Summary Verdict
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Rule of 40
51.0ADSK
46.3APPF
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Revenue Growth
17.5%ADSK
21.5%APPF
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Gross Margin
91%ADSK
84%APPF
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FCF Margin
33.4%ADSK
24.8%APPF
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Operating Margin
21.9%ADSK
15.8%APPF
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NRR
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Metric
Rule of 40Efficiency score
ADSK
51.0check_circle
APPF
46.3
Revenue GrowthYoY
ADSK
17.5%
APPF
21.5%check_circle
Gross Margin% of revenue
ADSK
91%check_circle
APPF
84%
FCF MarginFree cash flow
ADSK
33.4%check_circle
APPF
24.8%
Operating MarginGAAP
ADSK
21.9%check_circle
APPF
15.8%
NRRNet retention
ADSK
N/A
APPF
N/A
EV / RevenueValuation multiple
ADSK
N/A
APPF
6.3x
Market CapUSD
ADSK
N/A
APPF
$6.1B
ARR GrowthYoY
ADSK
N/A
APPF
N/A
CAC PaybackMonths to recover
ADSK
N/A
APPF
N/A
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Analysis
As of Q1 2026, Autodesk, Inc. trades at N/A EV/Revenue versus AppFolio, Inc. at 6.3x. On the Rule of 40, Autodesk, Inc. scores 51.0 compared to AppFolio, Inc.'s 46.3, placing Autodesk, Inc. ahead in operating efficiency. Gross margins stand at Autodesk, Inc. 91% vs AppFolio, Inc. 84%.
Sector Context
Both companies operate in the Vertical SaaS sector. The median columns above show where each company stands relative to their peers.