Summary Verdict
ACIW: 3—MQ: 2wins
Rule of 40
24.2ACIW
20.8MQ
check_circleACIW leads
Revenue Growth
6.9%ACIW
22.0%MQ
check_circleMQ leads
Gross Margin
47%ACIW
70%MQ
check_circleMQ leads
FCF Margin
17.3%ACIW
-1.3%MQ
check_circleACIW leads
Operating Margin
16.4%ACIW
-5.8%MQ
check_circleACIW leads
NRR
—ACIW
—MQ
Metric
Rule of 40Efficiency score
ACIW
24.2check_circle
MQ
20.8
Revenue GrowthYoY
ACIW
6.9%
MQ
22.0%check_circle
Gross Margin% of revenue
ACIW
47%
MQ
70%check_circle
FCF MarginFree cash flow
ACIW
17.3%check_circle
MQ
-1.3%
Operating MarginGAAP
ACIW
16.4%check_circle
MQ
-5.8%
NRRNet retention
ACIW
N/A
MQ
N/A
EV / RevenueValuation multiple
ACIW
N/A
MQ
N/A
Market CapUSD
ACIW
N/A
MQ
N/A
ARR GrowthYoY
ACIW
N/A
MQ
N/A
CAC PaybackMonths to recover
ACIW
N/A
MQ
N/A
Advertisement
insights
Analysis
As of Q1 2026, ACI WORLDWIDE, INC. trades at N/A EV/Revenue versus Marqeta, Inc. at N/A. On the Rule of 40, ACI WORLDWIDE, INC. scores 24.2 compared to Marqeta, Inc.'s 20.8, placing ACI WORLDWIDE, INC. ahead in operating efficiency. Gross margins stand at ACI WORLDWIDE, INC. 47% vs Marqeta, Inc. 70%.
Sector Context
Both companies operate in the Vertical SaaS sector. The median columns above show where each company stands relative to their peers.