(CDNS) Cadence Design Systems - Ratings and Ratios

Exchange: NASDAQ • Country: United States • Currency: USD • Type: Common Stock • ISIN: US1273871087

Software, Hardware, Verification, Design, Simulation, IP

CDNS EPS (Earnings per Share)

EPS (Earnings per Share) of CDNS over the last years for every Quarter: "2020-09-30": 0.7, "2020-12-31": 0.83, "2021-03-31": 0.83, "2021-06-30": 0.86, "2021-09-30": 0.8, "2021-12-31": 0.82, "2022-03-31": 1.17, "2022-06-30": 1.08, "2022-09-30": 1.06, "2022-12-31": 0.96, "2023-03-31": 1.29, "2023-06-30": 1.22, "2023-09-30": 1.26, "2023-12-31": 1.38, "2024-03-31": 1.17, "2024-06-30": 1.28, "2024-09-30": 1.64, "2024-12-31": 1.88, "2025-03-31": 1.57, "2025-06-30": 1.65,

CDNS Revenue

Revenue of CDNS over the last years for every Quarter: 2020-09-30: 666.607, 2020-12-31: 759.909, 2021-03-31: 736.028, 2021-06-30: 728.285, 2021-09-30: 750.895, 2021-12-31: 773.036, 2022-03-31: 901.766, 2022-06-30: 857.521, 2022-09-30: 902.554, 2022-12-31: 899.877, 2023-03-31: 1021.69, 2023-06-30: 976.579, 2023-09-30: 1023.094, 2023-12-31: 1068.623, 2024-03-31: 1009.103, 2024-06-30: 1060.681, 2024-09-30: 1215.499, 2024-12-31: 1355.981, 2025-03-31: 1242.366, 2025-06-30: 1275.441,

Description: CDNS Cadence Design Systems

Cadence Design Systems Inc (NASDAQ:CDNS) is a leading provider of software, hardware, and services for the semiconductor and electronics industries. The companys comprehensive portfolio includes functional verification, digital IC design, custom IC design, and system design and analysis products, serving various sectors such as consumer, hyperscale computing, 5G communications, and automotive.

From a business perspective, CDNS has a strong presence in the Electronic Design Automation (EDA) market, providing critical tools for chip design, verification, and manufacturing. The companys products, such as Jasper and Xcelium, are used by top semiconductor companies to develop complex chips and systems. With a diverse customer base across multiple industries, CDNS has a stable revenue stream and opportunities for growth in emerging areas like 5G, AI, and IoT.

Analyzing key performance indicators (KPIs), CDNS has a market capitalization of $88.27 billion, indicating a significant market presence. The companys return on equity (RoE) of 22.02% suggests a strong ability to generate profits from shareholder equity. Additionally, the forward P/E ratio of 47.62 implies that the market expects continued growth in earnings. To further evaluate CDNSs performance, other relevant KPIs could include revenue growth rate, operating margin, and research and development (R&D) expenses as a percentage of revenue.

From a growth perspective, CDNS is well-positioned to benefit from the increasing complexity of chip design and the growing demand for EDA tools. The companys investments in R&D, with a focus on emerging technologies like AI and 5G, are likely to drive future growth. Furthermore, CDNSs diversified product portfolio and strong customer relationships provide a solid foundation for long-term success.

CDNS Stock Overview

Market Cap in USD 93,412m
Sub-Industry Application Software
IPO / Inception 1987-06-10

CDNS Stock Ratings

Growth Rating 82.9%
Fundamental 83.9%
Dividend Rating -
Return 12m vs S&P 500 7.63%
Analyst Rating 4.35 of 5

CDNS Dividends

Currently no dividends paid

CDNS Growth Ratios

Growth Correlation 3m 72.8%
Growth Correlation 12m 55.9%
Growth Correlation 5y 93.6%
CAGR 5y 28.15%
CAGR/Max DD 3y 0.97
CAGR/Mean DD 3y 5.17
Sharpe Ratio 12m 1.29
Alpha 0.03
Beta 0.848
Volatility 41.97%
Current Volume 1458.8k
Average Volume 20d 1304.3k
Stop Loss 337.1 (-3.4%)
Signal -0.54

Piotroski VR‑10 (Strict, 0-10) 7.5

Net Income (1.01b TTM) > 0 and > 6% of Revenue (6% = 305.4m TTM)
FCFTA 0.17 (>2.0%) and ΔFCFTA 3.63pp (YES ≥ +1.0pp, WARN ≥ +0.5pp)
NWC/Revenue 53.56% (prev 15.92%; Δ 37.64pp) (YES ≤20% & Δ≤-1pp; WARN ≤25% & Δ≤0 oder ≤40% & Δ≤-3pp)
CFO/TA 0.18 (>3.0%) and CFO 1.72b > Net Income 1.01b (YES >=105%, WARN >=100%)
Net Debt (-344.6m) to EBITDA (1.69b) ratio: -0.20 <= 3.0 (WARN <= 3.5)
Current Ratio 2.82 (target 1.5–3.0; WARN 1.2–<1.5 or >3.0–5.0; CFO/TA gate active)
Outstanding Shares last Quarter (273.3m) change vs 12m ago -0.09% (target <= -2.0% for YES)
Gross Margin 85.39% (prev 88.51%; Δ -3.12pp) >=18% & Δ>=+0.5pp (WARN >=15% & Δ>=0)
Asset Turnover 60.82% (prev 57.59%; Δ 3.23pp) >=50% & Δ>=+2pp (WARN >=35% & Δ>=0)
Interest Coverage Ratio 13.50 (EBITDA TTM 1.69b / Interest Expense TTM 112.5m) >= 6 (WARN >= 3)

Altman Z'' 7.84

(A) 0.29 = (Total Current Assets 4.22b - Total Current Liabilities 1.50b) / Total Assets 9.51b
(B) 0.68 = Retained Earnings (Balance) 6.43b / Total Assets 9.51b
(C) 0.18 = EBIT TTM 1.52b / Avg Total Assets 8.37b
(D) 2.42 = Book Value of Equity 10.90b / Total Liabilities 4.50b
Total Rating: 7.84 = (6.56 * A) + (3.26 * B) + (6.72 * C) + (1.05 * D)

ValueRay F-Score (Strict, 0-100) 83.91

1. Piotroski 7.50pt = 2.50
2. FCF Yield 1.68% = 0.84
3. FCF Margin 31.15% = 7.50
4. Debt/Equity 0.79 = 2.20
5. Debt/Ebitda 2.35 = -0.69
6. ROIC - WACC (= 6.90)% = 8.63
7. RoE 21.28% = 1.77
8. Rev. Trend 92.00% = 6.90
9. EPS Trend 85.21% = 4.26

What is the price of CDNS shares?

As of September 17, 2025, the stock is trading at USD 349.01 with a total of 1,458,807 shares traded.
Over the past week, the price has changed by -3.53%, over one month by -2.03%, over three months by +16.02% and over the past year by +27.78%.

Is Cadence Design Systems a good stock to buy?

Yes, based on ValueRay´s Fundamental Analyses, Cadence Design Systems (NASDAQ:CDNS) is currently (September 2025) a good stock to buy. It has a ValueRay Fundamental Rating of 83.91 and therefor a positive outlook according to the companies health.
Based on momentum, paid dividends and discounted-cash-flow analyses, the fair value of CDNS is around 387.18 USD . This means that CDNS is currently undervalued and has a potential upside of +10.94% (Margin of Safety).

Is CDNS a buy, sell or hold?

Cadence Design Systems has received a consensus analysts rating of 4.35. Therefore, it is recommended to buy CDNS.
  • Strong Buy: 14
  • Buy: 5
  • Hold: 3
  • Sell: 0
  • Strong Sell: 1

What are the forecasts/targets for the CDNS price?

Issuer Target Up/Down from current
Wallstreet Target Price 369.6 5.9%
Analysts Target Price 369.6 5.9%
ValueRay Target Price 433.1 24.1%

Last update: 2025-09-03 04:33

CDNS Fundamental Data Overview

Market Cap USD = 93.41b (93.41b USD * 1.0 USD.USD)
CCE Cash And Equivalents = 2.82b USD (Cash And Short Term Investments, last quarter)
P/E Trailing = 92.4016
P/E Forward = 43.4783
P/S = 18.3547
P/B = 18.6581
P/EG = 3.0403
Beta = 0.975
Revenue TTM = 5.09b USD
EBIT TTM = 1.52b USD
EBITDA TTM = 1.69b USD
Long Term Debt = 2.48b USD (from longTermDebt, last quarter)
Short Term Debt = 1.50b USD (from totalCurrentLiabilities, last quarter)
Debt = 3.97b USD (Calculated: Short Term 1.50b + Long Term 2.48b)
Net Debt = -344.6m USD (from netDebt column, last quarter)
Enterprise Value = 94.56b USD (93.41b + Debt 3.97b - CCE 2.82b)
Interest Coverage Ratio = 13.50 (Ebit TTM 1.52b / Interest Expense TTM 112.5m)
FCF Yield = 1.68% (FCF TTM 1.59b / Enterprise Value 94.56b)
FCF Margin = 31.15% (FCF TTM 1.59b / Revenue TTM 5.09b)
Net Margin = 19.88% (Net Income TTM 1.01b / Revenue TTM 5.09b)
Gross Margin = 85.39% ((Revenue TTM 5.09b - Cost of Revenue TTM 743.5m) / Revenue TTM)
Tobins Q-Ratio = 8.68 (Enterprise Value 94.56b / Book Value Of Equity 10.90b)
Interest Expense / Debt = 0.73% (Interest Expense 28.9m / Debt 3.97b)
Taxrate = 24.38% (340.3m / 1.40b)
NOPAT = 1.15b (EBIT 1.52b * (1 - 24.38%))
Current Ratio = 2.82 (Total Current Assets 4.22b / Total Current Liabilities 1.50b)
Debt / Equity = 0.79 (Debt 3.97b / last Quarter total Stockholder Equity 5.01b)
Debt / EBITDA = 2.35 (Net Debt -344.6m / EBITDA 1.69b)
Debt / FCF = 2.51 (Debt 3.97b / FCF TTM 1.59b)
Total Stockholder Equity = 4.75b (last 4 quarters mean)
RoA = 10.64% (Net Income 1.01b, Total Assets 9.51b )
RoE = 21.28% (Net Income TTM 1.01b / Total Stockholder Equity 4.75b)
RoCE = 21.00% (Ebit 1.52b / (Equity 4.75b + L.T.Debt 2.48b))
RoIC = 15.69% (NOPAT 1.15b / Invested Capital 7.32b)
WACC = 8.79% (E(93.41b)/V(97.39b) * Re(9.14%)) + (D(3.97b)/V(97.39b) * Rd(0.73%) * (1-Tc(0.24)))
Shares Correlation 3-Years: 15.15 | Cagr: -0.06%
Discount Rate = 9.14% (= CAPM, Blume Beta Adj.)
[DCF Debug] Terminal Value 75.70% ; FCFE base≈1.33b ; Y1≈1.44b ; Y5≈1.81b
Fair Price DCF = 94.90 (DCF Value 25.86b / Shares Outstanding 272.5m; 5y FCF grow 9.81% → 3.0% )
EPS Correlation: 85.21 | EPS CAGR: 17.46% | SUE: 1.33 | # QB: 9
Revenue Correlation: 92.00 | Revenue CAGR: 13.40%

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