Summary Verdict
CARS: 4—EGHT: 1wins
Rule of 40
18.0CARS
10.3EGHT
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Revenue Growth
0.1%CARS
2.0%EGHT
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Gross Margin
87%CARS
66%EGHT
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FCF Margin
17.9%CARS
8.3%EGHT
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Operating Margin
7.7%CARS
3.4%EGHT
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NRR
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Metric
Rule of 40Efficiency score
CARS
18.0check_circle
EGHT
10.3
Revenue GrowthYoY
CARS
0.1%
EGHT
2.0%check_circle
Gross Margin% of revenue
CARS
87%check_circle
EGHT
66%
FCF MarginFree cash flow
CARS
17.9%check_circle
EGHT
8.3%
Operating MarginGAAP
CARS
7.7%check_circle
EGHT
3.4%
NRRNet retention
CARS
N/A
EGHT
N/A
EV / RevenueValuation multiple
CARS
N/A
EGHT
N/A
Market CapUSD
CARS
N/A
EGHT
N/A
ARR GrowthYoY
CARS
N/A
EGHT
N/A
CAC PaybackMonths to recover
CARS
N/A
EGHT
N/A
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Analysis
As of Q1 2026, Cars.com Inc. trades at N/A EV/Revenue versus 8X8 INC /DE/ at N/A. On the Rule of 40, Cars.com Inc. scores 18.0 compared to 8X8 INC /DE/'s 10.3, placing Cars.com Inc. ahead in operating efficiency. Gross margins stand at Cars.com Inc. 87% 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.