Ambev SA ADR (ABEV)vsCadence Design Systems Inc (CDNS)
ABEV
Ambev SA ADR
$3.12
+0.32%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $49.83B
CDNS
Cadence Design Systems Inc
$376.19
-0.85%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $114.85B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Ambev SA ADR generates 1496% more annual revenue ($88.21B vs $5.53B). CDNS leads profitability with a 21.2% profit margin vs 17.7%. ABEV appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 2.21. CDNS earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 62/100 (C+).
ABEV
Buy57
out of 100
Grade: C
CDNS
Buy62
out of 100
Grade: C+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+71.1%
Fair Value
$10.57
Current Price
$3.12
$7.45 discount
Intrinsic value data unavailable for CDNS.
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 26.2%
Generating 2.7B in free cash flow
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Large-cap with strong market position
Keeps 21 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 29.7%
18.7% revenue growth
Earnings expanding 23.0% YoY
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
2.4% earnings growth
Revenue declined 0.1%
Trading at 15.8x book value
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : ABEV
The strongest argument for ABEV centers on Debt/Equity, P/E Ratio, Price/Book. Profitability is solid with margins at 17.7% and operating margin at 26.2%.
Bull Case : CDNS
The strongest argument for CDNS centers on Altman Z-Score, Market Cap, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 21.2% and operating margin at 29.7%. Revenue growth of 18.7% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : ABEV
The primary concerns for ABEV are PEG Ratio, EPS Growth, Revenue Growth.
Bear Case : CDNS
The primary concerns for CDNS are Price/Book, PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio. A P/E of 96.6x leaves little room for execution misses.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
ABEV profiles as a declining stock while CDNS is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
CDNS carries more volatility with a beta of 1.13 — expect wider price swings.
CDNS is growing revenue faster at 18.7% — sustainability is the question.
ABEV generates stronger free cash flow (2.7B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
CDNS scores higher overall (62/100 vs 57/100), backed by strong 21.2% margins and 18.7% revenue growth. ABEV offers better value entry with a 71.1% margin of safety. 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.
Ambev SA ADR
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · BEVERAGES - BREWERS · USA
Ambev SA produces, distributes and sells beer, draft beer, carbonated soft drinks (CSD), other non-alcoholic beverages, malt and food products in the Americas. The company is headquartered in So Paulo, Brazil.
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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