Appen (ASX:APX) YoY EBITDA Growth: 16.92% (As of Dec. 2025)

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ASX:APX Appen Ltd ASX:APX
52 GF Score
Price A$1.37
GF Value A$0.79
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Appen YoY EBITDA Growth?

Appen ASX:APX -0.72% 52 YoY EBITDA Growth is 16.92% as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates ASX:APX with a GF Score™ of 52/100 and a GF Value™ of A$0.79 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review.

YoY EBITDA Growth is the percentage change of EBITDA per Share over the past twelve months. Appen's YoY EBITDA Growth for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 16.92%.

Appen's EBITDA per Share for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was A$0.08.

Appen YoY EBITDA Growth Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Appen's YoY EBITDA Growth can be seen below:

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* 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 YoY EBITDA Growth Chart

Appen Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
YoY EBITDA Growth
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Appen Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
YoY EBITDA Growth 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 69.48 84.06 109.82 50.00 16.92
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Appen YoY EBITDA Growth Calculation

YoY EBITDA Growth is the percentage change of EBITDA per Share over the past twelve months.

Appen's YoY EBITDA Growth for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

YoY EBITDA Growth (A: Dec. 2025 )
=(EBITDA per Share (A: Dec. 2025 )-EBITDA per Share (A: Dec. 2024 ))/ | EBITDA per Share (A: Dec. 2024 ) |
=(0.054-0.023)/ | 0.023 |
=134.78 %

Appen's YoY EBITDA Growth for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

YoY EBITDA Growth (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=(EBITDA per Share (Q: Dec. 2025 )-EBITDA per Share (Q: Dec. 2024 )) / | EBITDA per Share (Q: Dec. 2024 )) |
=(0.076-0.065)/ | 0.065 |
=16.92 %

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about YoY EBITDA Growth →
What does a YoY EBITDA Growth of 16.92% mean?
Appen (ASX:APX) has a YoY EBITDA Growth of 16.92% as of Dec. 2025. YoY EBITDA Growth is the percentage change of EBITDA per share over the past 12-month. View historical data for Appen and its competitors.
Is Appen's YoY EBITDA Growth too high?
Appen's current YoY EBITDA Growth is 16.92%. 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 YoY EBITDA Growth compare to IBM and ACN?
Appen's YoY EBITDA Growth of 16.92% can be compared against companies in the Software industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good YoY EBITDA Growth for a Software company?
A good YoY EBITDA Growth depends on the Software industry context. However, YoY EBITDA Growth should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high YoY EBITDA Growth mean?
A high YoY EBITDA Growth can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. YoY EBITDA Growth is the percentage change of EBITDA per share over the past 12-month. View historical data for Appen and its competitors. Appen's current YoY EBITDA Growth is 16.92%. 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$0.79, compared to a current price of A$1.37 — trading 73.4% above its estimated fair value. The current YoY EBITDA Growth is 16.92%. 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 YoY EBITDA Growth calculated?
YoY EBITDA Growth is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Appen (ASX:APX), the current YoY EBITDA Growth is 16.92% 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$1.37 is trading 73.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of A$0.79. GuruFocus considers Appen to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for ASX:APX:

  • YoY EBITDA Growth: 16.92%
  • GF Value™: A$0.79 vs. price of A$1.37 (73.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 52/100 with 2 warning signs

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 Business Description

Address 9 Help Street, Level 6, Chatswood, Sydney, NSW, AUS, 2067
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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