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APPF vs. OKTA, FICO, IOT, PTC, and U

Should you buy AppFolio stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares AppFolio with other companies and stocks that may be similar based on industry, sector, market capitalization, business model, investor interest, or shared news coverage. Companies and stocks commonly compared with AppFolio include Okta (OKTA), Fair Isaac (FICO), Samsara (IOT), PTC (PTC), and Unity Software (U). These companies are all part of the "application software" industry.

How does AppFolio compare to Okta?

Okta (NASDAQ:OKTA) and AppFolio (NASDAQ:APPF) are both technology companies, but which is the superior business? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their earnings, media sentiment, profitability, risk, analyst recommendations, dividends, institutional ownership and valuation.

AppFolio has a net margin of 15.13% compared to Okta's net margin of 8.24%. AppFolio's return on equity of 32.42% beat Okta's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Okta8.24% 4.15% 3.02%
AppFolio 15.13%32.42%25.82%

Okta has a beta of 0.77, meaning that its stock price is 23% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, AppFolio has a beta of 0.78, meaning that its stock price is 22% less volatile than the broader market.

Okta has higher revenue and earnings than AppFolio. AppFolio is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Okta, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Okta$2.92B8.83$235M$1.38107.48
AppFolio$950.82M7.40$140.92M$4.3845.37

In the previous week, Okta had 5 more articles in the media than AppFolio. MarketBeat recorded 23 mentions for Okta and 18 mentions for AppFolio. Okta's average media sentiment score of 0.79 beat AppFolio's score of 0.08 indicating that Okta is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Okta
14 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
6 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
AppFolio
10 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

86.6% of Okta shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 85.2% of AppFolio shares are owned by institutional investors. 4.6% of Okta shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 1.6% of AppFolio shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Okta presently has a consensus target price of $121.81, indicating a potential downside of 17.88%. AppFolio has a consensus target price of $243.50, indicating a potential upside of 22.52%. Given AppFolio's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe AppFolio is more favorable than Okta.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Okta
2 Sell rating(s)
13 Hold rating(s)
28 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.64
AppFolio
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
9 Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.08

Summary

Okta beats AppFolio on 9 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does AppFolio compare to Fair Isaac?

Fair Isaac (NYSE:FICO) and AppFolio (NASDAQ:APPF) are both technology companies, but which is the better investment? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their earnings, valuation, dividends, profitability, risk, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership and media sentiment.

Fair Isaac currently has a consensus price target of $1,599.14, indicating a potential upside of 53.79%. AppFolio has a consensus price target of $243.50, indicating a potential upside of 22.52%. Given Fair Isaac's higher probable upside, equities research analysts clearly believe Fair Isaac is more favorable than AppFolio.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Fair Isaac
0 Sell rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
11 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.69
AppFolio
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
9 Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.08

Fair Isaac has a beta of 1.3, meaning that its stock price is 30% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, AppFolio has a beta of 0.78, meaning that its stock price is 22% less volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, Fair Isaac had 10 more articles in the media than AppFolio. MarketBeat recorded 28 mentions for Fair Isaac and 18 mentions for AppFolio. Fair Isaac's average media sentiment score of 1.11 beat AppFolio's score of 0.08 indicating that Fair Isaac is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Fair Isaac
17 Very Positive mention(s)
4 Positive mention(s)
7 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
AppFolio
10 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

85.8% of Fair Isaac shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 85.2% of AppFolio shares are owned by institutional investors. 3.0% of Fair Isaac shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 1.6% of AppFolio shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Fair Isaac has a net margin of 34.05% compared to AppFolio's net margin of 15.13%. AppFolio's return on equity of 32.42% beat Fair Isaac's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Fair Isaac34.05% -32.51% 40.61%
AppFolio 15.13%32.42%25.82%

Fair Isaac has higher revenue and earnings than AppFolio. Fair Isaac is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than AppFolio, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Fair Isaac$1.99B11.28$651.95M$34.6230.04
AppFolio$950.82M7.40$140.92M$4.3845.37

Summary

Fair Isaac beats AppFolio on 13 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does AppFolio compare to Samsara?

AppFolio (NASDAQ:APPF) and Samsara (NYSE:IOT) are both technology companies, but which is the superior investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their institutional ownership, analyst recommendations, dividends, profitability, media sentiment, earnings, risk and valuation.

In the previous week, Samsara had 5 more articles in the media than AppFolio. MarketBeat recorded 23 mentions for Samsara and 18 mentions for AppFolio. Samsara's average media sentiment score of 0.23 beat AppFolio's score of 0.08 indicating that Samsara is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
AppFolio
10 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Samsara
14 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

AppFolio has higher earnings, but lower revenue than Samsara. AppFolio is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Samsara, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
AppFolio$950.82M7.40$140.92M$4.3845.37
Samsara$1.62B14.73-$9.12M$0.10409.27

85.2% of AppFolio shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 96.0% of Samsara shares are owned by institutional investors. 1.6% of AppFolio shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 35.1% of Samsara shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

AppFolio has a net margin of 15.13% compared to Samsara's net margin of 3.32%. AppFolio's return on equity of 32.42% beat Samsara's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
AppFolio15.13% 32.42% 25.82%
Samsara 3.32%2.00%1.12%

AppFolio has a beta of 0.78, suggesting that its share price is 22% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Samsara has a beta of 1.34, suggesting that its share price is 34% more volatile than the broader market.

AppFolio currently has a consensus target price of $243.50, indicating a potential upside of 22.52%. Samsara has a consensus target price of $45.33, indicating a potential upside of 10.77%. Given AppFolio's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe AppFolio is more favorable than Samsara.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
AppFolio
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
9 Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.08
Samsara
1 Sell rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
14 Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.81

Summary

Samsara beats AppFolio on 9 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does AppFolio compare to PTC?

PTC (NASDAQ:PTC) and AppFolio (NASDAQ:APPF) are both technology companies, but which is the better investment? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their valuation, risk, institutional ownership, dividends, earnings, analyst recommendations, media sentiment and profitability.

PTC has a beta of 0.98, suggesting that its share price is 2% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, AppFolio has a beta of 0.78, suggesting that its share price is 22% less volatile than the broader market.

95.1% of PTC shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 85.2% of AppFolio shares are held by institutional investors. 0.3% of PTC shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 1.6% of AppFolio shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

PTC has a net margin of 41.67% compared to AppFolio's net margin of 15.13%. AppFolio's return on equity of 32.42% beat PTC's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
PTC41.67% 25.31% 14.55%
AppFolio 15.13%32.42%25.82%

PTC has higher revenue and earnings than AppFolio. PTC is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than AppFolio, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
PTC$2.74B5.85$734M$10.3414.29
AppFolio$950.82M7.40$140.92M$4.3845.37

In the previous week, PTC had 2 more articles in the media than AppFolio. MarketBeat recorded 20 mentions for PTC and 18 mentions for AppFolio. PTC's average media sentiment score of 0.78 beat AppFolio's score of 0.08 indicating that PTC is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
PTC
10 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
8 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
AppFolio
10 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

PTC currently has a consensus target price of $170.14, suggesting a potential upside of 15.19%. AppFolio has a consensus target price of $243.50, suggesting a potential upside of 22.52%. Given AppFolio's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe AppFolio is more favorable than PTC.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
PTC
1 Sell rating(s)
6 Hold rating(s)
7 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.43
AppFolio
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
9 Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.08

Summary

AppFolio beats PTC on 9 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does AppFolio compare to Unity Software?

AppFolio (NASDAQ:APPF) and Unity Software (NYSE:U) are both technology companies, but which is the better investment? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their media sentiment, valuation, analyst recommendations, profitability, earnings, dividends, risk and institutional ownership.

85.2% of AppFolio shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 73.5% of Unity Software shares are owned by institutional investors. 1.6% of AppFolio shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.8% of Unity Software shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

AppFolio has a net margin of 15.13% compared to Unity Software's net margin of -34.99%. AppFolio's return on equity of 32.42% beat Unity Software's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
AppFolio15.13% 32.42% 25.82%
Unity Software -34.99%-1.30%-0.61%

AppFolio has higher earnings, but lower revenue than Unity Software. Unity Software is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than AppFolio, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
AppFolio$950.82M7.40$140.92M$4.3845.37
Unity Software$1.85B10.17-$402.77M-$1.57N/A

In the previous week, Unity Software had 44 more articles in the media than AppFolio. MarketBeat recorded 62 mentions for Unity Software and 18 mentions for AppFolio. Unity Software's average media sentiment score of 0.88 beat AppFolio's score of 0.08 indicating that Unity Software is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
AppFolio
10 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Unity Software
25 Very Positive mention(s)
9 Positive mention(s)
12 Neutral mention(s)
2 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

AppFolio presently has a consensus target price of $243.50, indicating a potential upside of 22.52%. Unity Software has a consensus target price of $44.74, indicating a potential upside of 3.83%. Given AppFolio's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, equities analysts plainly believe AppFolio is more favorable than Unity Software.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
AppFolio
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
9 Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.08
Unity Software
1 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
17 Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.87

AppFolio has a beta of 0.78, indicating that its stock price is 22% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Unity Software has a beta of 2.04, indicating that its stock price is 104% more volatile than the broader market.

Summary

AppFolio beats Unity Software on 10 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

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New MarketBeat Followers Over Time

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Media Sentiment Over Time

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APPF vs. The Competition

MetricAppFolioSoftware IndustryTechnology SectorNASDAQ Exchange
Market Cap$7.04B$15.67B$29.88B$12.99B
Dividend YieldN/A3.42%2.72%9.93%
P/E Ratio45.37135.2880.7126.03
Price / Sales7.401,294.22598.31111.64
Price / Cash37.7745.4350.0850.37
Price / Book13.376.749.316.24
Net Income$140.92M$435.19M$660.43M$342.57M
7 Day Performance10.29%3.74%4.81%4.33%
1 Month Performance10.77%1.23%0.52%-1.02%
1 Year Performance-33.83%8.42%177.97%22.55%

AppFolio Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
APPF
AppFolio
3.7888 of 5 stars
$198.74
+2.4%
$243.50
+22.5%
-37.9%$7.04B$950.82M45.371,702
OKTA
Okta
3.4721 of 5 stars
$141.57
-0.3%
$121.81
-14.0%
+46.8%$24.67B$2.92B102.596,366
FICO
Fair Isaac
4.7956 of 5 stars
$1,045.24
-6.9%
$1,599.14
+53.0%
-25.8%$24.25B$1.99B30.193,811
IOT
Samsara
3.7737 of 5 stars
$37.22
-0.1%
$45.33
+21.8%
+3.9%$21.72B$1.62B372.244,100
PTC
PTC
3.8657 of 5 stars
$139.85
+1.9%
$170.14
+21.7%
-31.5%$15.85B$2.74B13.537,642

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