Cadence Design [CDNS] vs ServiceNow [NOW] Detailed Stock Comparison
Cadence Design
NASDAQ
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ServiceNow
NYSE
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TLDR: Quick Comparison Summary
Based on 19 vital metrics comparison: Cadence Design wins in 10 metrics, ServiceNow wins in 9 metrics, with 0 ties. Cadence Design appears stronger overall.
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Vital Metrics Comparison
| Metric | Cadence Design | ServiceNow | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 96.22 | 114.87 | Cadence Design |
| Price-to-Book Ratio | 19.43 | 17.36 | ServiceNow |
| Debt-to-Equity Ratio | 49.50 | 22.04 | ServiceNow |
| PEG Ratio | 52.11 | 54.75 | Cadence Design |
| EV/EBITDA | 54.14 | 81.09 | Cadence Design |
| Profit Margin (TTM) | 19.88% | 13.78% | Cadence Design |
| Operating Margin (TTM) | 29.35% | 12.07% | Cadence Design |
| EBITDA Margin (TTM) | 29.35% | 12.07% | Cadence Design |
| Return on Equity | 21.84% | 16.95% | Cadence Design |
| Return on Assets (TTM) | 11.73% | 5.17% | Cadence Design |
| Free Cash Flow (TTM) | $1.12B | $3.38B | ServiceNow |
| 1-Year Return | 43.00% | 15.65% | Cadence Design |
| Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM) | 19.11 | 15.74 | ServiceNow |
| Enterprise Value | $96.75B | $186.03B | ServiceNow |
| EV/Revenue Ratio | 19.01 | 15.43 | ServiceNow |
| Gross Profit Margin (TTM) | 85.56% | 77.48% | Cadence Design |
| Revenue per Share (TTM) | $19 | $58 | ServiceNow |
| Earnings per Share (Diluted) | $3.71 | $7.96 | ServiceNow |
| Beta (Stock Volatility) | 0.99 | 0.95 | ServiceNow |
Performance
Key Stats
Valuation
Financials
Short Interest
Dividends
Cadence Design vs ServiceNow Stock Performance Analysis
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Performance Comparison
Short-term Returns
| Stock | 1D | 1W | 1M | 3M | 6M | YTD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cadence Design | -2.08% | 7.46% | 15.35% | 19.10% | 19.67% | 19.93% |
| ServiceNow | -3.05% | -5.62% | -9.64% | -4.55% | -10.44% | -13.28% |
Long-term Returns
| Stock | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | 10Y | 15Y | 20Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cadence Design | 43.00% | 91.35% | 228.91% | 1,607.99% | 5,014.18% | 2,200.06% |
| ServiceNow | 15.65% | 84.78% | 112.05% | 1,088.27% | 3,616.95% | 3,616.95% |
Performance & Financial Health Analysis: Cadence Design vs ServiceNow
| Metric | CDNS | NOW |
|---|---|---|
| Market Information | ||
| Market Cap | $97.27B | $189.75B |
| Market Cap Category | Large cap | Large cap |
| 10 Day Avg. Volume | 2,447,070 | 1,806,100 |
| 90 Day Avg. Volume | 1,959,283 | 1,510,800 |
| Last Close | $356.97 | $914.37 |
| 52 Week Range | $221.56 - $376.45 | $678.66 - $1,198.09 |
| % from 52W High | -5.17% | -23.68% |
| All-Time High | $376.35 (Jul 31, 2025) | $1,198.09 (Jan 27, 2025) |
| % from All-Time High | -5.15% | -23.68% |
| Growth Metrics | ||
| Quarterly Revenue Growth | 0.20% | 0.22% |
| Quarterly Earnings Growth | -0.30% | 0.47% |
| Financial Health | ||
| Profit Margin (TTM) | 0.20% | 0.14% |
| Operating Margin (TTM) | 0.29% | 0.12% |
| Return on Equity (TTM) | 0.22% | 0.17% |
| Debt to Equity (MRQ) | 49.50 | 22.04 |
| Cash & Liquidity | ||
| Book Value per Share (MRQ) | $18.37 | $52.68 |
| Cash per Share (MRQ) | $11.01 | $29.55 |
| Operating Cash Flow (TTM) | $1.72B | $4.70B |
| Levered Free Cash Flow (TTM) | $1.51B | $3.97B |
| Dividends | ||
| Last 12-Month Dividend Yield | N/A | N/A |
| Last 12-Month Dividend | N/A | $0.00 |
Valuation & Enterprise Metrics Analysis: Cadence Design vs ServiceNow
| Metric | CDNS | NOW |
|---|---|---|
| Price Ratios | ||
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 96.22 | 114.87 |
| Forward P/E | 52.11 | 54.75 |
| PEG Ratio | 52.11 | 54.75 |
| Price to Sales (TTM) | 19.11 | 15.74 |
| Price to Book (MRQ) | 19.43 | 17.36 |
| Market Capitalization | ||
| Market Capitalization | $97.27B | $189.75B |
| Enterprise Value | $96.75B | $186.03B |
| Enterprise Value Metrics | ||
| Enterprise to Revenue | 19.01 | 15.43 |
| Enterprise to EBITDA | 54.14 | 81.09 |
| Risk & Other Metrics | ||
| Beta | 0.99 | 0.95 |
| Book Value per Share (MRQ) | $18.37 | $52.68 |
Financial Statements Comparison: Cadence Design vs ServiceNow
Financial Metrics
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Revenue
EBITDA
Operating Margin
Free Cash Flow
Long Term Debt
Profit Margin
Current Ratio
Operating Cash Flow
Income Statement (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | CDNS | NOW |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue/Sales | $1.24B | $3.22B |
| Cost of Goods Sold | $167.13M | $724.00M |
| Gross Profit | $1.08B | $2.49B |
| Research & Development | $439.10M | $734.00M |
| Operating Income (EBIT) | $361.41M | $358.00M |
| EBITDA | $438.73M | $649.00M |
| Pre-Tax Income | $355.69M | $471.00M |
| Income Tax | $82.11M | $86.00M |
| Net Income (Profit) | $273.58M | $385.00M |
Balance Sheet & Liquidity Metrics (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | CDNS | NOW |
|---|---|---|
| Cash & Equivalents | $2.78B | $3.37B |
| Total Current Assets | $4.00B | $9.27B |
| Total Current Liabilities | $1.30B | $8.26B |
| Long-Term Debt | $2.48B | $2.30B |
| Total Shareholders Equity | $4.78B | $10.14B |
| Retained Earnings | $6.27B | $3.95B |
| Property, Plant & Equipment | N/A | $810.00M |
Cash Flow Statement Comparison (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | CDNS | NOW |
|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | $544.54M | $2.10B |
| Capital Expenditures | $-23.06M | $-205.00M |
| Free Cash Flow | $463.96M | $1.44B |
| Debt Repayment | N/A | N/A |
| Common Stock Repurchase | $-422.57M | $-298.00M |
Short Interest & Institutional Ownership Analysis
| Metric | CDNS | NOW |
|---|---|---|
| Shares Short | 3.05M | 3.21M |
| Short Ratio | 1.79 | 2.37 |
| Short % of Float | 0.01% | 0.02% |
| Average Daily Volume (10 Day) | 2,447,070 | 1,806,100 |
| Average Daily Volume (90 Day) | 1,959,283 | 1,510,800 |
| Shares Outstanding | 273.85M | 206.49M |
| Float Shares | 271.47M | 206.96M |
| % Held by Insiders | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| % Held by Institutions | 0.92% | 0.92% |
Dividend Analysis & Yield Comparison: Cadence Design vs ServiceNow
| Metric | CDNS | NOW |
|---|---|---|
| Last 12-Month Dividend | N/A | $0.00 |
| Last 12-Month Dividend Yield | N/A | N/A |
| 3-Year Avg Annual Dividend | N/A | $0.00 |
| 3-Year Avg Dividend Yield | N/A | N/A |
| 3-Year Total Dividends | N/A | $0.00 |
| Ex-Dividend Date | N/A | N/A |