analyticsVertical SaaS
Data as of Q4 2025
Summary Verdict
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Rule of 40
44.1CDNS
8.5EGHT
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Revenue Growth
14.1%CDNS
0.1%EGHT
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Gross Margin
99%CDNS
67%EGHT
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FCF Margin
30.0%CDNS
8.4%EGHT
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Operating Margin
28.2%CDNS
2.1%EGHT
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NRR
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Metric
Rule of 40Efficiency score
CDNS
44.1check_circle
EGHT
8.5
Revenue GrowthYoY
CDNS
14.1%check_circle
EGHT
0.1%
Gross Margin% of revenue
CDNS
99%check_circle
EGHT
67%
FCF MarginFree cash flow
CDNS
30.0%check_circle
EGHT
8.4%
Operating MarginGAAP
CDNS
28.2%check_circle
EGHT
2.1%
NRRNet retention
CDNS
N/A
EGHT
N/A
EV / RevenueValuation multiple
CDNS
N/A
EGHT
0.8x
Market CapUSD
CDNS
N/A
EGHT
$266.1M
ARR GrowthYoY
CDNS
N/A
EGHT
N/A
CAC PaybackMonths to recover
CDNS
N/A
EGHT
N/A
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Analysis
As of Q4 2025, CADENCE DESIGN SYSTEMS INC trades at N/A EV/Revenue versus 8X8 INC /DE/ at 0.8x. On the Rule of 40, CADENCE DESIGN SYSTEMS INC scores 44.1 compared to 8X8 INC /DE/'s 8.5, placing CADENCE DESIGN SYSTEMS INC ahead in operating efficiency. Gross margins stand at CADENCE DESIGN SYSTEMS INC 99% 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.