stock Repurchase | $-95.76M | $-298.00M |
Short Interest & Institutional Ownership Analysis
| Metric | APPF | NOW |
|---|---|---|
| Shares Short | 1.08M | 3.26M |
| Short Ratio | 2.75 | 1.84 |
| Short % of Float | 0.06% | 0.02% |
| Average Daily Volume (10 Day) | 266,950 | 1,861,730 |
| Average Daily Volume (90 Day) | 370,070 | 1,880,633 |
| Shares Outstanding | 36.40M | 206.49M |
| Float Shares | 22.13M | 206.94M |
| % Held by Insiders | 0.05% | 0.00% |
| % Held by Institutions | 0.91% | 0.91% |
Dividend Analysis & Yield Comparison: Appfolio vs ServiceNow
| Metric | APPF | NOW |
|---|---|---|
| Last 12-Month Dividend | N/A | $0.00 |
| Last 12-Month Dividend Yield | N/A | N/A |
| 3-Year Avg Annual Dividend | N/A | $0.00 |
| 3-Year Avg Dividend Yield | N/A | N/A |
| 3-Year Total Dividends | N/A | $0.00 |
| Ex-Dividend Date | N/A | N/A |