Cadence Design Systems Inc (CDNS)vsHCA Healthcare, Inc. (HCA)
CDNS
Cadence Design Systems Inc
$374.93
+0.90%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $114.85B
HCA
HCA Healthcare, Inc.
$378.54
-1.52%
HEALTHCARE · Cap: $80.58B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
HCA Healthcare, Inc. generates 1282% more annual revenue ($76.39B vs $5.53B). CDNS leads profitability with a 21.2% profit margin vs 8.9%. HCA appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.12. HCA earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 63/100 (C+).
CDNS
Buy62
out of 100
Grade: C+
HCA
Buy63
out of 100
Grade: C+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for CDNS.
Margin of Safety
-85.7%
Fair Value
$286.16
Current Price
$378.54
$92.38 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
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
Every $100 of equity generates 136 in profit
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Large-cap with strong market position
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Areas to Watch
Trading at 15.8x book value
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
4.3% revenue growth
Distress zone — elevated risk
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull 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.
Bull Case : HCA
The strongest argument for HCA centers on Return on Equity, Debt/Equity, Market Cap. PEG of 1.12 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its 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.
Bear Case : HCA
The primary concerns for HCA are Revenue Growth, Altman Z-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
CDNS profiles as a growth stock while HCA is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
HCA carries more volatility with a beta of 1.19 — expect wider price swings.
CDNS is growing revenue faster at 18.7% — sustainability is the question.
HCA generates stronger free cash flow (895M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
HCA scores higher overall (63/100 vs 62/100). 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.
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.
HCA Healthcare, Inc.
HEALTHCARE · MEDICAL CARE FACILITIES · USA
HCA Healthcare is an American for-profit operator of health care facilities that was founded in 1968. It is based in Nashville, Tennessee, and, as of May 2020, owns and operates 186 hospitals and approximately 2,000 sites of care, including surgery centers, freestanding emergency rooms, urgent care centers and physician clinics in 21 states and the United Kingdom.
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