Cadence Design Systems Inc (CDNS)vsSportradar Group AG (SRAD)
CDNS
Cadence Design Systems Inc
$389.04
-1.76%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $108.81B
SRAD
Sportradar Group AG
$14.58
-2.32%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $4.73B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Cadence Design Systems Inc generates 317% more annual revenue ($5.53B vs $1.33B). CDNS leads profitability with a 21.2% profit margin vs 5.3%. SRAD trades at a lower P/E of 64.0x. CDNS earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 62/100 (C+).
CDNS
Buy62
out of 100
Grade: C+
SRAD
Hold40
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
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Areas to Watch
Trading at 16.4x book value
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
ROE of 7.8% — below average capital efficiency
5.3% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
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 : SRAD
The strongest argument for SRAD centers on Debt/Equity. Revenue growth of 11.3% 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 : SRAD
The primary concerns for SRAD are Return on Equity, Profit Margin, Piotroski F-Score. A P/E of 64.0x leaves little room for execution misses.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
CDNS profiles as a growth stock while SRAD is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
SRAD carries more volatility with a beta of 1.63 — 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
CDNS scores higher overall (62/100 vs 40/100), 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.
Sportradar Group AG
TECHNOLOGY · SOFTWARE - APPLICATION · USA
Sportradar Group AG is focused on operating as a portfolio company of Sportradar Holding AG providing integrated sports data and technology platforms to the sports betting industry in the UK, Malta, Switzerland and internationally. The company is headquartered in St. Gallen, Switzerland.
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