Summary Verdict
ACIW: 0—GEN: 5wins
Rule of 40
24.2ACIW
43.0GEN
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Revenue Growth
6.9%ACIW
19.5%GEN
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Gross Margin
47%ACIW
79%GEN
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FCF Margin
17.3%ACIW
23.4%GEN
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Operating Margin
16.4%ACIW
36.0%GEN
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NRR
—ACIW
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Metric
Rule of 40Efficiency score
ACIW
24.2
GEN
43.0check_circle
Revenue GrowthYoY
ACIW
6.9%
GEN
19.5%check_circle
Gross Margin% of revenue
ACIW
47%
GEN
79%check_circle
FCF MarginFree cash flow
ACIW
17.3%
GEN
23.4%check_circle
Operating MarginGAAP
ACIW
16.4%
GEN
36.0%check_circle
NRRNet retention
ACIW
N/A
GEN
N/A
EV / RevenueValuation multiple
ACIW
N/A
GEN
N/A
Market CapUSD
ACIW
N/A
GEN
N/A
ARR GrowthYoY
ACIW
N/A
GEN
N/A
CAC PaybackMonths to recover
ACIW
N/A
GEN
N/A
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Analysis
As of Q1 2026, ACI WORLDWIDE, INC. trades at N/A EV/Revenue versus Gen Digital Inc. at N/A. On the Rule of 40, ACI WORLDWIDE, INC. scores 24.2 compared to Gen Digital Inc.'s 43.0, placing Gen Digital Inc. ahead in operating efficiency. Gross margins stand at ACI WORLDWIDE, INC. 47% vs Gen Digital Inc. 79%.
Sector Context
Both companies operate in the Vertical SaaS sector. The median columns above show where each company stands relative to their peers.