analyticsVertical SaaS
Data as of Q2 2024
Summary Verdict
PWSC: 1—ALRM: 4wins
Rule of 40
-21.0PWSC
18.7ALRM
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Revenue Growth
16.2%PWSC
8.0%ALRM
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Gross Margin
59%PWSC
66%ALRM
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FCF Margin
-37.1%PWSC
10.7%ALRM
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Operating Margin
2.3%PWSC
12.8%ALRM
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NRR
—PWSC
—ALRM
Metric
Rule of 40Efficiency score
PWSC
-21.0
ALRM
18.7check_circle
Revenue GrowthYoY
PWSC
16.2%check_circle
ALRM
8.0%
Gross Margin% of revenue
PWSC
59%
ALRM
66%check_circle
FCF MarginFree cash flow
PWSC
-37.1%
ALRM
10.7%check_circle
Operating MarginGAAP
PWSC
2.3%
ALRM
12.8%check_circle
NRRNet retention
PWSC
N/A
ALRM
N/A
EV / RevenueValuation multiple
PWSC
6.2x
ALRM
1.1xcheck_circle
Market CapUSD
PWSC
$3.8Bcheck_circle
ALRM
$2.2B
ARR GrowthYoY
PWSC
N/A
ALRM
N/A
CAC PaybackMonths to recover
PWSC
N/A
ALRM
N/A
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Analysis
As of Q2 2024, PowerSchool Holdings, Inc. trades at 6.2x EV/Revenue versus Alarm.com Holdings, Inc. at 1.1x. On the Rule of 40, PowerSchool Holdings, Inc. scores -21.0 compared to Alarm.com Holdings, Inc.'s 18.7, placing Alarm.com Holdings, Inc. ahead in operating efficiency. Gross margins stand at PowerSchool Holdings, Inc. 59% vs Alarm.com Holdings, Inc. 66%.
Sector Context
Both companies operate in the Vertical SaaS sector. The median columns above show where each company stands relative to their peers.