analyticsVertical SaaS
Data as of Q4 2025
Summary Verdict
CRNC: 1—EGHT: 4wins
Rule of 40
7.7CRNC
8.5EGHT
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Revenue Growth
-7.6%CRNC
0.1%EGHT
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Gross Margin
60%CRNC
67%EGHT
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FCF Margin
15.3%CRNC
8.4%EGHT
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Operating Margin
-0.8%CRNC
2.1%EGHT
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NRR
—CRNC
—EGHT
Metric
Rule of 40Efficiency score
CRNC
7.7
EGHT
8.5check_circle
Revenue GrowthYoY
CRNC
-7.6%
EGHT
0.1%check_circle
Gross Margin% of revenue
CRNC
60%
EGHT
67%check_circle
FCF MarginFree cash flow
CRNC
15.3%check_circle
EGHT
8.4%
Operating MarginGAAP
CRNC
-0.8%
EGHT
2.1%check_circle
NRRNet retention
CRNC
N/A
EGHT
N/A
EV / RevenueValuation multiple
CRNC
2.2x
EGHT
0.8xcheck_circle
Market CapUSD
CRNC
$393.5Mcheck_circle
EGHT
$266.1M
ARR GrowthYoY
CRNC
N/A
EGHT
N/A
CAC PaybackMonths to recover
CRNC
N/A
EGHT
N/A
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Analysis
As of Q4 2025, Cerence Inc. trades at 2.2x EV/Revenue versus 8X8 INC /DE/ at 0.8x. On the Rule of 40, Cerence Inc. scores 7.7 compared to 8X8 INC /DE/'s 8.5, placing 8X8 INC /DE/ ahead in operating efficiency. Gross margins stand at Cerence Inc. 60% 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.