Stock Analysis on Net

Cadence Design Systems Inc. (NASDAQ:CDNS)

$24.99

Current Ratio
since 2005

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Calculation

Cadence Design Systems Inc., current ratio, long-term trends, calculation

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Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2025-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2024-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-12-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-12-29), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-12-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-12-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-12-29), 10-K (reporting date: 2011-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2010-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2009-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2008-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2007-12-29), 10-K (reporting date: 2006-12-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2005-12-31).

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The current ratio exhibited fluctuations over the period from 2005 to 2025. Initially, the ratio demonstrated a positive trend, followed by periods of decline and subsequent recovery. A significant increase is observed in the most recent years.

Initial Trend (2005-2007)
From 2005 to 2007, the current ratio generally increased, starting at 2.11 and peaking at 2.39 in 2006 before decreasing slightly to 1.95 in 2007. This suggests a strengthening of the company’s short-term liquidity position during this timeframe.
Decline and Volatility (2008-2011)
A notable decline occurred between 2007 and 2008, falling to 1.69. The ratio continued to decrease, reaching a low of 1.05 in 2011. This period indicates a weakening in the company’s ability to cover its short-term liabilities with its short-term assets. The volatility during these years suggests potential shifts in working capital management or changes in the composition of current assets and liabilities.
Moderate Recovery (2012-2016)
From 2012 to 2015, the current ratio experienced a moderate recovery, increasing from 1.14 to 1.80. However, it then decreased again to 1.20 in 2016. This suggests some improvement in short-term liquidity, but also continued instability.
Recent Increase (2017-2025)
The current ratio showed an upward trend from 2017 through 2025. It increased from 1.53 in 2017 to 1.74 in 2019, then experienced a slight dip to 1.27 in 2021. A substantial increase is then observed in 2023 and 2024, reaching 2.93 and 2.86 respectively. This indicates a significant improvement in the company’s short-term liquidity position in recent years, potentially due to increased current assets or decreased current liabilities.

Overall, the current ratio demonstrates a cyclical pattern with periods of growth, decline, and recent substantial improvement. The significant increase in the most recent years warrants further investigation to understand the underlying drivers of this change.


Comparison to Competitors

Cadence Design Systems Inc., current ratio, long-term trends, comparison to competitors

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Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2025-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2024-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-12-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-12-29), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-12-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-12-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-12-29), 10-K (reporting date: 2011-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2010-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2009-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2008-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2007-12-29), 10-K (reporting date: 2006-12-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2005-12-31).


Comparison to Sector (Software & Services)

Cadence Design Systems Inc., current ratio, long-term trends, comparison to sector (software & services)

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Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2025-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2024-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-12-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-12-29), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-12-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-12-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-12-29), 10-K (reporting date: 2011-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2010-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2009-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2008-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2007-12-29), 10-K (reporting date: 2006-12-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2005-12-31).


Comparison to Industry (Information Technology)

Cadence Design Systems Inc., current ratio, long-term trends, comparison to industry (information technology)

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Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2025-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2024-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-12-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-12-29), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-12-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-12-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-12-29), 10-K (reporting date: 2011-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2010-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2009-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2008-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2007-12-29), 10-K (reporting date: 2006-12-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2005-12-31).