analyticsVertical SaaS
Data as of Q1 2026
Summary Verdict
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Rule of 40
49.4GEN
8.5EGHT
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Revenue Growth
23.8%GEN
0.1%EGHT
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Gross Margin
67%GEN
67%EGHT
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FCF Margin
25.6%GEN
8.4%EGHT
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Operating Margin
34.2%GEN
2.1%EGHT
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NRR
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Metric
Rule of 40Efficiency score
GEN
49.4check_circle
EGHT
8.5
Revenue GrowthYoY
GEN
23.8%check_circle
EGHT
0.1%
Gross Margin% of revenue
GEN
67%check_circle
EGHT
67%
FCF MarginFree cash flow
GEN
25.6%check_circle
EGHT
8.4%
Operating MarginGAAP
GEN
34.2%check_circle
EGHT
2.1%
NRRNet retention
GEN
N/A
EGHT
N/A
EV / RevenueValuation multiple
GEN
4.1x
EGHT
0.8xcheck_circle
Market CapUSD
GEN
$11.5Bcheck_circle
EGHT
$266.1M
ARR GrowthYoY
GEN
N/A
EGHT
N/A
CAC PaybackMonths to recover
GEN
N/A
EGHT
N/A
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Analysis
As of Q1 2026, Gen Digital Inc. trades at 4.1x EV/Revenue versus 8X8 INC /DE/ at 0.8x. On the Rule of 40, Gen Digital Inc. scores 49.4 compared to 8X8 INC /DE/'s 8.5, placing Gen Digital Inc. ahead in operating efficiency. Gross margins stand at Gen Digital Inc. 67% 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.