Summary Verdict
BLZE: 2—ACIW: 3wins
Rule of 40
27.2BLZE
28.0ACIW
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Revenue Growth
14.3%BLZE
10.4%ACIW
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Gross Margin
61%BLZE
49%ACIW
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FCF Margin
12.9%BLZE
17.6%ACIW
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Operating Margin
-16.2%BLZE
18.8%ACIW
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NRR
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Metric
Rule of 40Efficiency score
BLZE
27.2
ACIW
28.0check_circle
Revenue GrowthYoY
BLZE
14.3%check_circle
ACIW
10.4%
Gross Margin% of revenue
BLZE
61%check_circle
ACIW
49%
FCF MarginFree cash flow
BLZE
12.9%
ACIW
17.6%check_circle
Operating MarginGAAP
BLZE
-16.2%
ACIW
18.8%check_circle
NRRNet retention
BLZE
N/A
ACIW
N/A
EV / RevenueValuation multiple
BLZE
N/A
ACIW
N/A
Market CapUSD
BLZE
N/A
ACIW
N/A
ARR GrowthYoY
BLZE
N/A
ACIW
N/A
CAC PaybackMonths to recover
BLZE
N/A
ACIW
N/A
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Analysis
As of Q4 2025, Backblaze, Inc. trades at N/A EV/Revenue versus ACI WORLDWIDE, INC. at N/A. On the Rule of 40, Backblaze, Inc. scores 27.2 compared to ACI WORLDWIDE, INC.'s 28.0, placing ACI WORLDWIDE, INC. ahead in operating efficiency. Gross margins stand at Backblaze, Inc. 61% 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.