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Rule of 40 Score
Rule of 40 Score
60
Growth Rate + Profit Margin
Excellent
Growth Rate
50%
Annual revenue growth
Profit Margin
10%
EBITDA margin
60
40
Target Score
+20
Above/Below Target
High
Valuation Impact
Strong
Investor Appeal
Recommendations
  • Your Rule of 40 score is excellent. Maintain this balance between growth and profitability.

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What is Rule of 40?

The Rule of 40 states that a SaaS company's growth rate plus profit margin should equal or exceed 40%. It's a key metric investors use to evaluate SaaS health.

Growth vs Profitability

The rule balances growth and profitability - companies can have high growth with low margins, or slower growth with high margins, as long as the sum is ≥40%.

Valuation Impact

Companies meeting or exceeding the Rule of 40 typically command higher valuations and are more attractive to investors and acquirers.

Strategic Planning

Use Rule of 40 to guide strategic decisions - whether to prioritize growth investments or focus on profitability improvements.

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