AppianAPPN +2.69%66 Buyback Yield % is 2.33 as of Jul. 04, 2026, which is 181% above its 10-year median of 0.83. GuruFocus rates APPN with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of $43.23 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,309 Software companies, Appian ranks better than 79.53% on this metric.
Buyback yield is the net repurchase of shares outstanding over the market capital of the company. It is a measure of shareholder return.
The historical data trend for Appian's Buyback Yield % can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
APPN vs FIVN, EVTC, RXT: Buyback Yield % Comparison
For the Software - Infrastructure subindustry, Appian's Buyback Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and Buyback Yield % data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Appian Buyback Yield % vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, Appian's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Appian's Buyback Yield % falls into.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Appian (APPN) has a Buyback Yield % of 2.33 as of Jul. 04, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Appian and its competitors. This is 181% above median its historical median of 0.83. According to the industry distribution chart, Appian ranks #268 out of 1309 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 20.5%.
Is Appian's Buyback Yield % too high?
Appian's current Buyback Yield % of 2.33 is 181% above median its 10-year median of 0.83. Based on the distribution chart, Appian ranks #268 out of 1309 companies in the Software industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Appian has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Appian's Buyback Yield % compare to FIVN and EVTC?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Appian ranks #268 out of 1309 companies for Buyback Yield %. This places Appian in the top 21% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Buyback Yield % for a Software company?
A good Buyback Yield % depends on the Software industry context. However, Buyback Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Buyback Yield % mean?
A high Buyback Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Appian and its competitors. Appian's current Buyback Yield % is 2.33, which is 181% above median its own 10-year median of 0.83. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Appian stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Appian (APPN) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $43.23, compared to a current price of $24.39 — trading 43.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 2.33, which is 181% above median its 10-year median of 0.83. Appian's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Buyback Yield % calculated?
Buyback Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Appian (APPN), the current Buyback Yield % is 2.33 as of Jul. 04, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Appian (APPN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Appian stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $24.39 is trading 43.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of $43.23.
GuruFocus considers Appian to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for APPN:
Buyback Yield %: 2.33 (181% above median its 10-year median of 0.83)
GF Value™: $43.23 vs. price of $24.39 (43.6% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the APPN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Appian Corp is a low-code enterprise platform-as-a-service company focusing on business process management. The company's Appian platform is an integrated automation platform providing tools for organizations to design, automate, and optimize end-to-end processes and complex business operations. The company also provides maintenance and support as well as consulting services and training related to its platform. The majority of its revenue is subscription-based with the remainder from services, with much of its subscription revenue being derived from its cloud-based platform. Geographically, the company derives maximum revenue from its Domestic operations, and also has its presence Internationally.
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