Summary Verdict
APPF: 2—GEN: 3wins
Rule of 40
33.4APPF
43.0GEN
check_circleGEN leads
Revenue Growth
21.5%APPF
19.5%GEN
check_circleAPPF leads
Gross Margin
86%APPF
79%GEN
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FCF Margin
11.9%APPF
23.4%GEN
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Operating Margin
16.6%APPF
36.0%GEN
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NRR
—APPF
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Metric
Rule of 40Efficiency score
APPF
33.4
GEN
43.0check_circle
Revenue GrowthYoY
APPF
21.5%check_circle
GEN
19.5%
Gross Margin% of revenue
APPF
86%check_circle
GEN
79%
FCF MarginFree cash flow
APPF
11.9%
GEN
23.4%check_circle
Operating MarginGAAP
APPF
16.6%
GEN
36.0%check_circle
NRRNet retention
APPF
N/A
GEN
N/A
EV / RevenueValuation multiple
APPF
N/A
GEN
N/A
Market CapUSD
APPF
N/A
GEN
N/A
ARR GrowthYoY
APPF
N/A
GEN
N/A
CAC PaybackMonths to recover
APPF
N/A
GEN
N/A
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Analysis
As of Q1 2026, AppFolio, Inc. trades at N/A EV/Revenue versus Gen Digital Inc. at N/A. On the Rule of 40, AppFolio, Inc. scores 33.4 compared to Gen Digital Inc.'s 43.0, placing Gen Digital Inc. ahead in operating efficiency. Gross margins stand at AppFolio, Inc. 86% vs Gen Digital Inc. 79%.
Sector Context
Both companies operate in the Vertical SaaS sector. The median columns above show where each company stands relative to their peers.