analyticsVertical SaaS
Data as of Q4 2018
Summary Verdict
SQ: 5—ACIW: 0wins
Rule of 40
99.5SQ
24.2ACIW
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Revenue Growth
44.8%SQ
6.9%ACIW
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Gross Margin
324%SQ
47%ACIW
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FCF Margin
54.8%SQ
17.3%ACIW
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Operating Margin
32.8%SQ
16.4%ACIW
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NRR
—SQ
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Metric
Rule of 40Efficiency score
SQ
99.5check_circle
ACIW
24.2
Revenue GrowthYoY
SQ
44.8%check_circle
ACIW
6.9%
Gross Margin% of revenue
SQ
324%check_circle
ACIW
47%
FCF MarginFree cash flow
SQ
54.8%check_circle
ACIW
17.3%
Operating MarginGAAP
SQ
32.8%check_circle
ACIW
16.4%
NRRNet retention
SQ
N/A
ACIW
N/A
EV / RevenueValuation multiple
SQ
11.4x
ACIW
3.0xcheck_circle
Market CapUSD
SQ
$40.5Bcheck_circle
ACIW
$4.3B
ARR GrowthYoY
SQ
N/A
ACIW
N/A
CAC PaybackMonths to recover
SQ
N/A
ACIW
N/A
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Analysis
As of Q4 2018, Block, Inc. trades at 11.4x EV/Revenue versus ACI WORLDWIDE, INC. at 3.0x. On the Rule of 40, Block, Inc. scores 99.5 compared to ACI WORLDWIDE, INC.'s 24.2, placing Block, Inc. ahead in operating efficiency. Gross margins stand at Block, Inc. 324% 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.