analyticsVertical SaaS
Data as of Q4 2025
Summary Verdict
CSGS: 0—APPF: 5wins
Rule of 40
13.7CSGS
46.3APPF
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Revenue Growth
2.2%CSGS
21.5%APPF
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Gross Margin
49%CSGS
84%APPF
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FCF Margin
11.6%CSGS
24.8%APPF
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Operating Margin
9.7%CSGS
15.8%APPF
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NRR
—CSGS
—APPF
Metric
Rule of 40Efficiency score
CSGS
13.7
APPF
46.3check_circle
Revenue GrowthYoY
CSGS
2.2%
APPF
21.5%check_circle
Gross Margin% of revenue
CSGS
49%
APPF
84%check_circle
FCF MarginFree cash flow
CSGS
11.6%
APPF
24.8%check_circle
Operating MarginGAAP
CSGS
9.7%
APPF
15.8%check_circle
NRRNet retention
CSGS
N/A
APPF
N/A
EV / RevenueValuation multiple
CSGS
N/A
APPF
6.3x
Market CapUSD
CSGS
N/A
APPF
$6.1B
ARR GrowthYoY
CSGS
N/A
APPF
N/A
CAC PaybackMonths to recover
CSGS
N/A
APPF
N/A
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Analysis
As of Q4 2025, CSG SYSTEMS INTERNATIONAL INC trades at N/A EV/Revenue versus AppFolio, Inc. at 6.3x. On the Rule of 40, CSG SYSTEMS INTERNATIONAL INC scores 13.7 compared to AppFolio, Inc.'s 46.3, placing AppFolio, Inc. ahead in operating efficiency. Gross margins stand at CSG SYSTEMS INTERNATIONAL INC 49% 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.