analyticsVertical SaaS
Data as of Q1 2026
Summary Verdict
APPF: 4—GWRE: 1wins
Rule of 40
33.4APPF
16.6GWRE
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Revenue Growth
21.5%APPF
38.5%GWRE
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Gross Margin
86%APPF
63%GWRE
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FCF Margin
11.9%APPF
-21.8%GWRE
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Operating Margin
16.6%APPF
6.8%GWRE
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NRR
—APPF
—GWRE
Metric
Rule of 40Efficiency score
APPF
33.4check_circle
GWRE
16.6
Revenue GrowthYoY
APPF
21.5%
GWRE
38.5%check_circle
Gross Margin% of revenue
APPF
86%check_circle
GWRE
63%
FCF MarginFree cash flow
APPF
11.9%check_circle
GWRE
-21.8%
Operating MarginGAAP
APPF
16.6%check_circle
GWRE
6.8%
NRRNet retention
APPF
N/A
GWRE
N/A
EV / RevenueValuation multiple
APPF
N/A
GWRE
N/A
Market CapUSD
APPF
N/A
GWRE
N/A
ARR GrowthYoY
APPF
N/A
GWRE
N/A
CAC PaybackMonths to recover
APPF
N/A
GWRE
N/A
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Analysis
As of Q1 2026, AppFolio, Inc. trades at N/A EV/Revenue versus Guidewire Software, Inc. at N/A. On the Rule of 40, AppFolio, Inc. scores 33.4 compared to Guidewire Software, Inc.'s 16.6, placing AppFolio, Inc. ahead in operating efficiency. Gross margins stand at AppFolio, Inc. 86% vs Guidewire Software, Inc. 63%.
Sector Context
Both companies operate in the Vertical SaaS sector. The median columns above show where each company stands relative to their peers.