Amesite Operating Co (AMST)vsCadence Design Systems Inc (CDNS)
AMST
Amesite Operating Co
$1.35
-2.88%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $8.14M
CDNS
Cadence Design Systems Inc
$376.19
+0.32%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $114.85B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Cadence Design Systems Inc generates 1619105% more annual revenue ($5.53B vs $341,440). CDNS leads profitability with a 21.2% profit margin vs 0.0%. CDNS earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 62/100 (C+).
AMST
Avoid23
out of 100
Grade: F
CDNS
Buy62
out of 100
Grade: C+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-0.5%
Fair Value
$1.90
Current Price
$1.35
$0.55 premium
Intrinsic value data unavailable for CDNS.
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Revenue surging 171.5% year-over-year
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
0.0% earnings growth
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
0.0% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
Trading at 15.8x book value
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : AMST
The strongest argument for AMST centers on Revenue Growth. Revenue growth of 171.5% demonstrates continued momentum.
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 : AMST
The primary concerns for AMST are EPS Growth, Market Cap, Profit Margin.
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
AMST profiles as a hypergrowth 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.
AMST is growing revenue faster at 171.5% — sustainability is the question.
CDNS generates stronger free cash flow (307M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
CDNS scores higher overall (62/100 vs 23/100), backed by strong 21.2% margins and 18.7% revenue growth. Both earn "Buy" and "Avoid" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Amesite Operating Co
TECHNOLOGY · SOFTWARE - APPLICATION · USA
Amesite Inc., an artificial intelligence-powered platform and course designer, offers products and services online in the United States. The company is headquartered in Detroit, Michigan.
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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