Cadence Design Systems Inc (CDNS)vsMicron Technology Inc (MU)
CDNS
Cadence Design Systems Inc
$376.19
-0.85%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $114.85B
MU
Micron Technology Inc
$864.01
-1.41%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $1.20T
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Micron Technology Inc generates 951% more annual revenue ($58.12B vs $5.53B). MU leads profitability with a 41.5% profit margin vs 21.2%. MU appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.37. MU earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 80/100 (A-).
CDNS
Buy62
out of 100
Grade: C+
MU
Exceptional Buy80
out of 100
Grade: A-
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
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Growing faster than its price suggests
Every $100 of equity generates 33 in profit
Keeps 42 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 67.6%
Revenue surging 196.3% year-over-year
Areas to Watch
Trading at 15.8x book value
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Trading at 13.4x book value
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
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 : MU
The strongest argument for MU centers on Market Cap, PEG Ratio, Return on Equity. Profitability is solid with margins at 41.5% and operating margin at 67.6%. Revenue growth of 196.3% demonstrates continued momentum.
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 : MU
The primary concerns for MU are Price/Book, P/E Ratio. A P/E of 50.1x leaves little room for execution misses.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
MU carries more volatility with a beta of 1.92 — expect wider price swings.
MU is growing revenue faster at 196.3% — sustainability is the question.
MU generates stronger free cash flow (6.5B), providing more financial flexibility.
Monitor SOFTWARE - APPLICATION industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
MU scores higher overall (80/100 vs 62/100), backed by strong 41.5% margins and 196.3% revenue growth. Both earn "Exceptional 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.
Micron Technology Inc
TECHNOLOGY · SEMICONDUCTORS · USA
Micron Technology, Inc. is an American producer of computer memory and computer data storage including dynamic random-access memory, flash memory, and USB flash drives. It is headquartered in Boise, Idaho.
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