CADENCE DESIGN SYS INC (CDNS) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation

NASDAQ:CDNS • US1273871087

290.85 USD
-3.31 (-1.13%)
Last: Mar 12, 2026, 02:05 PM
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This CDNS fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.

Fundamental Rating

7

CDNS gets a fundamental rating of 7 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 277 industry peers in the Software industry. CDNS gets an excellent profitability rating and is at the same time showing great financial health properties. CDNS shows excellent growth, but is valued quite expensive already. These ratings could make CDNS a good candidate for growth and quality investing.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. CDNS Profitability Analysis

1.1 Basic Checks

  • CDNS had positive earnings in the past year.
  • CDNS had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
  • CDNS had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
  • In the past 5 years CDNS always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
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 2025 500M 1B 1.5B

1.2 Ratios

  • CDNS has a Return On Assets of 10.92%. This is amongst the best in the industry. CDNS outperforms 86.64% of its industry peers.
  • CDNS's Return On Equity of 20.26% is amongst the best of the industry. CDNS outperforms 87.00% of its industry peers.
  • CDNS has a Return On Invested Capital of 14.48%. This is amongst the best in the industry. CDNS outperforms 92.06% 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 10.89%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 10.92%
ROE 20.26%
ROIC 14.48%
ROA(3y)13.68%
ROA(5y)14.69%
ROE(3y)24.47%
ROE(5y)25.95%
ROIC(3y)17.13%
ROIC(5y)17.76%
CDNS Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICCDNS Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 10 20 30 40

1.3 Margins

  • Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 20.94%, CDNS belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 87.36% of the companies in the same industry.
  • CDNS's Profit Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
  • CDNS has a better Operating Margin (31.36%) than 94.95% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of CDNS has grown nicely.
  • CDNS has a better Gross Margin (86.36%) than 92.42% 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 31.36%
PM (TTM) 20.94%
GM 86.36%
OM growth 3Y1.71%
OM growth 5Y5.38%
PM growth 3Y-4.23%
PM growth 5Y-1%
GM growth 3Y-1.21%
GM growth 5Y-0.51%
CDNS Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsCDNS Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 20 40 60 80

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2. CDNS Health Analysis

2.1 Basic Checks

  • With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), CDNS is creating some value.
  • The number of shares outstanding for CDNS has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
  • CDNS has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
  • Compared to 1 year ago, CDNS has an improved debt to assets ratio.
CDNS Yearly Shares OutstandingCDNS Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 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 2025 2B 4B 6B 8B 10B

2.2 Solvency

  • CDNS has an Altman-Z score of 12.81. This indicates that CDNS is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
  • With an excellent Altman-Z score value of 12.81, CDNS belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 93.86% of the companies in the same industry.
  • The Debt to FCF ratio of CDNS is 1.56, which is an excellent value as it means it would take CDNS, only 1.56 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
  • Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 1.56, CDNS is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 70.40% of the companies in the same industry.
  • A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.45 indicates that CDNS is not too dependend on debt financing.
  • CDNS's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.45 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. CDNS is outperformed by 64.26% of its industry peers.
  • Even though the debt/equity ratio score it not favorable for CDNS, it has very limited outstanding debt, so we won't put too much weight on the DE evaluation.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.45
Debt/FCF 1.56
Altman-Z 12.81
ROIC/WACC1.34
WACC10.83%
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 2025 1B 2B 3B 4B 5B

2.3 Liquidity

  • CDNS has a Current Ratio of 2.86. This indicates that CDNS is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
  • CDNS's Current ratio of 2.86 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. CDNS outperforms 72.56% of its industry peers.
  • A Quick Ratio of 2.67 indicates that CDNS has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
  • The Quick ratio of CDNS (2.67) is better than 71.12% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 2.86
Quick Ratio 2.67
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 2025 1B 2B 3B 4B

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3. CDNS Growth Analysis

3.1 Past

  • The Earnings Per Share has grown by an nice 19.60% over the past year.
  • The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 20.68% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth
  • The Revenue has grown by 14.12% in the past year. This is quite good.
  • The Revenue has been growing by 14.57% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
EPS 1Y (TTM)19.6%
EPS 3Y18.69%
EPS 5Y20.68%
EPS Q2Q%5.85%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)14.12%
Revenue growth 3Y14.14%
Revenue growth 5Y14.57%
Sales Q2Q%6.2%

3.2 Future

  • The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 14.49% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
  • The Revenue is expected to grow by 12.98% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
EPS Next Y15.46%
EPS Next 2Y15.17%
EPS Next 3Y13.6%
EPS Next 5Y14.49%
Revenue Next Year13.87%
Revenue Next 2Y13.12%
Revenue Next 3Y13.02%
Revenue Next 5Y12.98%

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.
CDNS Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesCDNS Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2017 2019 2021 2023 2025 2027 2029 2031 2033 2B 4B 6B 8B 10B
CDNS Yearly EPS VS EstimatesCDNS Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2017 2019 2021 2023 2025 2027 2029 2031 2033 5 10 15 20

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4. CDNS Valuation Analysis

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • A Price/Earnings ratio of 40.74 indicates a quite expensive valuation of CDNS.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of CDNS is on the same level as its industry peers.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.15, CDNS is valued quite expensively.
  • A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 35.28 indicates a quite expensive valuation of CDNS.
  • CDNS's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
  • The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 24.27. CDNS is valued slightly more expensive when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 40.74
Fwd PE 35.28
CDNS Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsCDNS Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30 40

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 61.73% 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 50.56
EV/EBITDA 42.52
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 an expensive valuation of the company.
  • The excellent profitability rating of CDNS may justify a higher PE ratio.
  • A more expensive valuation may be justified as CDNS's earnings are expected to grow with 13.60% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)2.64
PEG (5Y)1.97
EPS Next 2Y15.17%
EPS Next 3Y13.6%

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5. CDNS Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • CDNS does not give a dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0%

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CDNS Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

CADENCE DESIGN SYS INC

NASDAQ:CDNS (3/12/2026, 2:05:08 PM)

290.85

-3.31 (-1.13%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupSoftware & Services
GICS IndustrySoftware
Earnings (Last)02-17
Earnings (Next)04-27
Inst Owners89.74%
Inst Owner Change3.04%
Ins Owners0.24%
Ins Owner Change-1.5%
Market Cap80.24B
Revenue(TTM)5.30B
Net Income(TTM)1.11B
Analysts83.13
Price Target379.71 (30.55%)
Short Float %1.85%
Short Ratio2.09
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)3.92%
Min EPS beat(2)1.98%
Max EPS beat(2)5.86%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)3.78%
Min EPS beat(4)1.98%
Max EPS beat(4)5.86%
EPS beat(8)8
Avg EPS beat(8)4.05%
EPS beat(12)12
Avg EPS beat(12)3.19%
EPS beat(16)16
Avg EPS beat(16)4.44%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.79%
Min Revenue beat(2)-0.82%
Max Revenue beat(2)-0.75%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.81%
Min Revenue beat(4)-1.71%
Max Revenue beat(4)0.03%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.64%
Revenue beat(12)3
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.73%
Revenue beat(16)6
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.24%
PT rev (1m)-2.32%
PT rev (3m)-3.03%
EPS NQ rev (1m)6.07%
EPS NQ rev (3m)6.07%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.36%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.48%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)4.48%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)4.48%
Revenue NY rev (1m)1.22%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.22%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 40.74
Fwd PE 35.28
P/S 15.15
P/FCF 50.56
P/OCF 46.41
P/B 14.66
P/tB 39.98
EV/EBITDA 42.52
EPS(TTM)7.14
EY2.45%
EPS(NY)8.24
Fwd EY2.83%
FCF(TTM)5.75
FCFY1.98%
OCF(TTM)6.27
OCFY2.15%
SpS19.2
BVpS19.84
TBVpS7.27
PEG (NY)2.64
PEG (5Y)1.97
Graham Number56.46
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 10.92%
ROE 20.26%
ROCE 19.5%
ROIC 14.48%
ROICexc 23%
ROICexgc 65.08%
OM 31.36%
PM (TTM) 20.94%
GM 86.36%
FCFM 29.96%
ROA(3y)13.68%
ROA(5y)14.69%
ROE(3y)24.47%
ROE(5y)25.95%
ROIC(3y)17.13%
ROIC(5y)17.76%
ROICexc(3y)25.61%
ROICexc(5y)25.63%
ROICexgc(3y)70.1%
ROICexgc(5y)64.45%
ROCE(3y)23.08%
ROCE(5y)24.07%
ROICexgc growth 3Y1.82%
ROICexgc growth 5Y10.8%
ROICexc growth 3Y-4.26%
ROICexc growth 5Y1.27%
OM growth 3Y1.71%
OM growth 5Y5.38%
PM growth 3Y-4.23%
PM growth 5Y-1%
GM growth 3Y-1.21%
GM growth 5Y-0.51%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover0.52
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.45
Debt/FCF 1.56
Debt/EBITDA 1.31
Cap/Depr 62.27%
Cap/Sales 2.68%
Interest Coverage 14.84
Cash Conversion 91.51%
Profit Quality 143.11%
Current Ratio 2.86
Quick Ratio 2.67
Altman-Z 12.81
F-Score7
WACC10.83%
ROIC/WACC1.34
Cap/Depr(3y)68.4%
Cap/Depr(5y)69.25%
Cap/Sales(3y)2.75%
Cap/Sales(5y)2.8%
Profit Quality(3y)122.92%
Profit Quality(5y)129.8%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)19.6%
EPS 3Y18.69%
EPS 5Y20.68%
EPS Q2Q%5.85%
EPS Next Y15.46%
EPS Next 2Y15.17%
EPS Next 3Y13.6%
EPS Next 5Y14.49%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)14.12%
Revenue growth 3Y14.14%
Revenue growth 5Y14.57%
Sales Q2Q%6.2%
Revenue Next Year13.87%
Revenue Next 2Y13.12%
Revenue Next 3Y13.02%
Revenue Next 5Y12.98%
EBIT growth 1Y19.58%
EBIT growth 3Y16.1%
EBIT growth 5Y20.74%
EBIT Next Year21.71%
EBIT Next 3Y15.52%
EBIT Next 5Y15.44%
FCF growth 1Y41.94%
FCF growth 3Y12.39%
FCF growth 5Y14.39%
OCF growth 1Y37.14%
OCF growth 3Y11.66%
OCF growth 5Y13.82%

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 7 / 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 8 / 10.