analyticsVertical SaaS
Data as of Q4 2025
Summary Verdict
CRNC: 1—ACIW: 4wins
Rule of 40
7.7CRNC
28.0ACIW
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Revenue Growth
-7.6%CRNC
10.4%ACIW
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Gross Margin
60%CRNC
49%ACIW
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FCF Margin
15.3%CRNC
17.6%ACIW
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Operating Margin
-0.8%CRNC
18.8%ACIW
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NRR
—CRNC
—ACIW
Metric
Rule of 40Efficiency score
CRNC
7.7
ACIW
28.0check_circle
Revenue GrowthYoY
CRNC
-7.6%
ACIW
10.4%check_circle
Gross Margin% of revenue
CRNC
60%check_circle
ACIW
49%
FCF MarginFree cash flow
CRNC
15.3%
ACIW
17.6%check_circle
Operating MarginGAAP
CRNC
-0.8%
ACIW
18.8%check_circle
NRRNet retention
CRNC
N/A
ACIW
N/A
EV / RevenueValuation multiple
CRNC
2.2x
ACIW
N/A
Market CapUSD
CRNC
$393.5M
ACIW
N/A
ARR GrowthYoY
CRNC
N/A
ACIW
N/A
CAC PaybackMonths to recover
CRNC
N/A
ACIW
N/A
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Analysis
As of Q4 2025, Cerence Inc. trades at 2.2x EV/Revenue versus ACI WORLDWIDE, INC. at N/A. On the Rule of 40, Cerence Inc. scores 7.7 compared to ACI WORLDWIDE, INC.'s 28.0, placing ACI WORLDWIDE, INC. ahead in operating efficiency. Gross margins stand at Cerence Inc. 60% 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.