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The historical data trend for Appian's OCF 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 OCF Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and OCF 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 OCF Margin % vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, Appian's OCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Appian's OCF 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 OCF Margin % of 5.94% as of Jun. 2026. OCF Margin is the ratio of Cash Flow from Operations to Total Revenue. View historical data on Appian and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Appian ranks #1147 out of 2818 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 40.7%.
Is Appian's OCF Margin % too high?
Appian's current OCF Margin % is 5.94%. The Software industry median OCF Margin % is 6.67. Appian's value of 5.94% is 10.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Appian ranks #1147 out of 2818 companies in the Software industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Appian has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Appian's OCF Margin % compare to FIVN and NN?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Appian ranks #1147 out of 2818 companies for OCF Margin %. This puts Appian in the upper half of its industry. The industry median OCF Margin % is 6.67. Appian's value of 5.94% is 10.9% below this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good OCF Margin % for a Software company?
The median OCF Margin % among Software companies is 6.67, based on 2,818 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a OCF Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, OCF Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Appian's current OCF Margin % of 5.94% is 10.9% below 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 OCF Margin % mean?
A high OCF Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. OCF Margin is the ratio of Cash Flow from Operations to Total Revenue. View historical data on Appian and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median OCF Margin % is 6.67 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Appian's current OCF Margin % is 5.94%. 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 $43.02, compared to a current price of $34.61 — trading 19.5% below its estimated fair value. The current OCF Margin % is 5.94% and 10.9% below the Software industry median of 6.67. Appian's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is OCF Margin % calculated?
OCF Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Appian (APPN), the current OCF Margin % is 5.94% as of Jun. 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 $34.61 is trading 19.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of $43.02.
GuruFocus considers Appian to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for APPN:
OCF Margin %: 5.94%
GF Value™: $43.02 vs. price of $34.61 (19.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 10.9% below the Software median (#1147 of 2818)
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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