Summary Verdict
CRNC: 5—DDD: 0wins
Rule of 40
8.0CRNC
-44.1DDD
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Revenue Growth
-3.6%CRNC
-14.5%DDD
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Gross Margin
79%CRNC
35%DDD
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FCF Margin
11.6%CRNC
-29.6%DDD
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Operating Margin
13.5%CRNC
-21.3%DDD
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NRR
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Metric
Rule of 40Efficiency score
CRNC
8.0check_circle
DDD
-44.1
Revenue GrowthYoY
CRNC
-3.6%check_circle
DDD
-14.5%
Gross Margin% of revenue
CRNC
79%check_circle
DDD
35%
FCF MarginFree cash flow
CRNC
11.6%check_circle
DDD
-29.6%
Operating MarginGAAP
CRNC
13.5%check_circle
DDD
-21.3%
NRRNet retention
CRNC
N/A
DDD
N/A
EV / RevenueValuation multiple
CRNC
N/A
DDD
N/A
Market CapUSD
CRNC
N/A
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 Q1 2026, Cerence Inc. trades at N/A EV/Revenue versus 3D SYSTEMS CORP at N/A. On the Rule of 40, Cerence Inc. scores 8.0 compared to 3D SYSTEMS CORP's -44.1, placing Cerence Inc. ahead in operating efficiency. Gross margins stand at Cerence Inc. 79% vs 3D SYSTEMS CORP 35%.
Sector Context
Both companies operate in the Vertical SaaS sector. The median columns above show where each company stands relative to their peers.