Summary Verdict
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Rule of 40
16.3BLZE
-44.1DDD
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Revenue Growth
15.0%BLZE
-14.5%DDD
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Gross Margin
61%BLZE
35%DDD
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FCF Margin
1.3%BLZE
-29.6%DDD
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Operating Margin
-16.6%BLZE
-21.3%DDD
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NRR
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Metric
Rule of 40Efficiency score
BLZE
16.3check_circle
DDD
-44.1
Revenue GrowthYoY
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15.0%check_circle
DDD
-14.5%
Gross Margin% of revenue
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61%check_circle
DDD
35%
FCF MarginFree cash flow
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1.3%check_circle
DDD
-29.6%
Operating MarginGAAP
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-16.6%check_circle
DDD
-21.3%
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
BLZE
N/A
DDD
N/A
CAC PaybackMonths to recover
BLZE
N/A
DDD
N/A
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Analysis
As of Q1 2026, Backblaze, Inc. trades at N/A EV/Revenue versus 3D SYSTEMS CORP at N/A. On the Rule of 40, Backblaze, Inc. scores 16.3 compared to 3D SYSTEMS CORP's -44.1, placing Backblaze, Inc. ahead in operating efficiency. Gross margins stand at Backblaze, Inc. 61% vs 3D SYSTEMS CORP 35%.
Sector Context
Both companies operate in the Vertical SaaS sector. The median columns above show where each company stands relative to their peers.