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CADENCE DESIGN SYS INC (CDNS) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - Nasdaq - NASDAQ:CDNS - US1273871087 - Common Stock

314.64 USD
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Last: 1/6/2026, 4:03:07 PM
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Fundamental Rating

6

Overall CDNS gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. We evaluated CDNS against 276 industry peers in the Software industry. CDNS scores excellent on profitability, but there are some minor concerns on its financial health. CDNS is valued quite expensive, but it does show an excellent growth. This makes CDNS very considerable for growth investing!


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year CDNS was profitable.
In the past year CDNS had a positive cash flow from operations.
CDNS had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
Each year in the past 5 years CDNS had a positive operating cash flow.
CDNS Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFCDNS Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B

1.2 Ratios

CDNS has a better Return On Assets (11.05%) than 86.23% of its industry peers.
The Return On Equity of CDNS (20.41%) is better than 88.04% of its industry peers.
CDNS's Return On Invested Capital of 15.75% is amongst the best of the industry. CDNS outperforms 92.75% of its industry peers.
CDNS had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 20.16%. This is significantly above the industry average of 10.78%.
The 3 year average ROIC (20.16%) for CDNS is well above the current ROIC(15.75%). The reason for the recent decline needs to be investigated.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 11.05%
ROE 20.41%
ROIC 15.75%
ROA(3y)15.55%
ROA(5y)15.49%
ROE(3y)28.03%
ROE(5y)26.64%
ROIC(3y)20.16%
ROIC(5y)18.92%
CDNS Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICCDNS Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10 20 30 40

1.3 Margins

CDNS's Profit Margin of 20.35% is amongst the best of the industry. CDNS outperforms 84.06% of its industry peers.
CDNS's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
CDNS has a Operating Margin of 31.57%. This is amongst the best in the industry. CDNS outperforms 93.12% of its industry peers.
CDNS's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 85.55%, CDNS belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 93.12% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of CDNS has remained more or less at the same level.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 31.57%
PM (TTM) 20.35%
GM 85.55%
OM growth 3Y4.75%
OM growth 5Y6.92%
PM growth 3Y-0.79%
PM growth 5Y-11.69%
GM growth 3Y-1.39%
GM growth 5Y-0.58%
CDNS Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsCDNS Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20 40 60 80

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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 more shares outstanding
The number of shares outstanding for CDNS has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, CDNS has a worse debt to assets ratio.
CDNS Yearly Shares OutstandingCDNS Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M 150M 200M 250M
CDNS Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsCDNS Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2B 4B 6B 8B

2.2 Solvency

The Debt to FCF ratio of CDNS is 1.68, which is an excellent value as it means it would take CDNS, only 1.68 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 1.68, CDNS is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 70.29% of the companies in the same industry.
CDNS has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.48. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.48, CDNS is not doing good in the industry: 64.86% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
Although CDNS does not score too well on debt/equity it has very limited outstanding debt, which is well covered by the FCF. We will not put too much weight on the debt/equity number as it may be because of low equity, which could be a consequence of a share buyback program for instance. This needs to be investigated.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.48
Debt/FCF 1.68
Altman-Z N/A
ROIC/WACC1.45
WACC10.88%
CDNS Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFCDNS Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 1B 2B 3B 4B

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 3.05 indicates that CDNS has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of CDNS (3.05) is better than 76.09% of its industry peers.
CDNS has a Quick Ratio of 2.84. This indicates that CDNS is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of CDNS (2.84) is better than 75.00% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 3.05
Quick Ratio 2.84
CDNS Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesCDNS Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 1B 2B 3B 4B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 28.52% over the past year.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 22.21% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth
The Revenue has grown by 19.72% in the past year. This is quite good.
The Revenue has been growing by 14.72% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
EPS 1Y (TTM)28.52%
EPS 3Y21.73%
EPS 5Y22.21%
EPS Q2Q%17.68%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)19.72%
Revenue growth 3Y15.81%
Revenue growth 5Y14.72%
Sales Q2Q%10.15%

3.2 Future

The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 13.14% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
CDNS is expected to show quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 11.93% yearly.
EPS Next Y20.43%
EPS Next 2Y17.24%
EPS Next 3Y16.29%
EPS Next 5Y13.14%
Revenue Next Year13.96%
Revenue Next 2Y13.23%
Revenue Next 3Y12.93%
Revenue Next 5Y11.93%

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.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is stable.
CDNS Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesCDNS Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2B 4B 6B 8B 10B
CDNS Yearly EPS VS EstimatesCDNS Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 5 10 15

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

The Price/Earnings ratio is 44.76, which means the current valuation is very expensive for CDNS.
CDNS's Price/Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
CDNS is valuated expensively when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.87, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 38.34, which means the current valuation is very expensive for CDNS.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of CDNS is on the same level as its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 23.46, CDNS is valued quite expensively.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 44.76
Fwd PE 38.34
CDNS Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsCDNS Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30 40 50

4.2 Price Multiples

Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, CDNS is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 63.41% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of CDNS is on the same level as its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 57.92
EV/EBITDA 43.85
CDNS Per share dataCDNS EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 5 10 15

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 16.29% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)2.19
PEG (5Y)2.02
EPS Next 2Y17.24%
EPS Next 3Y16.29%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

No dividends for CDNS!.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0%

CADENCE DESIGN SYS INC

NASDAQ:CDNS (1/6/2026, 4:03:07 PM)

After market: 314.64 0 (0%)

314.64

+13.42 (+4.46%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupSoftware & Services
GICS IndustrySoftware
Earnings (Last)10-27 2025-10-27/amc
Earnings (Next)02-17 2026-02-17/amc
Inst Owners91.74%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners0.25%
Ins Owner Change-1.65%
Market Cap85.65B
Revenue(TTM)5.21B
Net Income(TTM)1.06B
Analysts80.63
Price Target390.48 (24.1%)
Short Float %1.48%
Short Ratio2.27
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0%
Yearly DividendN/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)4.96%
Min EPS beat(2)4.06%
Max EPS beat(2)5.86%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)3.6%
Min EPS beat(4)1.28%
Max EPS beat(4)5.86%
EPS beat(8)8
Avg EPS beat(8)3.98%
EPS beat(12)12
Avg EPS beat(12)3.22%
EPS beat(16)16
Avg EPS beat(16)4.67%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.36%
Min Revenue beat(2)-0.75%
Max Revenue beat(2)0.03%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.92%
Min Revenue beat(4)-1.71%
Max Revenue beat(4)0.03%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.69%
Revenue beat(12)3
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.68%
Revenue beat(16)7
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.18%
PT rev (1m)0.37%
PT rev (3m)3.86%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-0.1%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)1.86%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)1.33%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.02%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.65%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 44.76
Fwd PE 38.34
P/S 16.43
P/FCF 57.92
P/OCF 52.98
P/B 16.47
P/tB 45.52
EV/EBITDA 43.85
EPS(TTM)7.03
EY2.23%
EPS(NY)8.21
Fwd EY2.61%
FCF(TTM)5.43
FCFY1.73%
OCF(TTM)5.94
OCFY1.89%
SpS19.15
BVpS19.1
TBVpS6.91
PEG (NY)2.19
PEG (5Y)2.02
Graham Number54.96
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 11.05%
ROE 20.41%
ROCE 20.09%
ROIC 15.75%
ROICexc 23.73%
ROICexgc 60.82%
OM 31.57%
PM (TTM) 20.35%
GM 85.55%
FCFM 28.37%
ROA(3y)15.55%
ROA(5y)15.49%
ROE(3y)28.03%
ROE(5y)26.64%
ROIC(3y)20.16%
ROIC(5y)18.92%
ROICexc(3y)28.2%
ROICexc(5y)26.78%
ROICexgc(3y)72.83%
ROICexgc(5y)62.51%
ROCE(3y)25.95%
ROCE(5y)24.28%
ROICexgc growth 3Y4.04%
ROICexgc growth 5Y11.48%
ROICexc growth 3Y-4.84%
ROICexc growth 5Y2.66%
OM growth 3Y4.75%
OM growth 5Y6.92%
PM growth 3Y-0.79%
PM growth 5Y-11.69%
GM growth 3Y-1.39%
GM growth 5Y-0.58%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover0.54
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.48
Debt/FCF 1.68
Debt/EBITDA 1.33
Cap/Depr 63.33%
Cap/Sales 2.65%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 86.74%
Profit Quality 139.37%
Current Ratio 3.05
Quick Ratio 2.84
Altman-Z N/A
F-Score7
WACC10.88%
ROIC/WACC1.45
Cap/Depr(3y)78.99%
Cap/Depr(5y)69.81%
Cap/Sales(3y)3.02%
Cap/Sales(5y)2.97%
Profit Quality(3y)119.11%
Profit Quality(5y)128.61%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)28.52%
EPS 3Y21.73%
EPS 5Y22.21%
EPS Q2Q%17.68%
EPS Next Y20.43%
EPS Next 2Y17.24%
EPS Next 3Y16.29%
EPS Next 5Y13.14%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)19.72%
Revenue growth 3Y15.81%
Revenue growth 5Y14.72%
Sales Q2Q%10.15%
Revenue Next Year13.96%
Revenue Next 2Y13.23%
Revenue Next 3Y12.93%
Revenue Next 5Y11.93%
EBIT growth 1Y29.6%
EBIT growth 3Y21.31%
EBIT growth 5Y22.65%
EBIT Next Year23.27%
EBIT Next 3Y17.85%
EBIT Next 5Y16.55%
FCF growth 1Y19.71%
FCF growth 3Y2.64%
FCF growth 5Y11.29%
OCF growth 1Y20.58%
OCF growth 3Y4.62%
OCF growth 5Y11.56%

CADENCE DESIGN SYS INC / CDNS FAQ

What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of CADENCE DESIGN SYS INC (CDNS) stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to CDNS.


What is the valuation status for CDNS stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 3 / 10 to CADENCE DESIGN SYS INC (CDNS). This can be considered as Overvalued.


Can you provide the profitability details for CADENCE DESIGN SYS INC?

CADENCE DESIGN SYS INC (CDNS) has a profitability rating of 9 / 10.


How financially healthy is CADENCE DESIGN SYS INC?

The financial health rating of CADENCE DESIGN SYS INC (CDNS) is 6 / 10.