Agora Inc (API)vsCadence Design Systems Inc (CDNS)
API
Agora Inc
$4.81
-0.41%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $401.61M
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 3699% more annual revenue ($5.53B vs $145.53M). CDNS leads profitability with a 21.2% profit margin vs 7.0%. API trades at a lower P/E of 52.8x. CDNS earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 62/100 (C+).
API
Hold49
out of 100
Grade: D+
CDNS
Buy62
out of 100
Grade: C+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+63.2%
Fair Value
$11.61
Current Price
$4.81
$6.80 discount
Intrinsic value data unavailable for CDNS.
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 200.1% YoY
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
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
Distress zone — elevated risk
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of 1.9% — below average capital efficiency
7.0% margin — thin
Trading at 15.8x book value
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : API
The strongest argument for API centers on Price/Book, EPS Growth, Debt/Equity. Revenue growth of 13.5% 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 : API
The primary concerns for API are Altman Z-Score, Market Cap, Return on Equity. A P/E of 52.8x leaves little room for execution misses.
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
API profiles as a value 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.
CDNS generates stronger free cash flow (307M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
CDNS scores higher overall (62/100 vs 49/100), backed by strong 21.2% margins and 18.7% revenue growth. API offers better value entry with a 63.2% margin of safety. Both earn "Buy" and "Hold" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Agora Inc
TECHNOLOGY · SOFTWARE - APPLICATION · China
Agora, Inc. provides a Real-Time Interaction Platform as a Service (RTE-PaaS) in the People's Republic of China, the United States, and internationally. The company is headquartered in Shanghai, China.
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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