analyticsVertical SaaS
Data as of Q2 2024
Summary Verdict
PWSC: 2—ACIW: 3wins
Rule of 40
-21.0PWSC
24.2ACIW
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Revenue Growth
16.2%PWSC
6.9%ACIW
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Gross Margin
59%PWSC
47%ACIW
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FCF Margin
-37.1%PWSC
17.3%ACIW
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Operating Margin
2.3%PWSC
16.4%ACIW
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NRR
—PWSC
—ACIW
Metric
Rule of 40Efficiency score
PWSC
-21.0
ACIW
24.2check_circle
Revenue GrowthYoY
PWSC
16.2%check_circle
ACIW
6.9%
Gross Margin% of revenue
PWSC
59%check_circle
ACIW
47%
FCF MarginFree cash flow
PWSC
-37.1%
ACIW
17.3%check_circle
Operating MarginGAAP
PWSC
2.3%
ACIW
16.4%check_circle
NRRNet retention
PWSC
N/A
ACIW
N/A
EV / RevenueValuation multiple
PWSC
6.2x
ACIW
3.0xcheck_circle
Market CapUSD
PWSC
$3.8B
ACIW
$4.4Bcheck_circle
ARR GrowthYoY
PWSC
N/A
ACIW
N/A
CAC PaybackMonths to recover
PWSC
N/A
ACIW
N/A
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Analysis
As of Q2 2024, PowerSchool Holdings, Inc. trades at 6.2x EV/Revenue versus ACI WORLDWIDE, INC. at 3.0x. On the Rule of 40, PowerSchool Holdings, Inc. scores -21.0 compared to ACI WORLDWIDE, INC.'s 24.2, placing ACI WORLDWIDE, INC. ahead in operating efficiency. Gross margins stand at PowerSchool Holdings, Inc. 59% vs ACI WORLDWIDE, INC. 47%.
Sector Context
Both companies operate in the Vertical SaaS sector. The median columns above show where each company stands relative to their peers.