NASDAQ · STOCK
AppFolio
$168.04
52W $142.56 – $326.04
56/100
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42.2
0.79
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Is APPF Bullish or Bearish?
Mixed.
Innellis AI committee rates AppFolio (APPF) Watch with a composite score of 56/100
, based on 7 analysts with 86% agreement.
Last updated July 20, 2026.
Executive Summary
Some positive signals exist — market regime is bullish (bull market -- normal position sizing) — but they are not yet strong enough to justify a Buy. The committee is monitoring for confirmation.
Bull & Bear Case
Bull Case
- Positive MACD histogram signals bullish momentum.
- Daily volatility (ATR%) above ~3% is treated as elevated risk.
Bear Case
- Both daily and weekly trends are bearish — strong multi-timeframe downtrend.
- Risk/reward is unfavorable: 2.0% downside vs 0.2% upside.
Price History (6M)
AI Investment Committee
Committee Consensus
As of July 20, 2026
Overall Committee Score
56/100
Agreement
86%
Analysts
7
Conviction
High
Value Analyst
neutral
49
/ 100 · High confidence
Fair value -- neither a bargain nor obviously overpriced
+ ROE of 30.9% shows genuine earnings power backing the valuation
− P/E of 41.8 is expensive by classic value standards
Growth Analyst
neutral
57
/ 100 · High confidence
Moderate growth -- present but not remarkable
+ Quarter-over-quarter growth rate is ACCELERATING, not just positive
− EPS declining -21.4% YoY despite any revenue growth
Technical Analyst
neutral
58
/ 100 · High confidence
Mixed or range-bound price action
+ MACD histogram positive -- bullish momentum
Risk Analyst
neutral
58
/ 100 · Moderate confidence
Moderate risk -- no single red flag, but nothing that clearly de-risks the position either
+ Low leverage (debt-to-equity 0.00) -- balance sheet can absorb a shock
− Bollinger bandwidth of 32.1% signals elevated volatility
Macro Analyst
bullish
70
/ 100 · Moderate confidence
Macro backdrop is supportive of risk assets generally, and this name's beta works in its favor
+ Market regime is bullish (Bull market -- normal position sizing)
News Analyst
neutral
58
/ 100 · Low confidence
News flow is mixed or quiet -- no strong signal either way right now
Portfolio Manager
neutral
45
/ 100 · High confidence
Portfolio-level factors are mixed -- worth a deliberate sizing decision, not a default-size position
+ Portfolio position concentration is currently healthy
− Sector concentration is already high (HHI 2975.52)
Investment Thesis Evolution
Committee score moved marginally from 56.2 to 56.2.
- New bearish signals: 1 appeared.
- Bearish pressure eased: 1 signal(s) disappeared.
Analyst-level changes:
- Portfolio Manager: +1 bearish signal(s).
Comparing 2026-07-19 to 2026-07-20 (1 day apart).
Technical Analysis
RSI (14)
62.9
Neutral
MACD Histogram
1.145
Bullish Momentum
Trend Direction
Sideways
Weekly: Downtrend
Market Structure
Mixed
Support
$175.42
Resistance
$179.37
Bollinger %B
0.72
Inside Bands
Price vs Moving Averages
EMA 9
$176.51
Below
EMA 21
$171.04
Below
EMA 50
$167.16
Above
EMA 200
$188.47
Below
Fundamental Analysis
Valuation
33
Growth
68
Profitability
1
Financial Health
100
Cash Flow
37
Valuation
P/E Ratio
42.2×
P/B Ratio
13.60×
PEG Ratio
-1.95
Dividend Yield
0.00%
52W High
$326.04
52W Low
$142.56
Quality & Growth
ROE
26.0%
ROA
19.5%
Gross Margin
63.2%
Operating Margin
17.1%
Revenue Growth YoY
—
Debt / Equity
0.08
AI Fundamental Assessment
P/E ratio of 42.2 (rich relative to a 15-40x range); Price-to-book of 13.6x; PEG ratio of -2.0 (under 1.0 suggests growth is undervalued relative to price); Return on equity of 0.3%; Return on assets of 0.2%; Net margin of 0.2%; Gross margin of 0.6%; Current ratio of 3.52 (healthy short-term liquidity); Debt-to-equity of 0.08; Free cash flow margin of 1.0% (thin cash generation); Free cash flow per share is positive (6.55); Most recent quarter beat estimates by 7.0%; 2 consecutive earnings beats; EPS growth accelerating (+6.1% -> +15.8% QoQ); Analyst estimates flat over recent quarters
Key Risks
- Both daily and weekly trends are bearish — strong multi-timeframe downtrend.
- Risk/reward is unfavorable: 2.0% downside vs 0.2% upside.
This risk summary is generated from quantitative data signals, not qualitative opinion. All investors should conduct their own due diligence. This is not financial advice.
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