Summary Verdict
ACIW: 3—COUR: 2wins
Rule of 40
24.2ACIW
18.6COUR
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Revenue Growth
6.9%ACIW
8.9%COUR
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Gross Margin
47%ACIW
55%COUR
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FCF Margin
17.3%ACIW
9.7%COUR
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Operating Margin
16.4%ACIW
-9.3%COUR
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NRR
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Metric
Rule of 40Efficiency score
ACIW
24.2check_circle
COUR
18.6
Revenue GrowthYoY
ACIW
6.9%
COUR
8.9%check_circle
Gross Margin% of revenue
ACIW
47%
COUR
55%check_circle
FCF MarginFree cash flow
ACIW
17.3%check_circle
COUR
9.7%
Operating MarginGAAP
ACIW
16.4%check_circle
COUR
-9.3%
NRRNet retention
ACIW
N/A
COUR
N/A
EV / RevenueValuation multiple
ACIW
N/A
COUR
N/A
Market CapUSD
ACIW
N/A
COUR
N/A
ARR GrowthYoY
ACIW
N/A
COUR
N/A
CAC PaybackMonths to recover
ACIW
N/A
COUR
N/A
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Analysis
As of Q1 2026, ACI WORLDWIDE, INC. trades at N/A EV/Revenue versus Coursera, Inc. at N/A. On the Rule of 40, ACI WORLDWIDE, INC. scores 24.2 compared to Coursera, Inc.'s 18.6, placing ACI WORLDWIDE, INC. ahead in operating efficiency. Gross margins stand at ACI WORLDWIDE, INC. 47% vs Coursera, Inc. 55%.
Sector Context
Both companies operate in the Vertical SaaS sector. The median columns above show where each company stands relative to their peers.