Summary Verdict
DDD: 0—APPF: 5wins
Rule of 40
-37.4DDD
46.3APPF
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Revenue Growth
-12.1%DDD
21.5%APPF
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Gross Margin
34%DDD
84%APPF
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FCF Margin
-25.3%DDD
24.8%APPF
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Operating Margin
-24.8%DDD
15.8%APPF
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NRR
—DDD
—APPF
Metric
Rule of 40Efficiency score
DDD
-37.4
APPF
46.3check_circle
Revenue GrowthYoY
DDD
-12.1%
APPF
21.5%check_circle
Gross Margin% of revenue
DDD
34%
APPF
84%check_circle
FCF MarginFree cash flow
DDD
-25.3%
APPF
24.8%check_circle
Operating MarginGAAP
DDD
-24.8%
APPF
15.8%check_circle
NRRNet retention
DDD
N/A
APPF
N/A
EV / RevenueValuation multiple
DDD
N/A
APPF
6.3x
Market CapUSD
DDD
N/A
APPF
$6.1B
ARR GrowthYoY
DDD
N/A
APPF
N/A
CAC PaybackMonths to recover
DDD
N/A
APPF
N/A
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Analysis
As of Q4 2025, 3D SYSTEMS CORP trades at N/A EV/Revenue versus AppFolio, Inc. at 6.3x. On the Rule of 40, 3D SYSTEMS CORP scores -37.4 compared to AppFolio, Inc.'s 46.3, placing AppFolio, Inc. ahead in operating efficiency. Gross margins stand at 3D SYSTEMS CORP 34% 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.