Summary Verdict
AI: 1—ACIW: 4wins
Rule of 40
-19.2AI
28.0ACIW
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Revenue Growth
-4.2%AI
10.4%ACIW
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Gross Margin
79%AI
49%ACIW
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FCF Margin
-14.9%AI
17.6%ACIW
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Operating Margin
-109.1%AI
18.8%ACIW
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NRR
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Metric
Rule of 40Efficiency score
AI
-19.2
ACIW
28.0check_circle
Revenue GrowthYoY
AI
-4.2%
ACIW
10.4%check_circle
Gross Margin% of revenue
AI
79%check_circle
ACIW
49%
FCF MarginFree cash flow
AI
-14.9%
ACIW
17.6%check_circle
Operating MarginGAAP
AI
-109.1%
ACIW
18.8%check_circle
NRRNet retention
AI
N/A
ACIW
N/A
EV / RevenueValuation multiple
AI
3.6x
ACIW
N/A
Market CapUSD
AI
$1.2B
ACIW
N/A
ARR GrowthYoY
AI
N/A
ACIW
N/A
CAC PaybackMonths to recover
AI
N/A
ACIW
N/A
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Analysis
As of Q1 2026, C3.ai, Inc. trades at 3.6x EV/Revenue versus ACI WORLDWIDE, INC. at N/A. On the Rule of 40, C3.ai, Inc. scores -19.2 compared to ACI WORLDWIDE, INC.'s 28.0, placing ACI WORLDWIDE, INC. ahead in operating efficiency. Gross margins stand at C3.ai, Inc. 79% vs ACI WORLDWIDE, INC. 49%.
Sector Context
Both companies operate in the Vertical SaaS sector. The median columns above show where each company stands relative to their peers.