analyticsMarketing Tech / CRM & Sales
Data as of Q4 2025
Summary Verdict
ADBE: 5—CRM: 0wins
Rule of 40
52.0ADBE
44.3CRM
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Revenue Growth
10.5%ADBE
9.6%CRM
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Gross Margin
89%ADBE
78%CRM
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FCF Margin
41.5%ADBE
34.7%CRM
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Operating Margin
36.6%ADBE
20.1%CRM
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NRR
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Metric
Rule of 40Efficiency score
ADBE
52.0check_circle
CRM
44.3
Revenue GrowthYoY
ADBE
10.5%check_circle
CRM
9.6%
Gross Margin% of revenue
ADBE
89%check_circle
CRM
78%
FCF MarginFree cash flow
ADBE
41.5%check_circle
CRM
34.7%
Operating MarginGAAP
ADBE
36.6%check_circle
CRM
20.1%
NRRNet retention
ADBE
N/A
CRM
N/A
EV / RevenueValuation multiple
ADBE
4.1xcheck_circle
CRM
4.4x
Market CapUSD
ADBE
$101.4B
CRM
$177.0Bcheck_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 Q4 2025, Adobe Inc. trades at 4.1x EV/Revenue versus Salesforce, Inc. at 4.4x. On the Rule of 40, Adobe Inc. scores 52.0 compared to Salesforce, Inc.'s 44.3, placing Adobe Inc. ahead in operating efficiency. Gross margins stand at Adobe Inc. 89% vs Salesforce, Inc. 78%.