analyticsVertical SaaS
Data as of Q1 2026
Summary Verdict
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Rule of 40
52.7PRGS
8.5EGHT
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Revenue Growth
29.1%PRGS
0.1%EGHT
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Gross Margin
81%PRGS
67%EGHT
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FCF Margin
23.6%PRGS
8.4%EGHT
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Operating Margin
15.8%PRGS
2.1%EGHT
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NRR
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Metric
Rule of 40Efficiency score
PRGS
52.7check_circle
EGHT
8.5
Revenue GrowthYoY
PRGS
29.1%check_circle
EGHT
0.1%
Gross Margin% of revenue
PRGS
81%check_circle
EGHT
67%
FCF MarginFree cash flow
PRGS
23.6%check_circle
EGHT
8.4%
Operating MarginGAAP
PRGS
15.8%check_circle
EGHT
2.1%
NRRNet retention
PRGS
N/A
EGHT
N/A
EV / RevenueValuation multiple
PRGS
2.6x
EGHT
0.8xcheck_circle
Market CapUSD
PRGS
$1.1Bcheck_circle
EGHT
$266.1M
ARR GrowthYoY
PRGS
N/A
EGHT
N/A
CAC PaybackMonths to recover
PRGS
N/A
EGHT
N/A
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Analysis
As of Q1 2026, PROGRESS SOFTWARE CORP /MA trades at 2.6x EV/Revenue versus 8X8 INC /DE/ at 0.8x. On the Rule of 40, PROGRESS SOFTWARE CORP /MA scores 52.7 compared to 8X8 INC /DE/'s 8.5, placing PROGRESS SOFTWARE CORP /MA ahead in operating efficiency. Gross margins stand at PROGRESS SOFTWARE CORP /MA 81% 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.