analyticsMarketing Tech / CRM & Sales
Data as of Q1 2026
Summary Verdict
ADBE: 3—CRM: 2wins
Rule of 40
45.3ADBE
47.1CRM
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Revenue Growth
11.5%ADBE
9.4%CRM
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Gross Margin
89%ADBE
77%CRM
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FCF Margin
33.8%ADBE
37.7%CRM
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Operating Margin
37.0%ADBE
21.3%CRM
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NRR
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—CRM
Metric
Rule of 40Efficiency score
ADBE
45.3
CRM
47.1check_circle
Revenue GrowthYoY
ADBE
11.5%check_circle
CRM
9.4%
Gross Margin% of revenue
ADBE
89%check_circle
CRM
77%
FCF MarginFree cash flow
ADBE
33.8%
CRM
37.7%check_circle
Operating MarginGAAP
ADBE
37.0%check_circle
CRM
21.3%
NRRNet retention
ADBE
N/A
CRM
N/A
EV / RevenueValuation multiple
ADBE
4.1x
CRM
3.7xcheck_circle
Market CapUSD
ADBE
$101.6B
CRM
$152.1Bcheck_circle
ARR GrowthYoY
ADBE
N/A
CRM
N/A
CAC PaybackMonths to recover
ADBE
N/A
CRM
N/A
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Analysis
As of Q1 2026, Adobe Inc. trades at 4.1x EV/Revenue versus Salesforce, Inc. at 3.7x. On the Rule of 40, Adobe Inc. scores 45.3 compared to Salesforce, Inc.'s 47.1, placing Salesforce, Inc. ahead in operating efficiency. Gross margins stand at Adobe Inc. 89% vs Salesforce, Inc. 77%.