Summary Verdict
CRNC: 5—DDD: 0wins
Rule of 40
7.7CRNC
-37.4DDD
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Revenue Growth
-7.6%CRNC
-12.1%DDD
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Gross Margin
60%CRNC
34%DDD
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FCF Margin
15.3%CRNC
-25.3%DDD
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Operating Margin
-0.8%CRNC
-24.8%DDD
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NRR
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Metric
Rule of 40Efficiency score
CRNC
7.7check_circle
DDD
-37.4
Revenue GrowthYoY
CRNC
-7.6%check_circle
DDD
-12.1%
Gross Margin% of revenue
CRNC
60%check_circle
DDD
34%
FCF MarginFree cash flow
CRNC
15.3%check_circle
DDD
-25.3%
Operating MarginGAAP
CRNC
-0.8%check_circle
DDD
-24.8%
NRRNet retention
CRNC
N/A
DDD
N/A
EV / RevenueValuation multiple
CRNC
2.2x
DDD
N/A
Market CapUSD
CRNC
$393.5M
DDD
N/A
ARR GrowthYoY
CRNC
N/A
DDD
N/A
CAC PaybackMonths to recover
CRNC
N/A
DDD
N/A
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Analysis
As of Q4 2025, Cerence Inc. trades at 2.2x EV/Revenue versus 3D SYSTEMS CORP at N/A. On the Rule of 40, Cerence Inc. scores 7.7 compared to 3D SYSTEMS CORP's -37.4, placing Cerence Inc. ahead in operating efficiency. Gross margins stand at Cerence Inc. 60% vs 3D SYSTEMS CORP 34%.
Sector Context
Both companies operate in the Vertical SaaS sector. The median columns above show where each company stands relative to their peers.