Summary Verdict
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Rule of 40
27.2BLZE
-37.4DDD
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Revenue Growth
14.3%BLZE
-12.1%DDD
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Gross Margin
61%BLZE
34%DDD
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FCF Margin
12.9%BLZE
-25.3%DDD
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Operating Margin
-16.2%BLZE
-24.8%DDD
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NRR
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Metric
Rule of 40Efficiency score
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27.2check_circle
DDD
-37.4
Revenue GrowthYoY
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14.3%check_circle
DDD
-12.1%
Gross Margin% of revenue
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61%check_circle
DDD
34%
FCF MarginFree cash flow
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12.9%check_circle
DDD
-25.3%
Operating MarginGAAP
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-16.2%check_circle
DDD
-24.8%
NRRNet retention
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N/A
DDD
N/A
EV / RevenueValuation multiple
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N/A
DDD
N/A
Market CapUSD
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N/A
DDD
N/A
ARR GrowthYoY
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N/A
DDD
N/A
CAC PaybackMonths to recover
BLZE
N/A
DDD
N/A
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Analysis
As of Q4 2025, Backblaze, Inc. trades at N/A EV/Revenue versus 3D SYSTEMS CORP at N/A. On the Rule of 40, Backblaze, Inc. scores 27.2 compared to 3D SYSTEMS CORP's -37.4, placing Backblaze, Inc. ahead in operating efficiency. Gross margins stand at Backblaze, Inc. 61% vs 3D SYSTEMS CORP 34%.
Sector Context
Both companies operate in the Vertical SaaS sector. The median columns above show where each company stands relative to their peers.