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AppianAPPN -1.41%68 EV-to-OCF is 32.54 as of Aug. 18, 2026. GuruFocus rates APPN with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of $42.92 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,877 Software companies, Appian ranks worse than 85.23% on this metric.
EV-to-OCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its cash flow from operations. As of today, Appian's Enterprise Value is $2,628.0 Mil.
Appian's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $80.8 Mil. Therefore, Appian's EV-to-OCF for today is 32.54.
The historical rank and industry rank for Appian's EV-to-OCF or its related term are showing as below:
APPN'
s EV-to-OCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2834.05 Med: -62.59 Max: 886.02
Current: 32.54
During the past 12 years, the highest EV-to-OCF of Appian was 886.02. The lowest was -2834.05. And the median was -62.59.
APPN's EV-to-OCF is ranked worse than 85.23% of 2877
companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 7.08
vs APPN: 32.54
EV-to-OCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.
As of today (2026-08-18), Appian's stock price is $34.92.
Appian's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $-0.150. Therefore, Appian's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is At Loss.
EV-to-OCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.
Appian's share price for today is $34.92.
Appian's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $-0.150.
* 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.
Enterprise Value is used because it is a more complete measure in reflecting how much an investor pays when buying a company. Cash Flow from Operations is an important financial metric because it represents the cash generated from operating activities at a company's disposal. Companies with a low EV-to-OCF ratio, combined with a strong balance sheet are generally considered as undervalued.
Appian EV-to-OCF Related Terms
Appian EV-to-OCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Appian's EV-to-OCF 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.
For the Software - Infrastructure subindustry, Appian's EV-to-OCF, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-OCF 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 EV-to-OCF vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, Appian's EV-to-OCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Appian's EV-to-OCF falls into.
Appian's current Enterprise Value is $2,628.0 Mil.
Appian's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $80.8 Mil.
* 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 EV-to-OCF of 32.54 as of Aug. 18, 2026. According to the industry distribution chart, Appian ranks #2452 out of 2877 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 85.2%.
Is Appian's EV-to-OCF too high?
Appian's current EV-to-OCF is 32.54. The Software industry median EV-to-OCF is 7.08. Appian's value of 32.54 is 359.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Appian ranks #2452 out of 2877 companies in the Software industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Appian has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Appian's EV-to-OCF compare to FIVN and NN?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Appian ranks #2452 out of 2877 companies for EV-to-OCF. This places Appian in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-OCF is 7.08. Appian's value of 32.54 is 359.6% above this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good EV-to-OCF for a Software company?
The median EV-to-OCF among Software companies is 7.08, based on 2,877 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-OCF significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-OCF should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Appian's current EV-to-OCF of 32.54 is 359.6% 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 EV-to-OCF mean?
A high EV-to-OCF can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. For the Software industry, the median EV-to-OCF is 7.08 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Appian's current EV-to-OCF is 32.54. 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 Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $42.92, compared to a current price of $34.92 — trading 18.6% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-OCF is 32.54 and 359.6% above the Software industry median of 7.08. Appian's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-OCF calculated?
EV-to-OCF is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Appian (APPN), the current EV-to-OCF is 32.54 as of Aug. 18, 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 $34.92 is trading 18.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of $42.92.
GuruFocus considers Appian to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for APPN:
EV-to-OCF: 32.54
GF Value™: $42.92 vs. price of $34.92 (18.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 359.6% above the Software median (#2452 of 2877)
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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