analyticsVertical SaaS
Data as of Q1 2026
Summary Verdict
ACIW: 0—PRGS: 5wins
Rule of 40
24.2ACIW
57.9PRGS
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Revenue Growth
6.9%ACIW
29.1%PRGS
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Gross Margin
47%ACIW
81%PRGS
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FCF Margin
17.3%ACIW
28.8%PRGS
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Operating Margin
16.4%ACIW
16.6%PRGS
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NRR
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Metric
Rule of 40Efficiency score
ACIW
24.2
PRGS
57.9check_circle
Revenue GrowthYoY
ACIW
6.9%
PRGS
29.1%check_circle
Gross Margin% of revenue
ACIW
47%
PRGS
81%check_circle
FCF MarginFree cash flow
ACIW
17.3%
PRGS
28.8%check_circle
Operating MarginGAAP
ACIW
16.4%
PRGS
16.6%check_circle
NRRNet retention
ACIW
N/A
PRGS
N/A
EV / RevenueValuation multiple
ACIW
N/A
PRGS
N/A
Market CapUSD
ACIW
N/A
PRGS
N/A
ARR GrowthYoY
ACIW
N/A
PRGS
N/A
CAC PaybackMonths to recover
ACIW
N/A
PRGS
N/A
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Analysis
As of Q1 2026, ACI WORLDWIDE, INC. trades at N/A EV/Revenue versus PROGRESS SOFTWARE CORP /MA at N/A. On the Rule of 40, ACI WORLDWIDE, INC. scores 24.2 compared to PROGRESS SOFTWARE CORP /MA's 57.9, placing PROGRESS SOFTWARE CORP /MA ahead in operating efficiency. Gross margins stand at ACI WORLDWIDE, INC. 47% vs PROGRESS SOFTWARE CORP /MA 81%.
Sector Context
Both companies operate in the Vertical SaaS sector. The median columns above show where each company stands relative to their peers.