Summary Verdict
MQ: 4—EGHT: 1wins
Rule of 40
49.0MQ
8.5EGHT
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Revenue Growth
23.3%MQ
0.1%EGHT
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Gross Margin
70%MQ
67%EGHT
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FCF Margin
25.7%MQ
8.4%EGHT
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Operating Margin
-7.4%MQ
2.1%EGHT
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NRR
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Metric
Rule of 40Efficiency score
MQ
49.0check_circle
EGHT
8.5
Revenue GrowthYoY
MQ
23.3%check_circle
EGHT
0.1%
Gross Margin% of revenue
MQ
70%check_circle
EGHT
67%
FCF MarginFree cash flow
MQ
25.7%check_circle
EGHT
8.4%
Operating MarginGAAP
MQ
-7.4%
EGHT
2.1%check_circle
NRRNet retention
MQ
N/A
EGHT
N/A
EV / RevenueValuation multiple
MQ
N/A
EGHT
0.8x
Market CapUSD
MQ
N/A
EGHT
$266.1M
ARR GrowthYoY
MQ
N/A
EGHT
N/A
CAC PaybackMonths to recover
MQ
N/A
EGHT
N/A
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Analysis
As of Q4 2025, Marqeta, Inc. trades at N/A EV/Revenue versus 8X8 INC /DE/ at 0.8x. On the Rule of 40, Marqeta, Inc. scores 49.0 compared to 8X8 INC /DE/'s 8.5, placing Marqeta, Inc. ahead in operating efficiency. Gross margins stand at Marqeta, Inc. 70% 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.