Cadence Design Systems Inc (CDNS)vsNVIDIA Corporation (NVDA)
CDNS
Cadence Design Systems Inc
$329.59
-0.11%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $91.00B
NVDA
NVIDIA Corporation
$199.57
-4.63%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $5.09T
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
NVIDIA Corporation generates 3806% more annual revenue ($215.94B vs $5.53B). NVDA leads profitability with a 55.6% profit margin vs 21.2%. NVDA appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.76. NVDA earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 79/100 (B+).
CDNS
Buy62
out of 100
Grade: C+
NVDA
Strong Buy79
out of 100
Grade: B+
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Large-cap with strong market position
Every $100 of equity generates 21 in profit
Keeps 21 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 29.3%
18.7% revenue growth
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Every $100 of equity generates 102 in profit
Keeps 56 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 65.0%
Revenue surging 73.2% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 95.6% YoY
Areas to Watch
Trading at 13.7x book value
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Weak financial health signals
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Trading at 30.8x book value
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : CDNS
The strongest argument for CDNS centers on Altman Z-Score, Market Cap, Return on Equity. Profitability is solid with margins at 21.2% and operating margin at 29.3%. Revenue growth of 18.7% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : NVDA
The strongest argument for NVDA centers on Market Cap, Return on Equity, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 55.6% and operating margin at 65.0%. Revenue growth of 73.2% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : CDNS
The primary concerns for CDNS are Price/Book, Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio. A P/E of 77.0x leaves little room for execution misses.
Bear Case : NVDA
The primary concerns for NVDA are Piotroski F-Score, P/E Ratio, Price/Book. A P/E of 42.7x leaves little room for execution misses.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
NVDA carries more volatility with a beta of 2.33 — expect wider price swings.
NVDA is growing revenue faster at 73.2% — sustainability is the question.
NVDA generates stronger free cash flow (34.9B), providing more financial flexibility.
Monitor SOFTWARE - APPLICATION industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
NVDA scores higher overall (79/100 vs 62/100), backed by strong 55.6% margins and 73.2% revenue growth. Both earn "Strong 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.
NVIDIA Corporation
TECHNOLOGY · SEMICONDUCTORS · USA
Nvidia Corporation is an American multinational technology company incorporated in Delaware and based in Santa Clara, California. It designs graphics processing units (GPUs) for the gaming and professional markets, as well as system on a chip units (SoCs) for the mobile computing and automotive market.
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