analyticsVertical SaaS
Data as of Q1 2026
Summary Verdict
SNPS: 4—ACIW: 1wins
Rule of 40
36.4SNPS
28.0ACIW
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Revenue Growth
17.6%SNPS
10.4%ACIW
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Gross Margin
75%SNPS
49%ACIW
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FCF Margin
18.7%SNPS
17.6%ACIW
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Operating Margin
12.7%SNPS
18.8%ACIW
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NRR
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—ACIW
Metric
Rule of 40Efficiency score
SNPS
36.4check_circle
ACIW
28.0
Revenue GrowthYoY
SNPS
17.6%check_circle
ACIW
10.4%
Gross Margin% of revenue
SNPS
75%check_circle
ACIW
49%
FCF MarginFree cash flow
SNPS
18.7%check_circle
ACIW
17.6%
Operating MarginGAAP
SNPS
12.7%
ACIW
18.8%check_circle
NRRNet retention
SNPS
N/A
ACIW
N/A
EV / RevenueValuation multiple
SNPS
14.6x
ACIW
N/A
Market CapUSD
SNPS
$95.9B
ACIW
N/A
ARR GrowthYoY
SNPS
N/A
ACIW
N/A
CAC PaybackMonths to recover
SNPS
N/A
ACIW
N/A
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Analysis
As of Q1 2026, SYNOPSYS INC trades at 14.6x EV/Revenue versus ACI WORLDWIDE, INC. at N/A. On the Rule of 40, SYNOPSYS INC scores 36.4 compared to ACI WORLDWIDE, INC.'s 28.0, placing SYNOPSYS INC ahead in operating efficiency. Gross margins stand at SYNOPSYS INC 75% vs ACI WORLDWIDE, INC. 49%.
Sector Context
Both companies operate in the Vertical SaaS sector. The median columns above show where each company stands relative to their peers.