Summary Verdict
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Rule of 40
29.5BL
10.3EGHT
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Revenue Growth
7.2%BL
2.0%EGHT
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Gross Margin
75%BL
66%EGHT
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FCF Margin
22.3%BL
8.3%EGHT
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Operating Margin
3.6%BL
3.4%EGHT
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NRR
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Metric
Rule of 40Efficiency score
BL
29.5check_circle
EGHT
10.3
Revenue GrowthYoY
BL
7.2%check_circle
EGHT
2.0%
Gross Margin% of revenue
BL
75%check_circle
EGHT
66%
FCF MarginFree cash flow
BL
22.3%check_circle
EGHT
8.3%
Operating MarginGAAP
BL
3.6%check_circle
EGHT
3.4%
NRRNet retention
BL
N/A
EGHT
N/A
EV / RevenueValuation multiple
BL
N/A
EGHT
N/A
Market CapUSD
BL
N/A
EGHT
N/A
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 Q1 2026, BLACKLINE, INC. trades at N/A EV/Revenue versus 8X8 INC /DE/ at N/A. On the Rule of 40, BLACKLINE, INC. scores 29.5 compared to 8X8 INC /DE/'s 10.3, placing BLACKLINE, INC. ahead in operating efficiency. Gross margins stand at BLACKLINE, INC. 75% vs 8X8 INC /DE/ 66%.
Sector Context
Both companies operate in the Vertical SaaS sector. The median columns above show where each company stands relative to their peers.