analyticsVertical SaaS
Data as of Q1 2026
Summary Verdict
ACIW: 0—CDNS: 5wins
Rule of 40
24.2ACIW
37.7CDNS
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Revenue Growth
6.9%ACIW
14.9%CDNS
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Gross Margin
47%ACIW
99%CDNS
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FCF Margin
17.3%ACIW
22.8%CDNS
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Operating Margin
16.4%ACIW
27.4%CDNS
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NRR
—ACIW
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Metric
Rule of 40Efficiency score
ACIW
24.2
CDNS
37.7check_circle
Revenue GrowthYoY
ACIW
6.9%
CDNS
14.9%check_circle
Gross Margin% of revenue
ACIW
47%
CDNS
99%check_circle
FCF MarginFree cash flow
ACIW
17.3%
CDNS
22.8%check_circle
Operating MarginGAAP
ACIW
16.4%
CDNS
27.4%check_circle
NRRNet retention
ACIW
N/A
CDNS
N/A
EV / RevenueValuation multiple
ACIW
N/A
CDNS
N/A
Market CapUSD
ACIW
N/A
CDNS
N/A
ARR GrowthYoY
ACIW
N/A
CDNS
N/A
CAC PaybackMonths to recover
ACIW
N/A
CDNS
N/A
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Analysis
As of Q1 2026, ACI WORLDWIDE, INC. trades at N/A EV/Revenue versus CADENCE DESIGN SYSTEMS INC at N/A. On the Rule of 40, ACI WORLDWIDE, INC. scores 24.2 compared to CADENCE DESIGN SYSTEMS INC's 37.7, placing CADENCE DESIGN SYSTEMS INC ahead in operating efficiency. Gross margins stand at ACI WORLDWIDE, INC. 47% vs CADENCE DESIGN SYSTEMS INC 99%.
Sector Context
Both companies operate in the Vertical SaaS sector. The median columns above show where each company stands relative to their peers.