AppenASX:APX -2.11%53 EV-to-FCF is 18.19 as of Jun. 27, 2026, which is 30% below its 10-year median of 26.09. GuruFocus rates ASX:APX with a GF Score™ of 53/100 and a GF Value™ of A$0.77 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,590 Software companies, Appen ranks worse than 67.99% on this metric.
EV-to-FCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its free cash flow. As of today, Appen's Enterprise Value is A$176.6 Mil.
Appen's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was A$9.7 Mil. Therefore, Appen's EV-to-FCF for today is 18.19.
The historical rank and industry rank for Appen's EV-to-FCF or its related term are showing as below:
ASX:APX'
s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -31.82 Med: 26.09 Max: 202.87
Current: 22.34
During the past 11 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of Appen was 202.87. The lowest was -31.82. And the median was 26.09.
ASX:APX's EV-to-FCF is ranked worse than 67.99% of 1590
companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 14.15
vs ASX:APX: 22.34
EV-to-FCF 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 (2026-06-27), Appen's stock price is A$0.93.
Appen's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was A$-0.126. Therefore, Appen's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is At Loss.
Appen (ASX:APX) EV-to-FCF Explanation
EV-to-FCF 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.
Appen's share price for today is A$0.93.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Appen's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was A$-0.126.
* 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. Free Cash Flow is an important financial metric because it represents the actual amount of cash at a company's disposal. Companies with a low EV-to-FCF ratio, combined with a strong balance sheet are generally considered as undervalued.
Appen EV-to-FCF Related Terms
Appen EV-to-FCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Appen's EV-to-FCF 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 Information Technology Services subindustry, Appen's EV-to-FCF, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-FCF 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 EV-to-FCF vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, Appen's EV-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Appen's EV-to-FCF falls into.
Appen's current Enterprise Value is A$176.6 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Appen's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was A$9.7 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.
Appen (ASX:APX) has a EV-to-FCF of 18.19 as of Jun. 27, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Appen and its competitors. This is 30% below median its historical median of 26.09. According to the industry distribution chart, Appen ranks #1081 out of 1590 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 68%.
Is Appen's EV-to-FCF too high?
Appen's current EV-to-FCF of 18.19 is 30% below median its 10-year median of 26.09. The Software industry median EV-to-FCF is 14.15. Appen's value of 18.19 is 28.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Appen ranks #1081 out of 1590 companies in the Software industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Appen has a GF Score™ of 53/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Appen's EV-to-FCF compare to IBM and ACN?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Appen ranks #1081 out of 1590 companies for EV-to-FCF. This places Appen in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 14.15. Appen's value of 18.19 is 28.6% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 26.09 vs. the industry median of 14.15, 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 EV-to-FCF for a Software company?
The median EV-to-FCF among Software companies is 14.15, based on 1,590 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-FCF significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-FCF should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Appen's current EV-to-FCF of 18.19 is 28.6% 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-FCF mean?
A high EV-to-FCF can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Appen and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median EV-to-FCF is 14.15 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Appen's current EV-to-FCF is 18.19, which is 30% below median its own 10-year median of 26.09. 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 Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is A$0.77, compared to a current price of A$0.93 — trading 20.8% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-FCF is 18.19, which is 30% below median its 10-year median of 26.09 and 28.6% above the Software industry median of 14.15. Appen's overall GF Score™ is 53/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-FCF calculated?
EV-to-FCF is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Appen (ASX:APX), the current EV-to-FCF is 18.19 as of Jun. 27, 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 Appen (ASX:APX) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Appen stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of A$0.93 is trading 20.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of A$0.77.
GuruFocus considers Appen to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for ASX:APX:
EV-to-FCF: 18.19 (30% below median its 10-year median of 26.09)
GF Value™: A$0.77 vs. price of A$0.93 (20.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 28.6% above the Software median (#1081 of 1590)
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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