Summary Verdict
CARS: 5—DDD: 0wins
Rule of 40
18.0CARS
-44.1DDD
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Revenue Growth
0.1%CARS
-14.5%DDD
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Gross Margin
87%CARS
35%DDD
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FCF Margin
17.9%CARS
-29.6%DDD
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Operating Margin
7.7%CARS
-21.3%DDD
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NRR
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Metric
Rule of 40Efficiency score
CARS
18.0check_circle
DDD
-44.1
Revenue GrowthYoY
CARS
0.1%check_circle
DDD
-14.5%
Gross Margin% of revenue
CARS
87%check_circle
DDD
35%
FCF MarginFree cash flow
CARS
17.9%check_circle
DDD
-29.6%
Operating MarginGAAP
CARS
7.7%check_circle
DDD
-21.3%
NRRNet retention
CARS
N/A
DDD
N/A
EV / RevenueValuation multiple
CARS
N/A
DDD
N/A
Market CapUSD
CARS
N/A
DDD
N/A
ARR GrowthYoY
CARS
N/A
DDD
N/A
CAC PaybackMonths to recover
CARS
N/A
DDD
N/A
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Analysis
As of Q1 2026, Cars.com Inc. trades at N/A EV/Revenue versus 3D SYSTEMS CORP at N/A. On the Rule of 40, Cars.com Inc. scores 18.0 compared to 3D SYSTEMS CORP's -44.1, placing Cars.com Inc. ahead in operating efficiency. Gross margins stand at Cars.com Inc. 87% 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.