Summary Verdict
ACIW: 2—SNPS: 3wins
Rule of 40
24.2ACIW
39.2SNPS
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Revenue Growth
6.9%ACIW
31.0%SNPS
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Gross Margin
47%ACIW
76%SNPS
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FCF Margin
17.3%ACIW
8.2%SNPS
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Operating Margin
16.4%ACIW
10.8%SNPS
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NRR
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Metric
Rule of 40Efficiency score
ACIW
24.2
SNPS
39.2check_circle
Revenue GrowthYoY
ACIW
6.9%
SNPS
31.0%check_circle
Gross Margin% of revenue
ACIW
47%
SNPS
76%check_circle
FCF MarginFree cash flow
ACIW
17.3%check_circle
SNPS
8.2%
Operating MarginGAAP
ACIW
16.4%check_circle
SNPS
10.8%
NRRNet retention
ACIW
N/A
SNPS
N/A
EV / RevenueValuation multiple
ACIW
N/A
SNPS
N/A
Market CapUSD
ACIW
N/A
SNPS
N/A
ARR GrowthYoY
ACIW
N/A
SNPS
N/A
CAC PaybackMonths to recover
ACIW
N/A
SNPS
N/A
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Analysis
As of Q1 2026, ACI WORLDWIDE, INC. trades at N/A EV/Revenue versus SYNOPSYS INC at N/A. On the Rule of 40, ACI WORLDWIDE, INC. scores 24.2 compared to SYNOPSYS INC's 39.2, placing SYNOPSYS INC ahead in operating efficiency. Gross margins stand at ACI WORLDWIDE, INC. 47% vs SYNOPSYS INC 76%.
Sector Context
Both companies operate in the Vertical SaaS sector. The median columns above show where each company stands relative to their peers.