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Data as of Q1 2026
Summary Verdict
PLTR: 4—NOW: 1wins
Rule of 40
96.1PLTR
59.4NOW
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Revenue Growth
64.1%PLTR
22.7%NOW
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Gross Margin
83%PLTR
77%NOW
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FCF Margin
32.0%PLTR
36.7%NOW
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Operating Margin
33.9%PLTR
14.0%NOW
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NRR
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Metric
Rule of 40Efficiency score
PLTR
96.1check_circle
NOW
59.4
Revenue GrowthYoY
PLTR
64.1%check_circle
NOW
22.7%
Gross Margin% of revenue
PLTR
83%check_circle
NOW
77%
FCF MarginFree cash flow
PLTR
32.0%
NOW
36.7%check_circle
Operating MarginGAAP
PLTR
33.9%check_circle
NOW
14.0%
NRRNet retention
PLTR
N/A
NOW
N/A
EV / RevenueValuation multiple
PLTR
65.8x
NOW
8.4xcheck_circle
Market CapUSD
PLTR
$311.2Bcheck_circle
NOW
$116.0B
ARR GrowthYoY
PLTR
N/A
NOW
N/A
CAC PaybackMonths to recover
PLTR
N/A
NOW
N/A
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Analysis
As of Q1 2026, Palantir Technologies Inc. trades at 65.8x EV/Revenue versus ServiceNow, Inc. at 8.4x. On the Rule of 40, Palantir Technologies Inc. scores 96.1 compared to ServiceNow, Inc.'s 59.4, placing Palantir Technologies Inc. ahead in operating efficiency. Gross margins stand at Palantir Technologies Inc. 83% vs ServiceNow, Inc. 77%.