Aware Inc (AWRE)vsCadence Design Systems Inc (CDNS)
AWRE
Aware Inc
$1.38
-6.25%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $30.74M
CDNS
Cadence Design Systems Inc
$372.40
-1.76%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $108.81B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Cadence Design Systems Inc generates 32286% more annual revenue ($5.53B vs $17.07M). CDNS leads profitability with a 21.2% profit margin vs -45.3%. CDNS earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 62/100 (C+).
AWRE
Avoid25
out of 100
Grade: F
CDNS
Buy62
out of 100
Grade: C+
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
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
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Weak financial health signals
ROE of -33.8% — below average capital efficiency
Revenue declined 6.2%
Trading at 15.7x book value
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : AWRE
The strongest argument for AWRE centers on Price/Book, Debt/Equity.
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 : AWRE
The primary concerns for AWRE are Market Cap, Piotroski F-Score, Return on Equity.
Bear Case : CDNS
The primary concerns for CDNS are Price/Book, PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio. A P/E of 91.7x leaves little room for execution misses.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
AWRE profiles as a turnaround stock while CDNS is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
CDNS carries more volatility with a beta of 1.15 — 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 25/100), 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.
Aware Inc
TECHNOLOGY · SOFTWARE - APPLICATION · USA
Aware, Inc. offers biometric software products and solutions in the United States, the United Kingdom, and internationally. The company is headquartered in Bedford, Massachusetts.
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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