CADENCE DESIGN SYS INC (CDNS)

US1273871087 - Common Stock

301.47  +1.6 (+0.53%)

After market: 301.47 0 (0%)

Fundamental Rating

7

CDNS gets a fundamental rating of 7 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 279 industry peers in the Software industry. Both the health and profitability get an excellent rating, making CDNS a very profitable company, without any liquidiy or solvency issues. CDNS shows excellent growth, but is valued quite expensive already. These ratings would make CDNS suitable for growth and quality investing!



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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

CDNS had positive earnings in the past year.
CDNS had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In the past 5 years CDNS has always been profitable.
CDNS had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.

1.2 Ratios

CDNS has a better Return On Assets (11.34%) than 89.61% of its industry peers.
CDNS has a better Return On Equity (22.77%) than 88.89% of its industry peers.
CDNS has a better Return On Invested Capital (13.77%) than 91.04% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for CDNS is significantly above the industry average of 12.23%.
The 3 year average ROIC (22.10%) for CDNS is well above the current ROIC(13.77%). The reason for the recent decline needs to be investigated.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 11.34%
ROE 22.77%
ROIC 13.77%
ROA(3y)16.92%
ROA(5y)19.03%
ROE(3y)28.97%
ROE(5y)31.53%
ROIC(3y)22.1%
ROIC(5y)19.66%

1.3 Margins

CDNS has a better Profit Margin (23.87%) than 91.40% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of CDNS has grown nicely.
CDNS has a better Operating Margin (29.17%) than 94.62% of its industry peers.
CDNS's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
CDNS has a better Gross Margin (87.79%) than 93.55% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of CDNS has remained more or less at the same level.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 29.17%
PM (TTM) 23.87%
GM 87.79%
OM growth 3Y8.48%
OM growth 5Y10.34%
PM growth 3Y4.96%
PM growth 5Y9.5%
GM growth 3Y0.28%
GM growth 5Y0.33%

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

CDNS has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating value.
Compared to 1 year ago, CDNS has less shares outstanding
Compared to 5 years ago, CDNS has less shares outstanding
Compared to 1 year ago, CDNS has an improved debt to assets ratio.

2.2 Solvency

An Altman-Z score of 12.89 indicates that CDNS is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
With an excellent Altman-Z score value of 12.89, CDNS belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 86.38% of the companies in the same industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of CDNS is 2.97, which is a good value as it means it would take CDNS, 2.97 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 2.97, CDNS is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 63.08% of the companies in the same industry.
CDNS has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.54. This is a neutral value indicating CDNS is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
CDNS has a worse Debt to Equity ratio (0.54) than 69.18% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.54
Debt/FCF 2.97
Altman-Z 12.89
ROIC/WACC1.17
WACC11.77%

2.3 Liquidity

CDNS has a Current Ratio of 2.45. This indicates that CDNS is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
CDNS has a better Current ratio (2.45) than 67.74% of its industry peers.
CDNS has a Quick Ratio of 2.27. This indicates that CDNS is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
With a decent Quick ratio value of 2.27, CDNS is doing good in the industry, outperforming 66.31% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 2.45
Quick Ratio 2.27

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The Earnings Per Share has grown by an nice 15.64% over the past year.
CDNS shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 22.59% yearly.
Looking at the last year, CDNS shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 11.03% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, CDNS shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 13.85% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)15.64%
EPS 3Y22.67%
EPS 5Y22.59%
EPS Q2Q%30.16%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)11.03%
Revenue growth 3Y15.09%
Revenue growth 5Y13.85%
Sales Q2Q%18.81%

3.2 Future

The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 14.31% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
Based on estimates for the next years, CDNS will show a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 13.30% on average per year.
EPS Next Y17.25%
EPS Next 2Y16.5%
EPS Next 3Y15.92%
EPS Next 5Y14.31%
Revenue Next Year13.47%
Revenue Next 2Y13.46%
Revenue Next 3Y13.04%
Revenue Next 5Y13.3%

3.3 Evolution

The estimated forward EPS growth is still strong, although it is decreasing when compared to the stronger growth in the past years.
The Revenue growth rate is stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same than in the last years.

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

CDNS is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 55.11.
CDNS's Price/Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.73. CDNS is valued rather expensively when compared to this.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 43.13 indicates a quite expensive valuation of CDNS.
CDNS's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
CDNS is valuated expensively when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 22.83, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 55.11
Fwd PE 43.13

4.2 Price Multiples

Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of CDNS indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: CDNS is cheaper than 67.03% of the companies listed in the same industry.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Free Cash Flow ratio as CDNS.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 86.85
EV/EBITDA 57.03

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates CDNS does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
The excellent profitability rating of CDNS may justify a higher PE ratio.
CDNS's earnings are expected to grow with 15.92% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)3.2
PEG (5Y)2.44
EPS Next 2Y16.5%
EPS Next 3Y15.92%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

No dividends for CDNS!.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A

CADENCE DESIGN SYS INC

NASDAQ:CDNS (12/20/2024, 8:00:48 PM)

After market: 301.47 0 (0%)

301.47

+1.6 (+0.53%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorInformation Technology
GICS IndustryGroupSoftware & Services
GICS IndustrySoftware
Earnings (Last)10-28 2024-10-28/amc
Earnings (Next)02-10 2025-02-10/amc
Inst Owners91.83%
Inst Owner Change0.05%
Ins Owners0.17%
Ins Owner Change-1.6%
Market Cap82.68B
Analysts80
Price Target322.56 (7%)
Short Float %1.4%
Short Ratio1.96
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DPN/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)7.06%
Min EPS beat(2)2.55%
Max EPS beat(2)11.57%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)4.36%
Min EPS beat(4)1.41%
Max EPS beat(4)11.57%
EPS beat(8)8
Avg EPS beat(8)3.03%
EPS beat(12)12
Avg EPS beat(12)5.02%
EPS beat(16)16
Avg EPS beat(16)5.84%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)0.33%
Min Revenue beat(2)-0.22%
Max Revenue beat(2)0.87%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.46%
Min Revenue beat(4)-1.26%
Max Revenue beat(4)0.87%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.57%
Revenue beat(12)6
Avg Revenue beat(12)0.06%
Revenue beat(16)8
Avg Revenue beat(16)0.09%
PT rev (1m)-0.04%
PT rev (3m)-2.73%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.09%
EPS NQ rev (3m)2.52%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.09%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.78%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.07%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)5.78%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.04%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.23%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 55.11
Fwd PE 43.13
P/S 18.99
P/FCF 86.85
P/OCF 75.77
P/B 18.12
P/tB 58.74
EV/EBITDA 57.03
EPS(TTM)5.47
EY1.81%
EPS(NY)6.99
Fwd EY2.32%
FCF(TTM)3.47
FCFY1.15%
OCF(TTM)3.98
OCFY1.32%
SpS15.88
BVpS16.64
TBVpS5.13
PEG (NY)3.2
PEG (5Y)2.44
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 11.34%
ROE 22.77%
ROCE 16.95%
ROIC 13.77%
ROICexc 21.91%
ROICexgc 66.53%
OM 29.17%
PM (TTM) 23.87%
GM 87.79%
FCFM 21.87%
ROA(3y)16.92%
ROA(5y)19.03%
ROE(3y)28.97%
ROE(5y)31.53%
ROIC(3y)22.1%
ROIC(5y)19.66%
ROICexc(3y)30.46%
ROICexc(5y)27.16%
ROICexgc(3y)73.15%
ROICexgc(5y)59.61%
ROCE(3y)27.46%
ROCE(5y)24.35%
ROICexcg growth 3Y31%
ROICexcg growth 5Y5.15%
ROICexc growth 3Y13.79%
ROICexc growth 5Y7.14%
OM growth 3Y8.48%
OM growth 5Y10.34%
PM growth 3Y4.96%
PM growth 5Y9.5%
GM growth 3Y0.28%
GM growth 5Y0.33%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.47
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.54
Debt/FCF 2.97
Debt/EBITDA 1.71
Cap/Depr 77.04%
Cap/Sales 3.2%
Interest Coverage 26.42
Cash Conversion 75.23%
Profit Quality 91.61%
Current Ratio 2.45
Quick Ratio 2.27
Altman-Z 12.89
F-Score5
WACC11.77%
ROIC/WACC1.17
Cap/Depr(3y)70.53%
Cap/Depr(5y)67.48%
Cap/Sales(3y)2.74%
Cap/Sales(5y)2.99%
Profit Quality(3y)133.32%
Profit Quality(5y)120.67%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)15.64%
EPS 3Y22.67%
EPS 5Y22.59%
EPS Q2Q%30.16%
EPS Next Y17.25%
EPS Next 2Y16.5%
EPS Next 3Y15.92%
EPS Next 5Y14.31%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)11.03%
Revenue growth 3Y15.09%
Revenue growth 5Y13.85%
Sales Q2Q%18.81%
Revenue Next Year13.47%
Revenue Next 2Y13.46%
Revenue Next 3Y13.04%
Revenue Next 5Y13.3%
EBIT growth 1Y11.64%
EBIT growth 3Y24.85%
EBIT growth 5Y25.62%
EBIT Next Year24.05%
EBIT Next 3Y18%
EBIT Next 5Y12.66%
FCF growth 1Y-12.66%
FCF growth 3Y15.45%
FCF growth 5Y18.07%
OCF growth 1Y-8.62%
OCF growth 3Y14.24%
OCF growth 5Y17.41%