AppianAPPN +2.69%66 Net Current Asset Value is $-3.11 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates APPN with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of $43.23 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,755 Software companies, Appian ranks worse than 56980% on this metric.
In calculating the Net Current Asset Value (NCAV), Benjamin Graham means a company's current assets (such as cash, marketable securities, and inventories) minus its total liabilities (including preferred stock, minority interest, and long-term debt).
Appian's net current asset value per share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $-3.11.
The historical rank and industry rank for Appian's Net Current Asset Value or its related term are showing as below:
During the past 12 years, the highest Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value Ratio of Appian was 400.78. The lowest was 18.17. And the median was 59.26.
APPN's Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value is not ranked *
in the Software industry.
Industry Median: 4.89 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value only.
Appian (NAS:APPN) Net Current Asset Value Explanation
Benjamin Graham first discussed net current asset value (NCAV) in the 1934 edition of "Security Analysis", which he coauthored with David Dodd. In the book, (net) current asset value is defined as:" current assets alone, minus all liabilities and claims ahead of the issue."
The common definition of NCAV is: NCAV = current assets – [total liabilities + minority interest + preferred stock]
Net current assets exclude not only the intangible assets but also the fixed and miscellaneous assets. In addition, Graham believed that preferred stock belongs on the liability side of the balance sheet, not as part of capital and surplus. In "Security Analysis", preferred stock is dubbed "an imperfect creditorship position" that is best placed on the balance sheet alongside funded debt.
One research study, covering the years 1970 through 1983 showed that portfolios picked at the beginning of each year, and held for one year, returned 29.4 percent, on average, over the 13-year period, compared to 11.5 percent for the S&P 500 Index. Other studies of Grahams strategy produced similar results.
Benjamin Graham looked for companies whose market values were less than two-thirds of their Net-Net Working Capital. They are collected under our Net-Net screener.
Appian Net Current Asset Value Related Terms
Appian Net Current Asset Value Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Appian's Net Current Asset Value 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.
APPN vs FIVN, EVTC, RXT: Net Current Asset Value Comparison
For the Software - Infrastructure subindustry, Appian's Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value, along with its competitors' market caps and Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value 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 Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, Appian's Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Appian's Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value 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.
What does a Net Current Asset Value of $-3.11 mean?
Appian (APPN) has a Net Current Asset Value of $-3.11 as of Mar. 2026. Ben Graham's net current asset value equals the per-share value of total current assets less total liabilities. View historical data on Appian and its competitors. Over the past decade, Appian's Net Current Asset Value has ranged from 18.17 to 400.78. According to the industry distribution chart, Appian ranks #999999 out of 1755 companies in the Software industry.
Is Appian's Net Current Asset Value too high?
Appian's current Net Current Asset Value is $-3.11. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 18.17 to a high of 400.78. Based on the distribution chart, Appian ranks #999999 out of 1755 companies in the Software industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Appian has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Appian's Net Current Asset Value compare to FIVN and EVTC?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Appian ranks #999999 out of 1755 companies for Net Current Asset Value. This places Appian in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Current Asset Value is 4.89. Historically, Appian's own Net Current Asset Value has ranged from 18.17 to 400.78 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Net Current Asset Value for a Software company?
The median Net Current Asset Value among Software companies is 4.89, based on 1,755 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Net Current Asset Value significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Net Current Asset Value 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 Net Current Asset Value mean?
A high Net Current Asset Value can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Ben Graham's net current asset value equals the per-share value of total current assets less total liabilities. View historical data on Appian and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median Net Current Asset Value is 4.89 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Appian's current Net Current Asset Value is $-3.11. 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 $43.23, compared to a current price of $24.39 — trading 43.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Current Asset Value is $-3.11. Appian's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Net Current Asset Value calculated?
Net Current Asset Value is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Appian (APPN), the current Net Current Asset Value is $-3.11 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 $24.39 is trading 43.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of $43.23.
GuruFocus considers Appian to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for APPN:
Net Current Asset Value: $-3.11
GF Value™: $43.23 vs. price of $24.39 (43.6% below fair value)
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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