Summary Verdict
ACIW: 2—NRDS: 3wins
Rule of 40
24.2ACIW
33.3NRDS
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Revenue Growth
6.9%ACIW
21.2%NRDS
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Gross Margin
47%ACIW
92%NRDS
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FCF Margin
17.3%ACIW
12.1%NRDS
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Operating Margin
16.4%ACIW
8.8%NRDS
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NRR
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Metric
Rule of 40Efficiency score
ACIW
24.2
NRDS
33.3check_circle
Revenue GrowthYoY
ACIW
6.9%
NRDS
21.2%check_circle
Gross Margin% of revenue
ACIW
47%
NRDS
92%check_circle
FCF MarginFree cash flow
ACIW
17.3%check_circle
NRDS
12.1%
Operating MarginGAAP
ACIW
16.4%check_circle
NRDS
8.8%
NRRNet retention
ACIW
N/A
NRDS
N/A
EV / RevenueValuation multiple
ACIW
N/A
NRDS
N/A
Market CapUSD
ACIW
N/A
NRDS
N/A
ARR GrowthYoY
ACIW
N/A
NRDS
N/A
CAC PaybackMonths to recover
ACIW
N/A
NRDS
N/A
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Analysis
As of Q1 2026, ACI WORLDWIDE, INC. trades at N/A EV/Revenue versus NERDWALLET, INC. at N/A. On the Rule of 40, ACI WORLDWIDE, INC. scores 24.2 compared to NERDWALLET, INC.'s 33.3, placing NERDWALLET, INC. ahead in operating efficiency. Gross margins stand at ACI WORLDWIDE, INC. 47% vs NERDWALLET, INC. 92%.
Sector Context
Both companies operate in the Vertical SaaS sector. The median columns above show where each company stands relative to their peers.