analyticsVertical SaaS
Data as of Q1 2026
Summary Verdict
MANH: 4—ACIW: 1wins
Rule of 40
39.1MANH
28.0ACIW
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Revenue Growth
4.9%MANH
10.4%ACIW
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Gross Margin
76%MANH
49%ACIW
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FCF Margin
34.2%MANH
17.6%ACIW
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Operating Margin
25.6%MANH
18.8%ACIW
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NRR
—MANH
—ACIW
Metric
Rule of 40Efficiency score
MANH
39.1check_circle
ACIW
28.0
Revenue GrowthYoY
MANH
4.9%
ACIW
10.4%check_circle
Gross Margin% of revenue
MANH
76%check_circle
ACIW
49%
FCF MarginFree cash flow
MANH
34.2%check_circle
ACIW
17.6%
Operating MarginGAAP
MANH
25.6%check_circle
ACIW
18.8%
NRRNet retention
MANH
N/A
ACIW
N/A
EV / RevenueValuation multiple
MANH
7.5x
ACIW
N/A
Market CapUSD
MANH
$8.4B
ACIW
N/A
ARR GrowthYoY
MANH
N/A
ACIW
N/A
CAC PaybackMonths to recover
MANH
N/A
ACIW
N/A
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Analysis
As of Q1 2026, MANHATTAN ASSOCIATES INC trades at 7.5x EV/Revenue versus ACI WORLDWIDE, INC. at N/A. On the Rule of 40, MANHATTAN ASSOCIATES INC scores 39.1 compared to ACI WORLDWIDE, INC.'s 28.0, placing MANHATTAN ASSOCIATES INC ahead in operating efficiency. Gross margins stand at MANHATTAN ASSOCIATES INC 76% 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.