AppLovin (MEX:APP) Financial Strength: 7 (As of Mar. 2026) — 17% Above Median

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MEX:APP AppLovin Corp MEX:APP
73 GF Score
Price MXN7,048.00
GF Value MXN8,971.71
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is AppLovin Financial Strength?

AppLovin MEX:APP -3.16% 73 Financial Strength is 7 as of Mar. 2026, which is 17% above its 10-year median of 6.00. GuruFocus rates MEX:APP with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN8,971.71 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review.

AppLovin has the Financial Strength Rank of 7.

GuruFocus Financial Strength Rank measures how strong a company's financial situation is. It is rated on a scale of 1 to 10 and is based on these factors:

1. The debt burden that the company has as measured by its Interest Coverage (current year). The higher, the better.
2. Debt to revenue ratio. The lower, the better.
3. Altman Z-Score.
4. Other debt related ratios.

A higher score indicates a stronger financial position, with companies rated 7 or above considered financially stable and unlikely to face distress. Conversely, a score of 3 or below suggests potential financial difficulties, indicating a higher risk of distress.

AppLovin's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 28.15. AppLovin's debt to revenue ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.48. As of today, AppLovin's Altman Z-Score is 18.79.


AppLovin  (MEX:APP) Financial Strength Explanation

The rank is rated on a scale of 1 to 10. A higher score indicates a stronger financial position, with companies rated 7 or above considered financially stable and unlikely to face distress. Conversely, a score of 3 or below suggests potential financial difficulties, indicating a higher risk of distress.

AppLovin has the Financial Strength Rank of 7.


AppLovin Financial Strength Related Terms


MEX:APP vs OMC, TTD, LFTO: Financial Strength Comparison

For the Advertising Agencies subindustry, AppLovin's Financial Strength, along with its competitors' market caps and Financial Strength 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.


AppLovin Financial Strength vs Media - Diversified Industry

For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, AppLovin's Financial Strength distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where AppLovin's Financial Strength falls into.


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AppLovin Financial Strength Calculation

GuruFocus Financial Strength Rank measures how strong a company's financial situation is. It is based on these factors

A company ranks high with financial strength is likely to withstand any business slowdowns and recessions.

1. The debt burden that the company has as measured by its Interest Coverage (current year). The higher, the better.

Note: If both Interest Expense and Interest Income are empty, while Net Interest Income is negative, then use Net Interest Income as Interest Expense.

Interest Coverage is a ratio that determines how easily a company can pay interest expenses on outstanding debt. It is calculated by dividing a company's Operating Income (EBIT) by its Interest Expense:

AppLovin's Interest Expense for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN-923 Mil. Its Operating Income for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN25,966 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN63,367 Mil.

AppLovin's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is

Interest Coverage=-1*Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-1*25965.88/-922.535
=28.15

The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

2. Debt to revenue ratio. The lower, the better.

AppLovin's Debt to Revenue Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is

Debt to Revenue Ratio=Total Debt (Q: Mar. 2026 ) / Revenue
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / Revenue
=(0 + 63367.305) / 132897.32
=0.48

3. Altman Z-Score.

Z-Score model is an accurate forecaster of failure up to two years prior to distress. It can be considered the assessment of the distress of industrial corporations.

The zones of discrimination were as such:

When Z-Score is less than 1.81, it is in Distress Zones.
When Z-Score is greater than 2.99, it is in Safe Zones.
When Z-Score is between 1.81 and 2.99, it is in Grey Zones.

AppLovin has a Z-score of 18.79, indicating it is in Safe Zones. This implies the Z-Score is strong.

Good Sign:

Altman Z-score of 18.79 is strong.

* 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 Financial Strength →
What does a Financial Strength of 7 mean?
AppLovin (MEX:APP) has a Financial Strength of 7 as of Mar. 2026. The financial strength rank measures the strength of a company's balance sheet based on revenue and debt. View historical data on AppLovin and its competitors. This is 17% above median its historical median of 6.00. Over the past decade, AppLovin's Financial Strength has ranged from 4.00 to 7.00.
Is AppLovin's Financial Strength too high?
AppLovin's current Financial Strength of 7 is 17% above median its 10-year median of 6.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.00 to a high of 7.00. Overall, AppLovin has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does AppLovin's Financial Strength compare to OMC and TTD?
AppLovin's Financial Strength of 7 can be compared against companies in the Media - Diversified industry. Historically, AppLovin's own Financial Strength has ranged from 4.00 to 7.00 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 Financial Strength for a Media - Diversified company?
A good Financial Strength depends on the Media - Diversified industry context. However, Financial Strength 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 Financial Strength mean?
A high Financial Strength can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The financial strength rank measures the strength of a company's balance sheet based on revenue and debt. View historical data on AppLovin and its competitors. AppLovin's current Financial Strength is 7, which is 17% above median its own 10-year median of 6.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is AppLovin stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, AppLovin (MEX:APP) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN8,971.71, compared to a current price of MXN7,048.00 — trading 21.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Financial Strength is 7, which is 17% above median its 10-year median of 6.00. AppLovin's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 1 warning sign to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Financial Strength calculated?
Financial Strength is calculated from a company's financial statements. For AppLovin (MEX:APP), the current Financial Strength is 7 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 AppLovin (MEX:APP) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, AppLovin stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of MXN7,048.00 is trading 21.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of MXN8,971.71. GuruFocus considers AppLovin to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for MEX:APP:

  • Financial Strength: 7 (17% above median its 10-year median of 6.00)
  • GF Value™: MXN8,971.71 vs. price of MXN7,048.00 (21.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 73/100 with 1 warning sign

No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX:APP stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


AppLovin Business Description

Address 1100 Page Mill Road, Palo Alto, CA, USA, 94304
AppLovin is a vertically integrated advertising technology company that acts as a demand-side platform for advertisers, a supply-side platform for publishers, and an exchange facilitating transactions between the two. About 80% of AppLovin's revenue comes from the DSP, AppDiscovery, while the remainder comes from the SSP, Max. AppLovin's primary tool for future growth is AXON 2, which is an ad optimizer operating within the DSP that allows advertisers to place ads according to specified return thresholds.
73GF Score

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