Asure Software Inc (ASUR)vsCadence Design Systems Inc (CDNS)
ASUR
Asure Software Inc
$8.86
-2.64%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $257.85M
CDNS
Cadence Design Systems Inc
$376.19
+2.48%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $114.85B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Cadence Design Systems Inc generates 3624% more annual revenue ($5.53B vs $148.44M). CDNS leads profitability with a 21.2% profit margin vs -6.8%. ASUR appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.68. CDNS earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 62/100 (C+).
ASUR
Buy52
out of 100
Grade: C-
CDNS
Buy62
out of 100
Grade: C+
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Growing faster than its price suggests
Revenue surging 22.7% year-over-year
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Large-cap with strong market position
Keeps 21 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 29.7%
18.7% revenue growth
Earnings expanding 23.0% YoY
Areas to Watch
0.0% earnings growth
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Weak financial health signals
ROE of -5.0% — below average capital efficiency
Trading at 15.8x book value
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : ASUR
The strongest argument for ASUR centers on Price/Book, PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth. Revenue growth of 22.7% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 0.68 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : CDNS
The strongest argument for CDNS centers on Altman Z-Score, Market Cap, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 21.2% and operating margin at 29.7%. Revenue growth of 18.7% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : ASUR
The primary concerns for ASUR are EPS Growth, Market Cap, Piotroski F-Score.
Bear Case : CDNS
The primary concerns for CDNS are Price/Book, PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio. A P/E of 96.6x leaves little room for execution misses.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
CDNS carries more volatility with a beta of 1.13 — expect wider price swings.
ASUR is growing revenue faster at 22.7% — sustainability is the question.
CDNS generates stronger free cash flow (307M), providing more financial flexibility.
Monitor SOFTWARE - APPLICATION industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
CDNS scores higher overall (62/100 vs 52/100), backed by strong 21.2% margins and 18.7% revenue growth. Both earn "Buy" and "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.
Asure Software Inc
TECHNOLOGY · SOFTWARE - APPLICATION · USA
Asure Software, Inc. provides cloud-based human capital management solutions in the United States. The company is headquartered in Austin, Texas.
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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