Summary Verdict
CARS: 5—EGHT: 0wins
Rule of 40
20.9CARS
8.5EGHT
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Revenue Growth
0.6%CARS
0.1%EGHT
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Gross Margin
88%CARS
67%EGHT
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FCF Margin
20.4%CARS
8.4%EGHT
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Operating Margin
8.3%CARS
2.1%EGHT
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NRR
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Metric
Rule of 40Efficiency score
CARS
20.9check_circle
EGHT
8.5
Revenue GrowthYoY
CARS
0.6%check_circle
EGHT
0.1%
Gross Margin% of revenue
CARS
88%check_circle
EGHT
67%
FCF MarginFree cash flow
CARS
20.4%check_circle
EGHT
8.4%
Operating MarginGAAP
CARS
8.3%check_circle
EGHT
2.1%
NRRNet retention
CARS
N/A
EGHT
N/A
EV / RevenueValuation multiple
CARS
N/A
EGHT
0.8x
Market CapUSD
CARS
N/A
EGHT
$266.1M
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 Q4 2025, Cars.com Inc. trades at N/A EV/Revenue versus 8X8 INC /DE/ at 0.8x. On the Rule of 40, Cars.com Inc. scores 20.9 compared to 8X8 INC /DE/'s 8.5, placing Cars.com Inc. ahead in operating efficiency. Gross margins stand at Cars.com Inc. 88% vs 8X8 INC /DE/ 67%.
Sector Context
Both companies operate in the Vertical SaaS sector. The median columns above show where each company stands relative to their peers.