Apple Inc. (AAPL)vsCadence Design Systems Inc (CDNS)
AAPL
Apple Inc.
$332.27
+1.75%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $4.85T
CDNS
Cadence Design Systems Inc
$289.37
+1.55%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $79.69B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Apple Inc. generates 7897% more annual revenue ($466.82B vs $5.84B). AAPL leads profitability with a 27.6% profit margin vs 23.6%. CDNS appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 2.15. CDNS earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 68/100 (B-).
AAPL
Strong Buy67
out of 100
Grade: B-
CDNS
Strong Buy68
out of 100
Grade: B-
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Every $100 of equity generates 120 in profit
Strong operational efficiency at 32.6%
Generating 31.9B in free cash flow
Keeps 28 of every $100 in revenue as profit
16.4% revenue growth
Earnings expanding 125.4% YoY
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Large-cap with strong market position
Every $100 of equity generates 20 in profit
Keeps 24 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 28.6%
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Trading at 45.1x book value
Expensive relative to growth rate
Trading at 11.6x book value
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : AAPL
The strongest argument for AAPL centers on Market Cap, Return on Equity, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 27.6% and operating margin at 32.6%. Revenue growth of 16.4% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : CDNS
The strongest argument for CDNS centers on EPS Growth, Altman Z-Score, Market Cap. Profitability is solid with margins at 23.6% and operating margin at 28.6%. Revenue growth of 24.2% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : AAPL
The primary concerns for AAPL are PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Price/Book.
Bear Case : CDNS
The primary concerns for CDNS are PEG Ratio, Price/Book, P/E Ratio. A P/E of 56.5x leaves little room for execution misses.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
CDNS carries more volatility with a beta of 1.14 — expect wider price swings.
CDNS is growing revenue faster at 24.2% — sustainability is the question.
AAPL generates stronger free cash flow (31.9B), providing more financial flexibility.
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Bottom Line
CDNS scores higher overall (68/100 vs 67/100), backed by strong 23.6% margins and 24.2% revenue growth. Both earn "Strong Buy" and "Strong 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.
Apple Inc.
TECHNOLOGY · CONSUMER ELECTRONICS · USA
Apple Inc. is an American multinational technology company that specializes in consumer electronics, computer software, and online services. Apple is the world's largest technology company by revenue (totalling $274.5 billion in 2020) and, since January 2021, the world's most valuable company. As of 2021, Apple is the world's fourth-largest PC vendor by unit sales, and fourth-largest smartphone manufacturer. It is one of the Big Five American information technology companies, along with Amazon, Google, Microsoft, and Facebook.
Visit Website →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.
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