Apple Inc (AAPL)vsCadence Design Systems Inc (CDNS)
AAPL
Apple Inc
$271.35
+0.44%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $3.98T
CDNS
Cadence Design Systems Inc
$329.59
-0.11%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $91.00B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Apple Inc generates 7779% more annual revenue ($435.62B vs $5.53B). AAPL leads profitability with a 27.0% profit margin vs 21.2%. AAPL appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 2.43. AAPL earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 65/100 (C+).
AAPL
Buy65
out of 100
Grade: C+
CDNS
Buy62
out of 100
Grade: C+
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Every $100 of equity generates 152 in profit
Strong operational efficiency at 35.4%
Generating 51.6B in free cash flow
Keeps 27 of every $100 in revenue as profit
15.7% revenue growth
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Large-cap with strong market position
Every $100 of equity generates 21 in profit
Keeps 21 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 29.3%
18.7% revenue growth
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Elevated debt levels
Trading at 45.2x book value
Trading at 13.7x book value
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : AAPL
The strongest argument for AAPL centers on Market Cap, Return on Equity, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 27.0% and operating margin at 35.4%. Revenue growth of 15.7% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : CDNS
The strongest argument for CDNS centers on Altman Z-Score, Market Cap, Return on Equity. Profitability is solid with margins at 21.2% and operating margin at 29.3%. Revenue growth of 18.7% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : AAPL
The primary concerns for AAPL are PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Debt/Equity.
Bear Case : CDNS
The primary concerns for CDNS are Price/Book, Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio. A P/E of 77.0x leaves little room for execution misses.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
AAPL carries more volatility with a beta of 1.11 — expect wider price swings.
CDNS is growing revenue faster at 18.7% — sustainability is the question.
AAPL generates stronger free cash flow (51.6B), providing more financial flexibility.
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Bottom Line
AAPL scores higher overall (65/100 vs 62/100), backed by strong 27.0% margins and 15.7% revenue growth. Both earn "Buy" and "Buy" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Apple Inc
TECHNOLOGY · CONSUMER ELECTRONICS · USA
Apple Inc. is an American multinational technology company that specializes in consumer electronics, computer software, and online services. Apple is the world's largest technology company by revenue (totalling $274.5 billion in 2020) and, since January 2021, the world's most valuable company. As of 2021, Apple is the world's fourth-largest PC vendor by unit sales, and fourth-largest smartphone manufacturer. It is one of the Big Five American information technology companies, along with Amazon, Google, Microsoft, and Facebook.
Visit Website →Cadence Design Systems Inc
TECHNOLOGY · SOFTWARE - APPLICATION · USA
Cadence Design Systems, Inc., headquartered in San Jose, California, is an American multinational computational software company. The company produces software, hardware and silicon structures for designing integrated circuits, systems on chips (SoCs) and printed circuit boards.
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