Cadence Design Systems Inc (CDNS)vsConocoPhillips (COP)
CDNS
Cadence Design Systems Inc
$376.19
+4.80%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $114.85B
COP
ConocoPhillips
$119.27
+1.49%
ENERGY · Cap: $142.38B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
ConocoPhillips generates 974% more annual revenue ($59.38B vs $5.53B). CDNS leads profitability with a 21.2% profit margin vs 12.3%. COP appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.98. CDNS earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 62/100 (C+).
CDNS
Buy62
out of 100
Grade: C+
COP
Buy58
out of 100
Grade: C
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
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
Large-cap with strong market position
Growing faster than its price suggests
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 22.1%
Generating 1.3B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
Trading at 15.8x book value
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Revenue declined 5.3%
Earnings declined 20.2%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull 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.
Bull Case : COP
The strongest argument for COP centers on Market Cap, PEG Ratio, Price/Book. PEG of 0.98 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
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.
Bear Case : COP
The primary concerns for COP are Revenue Growth, EPS Growth.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
CDNS profiles as a growth stock while COP is a declining 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.
COP generates stronger free cash flow (1.3B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
CDNS scores higher overall (62/100 vs 58/100), 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.
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.
ConocoPhillips
ENERGY · OIL & GAS E&P · USA
ConocoPhillips is an American multinational corporation engaged in hydrocarbon exploration. It is based in the Energy Corridor district of Houston, Texas.
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