Summary Verdict
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Rule of 40
30.3BL
8.5EGHT
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Revenue Growth
7.2%BL
0.1%EGHT
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Gross Margin
75%BL
67%EGHT
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FCF Margin
23.1%BL
8.4%EGHT
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Operating Margin
3.6%BL
2.1%EGHT
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NRR
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Metric
Rule of 40Efficiency score
BL
30.3check_circle
EGHT
8.5
Revenue GrowthYoY
BL
7.2%check_circle
EGHT
0.1%
Gross Margin% of revenue
BL
75%check_circle
EGHT
67%
FCF MarginFree cash flow
BL
23.1%check_circle
EGHT
8.4%
Operating MarginGAAP
BL
3.6%check_circle
EGHT
2.1%
NRRNet retention
BL
N/A
EGHT
N/A
EV / RevenueValuation multiple
BL
N/A
EGHT
0.8x
Market CapUSD
BL
N/A
EGHT
$266.1M
ARR GrowthYoY
BL
N/A
EGHT
N/A
CAC PaybackMonths to recover
BL
N/A
EGHT
N/A
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Analysis
As of Q4 2025, BLACKLINE, INC. trades at N/A EV/Revenue versus 8X8 INC /DE/ at 0.8x. On the Rule of 40, BLACKLINE, INC. scores 30.3 compared to 8X8 INC /DE/'s 8.5, placing BLACKLINE, INC. ahead in operating efficiency. Gross margins stand at BLACKLINE, INC. 75% vs 8X8 INC /DE/ 67%.
Sector Context
Both companies operate in the Vertical SaaS sector. The median columns above show where each company stands relative to their peers.