AppianAPPN +1.58%61 FCF Margin % is 24.06% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates APPN with a GF Score™ of 61/100 and a GF Value™ of $43.11 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,814 Software companies, Appian ranks better than 66.24% on this metric.
FCF Margin % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by its Revenue. Appian's Free Cash Flow for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $48.6 Mil. Appian's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $202.2 Mil. Therefore, Appian's FCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 24.06%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Appian's FCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
APPN'
s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -24.71 Med: -11.23 Max: 8.38
Current: 8.38
During the past 12 years, the highest FCF Margin % of Appian was 8.38%. The lowest was -24.71%. And the median was -11.23%.
APPN's FCF Margin % is ranked better than 66.24% of 2814
companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 2.41
vs APPN: 8.38
Appian FCF Margin % Related Terms
Appian FCF Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Appian's FCF Margin % 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 FCF Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and FCF Margin % 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 FCF Margin % vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, Appian's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Appian's FCF Margin % 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 FCF Margin % of 24.06% as of Mar. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Appian and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Appian ranks #950 out of 2814 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 33.8%.
Is Appian's FCF Margin % too high?
Appian's current FCF Margin % is 24.06%. The Software industry median FCF Margin % is 2.41. Appian's value of 24.06% is 898.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Appian ranks #950 out of 2814 companies in the Software industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Appian has a GF Score™ of 61/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Appian's FCF Margin % compare to MQ and PAYO?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Appian ranks #950 out of 2814 companies for FCF Margin %. This puts Appian in the upper half of its industry. The industry median FCF Margin % is 2.41. Appian's value of 24.06% is 898.3% 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 FCF Margin % for a Software company?
The median FCF Margin % among Software companies is 2.41, based on 2,814 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a FCF Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, FCF Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Appian's current FCF Margin % of 24.06% is 898.3% 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 FCF Margin % mean?
A high FCF Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Appian and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median FCF Margin % is 2.41 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Appian's current FCF Margin % is 24.06%. 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 $43.11, compared to a current price of $20.77 — trading 51.8% below its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is 24.06% and 898.3% above the Software industry median of 2.41. Appian's overall GF Score™ is 61/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is FCF Margin % calculated?
FCF Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Appian (APPN), the current FCF Margin % is 24.06% as of Mar. 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 $20.77 is trading 51.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of $43.11.
GuruFocus considers Appian to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for APPN:
FCF Margin %: 24.06%
GF Value™: $43.11 vs. price of $20.77 (51.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 898.3% above the Software median (#950 of 2814)
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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