analyticsVertical SaaS
Data as of Q1 2026
Summary Verdict
GWRE: 4—EGHT: 1wins
Rule of 40
53.2GWRE
8.5EGHT
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Revenue Growth
30.0%GWRE
0.1%EGHT
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Gross Margin
59%GWRE
67%EGHT
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FCF Margin
23.1%GWRE
8.4%EGHT
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Operating Margin
3.2%GWRE
2.1%EGHT
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NRR
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Metric
Rule of 40Efficiency score
GWRE
53.2check_circle
EGHT
8.5
Revenue GrowthYoY
GWRE
30.0%check_circle
EGHT
0.1%
Gross Margin% of revenue
GWRE
59%
EGHT
67%check_circle
FCF MarginFree cash flow
GWRE
23.1%check_circle
EGHT
8.4%
Operating MarginGAAP
GWRE
3.2%check_circle
EGHT
2.1%
NRRNet retention
GWRE
N/A
EGHT
N/A
EV / RevenueValuation multiple
GWRE
9.2x
EGHT
0.8xcheck_circle
Market CapUSD
GWRE
$11.8Bcheck_circle
EGHT
$266.1M
ARR GrowthYoY
GWRE
N/A
EGHT
N/A
CAC PaybackMonths to recover
GWRE
N/A
EGHT
N/A
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Analysis
As of Q1 2026, Guidewire Software, Inc. trades at 9.2x EV/Revenue versus 8X8 INC /DE/ at 0.8x. On the Rule of 40, Guidewire Software, Inc. scores 53.2 compared to 8X8 INC /DE/'s 8.5, placing Guidewire Software, Inc. ahead in operating efficiency. Gross margins stand at Guidewire Software, Inc. 59% 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.