analyticsVertical SaaS
Data as of Q1 2026
Summary Verdict
GWRE: 4—ACIW: 1wins
Rule of 40
53.2GWRE
28.0ACIW
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Revenue Growth
30.0%GWRE
10.4%ACIW
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Gross Margin
59%GWRE
49%ACIW
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FCF Margin
23.1%GWRE
17.6%ACIW
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Operating Margin
3.2%GWRE
18.8%ACIW
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NRR
—GWRE
—ACIW
Metric
Rule of 40Efficiency score
GWRE
53.2check_circle
ACIW
28.0
Revenue GrowthYoY
GWRE
30.0%check_circle
ACIW
10.4%
Gross Margin% of revenue
GWRE
59%check_circle
ACIW
49%
FCF MarginFree cash flow
GWRE
23.1%check_circle
ACIW
17.6%
Operating MarginGAAP
GWRE
3.2%
ACIW
18.8%check_circle
NRRNet retention
GWRE
N/A
ACIW
N/A
EV / RevenueValuation multiple
GWRE
9.2x
ACIW
N/A
Market CapUSD
GWRE
$11.8B
ACIW
N/A
ARR GrowthYoY
GWRE
N/A
ACIW
N/A
CAC PaybackMonths to recover
GWRE
N/A
ACIW
N/A
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Analysis
As of Q1 2026, Guidewire Software, Inc. trades at 9.2x EV/Revenue versus ACI WORLDWIDE, INC. at N/A. On the Rule of 40, Guidewire Software, Inc. scores 53.2 compared to ACI WORLDWIDE, INC.'s 28.0, placing Guidewire Software, Inc. ahead in operating efficiency. Gross margins stand at Guidewire Software, Inc. 59% 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.