Summary Verdict
UPWK: 4—ALRM: 1wins
Rule of 40
33.2UPWK
21.1ALRM
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Revenue Growth
2.4%UPWK
7.6%ALRM
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Gross Margin
78%UPWK
66%ALRM
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FCF Margin
30.8%UPWK
13.6%ALRM
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Operating Margin
16.4%UPWK
13.2%ALRM
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NRR
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Metric
Rule of 40Efficiency score
UPWK
33.2check_circle
ALRM
21.1
Revenue GrowthYoY
UPWK
2.4%
ALRM
7.6%check_circle
Gross Margin% of revenue
UPWK
78%check_circle
ALRM
66%
FCF MarginFree cash flow
UPWK
30.8%check_circle
ALRM
13.6%
Operating MarginGAAP
UPWK
16.4%check_circle
ALRM
13.2%
NRRNet retention
UPWK
N/A
ALRM
N/A
EV / RevenueValuation multiple
UPWK
N/A
ALRM
N/A
Market CapUSD
UPWK
N/A
ALRM
N/A
ARR GrowthYoY
UPWK
N/A
ALRM
N/A
CAC PaybackMonths to recover
UPWK
N/A
ALRM
N/A
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Analysis
As of Q4 2025, UPWORK, INC trades at N/A EV/Revenue versus Alarm.com Holdings, Inc. at N/A. On the Rule of 40, UPWORK, INC scores 33.2 compared to Alarm.com Holdings, Inc.'s 21.1, placing UPWORK, INC ahead in operating efficiency. Gross margins stand at UPWORK, INC 78% 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.