analyticsVertical SaaS
Data as of Q1 2026
Summary Verdict
CRWD: 4—EGHT: 1wins
Rule of 40
48.9CRWD
8.5EGHT
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Revenue Growth
21.7%CRWD
0.1%EGHT
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Gross Margin
75%CRWD
67%EGHT
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FCF Margin
27.2%CRWD
8.4%EGHT
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Operating Margin
-6.1%CRWD
2.1%EGHT
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NRR
—CRWD
—EGHT
Metric
Rule of 40Efficiency score
CRWD
48.9check_circle
EGHT
8.5
Revenue GrowthYoY
CRWD
21.7%check_circle
EGHT
0.1%
Gross Margin% of revenue
CRWD
75%check_circle
EGHT
67%
FCF MarginFree cash flow
CRWD
27.2%check_circle
EGHT
8.4%
Operating MarginGAAP
CRWD
-6.1%
EGHT
2.1%check_circle
NRRNet retention
CRWD
N/A
EGHT
N/A
EV / RevenueValuation multiple
CRWD
N/A
EGHT
0.8x
Market CapUSD
CRWD
N/A
EGHT
$266.1M
ARR GrowthYoY
CRWD
N/A
EGHT
N/A
CAC PaybackMonths to recover
CRWD
N/A
EGHT
N/A
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Analysis
As of Q1 2026, CrowdStrike Holdings, Inc. trades at N/A EV/Revenue versus 8X8 INC /DE/ at 0.8x. On the Rule of 40, CrowdStrike Holdings, Inc. scores 48.9 compared to 8X8 INC /DE/'s 8.5, placing CrowdStrike Holdings, Inc. ahead in operating efficiency. Gross margins stand at CrowdStrike Holdings, Inc. 75% 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.