analyticsVertical SaaS
Data as of Q1 2026
Summary Verdict
ACIW: 5—DDD: 0wins
Rule of 40
24.2ACIW
-44.1DDD
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Revenue Growth
6.9%ACIW
-14.5%DDD
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Gross Margin
47%ACIW
35%DDD
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FCF Margin
17.3%ACIW
-29.6%DDD
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Operating Margin
16.4%ACIW
-21.3%DDD
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NRR
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—DDD
Metric
Rule of 40Efficiency score
ACIW
24.2check_circle
DDD
-44.1
Revenue GrowthYoY
ACIW
6.9%check_circle
DDD
-14.5%
Gross Margin% of revenue
ACIW
47%check_circle
DDD
35%
FCF MarginFree cash flow
ACIW
17.3%check_circle
DDD
-29.6%
Operating MarginGAAP
ACIW
16.4%check_circle
DDD
-21.3%
NRRNet retention
ACIW
N/A
DDD
N/A
EV / RevenueValuation multiple
ACIW
3.0x
DDD
1.2xcheck_circle
Market CapUSD
ACIW
$4.4Bcheck_circle
DDD
$427.6M
ARR GrowthYoY
ACIW
N/A
DDD
N/A
CAC PaybackMonths to recover
ACIW
N/A
DDD
N/A
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Analysis
As of Q1 2026, ACI WORLDWIDE, INC. trades at 3.0x EV/Revenue versus 3D SYSTEMS CORP at 1.2x. On the Rule of 40, ACI WORLDWIDE, INC. scores 24.2 compared to 3D SYSTEMS CORP's -44.1, placing ACI WORLDWIDE, INC. ahead in operating efficiency. Gross margins stand at ACI WORLDWIDE, INC. 47% vs 3D SYSTEMS CORP 35%.
Sector Context
Both companies operate in the Vertical SaaS sector. The median columns above show where each company stands relative to their peers.