analyticsVertical SaaS
Data as of Q4 2025
Summary Verdict
CDNS: 5—ACIW: 0wins
Rule of 40
44.1CDNS
28.0ACIW
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Revenue Growth
14.1%CDNS
10.4%ACIW
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Gross Margin
99%CDNS
49%ACIW
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FCF Margin
30.0%CDNS
17.6%ACIW
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Operating Margin
28.2%CDNS
18.8%ACIW
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NRR
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Metric
Rule of 40Efficiency score
CDNS
44.1check_circle
ACIW
28.0
Revenue GrowthYoY
CDNS
14.1%check_circle
ACIW
10.4%
Gross Margin% of revenue
CDNS
99%check_circle
ACIW
49%
FCF MarginFree cash flow
CDNS
30.0%check_circle
ACIW
17.6%
Operating MarginGAAP
CDNS
28.2%check_circle
ACIW
18.8%
NRRNet retention
CDNS
N/A
ACIW
N/A
EV / RevenueValuation multiple
CDNS
N/A
ACIW
N/A
Market CapUSD
CDNS
N/A
ACIW
N/A
ARR GrowthYoY
CDNS
N/A
ACIW
N/A
CAC PaybackMonths to recover
CDNS
N/A
ACIW
N/A
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Analysis
As of Q4 2025, CADENCE DESIGN SYSTEMS INC trades at N/A EV/Revenue versus ACI WORLDWIDE, INC. at N/A. On the Rule of 40, CADENCE DESIGN SYSTEMS INC scores 44.1 compared to ACI WORLDWIDE, INC.'s 28.0, placing CADENCE DESIGN SYSTEMS INC ahead in operating efficiency. Gross margins stand at CADENCE DESIGN SYSTEMS INC 99% vs ACI WORLDWIDE, INC. 49%.
Sector Context
Both companies operate in the Vertical SaaS sector. The median columns above show where each company stands relative to their peers.