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- Balance Sheet: Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity
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- Analysis of Geographic Areas
- Enterprise Value (EV)
- Capital Asset Pricing Model (CAPM)
- Present Value of Free Cash Flow to Equity (FCFE)
- Selected Financial Data since 2005
- Net Profit Margin since 2005
- Current Ratio since 2005
- Total Asset Turnover since 2005
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Calculation
Cadence Design Systems Inc., P/S, long-term trends, calculation
| P/S | = | Share price1, 2, 3 | ÷ | Sales per share1 | Sales per share1 | = | Revenue1 (in thousands) |
÷ | No. shares of common stock outstanding2 | ||
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| Mar 10, 2006 | = | ÷ | = | ÷ |
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).
1 US$
2 Data adjusted for splits and stock dividends.
3 Closing price as at the filing date of Cadence Design Systems Inc. Annual Report.
The Price-to-Sales (P/S) ratio for the period examined demonstrates significant fluctuation and an overall increasing trend, particularly in the latter half of the observed timeframe. Initially, the ratio exhibited volatility, followed by a period of relative stability, and then a marked increase. A detailed examination of the P/S ratio’s behavior reveals distinct phases.
- Early Period (2006-2009)
- From 2006 to 2009, the P/S ratio experienced considerable variation. It began at 3.86, peaked at 3.95, then declined sharply to 1.01 in 2009. This decline coincided with a decrease in share price and sales per share, suggesting a potential impact from broader economic conditions or company-specific challenges during that period. The ratio’s low point in 2009 indicates a relatively low valuation compared to sales.
- Recovery and Stabilization (2010-2014)
- Between 2010 and 2014, the P/S ratio showed a recovery and a period of relative stabilization. The ratio increased from 1.81 to 3.42, with some fluctuation. This suggests a renewed investor confidence and a strengthening of the company’s valuation relative to its sales. The increase in share price during this period contributed to the rising P/S ratio.
- Accelerated Growth (2015-2024)
- From 2015 onwards, the P/S ratio experienced a period of accelerated growth. The ratio climbed from 3.73 to a peak of 20.02 in 2022. This substantial increase indicates a significant premium placed on the company’s sales, potentially driven by expectations of future growth, improved profitability, or a shift in market sentiment. The ratio then decreased to 15.26 in 2024, potentially indicating a correction or a reassessment of the company’s valuation.
- Recent Trends (2023-2026)
- The most recent values show a decrease from 20.02 in 2022 to 15.26 in 2024, followed by a slight increase to 15.27 in 2025 and 15.27 in 2026. While still elevated compared to earlier periods, this suggests a potential stabilization or plateauing of the P/S ratio after the rapid growth experienced in prior years. The consistency of the ratio in the last two years suggests a more settled valuation.
Overall, the P/S ratio demonstrates a clear upward trajectory over the long term, with periods of volatility and acceleration. The increasing ratio suggests that investors have been willing to pay a higher price for each dollar of sales generated by the company, particularly in recent years. The recent stabilization warrants continued monitoring to determine if it represents a sustained trend or a temporary pause in the growth of the ratio.
Comparison to Competitors
Cadence Design Systems Inc., P/S, long-term trends, comparison to competitors
| Cadence Design Systems Inc. | Accenture PLC | Adobe Inc. | AppLovin Corp. | CrowdStrike Holdings Inc. | Datadog Inc. | International Business Machines Corp. | Intuit Inc. | Microsoft Corp. | Oracle Corp. | Palantir Technologies Inc. | Palo Alto Networks Inc. | Salesforce Inc. | ServiceNow Inc. | Synopsys Inc. | Workday Inc. | |
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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., P/S, long-term trends, comparison to sector (software & services)
| Cadence Design Systems Inc. | Software & Services | |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 19, 2026 | ||
| Feb 21, 2025 | ||
| Feb 14, 2024 | ||
| Feb 13, 2023 | ||
| Feb 22, 2022 | ||
| Feb 22, 2021 | ||
| Feb 24, 2020 | ||
| Feb 27, 2019 | ||
| Feb 20, 2018 | ||
| Feb 10, 2017 | ||
| Feb 18, 2016 | ||
| Feb 20, 2015 | ||
| Feb 20, 2014 | ||
| Feb 21, 2013 | ||
| Feb 24, 2012 | ||
| Feb 24, 2011 | ||
| Feb 26, 2010 | ||
| Mar 2, 2009 | ||
| Feb 26, 2008 | ||
| Feb 23, 2007 | ||
| Mar 10, 2006 |
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., P/S, long-term trends, comparison to industry (information technology)
| Cadence Design Systems Inc. | Information Technology | |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 19, 2026 | ||
| Feb 21, 2025 | ||
| Feb 14, 2024 | ||
| Feb 13, 2023 | ||
| Feb 22, 2022 | ||
| Feb 22, 2021 | ||
| Feb 24, 2020 | ||
| Feb 27, 2019 | ||
| Feb 20, 2018 | ||
| Feb 10, 2017 | ||
| Feb 18, 2016 | ||
| Feb 20, 2015 | ||
| Feb 20, 2014 | ||
| Feb 21, 2013 | ||
| Feb 24, 2012 | ||
| Feb 24, 2011 | ||
| Feb 26, 2010 | ||
| Mar 2, 2009 | ||
| Feb 26, 2008 | ||
| Feb 23, 2007 | ||
| Mar 10, 2006 |
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).