Summary Verdict
ACIW: 1—BL: 4wins
Rule of 40
24.2ACIW
29.5BL
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Revenue Growth
6.9%ACIW
7.2%BL
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Gross Margin
47%ACIW
75%BL
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FCF Margin
17.3%ACIW
22.3%BL
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Operating Margin
16.4%ACIW
3.6%BL
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NRR
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Metric
Rule of 40Efficiency score
ACIW
24.2
BL
29.5check_circle
Revenue GrowthYoY
ACIW
6.9%
BL
7.2%check_circle
Gross Margin% of revenue
ACIW
47%
BL
75%check_circle
FCF MarginFree cash flow
ACIW
17.3%
BL
22.3%check_circle
Operating MarginGAAP
ACIW
16.4%check_circle
BL
3.6%
NRRNet retention
ACIW
N/A
BL
N/A
EV / RevenueValuation multiple
ACIW
N/A
BL
N/A
Market CapUSD
ACIW
N/A
BL
N/A
ARR GrowthYoY
ACIW
N/A
BL
N/A
CAC PaybackMonths to recover
ACIW
N/A
BL
N/A
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Analysis
As of Q1 2026, ACI WORLDWIDE, INC. trades at N/A EV/Revenue versus BLACKLINE, INC. at N/A. On the Rule of 40, ACI WORLDWIDE, INC. scores 24.2 compared to BLACKLINE, INC.'s 29.5, placing BLACKLINE, INC. ahead in operating efficiency. Gross margins stand at ACI WORLDWIDE, INC. 47% vs BLACKLINE, INC. 75%.
Sector Context
Both companies operate in the Vertical SaaS sector. The median columns above show where each company stands relative to their peers.