Why is Appian Corp. ?
1
With a Negative Book Value, the company has a Weak Long Term Fundamental Strength
- Poor long term growth as Operating profit has grown by an annual rate 19.41% of over the last 5 years
- Company's ability to service its debt is weak with a poor EBIT to Interest (avg) ratio of -35.18
2
Risky -
- The stock is trading risky as compared to its average historical valuations
- Over the past year, while the stock has generated a return of -29.54%, its profits have risen by 120.2% ; the PEG ratio of the company is 0.9
3
Consistent Underperformance against the benchmark over the last 3 years
- Along with generating -29.54% returns in the last 1 year, the stock has also underperformed S&P 500 in each of the last 3 annual periods
How much should you sell?
- All quantity irrespective of whether you are making profits or losses
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When to re-enter? - We will constantly monitor the company and review our call based on new data
Is Appian Corp. for you?
High Risk, Low Return
Absolute
Risk Adjusted
Volatility
Appian Corp.
-26.98%
-0.47
61.33%
S&P 500
22.24%
1.91
13.23%
Quality key factors
Factor
Value
Sales Growth (5y)
19.00%
EBIT Growth (5y)
19.41%
EBIT to Interest (avg)
-35.18
Debt to EBITDA (avg)
Negative Net Debt
Net Debt to Equity (avg)
-1.93
Sales to Capital Employed (avg)
2.69
Tax Ratio
3.88%
Dividend Payout Ratio
0
Pledged Shares
0
Institutional Holding
96.33%
ROCE (avg)
0
ROE (avg)
0
Valuation Key Factors 
Factor
Value
P/E Ratio
106
Industry P/E
Price to Book Value
-36.80
EV to EBIT
110.86
EV to EBITDA
60.46
EV to Capital Employed
90.76
EV to Sales
2.47
PEG Ratio
0.88
Dividend Yield
NA
ROCE (Latest)
81.87%
ROE (Latest)
Negative BV
Technical key factors
Indicator
Weekly
Monthly
MACD
Bearish
Bearish
RSI
No Signal
No Signal
Bollinger Bands
Mildly Bearish
Bearish
Moving Averages
Bearish (Daily)
KST
Bearish
Bearish
Dow Theory
No Trend
Mildly Bearish
OBV
No Trend
Mildly Bullish
Technical Movement
20What is working for the Company
OPERATING CASH FLOW(Y)
Highest at USD 66.74 MM
PRE-TAX PROFIT(Q)
At USD 6.32 MM has Grown at 297.86%
NET PROFIT(Q)
At USD 5.72 MM has Grown at 575.91%
DEBTORS TURNOVER RATIO(HY)
Highest at 4.65 times
-2What is not working for the Company
DEBT-EQUITY RATIO
(HY)
Highest at -151.31 %
Here's what is working for Appian Corp.
Pre-Tax Profit
At USD 6.32 MM has Grown at 297.86%
Year on Year (YoY)MOJO Watch
Near term Pre-Tax Profit trend is very positive
Pre-Tax Profit (USD MM)
Net Profit
At USD 5.72 MM has Grown at 575.91%
Year on Year (YoY)MOJO Watch
Near term Net Profit trend is very positive
Net Profit (USD MM)
Operating Cash Flow
Highest at USD 66.74 MM and Grown
In each year in the last three yearsMOJO Watch
The company has generated higher cash revenues from business operations
Operating Cash Flows (USD MM)
Debtors Turnover Ratio
Highest at 4.65 times
in the last five Semi-Annual periodsMOJO Watch
Company has been able to sell its Debtors faster
Debtors Turnover Ratio
Here's what is not working for Appian Corp.
Debt-Equity Ratio
Highest at -151.31 % and Grown
In each half year in the last five Semi-Annual periodsMOJO Watch
The company is borrowing more to fund its operations; it's liquidity situation may be stressed
Debt-Equity Ratio






