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AppenASX:APX -15.86%52 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate is 32.40% as of Dec. 2025, which is 22% below its 10-year median of 41.60. GuruFocus rates ASX:APX with a GF Score™ of 52/100 and a GF Value™ of A$0.78 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,073 Software companies, Appen ranks better than 73.13% on this metric.
During the past 3 years, the average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 32.40% per year.
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During the past 11 years, the highest 3-Year average EPS without NRI Growth Rate of Appen was 64.00% per year. The lowest was -3.60% per year. And the median was 41.60% per year.
Appen (ASX:APX) 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate Explanation
EPS without NRI is the amount of earnings without non-recurring items per outstanding share of the company's stock.
Earnings Per Share (EPS) is the single most important variable used by Wall Street in determining the earnings power of a company. But investors need to be aware that Earnings per Share can be easily manipulated by adjusting depreciation and amortization rate or non-recurring items. That's why GuruFocus lists Earnings per share without Non-Recurring Items, which better reflects the company's underlying performance.
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ASX:APX vs IBM, ACN, FISV: 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate Comparison
For the Information Technology Services subindustry, Appen's 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate, along with its competitors' market caps and 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate 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.
Appen 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, Appen's 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Appen's 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate falls into.
Appen 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate Calculation
This is the 3-year average growth rate of EPS without NRI. The growth rate is calculated using exponential compounding based on the latest four year annual data.
Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the average EPS without NRI growth rate.
What does a 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate of 32.40% mean?
Appen (ASX:APX) has a 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate of 32.40% as of Dec. 2025. 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of EPS without NRI. View historical data for Appen and its competitors. This is 22% below median its historical median of 41.60. According to the industry distribution chart, Appen ranks #557 out of 2073 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 26.9%.
Is Appen's 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate too high?
Appen's current 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate of 32.40% is 22% below median its 10-year median of 41.60. The Software industry median 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate is 12.50. Appen's value of 32.40% is 159.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Appen ranks #557 out of 2073 companies in the Software industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Appen has a GF Score™ of 52/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Appen's 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate compare to IBM and ACN?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Appen ranks #557 out of 2073 companies for 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate. This puts Appen in the upper half of its industry. The industry median 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate is 12.50. Appen's value of 32.40% is 159.2% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 41.60 vs. the industry median of 12.50, Appen 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 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate for a Software company?
The median 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate among Software companies is 12.50, based on 2,073 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Appen's current 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate of 32.40% is 159.2% 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 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate mean?
A high 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of EPS without NRI. View historical data for Appen and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate is 12.50 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Appen's current 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate is 32.40%, which is 22% below median its own 10-year median of 41.60. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Appen stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Appen (ASX:APX) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is A$0.78, compared to a current price of A$1.22 — trading 56.4% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate is 32.40%, which is 22% below median its 10-year median of 41.60 and 159.2% above the Software industry median of 12.50. Appen's overall GF Score™ is 52/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate calculated?
3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Appen (ASX:APX), the current 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate is 32.40% as of Dec. 2025. 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 Appen (ASX:APX) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Appen stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of A$1.22 is trading 56.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of A$0.78.
GuruFocus considers Appen to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for ASX:APX:
3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate: 32.40% (22% below median its 10-year median of 41.60)
GF Value™: A$0.78 vs. price of A$1.22 (56.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 159.2% above the Software median (#557 of 2073)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ASX:APX stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Appen Ltd is engaged in the provision of quality data solutions and services for machine learning and artificial intelligence applications for technology companies, auto manufacturers, government agencies among others. The company's business segments are Appen Global and Appen China. It generates maximum revenue from the Appen Global segment which represents all operations outside of the China Group. The Appen China segment represents the China Group operations and includes Japan and Korea. Geographically, it derives a majority of its revenue from the United States of America, and has its presence in China, Australia and Others.
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