Cadence Design Systems Inc (CDNS)vsUBS Group AG (UBS)
CDNS
Cadence Design Systems Inc
$376.19
-0.85%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $114.85B
UBS
UBS Group AG
$47.01
-1.40%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $155.11B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
UBS Group AG generates 828% more annual revenue ($51.31B vs $5.53B). CDNS leads profitability with a 21.2% profit margin vs 17.8%. UBS appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.57. UBS earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 79/100 (B+).
CDNS
Buy62
out of 100
Grade: C+
UBS
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
Keeps 21 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 29.7%
18.7% revenue growth
Earnings expanding 23.0% YoY
Strong operational efficiency at 31.5%
Earnings expanding 84.4% YoY
Large-cap with strong market position
Growing faster than its price suggests
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
Trading at 15.8x book value
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Distress zone — elevated risk
Elevated debt levels
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 : UBS
The strongest argument for UBS centers on Operating Margin, EPS Growth, Market Cap. Profitability is solid with margins at 17.8% and operating margin at 31.5%. Revenue growth of 13.8% 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 : UBS
The primary concerns for UBS are Altman Z-Score, Debt/Equity. Debt-to-equity of 4.23 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
CDNS profiles as a growth stock while UBS 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.
Monitor SOFTWARE - APPLICATION industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
UBS scores higher overall (79/100 vs 62/100), backed by strong 17.8% margins and 13.8% 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.
UBS Group AG
FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - DIVERSIFIED · USA
UBS Group AG, provides advice and financial solutions to private, institutional and corporate clients worldwide. The company is headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland.
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