analyticsVertical SaaS
Data as of Q1 2026
Summary Verdict
ACIW: 2—ADP: 3wins
Rule of 40
24.2ACIW
26.1ADP
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Revenue Growth
6.9%ACIW
14.7%ADP
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Gross Margin
47%ACIW
6%ADP
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FCF Margin
17.3%ACIW
11.4%ADP
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Operating Margin
16.4%ACIW
27.7%ADP
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NRR
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Metric
Rule of 40Efficiency score
ACIW
24.2
ADP
26.1check_circle
Revenue GrowthYoY
ACIW
6.9%
ADP
14.7%check_circle
Gross Margin% of revenue
ACIW
47%check_circle
ADP
6%
FCF MarginFree cash flow
ACIW
17.3%check_circle
ADP
11.4%
Operating MarginGAAP
ACIW
16.4%
ADP
27.7%check_circle
NRRNet retention
ACIW
N/A
ADP
N/A
EV / RevenueValuation multiple
ACIW
N/A
ADP
N/A
Market CapUSD
ACIW
N/A
ADP
N/A
ARR GrowthYoY
ACIW
N/A
ADP
N/A
CAC PaybackMonths to recover
ACIW
N/A
ADP
N/A
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Analysis
As of Q1 2026, ACI WORLDWIDE, INC. trades at N/A EV/Revenue versus AUTOMATIC DATA PROCESSING INC at N/A. On the Rule of 40, ACI WORLDWIDE, INC. scores 24.2 compared to AUTOMATIC DATA PROCESSING INC's 26.1, placing AUTOMATIC DATA PROCESSING INC ahead in operating efficiency. Gross margins stand at ACI WORLDWIDE, INC. 47% vs AUTOMATIC DATA PROCESSING INC 6%.
Sector Context
Both companies operate in the Vertical SaaS sector. The median columns above show where each company stands relative to their peers.