AppFolio (MIL:1APPF) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 18.34 (As of Jul. 15, 2026) — 51% Below Median

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MIL:1APPF AppFolio Inc MIL:1APPF
58 GF Score
Price €131.85
GF Value €254.52
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
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What is AppFolio Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

AppFolio MIL:1APPF 58 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 18.34 as of Jul. 15, 2026, which is 51% below its 10-year median of 37.22. GuruFocus rates MIL:1APPF with a GF Score™ of 58/100 and a GF Value™ of €254.52 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,597 Software companies, AppFolio ranks worse than 96.93% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-15), AppFolio's current share price is €131.85. AppFolio's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €7.19. AppFolio's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 18.34.

The historical rank and industry rank for AppFolio's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

MIL:1APPF' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 18.62   Med: 37.22   Max: 48.68
Current: 22.65

During the past years, AppFolio's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 48.68. The lowest was 18.62. And the median was 37.22.

MIL:1APPF's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
96.93% of 1597 companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 2.31 vs MIL:1APPF: 22.65

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller. He uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings per share of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted book value per share of a company over the past 10 years.

AppFolio's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €11.503. Add all the adjusted book value per share for the past 10 years together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share, which is €7.19 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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AppFolio  (MIL:1APPF) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Explanation

Compared with the regular PB Ratio, which works poorly for cyclical businesses, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio smoothed out the fluctuations of book value during business cycles. Therefore it is more accurate in reflecting the valuation of the company.

If a company has consistent business performance, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio should give similar results to regular PB Ratio.


AppFolio Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


AppFolio Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for AppFolio's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio 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.

AppFolio Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

AppFolio Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.00 0.00 34.20 41.05 31.85

AppFolio Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 34.35 34.36 39.28 31.85 20.49

MIL:1APPF vs YOU, LYFT, DUOL: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Software - Application subindustry, AppFolio's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio 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.


AppFolio Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Software Industry

For the Software industry and Technology sector, AppFolio's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where AppFolio's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.


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AppFolio Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Calculation

Like the Shiller PE Ratio, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio takes the Book Value per Share from the past 10 years, adjusts it for inflation, and then calculates the average. This average is then used for the P/B calculation. Because it considers this 10-year average, it's often referred to as the CAPB Ratio.

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller to measure the valuation of the overall market. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio.

AppFolio's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=131.85/7.19
=18.34

* 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.

AppFolio's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, AppFolio's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was:

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Mar. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Mar. 2026)
=11.503/330.2130*330.2130
=11.503

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

AppFolio Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 1.827 241.018 2.503
201609 1.837 241.428 2.513
201612 1.959 241.432 2.679
201703 1.949 243.801 2.640
201706 1.973 244.955 2.660
201709 1.994 246.819 2.668
201712 2.116 246.524 2.834
201803 2.198 249.554 2.908
201806 2.526 251.989 3.310
201809 2.713 252.439 3.549
201812 2.382 251.233 3.131
201903 2.476 254.202 3.216
201906 3.074 256.143 3.963
201909 3.344 256.759 4.301
201912 3.478 256.974 4.469
202003 3.304 258.115 4.227
202006 3.742 257.797 4.793
202009 7.040 260.280 8.932
202012 6.835 260.474 8.665
202103 6.968 264.877 8.687
202106 6.889 271.696 8.373
202109 7.166 274.310 8.626
202112 7.557 278.802 8.951
202203 7.521 287.504 8.638
202206 7.163 296.311 7.983
202209 7.816 296.808 8.696
202212 7.098 296.797 7.897
202303 6.336 301.836 6.932
202306 5.852 305.109 6.333
202309 6.882 307.789 7.383
202312 7.602 306.746 8.184
202403 8.621 312.332 9.115
202406 9.513 314.175 9.999
202409 10.238 315.301 10.722
202412 13.623 315.605 14.254
202503 11.867 319.799 12.253
202506 11.019 322.561 11.280
202509 11.833 324.800 12.030
202512 12.875 324.054 13.120
202603 11.503 330.213 11.503

Add all the adjusted book value per share together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share.

Please note that we use the CPI data of the country/region where the company is headquartered. If the CPI data for that country/region is not available, then we will use the CPI data of the United States as default.

What does a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 18.34 mean?
AppFolio (MIL:1APPF) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 18.34 as of Jul. 15, 2026. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on AppFolio and its competitors. This is 51% below median its historical median of 37.22. Over the past decade, AppFolio's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 18.62 to 48.68. According to the industry distribution chart, AppFolio ranks #1548 out of 1597 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 96.9%.
Is AppFolio's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
AppFolio's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 18.34 is 51% below median its 10-year median of 37.22. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 18.62 to a high of 48.68. The Software industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.31. AppFolio's value of 18.34 is 693.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, AppFolio ranks #1548 out of 1597 companies in the Software industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, AppFolio has a GF Score™ of 58/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does AppFolio's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to YOU and LYFT?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, AppFolio ranks #1548 out of 1597 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places AppFolio in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.31. AppFolio's value of 18.34 is 693.9% above this benchmark. Historically, AppFolio's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 18.62 to 48.68 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 37.22 vs. the industry median of 2.31, AppFolio has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for a Software company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Software companies is 2.31, based on 1,597 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. AppFolio's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 18.34 is 693.9% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on AppFolio and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.31 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. AppFolio's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 18.34, which is 51% below median its own 10-year median of 37.22. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is AppFolio stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, AppFolio (MIL:1APPF) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €254.52, compared to a current price of €131.85 — trading 48.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 18.34, which is 51% below median its 10-year median of 37.22 and 693.9% above the Software industry median of 2.31. AppFolio's overall GF Score™ is 58/100 with 1 warning sign to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For AppFolio (MIL:1APPF), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 18.34 as of Jul. 15, 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 AppFolio (MIL:1APPF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, AppFolio stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €131.85 is trading 48.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of €254.52. GuruFocus considers AppFolio to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for MIL:1APPF:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 18.34 (51% below median its 10-year median of 37.22)
  • GF Value™: €254.52 vs. price of €131.85 (48.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 58/100 with 1 warning sign
  • Industry Position: 693.9% above the Software median (#1548 of 1597)

No single metric tells the full story. See the MIL:1APPF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


AppFolio Business Description

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Address 70 Castilian Drive, Santa Barbara, CA, USA, 93117
AppFolio Inc provides cloud-based software solutions for the real estate industry. Its property management software offers property managers an end-to-end solution to their business needs. The group's products include cloud-based property management software (Appfolio Property Manager). Its solutions are AppFolio Property Manager Core, AppFolio Property Manager Plus, and AppFolio Property Manager Max. It also offers value-added services, such as screening, risk mitigation, and electronic payment services. Its markets are Single-Family, Multifamily, Student Housing, Affordable Housing, Community Associations, Commercial, and Investment Management. The business activity of the firm predominantly functions in the United States and it generates revenue in the form of subscription fees.
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