Summary Verdict
SQ: 5—EGHT: 0wins
Rule of 40
99.5SQ
10.3EGHT
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Revenue Growth
44.8%SQ
2.0%EGHT
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Gross Margin
324%SQ
66%EGHT
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FCF Margin
54.8%SQ
8.3%EGHT
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Operating Margin
32.8%SQ
3.4%EGHT
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NRR
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Metric
Rule of 40Efficiency score
SQ
99.5check_circle
EGHT
10.3
Revenue GrowthYoY
SQ
44.8%check_circle
EGHT
2.0%
Gross Margin% of revenue
SQ
324%check_circle
EGHT
66%
FCF MarginFree cash flow
SQ
54.8%check_circle
EGHT
8.3%
Operating MarginGAAP
SQ
32.8%check_circle
EGHT
3.4%
NRRNet retention
SQ
N/A
EGHT
N/A
EV / RevenueValuation multiple
SQ
11.4x
EGHT
0.7xcheck_circle
Market CapUSD
SQ
$40.5Bcheck_circle
EGHT
$306.5M
ARR GrowthYoY
SQ
N/A
EGHT
N/A
CAC PaybackMonths to recover
SQ
N/A
EGHT
N/A
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Analysis
As of Q4 2018, Block, Inc. trades at 11.4x EV/Revenue versus 8X8 INC /DE/ at 0.7x. On the Rule of 40, Block, Inc. scores 99.5 compared to 8X8 INC /DE/'s 10.3, placing Block, Inc. ahead in operating efficiency. Gross margins stand at Block, Inc. 324% vs 8X8 INC /DE/ 66%.
Sector Context
Both companies operate in the Vertical SaaS sector. The median columns above show where each company stands relative to their peers.