Cadence Design Systems Inc (CDNS)vsHeartCore Enterprises Inc (HTCR)
CDNS
Cadence Design Systems Inc
$376.19
-1.69%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $108.81B
HTCR
HeartCore Enterprises Inc
$3.25
-2.69%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $4.43M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Cadence Design Systems Inc generates 61543% more annual revenue ($5.53B vs $8.97M). HTCR leads profitability with a 64.6% profit margin vs 21.2%. CDNS earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 62/100 (C+).
CDNS
Buy62
out of 100
Grade: C+
HTCR
Hold49
out of 100
Grade: D+
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
Reasonable price relative to book value
Every $100 of equity generates 102 in profit
Keeps 65 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Revenue surging 35.4% year-over-year
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Areas to Watch
Trading at 15.8x book value
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Earnings declined 96.9%
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
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 : HTCR
The strongest argument for HTCR centers on Price/Book, Return on Equity, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 64.6% and operating margin at -65.9%. Revenue growth of 35.4% demonstrates continued momentum.
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.
Bear Case : HTCR
The primary concerns for HTCR are Market Cap, EPS Growth, Free Cash Flow.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
HTCR carries more volatility with a beta of 1.62 — expect wider price swings.
HTCR is growing revenue faster at 35.4% — sustainability is the question.
CDNS generates stronger free cash flow (307M), providing more financial flexibility.
Monitor SOFTWARE - APPLICATION industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
CDNS scores higher overall (62/100 vs 49/100), backed by strong 21.2% margins and 18.7% revenue growth. 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.
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.
HeartCore Enterprises Inc
TECHNOLOGY · SOFTWARE - APPLICATION · USA
Heartcore Enterprises Inc. is a software development company in Japan. The company is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.
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