Summary Verdict
CERT: 3—ACIW: 2wins
Rule of 40
31.3CERT
28.0ACIW
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Revenue Growth
8.8%CERT
10.4%ACIW
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Gross Margin
66%CERT
49%ACIW
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FCF Margin
22.6%CERT
17.6%ACIW
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Operating Margin
5.0%CERT
18.8%ACIW
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NRR
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Metric
Rule of 40Efficiency score
CERT
31.3check_circle
ACIW
28.0
Revenue GrowthYoY
CERT
8.8%
ACIW
10.4%check_circle
Gross Margin% of revenue
CERT
66%check_circle
ACIW
49%
FCF MarginFree cash flow
CERT
22.6%check_circle
ACIW
17.6%
Operating MarginGAAP
CERT
5.0%
ACIW
18.8%check_circle
NRRNet retention
CERT
N/A
ACIW
N/A
EV / RevenueValuation multiple
CERT
N/A
ACIW
N/A
Market CapUSD
CERT
N/A
ACIW
N/A
ARR GrowthYoY
CERT
N/A
ACIW
N/A
CAC PaybackMonths to recover
CERT
N/A
ACIW
N/A
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Analysis
As of Q4 2025, Certara, Inc. trades at N/A EV/Revenue versus ACI WORLDWIDE, INC. at N/A. On the Rule of 40, Certara, Inc. scores 31.3 compared to ACI WORLDWIDE, INC.'s 28.0, placing Certara, Inc. ahead in operating efficiency. Gross margins stand at Certara, Inc. 66% 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.