Alight [ALIT] vs Appfolio [APPF] Detailed Stock Comparison
Alight
NYSE
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Appfolio
NASDAQ
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TLDR: Quick Comparison Summary
Based on 20 vital metrics comparison: Alight wins in 6 metrics, Appfolio wins in 13 metrics, with 0 ties. Appfolio appears stronger overall.
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Vital Metrics Comparison
| Metric | Alight | Appfolio | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | -13.28 | 48.72 | Alight |
| Price-to-Book Ratio | 0.62 | 21.24 | Alight |
| Debt-to-Equity Ratio | 68.66 | 8.70 | Appfolio |
| PEG Ratio | 0.00 | 49.17 | Alight |
| EV/EBITDA | 10.31 | 64.45 | Alight |
| Profit Margin (TTM) | -50.37% | 23.54% | Appfolio |
| Operating Margin (TTM) | 1.71% | 17.20% | Appfolio |
| EBITDA Margin (TTM) | 1.71% | 17.20% | Appfolio |
| Return on Equity | -29.09% | 49.12% | Appfolio |
| Return on Assets (TTM) | -0.19% | 16.78% | Appfolio |
| Free Cash Flow (TTM) | $131.00M | $180.97M | Appfolio |
| Dividend Yield | 1.53% | N/A | N/A |
| 1-Year Return | -47.41% | 17.65% | Appfolio |
| Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM) | 0.87 | 11.22 | Alight |
| Enterprise Value | $3.85B | $9.56B | Appfolio |
| EV/Revenue Ratio | 1.67 | 11.08 | Alight |
| Gross Profit Margin (TTM) | 33.33% | 64.42% | Appfolio |
| Revenue per Share (TTM) | $4 | $24 | Appfolio |
| Earnings per Share (Diluted) | $-2.07 | $5.54 | Appfolio |
| Beta (Stock Volatility) | 1.20 | 0.96 | Appfolio |
Performance
Key Stats
Valuation
Financials
Short Interest
Dividends
Alight vs Appfolio Stock Performance Analysis
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Performance Comparison
Short-term Returns
| Stock | 1D | 1W | 1M | 3M | 6M | YTD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alight | -1.31% | 2.73% | -30.88% | -31.26% | -44.87% | -44.30% |
| Appfolio | 0.94% | 1.72% | 7.03% | 30.93% | 27.55% | 8.81% |
Long-term Returns
| Stock | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | 10Y | 15Y | 20Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alight | -47.41% | -54.37% | -62.96% | -63.85% | -63.85% | -63.85% |
| Appfolio | 17.65% | 157.11% | 55.48% | 1,556.26% | 1,817.40% | 1,817.40% |
Performance & Financial Health Analysis: Alight vs Appfolio
| Metric | ALIT | APPF |
|---|---|---|
| Market Information | ||
| Market Cap | $2.01B | $9.68B |
| Market Cap Category | Mid cap | Mid cap |
| 10 Day Avg. Volume | 13,206,620 | 398,426 |
| 90 Day Avg. Volume | 8,064,820 | 363,249 |
| Last Close | $3.76 | $269.97 |
| 52 Week Range | $3.62 - $8.93 | $189.01 - $326.04 |
| % from 52W High | -57.87% | -17.20% |
| All-Time High | $14.51 (Jan 25, 2021) | $326.10 (Aug 04, 2025) |
| % from All-Time High | -74.09% | -17.21% |
| Growth Metrics | ||
| Quarterly Revenue Growth | -0.02% | 0.19% |
| Quarterly Earnings Growth | -0.02% | 0.21% |
| Financial Health | ||
| Profit Margin (TTM) | -0.50% | 0.24% |
| Operating Margin (TTM) | 0.02% | 0.17% |
| Return on Equity (TTM) | -0.29% | 0.49% |
| Debt to Equity (MRQ) | 68.66 | 8.70 |
| Cash & Liquidity | ||
| Book Value per Share (MRQ) | $5.90 | $12.71 |
| Cash per Share (MRQ) | $0.43 | $3.56 |
| Operating Cash Flow (TTM) | $253.00M | $185.44M |
| Levered Free Cash Flow (TTM) | $1.40B | $175.10M |
| Dividends | ||
| Last 12-Month Dividend Yield | 1.53% | N/A |
| Last 12-Month Dividend | $0.08 | N/A |
Valuation & Enterprise Metrics Analysis: Alight vs Appfolio
| Metric | ALIT | APPF |
|---|---|---|
| Price Ratios | ||
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | -13.28 | 48.72 |
| Forward P/E | 6.42 | 49.17 |
| PEG Ratio | 0.00 | 49.17 |
| Price to Sales (TTM) | 0.87 | 11.22 |
| Price to Book (MRQ) | 0.62 | 21.24 |
| Market Capitalization | ||
| Market Capitalization | $2.01B | $9.68B |
| Enterprise Value | $3.85B | $9.56B |
| Enterprise Value Metrics | ||
| Enterprise to Revenue | 1.67 | 11.08 |
| Enterprise to EBITDA | 10.31 | 64.45 |
| Risk & Other Metrics | ||
| Beta | 1.20 | 0.96 |
| Book Value per Share (MRQ) | $5.90 | $12.71 |
Financial Statements Comparison: Alight vs Appfolio
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) | ALIT | APPF |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue/Sales | $548.00M | $217.70M |
| Cost of Goods Sold | $377.00M | $79.50M |
| Gross Profit | $171.00M | $138.20M |
| Research & Development | N/A | $43.76M |
| Operating Income (EBIT) | $-8.00M | $33.78M |
| EBITDA | $95.00M | $40.54M |
| Pre-Tax Income | $-20.00M | $36.79M |
| Income Tax | $-3.00M | $5.41M |
| Net Income (Profit) | $-25.00M | $31.38M |
Balance Sheet & Liquidity Metrics (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | ALIT | APPF |
|---|---|---|
| Cash & Equivalents | $223.00M | $56.93M |
| Total Current Assets | $1.06B | $272.01M |
| Total Current Liabilities | $901.00M | $58.61M |
| Long-Term Debt | $2.09B | $36.33M |
| Total Shareholders Equity | $4.23B | $462.12M |
| Retained Earnings | $-685.00M | $321.43M |
| Property, Plant & Equipment | $439.00M | $40.38M |
Cash Flow Statement Comparison (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | ALIT | APPF |
|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | $141.00M | $49.15M |
| Capital Expenditures | N/A | $-230,000 |
| Free Cash Flow | $44.00M | $37.60M |
| Debt Repayment | $-10.00M | N/A |
| Common Stock Repurchase | $-20.00M | $-95.76M |
Short Interest & Institutional Ownership Analysis
| Metric | ALIT | APPF |
|---|---|---|
| Shares Short | 26.00M | 1.33M |
| Short Ratio | 4.27 | 5.14 |
| Short % of Float | 0.05% | 0.07% |
| Average Daily Volume (10 Day) | 13,206,620 | 398,426 |
| Average Daily Volume (90 Day) | 8,064,820 | 363,249 |
| Shares Outstanding | 531.70M | 36.40M |
| Float Shares | 423.31M | 22.11M |
| % Held by Insiders | 0.04% | 0.05% |
| % Held by Institutions | 1.07% | 0.91% |
Dividend Analysis & Yield Comparison: Alight vs Appfolio
| Metric | ALIT | APPF |
|---|---|---|
| Last 12-Month Dividend | $0.08 | N/A |
| Last 12-Month Dividend Yield | 1.53% | N/A |
| 3-Year Avg Annual Dividend | $0.03 | N/A |
| 3-Year Avg Dividend Yield | 0.58% | N/A |
| 3-Year Total Dividends | $0.08 | N/A |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Mar 03, 2025 | N/A |