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APPF vs DLB: AppFolio vs Dolby

AppFolio (APPF) and Dolby (DLB) on Torvanta's measures: APPF grades higher on 2 of the 4 factor families and DLB on 2.

APPFDLB
Value gradeC-B
Growth gradeB-C-
Profitability gradeA-B+
Momentum gradeB-B
Market value$7.5B$5.8B
P/E (trailing)48.4x26.0x
Forward P/E (Torvanta model estimate)SubscribersSubscribers
Revenue, last 12 months$1.0B$1.4B
Revenue growth (y/y)+21%+1%
Operating margin17.5%17.7%
Return on invested capital49.0%10.3%
Free-cash-flow yield3.6%6.8%
Total return, 1 year-10.0%-9.1%
Total return, 3 yearsn/an/a

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Which is better, APPF or DLB?

AppFolio (APPF) and Dolby (DLB) on Torvanta's measures: APPF grades higher on 2 of the 4 factor families and DLB on 2. Which fits an investor depends on their goals; this is research, not a recommendation. Subscribers see where the model ranks each and its expected return.

Which is cheaper, APPF or DLB?

On trailing earnings APPF trades at 48.4x and DLB at 26.0x; their value grades are C- and B against their sectors.

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