Chubb Ltd (CB)vsCadence Design Systems Inc (CDNS)
CB
Chubb Ltd
$326.27
-1.35%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $121.12B
CDNS
Cadence Design Systems Inc
$376.19
+4.80%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $114.85B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Chubb Ltd generates 1003% more annual revenue ($60.99B vs $5.53B). CDNS leads profitability with a 21.2% profit margin vs 18.5%. CB appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 2.73. CB earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 77/100 (B+).
CB
Strong Buy77
out of 100
Grade: B+
CDNS
Buy62
out of 100
Grade: C+
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Earnings expanding 78.7% YoY
Large-cap with strong market position
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 20.6%
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
Expensive relative to growth rate
Distress zone — elevated risk
Trading at 15.8x book value
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : CB
The strongest argument for CB centers on P/E Ratio, EPS Growth, Market Cap. Profitability is solid with margins at 18.5% and operating margin at 20.6%. Revenue growth of 10.2% 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 : CB
The primary concerns for CB are PEG Ratio, 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
CB profiles as a mature stock while CDNS is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
CDNS carries more volatility with a beta of 1.13 — expect wider price swings.
CDNS is growing revenue faster at 18.7% — sustainability is the question.
CB generates stronger free cash flow (3.9B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
CB scores higher overall (77/100 vs 62/100), backed by strong 18.5% margins and 10.2% 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.
Chubb Ltd
FINANCIAL SERVICES · INSURANCE - PROPERTY & CASUALTY · USA
Chubb Limited, incorporated in Zurich, Switzerland, is the parent company of Chubb, a global provider of insurance products covering property and casualty, accident and health, reinsurance, and life insurance and the largest publicly traded property and casualty company in the world.
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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