Summary Verdict
BL: 3—ACIW: 2wins
Rule of 40
30.3BL
28.0ACIW
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Revenue Growth
7.2%BL
10.4%ACIW
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Gross Margin
75%BL
49%ACIW
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FCF Margin
23.1%BL
17.6%ACIW
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Operating Margin
3.6%BL
18.8%ACIW
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NRR
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Metric
Rule of 40Efficiency score
BL
30.3check_circle
ACIW
28.0
Revenue GrowthYoY
BL
7.2%
ACIW
10.4%check_circle
Gross Margin% of revenue
BL
75%check_circle
ACIW
49%
FCF MarginFree cash flow
BL
23.1%check_circle
ACIW
17.6%
Operating MarginGAAP
BL
3.6%
ACIW
18.8%check_circle
NRRNet retention
BL
N/A
ACIW
N/A
EV / RevenueValuation multiple
BL
N/A
ACIW
N/A
Market CapUSD
BL
N/A
ACIW
N/A
ARR GrowthYoY
BL
N/A
ACIW
N/A
CAC PaybackMonths to recover
BL
N/A
ACIW
N/A
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Analysis
As of Q4 2025, BLACKLINE, INC. trades at N/A EV/Revenue versus ACI WORLDWIDE, INC. at N/A. On the Rule of 40, BLACKLINE, INC. scores 30.3 compared to ACI WORLDWIDE, INC.'s 28.0, placing BLACKLINE, INC. ahead in operating efficiency. Gross margins stand at BLACKLINE, INC. 75% 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.