analyticsVertical SaaS
Data as of Q1 2026
Summary Verdict
ACIW: 3—GWRE: 2wins
Rule of 40
24.2ACIW
16.6GWRE
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Revenue Growth
6.9%ACIW
38.5%GWRE
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Gross Margin
47%ACIW
63%GWRE
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FCF Margin
17.3%ACIW
-21.8%GWRE
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Operating Margin
16.4%ACIW
6.8%GWRE
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NRR
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Metric
Rule of 40Efficiency score
ACIW
24.2check_circle
GWRE
16.6
Revenue GrowthYoY
ACIW
6.9%
GWRE
38.5%check_circle
Gross Margin% of revenue
ACIW
47%
GWRE
63%check_circle
FCF MarginFree cash flow
ACIW
17.3%check_circle
GWRE
-21.8%
Operating MarginGAAP
ACIW
16.4%check_circle
GWRE
6.8%
NRRNet retention
ACIW
N/A
GWRE
N/A
EV / RevenueValuation multiple
ACIW
N/A
GWRE
N/A
Market CapUSD
ACIW
N/A
GWRE
N/A
ARR GrowthYoY
ACIW
N/A
GWRE
N/A
CAC PaybackMonths to recover
ACIW
N/A
GWRE
N/A
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Analysis
As of Q1 2026, ACI WORLDWIDE, INC. trades at N/A EV/Revenue versus Guidewire Software, Inc. at N/A. On the Rule of 40, ACI WORLDWIDE, INC. scores 24.2 compared to Guidewire Software, Inc.'s 16.6, placing ACI WORLDWIDE, INC. ahead in operating efficiency. Gross margins stand at ACI WORLDWIDE, INC. 47% vs Guidewire Software, Inc. 63%.
Sector Context
Both companies operate in the Vertical SaaS sector. The median columns above show where each company stands relative to their peers.