Summary Verdict
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Rule of 40
53.8ADSK
33.4APPF
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Revenue Growth
17.2%ADSK
21.5%APPF
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Gross Margin
91%ADSK
86%APPF
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FCF Margin
36.7%ADSK
11.9%APPF
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Operating Margin
23.5%ADSK
16.6%APPF
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NRR
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Metric
Rule of 40Efficiency score
ADSK
53.8check_circle
APPF
33.4
Revenue GrowthYoY
ADSK
17.2%
APPF
21.5%check_circle
Gross Margin% of revenue
ADSK
91%check_circle
APPF
86%
FCF MarginFree cash flow
ADSK
36.7%check_circle
APPF
11.9%
Operating MarginGAAP
ADSK
23.5%check_circle
APPF
16.6%
NRRNet retention
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N/A
APPF
N/A
EV / RevenueValuation multiple
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N/A
APPF
N/A
Market CapUSD
ADSK
N/A
APPF
N/A
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 Q2 2026, Autodesk, Inc. trades at N/A EV/Revenue versus AppFolio, Inc. at N/A. On the Rule of 40, Autodesk, Inc. scores 53.8 compared to AppFolio, Inc.'s 33.4, placing Autodesk, Inc. ahead in operating efficiency. Gross margins stand at Autodesk, Inc. 91% vs AppFolio, Inc. 86%.
Sector Context
Both companies operate in the Vertical SaaS sector. The median columns above show where each company stands relative to their peers.