Summary Verdict
APPF: 3—YEXT: 2wins
Rule of 40
33.4APPF
36.2YEXT
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Revenue Growth
21.5%APPF
5.1%YEXT
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Gross Margin
86%APPF
74%YEXT
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FCF Margin
11.9%APPF
31.1%YEXT
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Operating Margin
16.6%APPF
10.0%YEXT
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NRR
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Metric
Rule of 40Efficiency score
APPF
33.4
YEXT
36.2check_circle
Revenue GrowthYoY
APPF
21.5%check_circle
YEXT
5.1%
Gross Margin% of revenue
APPF
86%check_circle
YEXT
74%
FCF MarginFree cash flow
APPF
11.9%
YEXT
31.1%check_circle
Operating MarginGAAP
APPF
16.6%check_circle
YEXT
10.0%
NRRNet retention
APPF
N/A
YEXT
N/A
EV / RevenueValuation multiple
APPF
N/A
YEXT
N/A
Market CapUSD
APPF
N/A
YEXT
N/A
ARR GrowthYoY
APPF
N/A
YEXT
N/A
CAC PaybackMonths to recover
APPF
N/A
YEXT
N/A
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Analysis
As of Q1 2026, AppFolio, Inc. trades at N/A EV/Revenue versus Yext, Inc. at N/A. On the Rule of 40, AppFolio, Inc. scores 33.4 compared to Yext, Inc.'s 36.2, placing Yext, Inc. ahead in operating efficiency. Gross margins stand at AppFolio, Inc. 86% vs Yext, Inc. 74%.
Sector Context
Both companies operate in the Vertical SaaS sector. The median columns above show where each company stands relative to their peers.