Cadence Design Systems Inc (CDNS)vsNice Ltd ADR (NICE)
CDNS
Cadence Design Systems Inc
$376.19
+0.32%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $114.85B
NICE
Nice Ltd ADR
$93.14
-0.50%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $5.20B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Cadence Design Systems Inc generates 83% more annual revenue ($5.53B vs $3.01B). CDNS leads profitability with a 21.2% profit margin vs 17.6%. NICE appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.53. NICE earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 64/100 (C+).
CDNS
Buy62
out of 100
Grade: C+
NICE
Buy64
out of 100
Grade: C+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for CDNS.
Margin of Safety
+34.4%
Fair Value
$169.13
Current Price
$93.14
$75.99 discount
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
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Growing faster than its price suggests
Areas to Watch
Trading at 15.8x book value
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Trading at 38.0x book value
Earnings declined 61.7%
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 : NICE
The strongest argument for NICE centers on P/E Ratio, Debt/Equity, Altman Z-Score. Profitability is solid with margins at 17.6% and operating margin at 16.5%. PEG of 0.53 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 : NICE
The primary concerns for NICE are Price/Book, EPS Growth.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
CDNS profiles as a growth stock while NICE is a mature 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
NICE scores higher overall (64/100 vs 62/100), backed by strong 17.6% margins. 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.
Nice Ltd ADR
TECHNOLOGY · SOFTWARE - APPLICATION · USA
NICE Ltd. provides business software solutions globally. The company is headquartered in Ra'anana, Israel.
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