Brookfield Asset Management Ltd. (BAM)vsCadence Design Systems Inc (CDNS)
BAM
Brookfield Asset Management Ltd.
$46.70
+2.57%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $76.25B
CDNS
Cadence Design Systems Inc
$376.19
-0.85%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $114.85B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Cadence Design Systems Inc generates 9% more annual revenue ($5.53B vs $5.07B). BAM leads profitability with a 49.7% profit margin vs 21.2%. BAM appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.46. BAM earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 68/100 (B-).
BAM
Strong Buy68
out of 100
Grade: B-
CDNS
Buy62
out of 100
Grade: C+
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Every $100 of equity generates 33 in profit
Keeps 50 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 64.5%
Large-cap with strong market position
Revenue surging 23.8% 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
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Trading at 9.9x book value
Grey zone — moderate risk
Weak financial health signals
Trading at 15.8x book value
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : BAM
The strongest argument for BAM centers on Return on Equity, Profit Margin, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 49.7% and operating margin at 64.5%. Revenue growth of 23.8% demonstrates continued momentum.
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 : BAM
The primary concerns for BAM are P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Altman Z-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
BAM carries more volatility with a beta of 1.25 — expect wider price swings.
BAM is growing revenue faster at 23.8% — sustainability is the question.
BAM generates stronger free cash flow (339M), providing more financial flexibility.
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Bottom Line
BAM scores higher overall (68/100 vs 62/100), backed by strong 49.7% margins and 23.8% revenue growth. Both earn "Strong 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.
Brookfield Asset Management Ltd.
FINANCIAL SERVICES · ASSET MANAGEMENT · USA
Brookfield Asset Management is a leading global alternative asset manager and one of the largest investors in real assets.
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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