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Cadence Design Systems Inc. (NASDAQ:CDNS)

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Analysis of Solvency Ratios

Microsoft Excel

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Solvency Ratios (Summary)

Cadence Design Systems Inc., solvency ratios

Microsoft Excel
Dec 31, 2024 Dec 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020
Debt Ratios
Debt to equity
Debt to equity (including operating lease liability)
Debt to capital
Debt to capital (including operating lease liability)
Debt to assets
Debt to assets (including operating lease liability)
Financial leverage
Coverage Ratios
Interest coverage
Fixed charge coverage

Based on: 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).


Debt Ratios
Debt to equity experienced fluctuations over the observed years, starting from a relatively low ratio of 0.14 in 2020, dipping slightly in 2021, then notably increasing to 0.27 in 2022 before decreasing to 0.19 in 2023 and sharply rising to 0.53 by 2024. When including operating lease liabilities, this ratio follows a similar trajectory, though with consistently higher values, peaking at 0.56 in 2024.
Debt to capital showed a general upward trend from 0.12 in 2020 to 0.21 in 2022, followed by a reduction to 0.16 in 2023 and then a significant climb to 0.35 in 2024. Incorporating operating lease liabilities results in slightly elevated ratios but mimics the same pattern, concluding at 0.36 in 2024.
Debt to assets ratios started low at 0.09 in 2020, dropped marginally in 2021, then rose considerably to 0.15 in 2022, dipped to 0.11 in 2023, and subsequently almost tripled to 0.28 by 2024. Including operating lease liabilities yields similar trends with slightly higher ratios, ending at 0.29 in 2024.
Financial Leverage
The financial leverage ratio exhibited a gradual increase over the period, beginning at 1.58 in 2020, holding steady at 1.60 in 2021, then rising more distinctly to 1.87 in 2022, followed by a decrease to 1.67 in 2023, and climbing again to 1.92 in 2024. This suggests a slight increase in the reliance on debt financing relative to equity over time, with some variability.
Interest Coverage
Interest coverage ratios were robust throughout, starting at 31.5 in 2020 and increasing sharply to over 46 in both 2021 and 2022, indicating strong ability to cover interest expenses. However, a notable decline occurred in 2023, with the ratio dropping to 36.43, and a more pronounced decrease in 2024 to 19.37, signaling a reduction in the margin of safety for interest payments in the most recent years.
Fixed Charge Coverage
Fixed charge coverage ratios trended upward from 11.46 in 2020 to a peak of 15.5 in 2022, reflecting improved capacity to meet fixed financial obligations. Afterward, the ratio decreased slightly to 14.79 in 2023 and more significantly to 11.13 in 2024, which might indicate tightening financial conditions or increased fixed charges relative to earnings.
Overall Insights
The data reveals an overall trend of increasing leverage from 2020 through 2024, with debt metrics rising notably in the final year. While the company maintained strong coverage ratios in the earlier years, there is a clear decline in both interest coverage and fixed charge coverage from 2023 to 2024, suggesting increased financial risk or pressure. The inclusion of operating lease liabilities consistently elevates debt-related ratios, underscoring the importance of recognizing lease obligations in assessing leverage. The fluctuation in leverage and coverage ratios points to a dynamic debt profile with potential implications for financial stability and risk management.

Debt Ratios


Coverage Ratios


Debt to Equity

Cadence Design Systems Inc., debt to equity calculation, comparison to benchmarks

Microsoft Excel
Dec 31, 2024 Dec 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020
Selected Financial Data (US$ in thousands)
Revolving credit facility
Current portion of long-term debt
Long-term debt, excluding current portion
Total debt
 
Stockholders’ equity
Solvency Ratio
Debt to equity1
Benchmarks
Debt to Equity, Competitors2
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Oracle Corp.
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Salesforce Inc.
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Debt to Equity, Sector
Software & Services
Debt to Equity, Industry
Information Technology

Based on: 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).

1 2024 Calculation
Debt to equity = Total debt ÷ Stockholders’ equity
= ÷ =

2 Click competitor name to see calculations.


Total Debt
The total debt displayed a relatively stable trend between 2020 and 2021, with values approximately 347 million US dollars. However, there was a significant increase in 2022, reaching nearly 748 million US dollars. This was followed by a slight decrease in 2023 to around 649 million US dollars, and then a pronounced rise in 2024, peaking at approximately 2.48 billion US dollars. This indicates a dramatic escalation in debt levels in the most recent year.
Stockholders’ Equity
Stockholders’ equity showed consistent growth throughout the period. Starting from approximately 2.49 billion US dollars in 2020, it increased steadily each year, reaching about 4.67 billion US dollars by 2024. This trend suggests strengthening equity positions and an expanding capital base over the five years.
Debt to Equity Ratio
The debt to equity ratio remained low and relatively stable in 2020 (0.14) and 2021 (0.13), indicating a conservative capital structure. In 2022, the ratio increased significantly to 0.27, reflecting the considerable rise in total debt. It then decreased slightly in 2023 to 0.19, before escalating sharply in 2024 to 0.53. This recent increase points to a higher reliance on debt financing relative to equity.

Debt to Equity (including Operating Lease Liability)

Cadence Design Systems Inc., debt to equity (including operating lease liability) calculation, comparison to benchmarks

Microsoft Excel
Dec 31, 2024 Dec 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020
Selected Financial Data (US$ in thousands)
Revolving credit facility
Current portion of long-term debt
Long-term debt, excluding current portion
Total debt
Current operating lease liabilities (recorded in Accounts payable and accrued liabilities)
Long-term operating lease liabilities
Total debt (including operating lease liability)
 
Stockholders’ equity
Solvency Ratio
Debt to equity (including operating lease liability)1
Benchmarks
Debt to Equity (including Operating Lease Liability), Competitors2
Accenture PLC
Adobe Inc.
CrowdStrike Holdings Inc.
Fair Isaac Corp.
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.
Debt to Equity (including Operating Lease Liability), Sector
Software & Services
Debt to Equity (including Operating Lease Liability), Industry
Information Technology

Based on: 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).

1 2024 Calculation
Debt to equity (including operating lease liability) = Total debt (including operating lease liability) ÷ Stockholders’ equity
= ÷ =

2 Click competitor name to see calculations.


Total Debt (including operating lease liability)
The total debt experienced notable fluctuations over the examined period. Initially, it saw a slight decline from approximately $494.6 million in 2020 to $480 million in 2021. This was followed by a sharp rise in 2022, reaching about $924.2 million, before decreasing to $806 million in 2023. However, in 2024, total debt increased significantly, reaching approximately $2.63 billion, which is the highest level within the observed timeframe.
Stockholders’ Equity
Stockholders’ equity showed a consistent upward trend throughout the period. Starting from approximately $2.49 billion in 2020, it increased steadily each year, culminating at about $4.67 billion in 2024. This continuous growth indicates a strengthening equity base over time.
Debt to Equity Ratio (including operating lease liability)
The debt to equity ratio remained relatively low initially, decreasing slightly from 0.20 in 2020 to 0.18 in 2021. It then rose considerably to 0.34 in 2022, declined to 0.24 in 2023, before increasing sharply to 0.56 in 2024. The 2024 increase suggests a higher leverage position relative to equity compared to previous years, reflecting the substantial rise in total debt during the same period.

Debt to Capital

Cadence Design Systems Inc., debt to capital calculation, comparison to benchmarks

Microsoft Excel
Dec 31, 2024 Dec 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020
Selected Financial Data (US$ in thousands)
Revolving credit facility
Current portion of long-term debt
Long-term debt, excluding current portion
Total debt
Stockholders’ equity
Total capital
Solvency Ratio
Debt to capital1
Benchmarks
Debt to Capital, Competitors2
Accenture PLC
Adobe Inc.
CrowdStrike Holdings Inc.
Fair Isaac Corp.
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.
Debt to Capital, Sector
Software & Services
Debt to Capital, Industry
Information Technology

Based on: 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).

1 2024 Calculation
Debt to capital = Total debt ÷ Total capital
= ÷ =

2 Click competitor name to see calculations.


The financial data reveals notable trends in the company's debt structure and capital base over the five-year period.

Total Debt
There is a significant increase in total debt from US$346.8 million in 2020 to US$2.48 billion in 2024. After a relatively stable level around US$347 million in 2020 and 2021, debt more than doubled to approximately US$748 million in 2022, followed by a slight reduction in 2023. However, total debt surged dramatically in 2024, reaching its highest point in the observed timeframe.
Total Capital
The total capital consistently grew throughout the period, increasing from about US$2.84 billion in 2020 to US$7.15 billion in 2024. The rise was steady from 2020 through 2023, with the most substantial jump occurring between 2023 and 2024, where capital nearly doubled.
Debt to Capital Ratio
The debt to capital ratio demonstrates variability reflective of changes in both debt and capital. Initially, the ratio remained low and stable around 0.11 to 0.12 in 2020 and 2021, then it approximately doubled to 0.21 in 2022, indicating an increase in leverage. This ratio decreased to 0.16 in 2023 before escalating sharply to 0.35 in 2024, consistent with the large increase in total debt relative to capital. Although total capital increased significantly, debt grew at a faster pace, as reflected in the increased leverage ratio.

Overall, the data indicates a marked rise in financial leverage, especially pronounced in the most recent year reported, driven by a substantial increase in total debt. The steady growth of total capital supports the expansion, but the accelerated borrowing suggests strategic changes in financing arrangements or capital structure management.


Debt to Capital (including Operating Lease Liability)

Cadence Design Systems Inc., debt to capital (including operating lease liability) calculation, comparison to benchmarks

Microsoft Excel
Dec 31, 2024 Dec 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020
Selected Financial Data (US$ in thousands)
Revolving credit facility
Current portion of long-term debt
Long-term debt, excluding current portion
Total debt
Current operating lease liabilities (recorded in Accounts payable and accrued liabilities)
Long-term operating lease liabilities
Total debt (including operating lease liability)
Stockholders’ equity
Total capital (including operating lease liability)
Solvency Ratio
Debt to capital (including operating lease liability)1
Benchmarks
Debt to Capital (including Operating Lease Liability), Competitors2
Accenture PLC
Adobe Inc.
CrowdStrike Holdings Inc.
Fair Isaac Corp.
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.
Debt to Capital (including Operating Lease Liability), Sector
Software & Services
Debt to Capital (including Operating Lease Liability), Industry
Information Technology

Based on: 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).

1 2024 Calculation
Debt to capital (including operating lease liability) = Total debt (including operating lease liability) ÷ Total capital (including operating lease liability)
= ÷ =

2 Click competitor name to see calculations.


Total Debt (including operating lease liability)
There is a notable fluctuation in the total debt over the observed periods. It initially decreased slightly from 494,629 thousand USD in 2020 to 479,980 thousand USD in 2021. This was followed by a significant increase to 924,152 thousand USD in 2022. The debt then decreased to 806,033 thousand USD in 2023 before rising sharply to 2,626,630 thousand USD in 2024. This pattern indicates considerable volatility in the company's debt levels, with a particularly large increase in the most recent year.
Total Capital (including operating lease liability)
Total capital has shown a consistent upward trend throughout the period. It increased steadily from 2,987,647 thousand USD in 2020 to 3,220,655 thousand USD in 2021, then to 3,669,265 thousand USD in 2022, followed by 4,210,304 thousand USD in 2023. The most pronounced increase occurred in 2024, reaching 7,300,208 thousand USD. This suggests a strong expansion in the company's capital base over the years, especially in the last reported period.
Debt to Capital Ratio (including operating lease liability)
The debt to capital ratio exhibits variability aligned with changes in total debt and capital. It decreased slightly from 0.17 in 2020 to 0.15 in 2021, indicating a relatively lower proportion of debt to capital. The ratio then increased significantly to 0.25 in 2022, before decreasing again to 0.19 in 2023. In 2024, the ratio rose sharply to 0.36, reflecting the substantial increase in debt relative to capital. This rise suggests that debt financing has become a larger component of the company’s capital structure in the most recent year, potentially implying a shift toward higher leverage.

Debt to Assets

Cadence Design Systems Inc., debt to assets calculation, comparison to benchmarks

Microsoft Excel
Dec 31, 2024 Dec 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020
Selected Financial Data (US$ in thousands)
Revolving credit facility
Current portion of long-term debt
Long-term debt, excluding current portion
Total debt
 
Total assets
Solvency Ratio
Debt to assets1
Benchmarks
Debt to Assets, Competitors2
Accenture PLC
Adobe Inc.
CrowdStrike Holdings Inc.
Fair Isaac Corp.
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.
Debt to Assets, Sector
Software & Services
Debt to Assets, Industry
Information Technology

Based on: 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).

1 2024 Calculation
Debt to assets = Total debt ÷ Total assets
= ÷ =

2 Click competitor name to see calculations.


Total Debt
The total debt exhibits a fluctuating upward trend with a notable surge in the final period. Starting at 346,793 thousand US dollars in 2020, the figure remains relatively stable through 2021 but then more than doubles by the end of 2022 to 748,078 thousand US dollars. Following a slight decline in 2023 to 649,056 thousand US dollars, the total debt nearly quadruples in 2024, reaching 2,476,183 thousand US dollars. This indicates a significant increase in the company’s leverage in the most recent year.
Total Assets
Total assets demonstrate a consistent and steady increase throughout the entire period analyzed. From 3,950,785 thousand US dollars at the end of 2020, assets grow progressively each year, culminating at 8,974,482 thousand US dollars by the close of 2024. This growth suggests expansion or acquisition activities, contributing to an overall increase in the company’s asset base.
Debt to Assets Ratio
The debt to assets ratio remains relatively low and stable initially, decreasing slightly from 0.09 in 2020 to 0.08 in 2021. It then experiences an increase to 0.15 in 2022, followed by a decline to 0.11 in 2023. A significant rise occurs in 2024, with the ratio reaching 0.28. This trend signals that despite asset growth, the company has considerably increased its reliance on debt financing in the latest period, indicating greater financial leverage and potentially higher financial risk.
Summary
Overall, while the company shows robust asset growth, its total debt and debt to assets ratio reveal a strategy of increased debt accumulation, particularly pronounced in 2024. The sharp increase in debt relative to assets signals a shift toward leveraging financial resources more aggressively, which may impact future liquidity and solvency metrics. Continuous monitoring of this trend is advisable to assess the implications on financial stability and risk profile.

Debt to Assets (including Operating Lease Liability)

Cadence Design Systems Inc., debt to assets (including operating lease liability) calculation, comparison to benchmarks

Microsoft Excel
Dec 31, 2024 Dec 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020
Selected Financial Data (US$ in thousands)
Revolving credit facility
Current portion of long-term debt
Long-term debt, excluding current portion
Total debt
Current operating lease liabilities (recorded in Accounts payable and accrued liabilities)
Long-term operating lease liabilities
Total debt (including operating lease liability)
 
Total assets
Solvency Ratio
Debt to assets (including operating lease liability)1
Benchmarks
Debt to Assets (including Operating Lease Liability), Competitors2
Accenture PLC
Adobe Inc.
CrowdStrike Holdings Inc.
Fair Isaac Corp.
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.
Debt to Assets (including Operating Lease Liability), Sector
Software & Services
Debt to Assets (including Operating Lease Liability), Industry
Information Technology

Based on: 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).

1 2024 Calculation
Debt to assets (including operating lease liability) = Total debt (including operating lease liability) ÷ Total assets
= ÷ =

2 Click competitor name to see calculations.


Total Debt (including operating lease liability)
The total debt exhibited a fluctuating trend over the years. Initially, it decreased from 494,629 thousand USD in 2020 to 479,980 thousand USD in 2021. However, a significant increase occurred in 2022, rising sharply to 924,152 thousand USD, followed by a reduction to 806,033 thousand USD in 2023. The most notable change is observed in 2024, with total debt escalating substantially to 2,626,630 thousand USD, marking a marked increase compared to previous years.
Total Assets
Total assets demonstrated consistent growth throughout the period. Starting at 3,950,785 thousand USD in 2020, assets increased steadily each year, reaching 4,386,299 thousand USD in 2021, 5,137,071 thousand USD in 2022, 5,669,491 thousand USD in 2023, and culminating at 8,974,482 thousand USD in 2024. The data reflects strong asset growth, especially pronounced in the final year, indicating expansion or increased investment in asset holdings.
Debt to Assets Ratio (including operating lease liability)
The debt to assets ratio showed variability, indicating changing leverage levels. It decreased from 0.13 in 2020 to a low of 0.11 in 2021, suggesting a slight reduction in leverage relative to assets. The ratio then increased to 0.18 in 2022, decreased again to 0.14 in 2023, and rose markedly to 0.29 in 2024. This rise in 2024 signals a substantially higher proportion of debt relative to assets, highlighting increased financial leverage risk during that year.

Financial Leverage

Cadence Design Systems Inc., financial leverage calculation, comparison to benchmarks

Microsoft Excel
Dec 31, 2024 Dec 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020
Selected Financial Data (US$ in thousands)
Total assets
Stockholders’ equity
Solvency Ratio
Financial leverage1
Benchmarks
Financial Leverage, Competitors2
Accenture PLC
Adobe Inc.
CrowdStrike Holdings Inc.
Fair Isaac Corp.
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.
Financial Leverage, Sector
Software & Services
Financial Leverage, Industry
Information Technology

Based on: 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).

1 2024 Calculation
Financial leverage = Total assets ÷ Stockholders’ equity
= ÷ =

2 Click competitor name to see calculations.


The financial data over the five-year period indicates several notable trends in the company's balance sheet structure and financial leverage.

Total Assets
Total assets have shown a consistent upward trend, increasing from approximately $3.95 billion in 2020 to about $8.97 billion in 2024. This reflects substantial asset growth, more than doubling over the five-year span. The year-over-year increases suggest ongoing investment or acquisitions.
Stockholders’ Equity
Stockholders' equity has also increased steadily from roughly $2.49 billion in 2020 to $4.67 billion in 2024. The growth in equity indicates retained earnings accumulation or additional capital injections, supporting asset growth and providing a stronger equity base.
Financial Leverage
The financial leverage ratio shows some fluctuations but generally increased over the period. Starting at 1.58 in 2020, it peaked at 1.87 in 2022, then declined somewhat in 2023 to 1.67 before rising again to 1.92 in 2024. This pattern suggests periods of increased borrowing or use of liabilities relative to equity, with a slight moderation in the middle years, followed by another leverage increase towards 2024.

Overall, the company has expanded its asset base significantly while maintaining growth in equity. The leverage ratio's moderate increase indicates a cautious but progressively greater use of debt or liabilities to finance expansion. The balance between asset growth and equity suggests a strategy aimed at scaling operations without excessive risk, although the latest increase in leverage warrants monitoring for potential impacts on financial stability.


Interest Coverage

Cadence Design Systems Inc., interest coverage calculation, comparison to benchmarks

Microsoft Excel
Dec 31, 2024 Dec 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020
Selected Financial Data (US$ in thousands)
Net income
Add: Income tax expense
Add: Interest expense
Earnings before interest and tax (EBIT)
Solvency Ratio
Interest coverage1
Benchmarks
Interest Coverage, Competitors2
Accenture PLC
Adobe Inc.
CrowdStrike Holdings Inc.
Fair Isaac Corp.
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.
Interest Coverage, Sector
Software & Services
Interest Coverage, Industry
Information Technology

Based on: 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).

1 2024 Calculation
Interest coverage = EBIT ÷ Interest expense
= ÷ =

2 Click competitor name to see calculations.


Earnings before interest and tax (EBIT)
The EBIT demonstrates a consistent upward trend over the five-year period, increasing from approximately 653 million US dollars in 2020 to about 1.47 billion US dollars in 2024. This represents more than a twofold growth, indicating strong operational performance and potentially expanding profitability.
Interest expense
Interest expenses exhibit a fluctuating but overall increasing pattern. Starting at roughly 20.7 million US dollars in 2020, the expense initially decreased in 2021 but then rose significantly each subsequent year, reaching nearly 76 million US dollars in 2024. This rise could reflect increased borrowing or higher interest rates impacting the company’s financing costs.
Interest coverage ratio
The interest coverage ratio, which measures the company's ability to meet interest payments from its EBIT, shows a declining trend. Despite starting at a robust 31.5 times coverage in 2020 and peaking in the mid-40s during 2021 and 2022, it decreased to 19.37 by 2024. This decline signals that while EBIT is growing, interest expenses are increasing at a faster rate, potentially reducing financial flexibility and increasing risk.

Fixed Charge Coverage

Cadence Design Systems Inc., fixed charge coverage calculation, comparison to benchmarks

Microsoft Excel
Dec 31, 2024 Dec 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020
Selected Financial Data (US$ in thousands)
Net income
Add: Income tax expense
Add: Interest expense
Earnings before interest and tax (EBIT)
Add: Operating lease expense
Earnings before fixed charges and tax
 
Interest expense
Operating lease expense
Fixed charges
Solvency Ratio
Fixed charge coverage1
Benchmarks
Fixed Charge Coverage, Competitors2
Accenture PLC
Adobe Inc.
CrowdStrike Holdings Inc.
Fair Isaac Corp.
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.
Fixed Charge Coverage, Sector
Software & Services
Fixed Charge Coverage, Industry
Information Technology

Based on: 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).

1 2024 Calculation
Fixed charge coverage = Earnings before fixed charges and tax ÷ Fixed charges
= ÷ =

2 Click competitor name to see calculations.


Earnings before fixed charges and tax

There is a consistent upward trend in earnings before fixed charges and tax over the analyzed period. Starting from 693,228 thousand US dollars in 2020, the figure increased to 828,625 thousand in 2021, representing a moderate growth. The growth rate accelerated in 2022, reaching 1,117,462 thousand, and continued to climb steadily to 1,374,916 thousand in 2023. The most recent data for 2024 shows the highest value of 1,533,645 thousand, demonstrating sustained and significant growth in earnings over the five years.

Fixed charges

Fixed charges have also increased over the period but at a different pace. Beginning at 60,480 thousand US dollars in 2020, the amount remained nearly stable in 2021 at 60,190 thousand. From 2022 onward, fixed charges increased more notably, rising to 72,099 thousand in 2022, then to 92,990 thousand in 2023. The data for 2024 shows a sharp rise to 137,826 thousand, indicating an acceleration in fixed financial obligations in the most recent year.

Fixed charge coverage ratio

The fixed charge coverage ratio, which measures the ability to cover fixed charges with earnings before fixed charges and tax, exhibits a varying pattern. The ratio improved from 11.46 in 2020 to a peak of 15.5 in 2022, reflecting a strengthening capacity to meet fixed financial obligations through operational earnings. However, after 2022, there is a decline to 14.79 in 2023 and a further drop to 11.13 in 2024. Despite the overall growth in earnings and fixed charges, the reduced coverage ratio in the last two years suggests that fixed charges are increasing at a faster rate relative to earnings, potentially indicating increased financial leverage or commitments.