analyticsVertical SaaS
Data as of Q1 2026
Summary Verdict
GEN: 5—ACIW: 0wins
Rule of 40
49.4GEN
28.0ACIW
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Revenue Growth
23.8%GEN
10.4%ACIW
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Gross Margin
67%GEN
49%ACIW
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FCF Margin
25.6%GEN
17.6%ACIW
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Operating Margin
34.2%GEN
18.8%ACIW
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NRR
—GEN
—ACIW
Metric
Rule of 40Efficiency score
GEN
49.4check_circle
ACIW
28.0
Revenue GrowthYoY
GEN
23.8%check_circle
ACIW
10.4%
Gross Margin% of revenue
GEN
67%check_circle
ACIW
49%
FCF MarginFree cash flow
GEN
25.6%check_circle
ACIW
17.6%
Operating MarginGAAP
GEN
34.2%check_circle
ACIW
18.8%
NRRNet retention
GEN
N/A
ACIW
N/A
EV / RevenueValuation multiple
GEN
4.1x
ACIW
N/A
Market CapUSD
GEN
$11.5B
ACIW
N/A
ARR GrowthYoY
GEN
N/A
ACIW
N/A
CAC PaybackMonths to recover
GEN
N/A
ACIW
N/A
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Analysis
As of Q1 2026, Gen Digital Inc. trades at 4.1x EV/Revenue versus ACI WORLDWIDE, INC. at N/A. On the Rule of 40, Gen Digital Inc. scores 49.4 compared to ACI WORLDWIDE, INC.'s 28.0, placing Gen Digital Inc. ahead in operating efficiency. Gross margins stand at Gen Digital Inc. 67% 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.