Stock Scorecard
Stock Summary for Cadence Design Systems Inc (CDNS) - $296.36 as of 2/2/2026 10:20:21 AM EST
Total Score
10 out of 30
Safety Score
63 out of 100
Currently on the following lists
None
Tim's Recommendation
Avoid
Growth List Algorithm Criteria for CDNS
| Positive Quarterly and Annual earnings growth | |
| P/E ratio less than Industry P/E Ratio | |
| P/E ratio less than Sector P/E Ratio | |
| P/E ratio that is half the Annual earnings growth rate (or less) | |
| Positive net cash position the past year and most recent quarter | |
| Equity to debt ratio greater than 0.75 for past year and most recent quarter | |
| Positive net income past year and 12 trailing months | |
| Free cash flow ratio greater than 0 and less than 10 |
Small Cap List Algorithm Criteria for CDNS
| Revenue growing by at least 20% average per year over the last 5 years | |
| Market Capitalization under 2 billion | |
| Price to Sales (P/S) ratio 12 trailing months less than Industry P/S ratio twelve trailing months | |
| Price to Sales (P/S) ratio 12 trailing months less than Sector P/S ratio twelve trailing months | |
| Net Income past year > Net Income prior year OR Net Income 12 trailing months > Net Income prior year OR Net Income 12 trailing months > Net Income past year |
Dividend List Algorithm Criteria for CDNS
| Declared an ex-dividend date | |
| Forward annual dividend rate greater than 2 | |
| Positive net cash position the past year and most recent quarter | |
| Equity to debt ratio greater than 0.75 for past year and most recent quarter | |
| Current ratio most recent quarter greater than 2 | |
| Cash Flow per Share greater than Trailing Dividend Rate |
Bonus Criteria for CDNS
| P/E ratio less than five-year Average P/E ratio | |
| Last Price to 52 Week Low Ratio Less Than 1 | |
| Total Cash Per Share > Last Day Price | |
| P/S Ratio < 1 | |
| P/B Ratio < 1 |
Safety Rating Criteria for CDNS (63 out of 100)
| Stock Price Rating (Max of 10) | 10 |
| Historical Stock Price Rating (Max of 10) | 10 |
| Stock Price Trend (Max of 10) | 9 |
| Book Value (Max of 10) | 6 |
| Book Value to Price (Max of 10) | 0 |
| Analyst Buy Ratings (Max of 5) | 5 |
| Analyst Strong Buy Ratings (Max of 5) | 5 |
| Dividend Yield Percentage (Max of 10) | 0 |
| Operating Margin (Max of 10) | 6 |
| Trading Volume (Max of 10) | 10 |
| Price to Earnings (Max of 10) | 2 |
| Geopolitical Risk Adjustment (Always 0 for USA or a Negative Number for Non-USA) | 0 |
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Financial Details for CDNS
Company Overview |
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| Ticker | CDNS |
| Company Name | Cadence Design Systems Inc |
| Country | USA |
| Description | Cadence Design Systems, Inc. (CDNS), based in San Jose, California, is a leading provider of electronic design automation (EDA) software and engineering solutions, pivotal in advancing semiconductor innovation. The company offers a robust suite of tools for integrated circuit design, system-on-chip (SoC) development, and printed circuit board (PCB) design, enabling clients to enhance productivity and expedite time-to-market. By leveraging advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence and machine learning, Cadence positions itself as a strategic partner in navigating the growing complexities of the electronics industry, reinforcing its commitment to driving transformative solutions for its customers. |
| Sector Name | TECHNOLOGY |
| Industry Name | SOFTWARE - APPLICATION |
| Most Recent Quarter | 9/30/2025 |
| Next Earnings Date | 2/17/2026 |
Stock Price History |
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| Last Day Price | 296.36 |
| Price 4 Years Ago | 160.64 |
| Last Day Price Updated | 2/2/2026 10:20:21 AM EST |
| Last Day Volume | 2,507,356 |
| Average Daily Volume | 1,731,744 |
| 52-Week High | 376.45 |
| 52-Week Low | 221.56 |
| Last Price to 52 Week Low | 33.76% |
Valuation Measures |
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| Trailing PE | 78.21 |
| Industry PE | 60.12 |
| Sector PE | 90.74 |
| 5-Year Average PE | 51.57 |
| Free Cash Flow Ratio | 29.31 |
| Industry Free Cash Flow Ratio | 40.16 |
| Sector Free Cash Flow Ratio | 30.27 |
| Current Ratio Most Recent Quarter | 3.05 |
| Total Cash Per Share | 10.11 |
| Book Value Per Share Most Recent Quarter | 19.10 |
| Price to Book Ratio | 15.85 |
| Industry Price to Book Ratio | 8.23 |
| Sector Price to Book Ratio | 7.86 |
| Price to Sales Ratio Twelve Trailing Months | 15.82 |
| Industry Price to Sales Ratio Twelve Trailing Months | 6.62 |
| Sector Price to Sales Ratio Twelve Trailing Months | 5.45 |
| Analyst Buy Ratings | 16 |
| Analyst Strong Buy Ratings | 5 |
Share Statistics |
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| Total Shares Outstanding | 272,201,000 |
| Market Capitalization | 80,669,488,360 |
| Institutional Ownership | 92.24% |
Dividends |
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| Ex-Dividend Date | N/A |
| Previous Dividend Amount | 0.0000 |
| Current Dividend Amount | 0.0000 |
| Total Years Dividend Increasing | N/A |
| Trailing Annual Dividend Rate | 0.00 |
| Trailing Annual Dividend Yield | 0.43% |
| Forward Annual Dividend Rate | 0.00 |
| Forward Annual Dividend Yield | 0.00% |
| 5-Year Dividend Payments Count | 0 |
| 3-Year Average Dividend Yield | 0.00% |
| 5-Year Average Dividend Yield | 0.00% |
| 1-Year Dividend Growth Rate Percentage | 0.00% |
| 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate Percentage | 0.00% |
| 5-Year Dividend Growth Rate Percentage | 0.00% |
| All-Time Dividend Growth Rate Percentage | 0.00% |
| Dividend Payout Ratio | N/A |
Income Statement |
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| Quarterly Earnings Growth YOY | 20.70% |
| Annual Earnings Growth | 1.38% |
| Reported EPS 12 Trailing Months | 3.87 |
| Reported EPS Past Year | 5.15 |
| Reported EPS Prior Year | 5.97 |
| Net Income Twelve Trailing Months | 1,060,962,000 |
| Net Income Past Year | 1,055,484,000 |
| Net Income Prior Year | 1,041,144,000 |
| Quarterly Revenue Growth YOY | 10.10% |
| 5-Year Revenue Growth | 14.72% |
| Operating Margin Twelve Trailing Months | 35.10% |
Balance Sheet |
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| Total Cash Most Recent Quarter | 2,753,246,000 |
| Total Cash Past Year | 2,644,030,000 |
| Total Cash Prior Year | 1,008,152,000 |
| Net Cash Position Most Recent Quarter | 274,104,000 |
| Net Cash Position Past Year | 167,847,000 |
| Long Term Debt Past Year | 2,476,183,000 |
| Long Term Debt Prior Year | 299,771,000 |
| Total Debt Most Recent Quarter | 2,479,142,000 |
| Equity to Debt Ratio Past Year | 0.65 |
| Equity to Debt Ratio Most Recent Quarter | 0.68 |
| Total Stockholder Equity Past Year | 4,673,578,000 |
| Total Stockholder Equity Prior Year | 3,404,271,000 |
| Total Stockholder Equity Most Recent Quarter | 5,199,002,000 |
Free Cash Flow |
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| Free Cash Flow Twelve Trailing Months | 1,478,613,000 |
| Free Cash Flow Per Share Twelve Trailing Months | 5.43 |
| Free Cash Flow Past Year | 1,118,009,000 |
| Free Cash Flow Prior Year | 1,246,673,000 |
Options |
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| Put/Call Ratio | 0.96 |
| Has Options | Options Chain |
| Liquidity Rating | |
Technical Analysis |
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| Yahoo Finance Chart | Yahoo Finance Chart |
| MACD | 0.00 |
| MACD Signal | 0.00 |
| 20-Day Bollinger Lower Band | 291.89 |
| 20-Day Bollinger Middle Band | 326.54 |
| 20-Day Bollinger Upper Band | 361.19 |
| Beta | 1.02 |
| RSI | 48.66 |
| 50-Day SMA | 0.00 |
| 150-Day SMA | 282.60 |
| 200-Day SMA | 253.35 |
System |
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| Modified | 1/30/2026 7:40:35 PM EST |