Cadence Design Systems Inc (CDNS)vsSalesforce.com Inc (CRM)
CDNS
Cadence Design Systems Inc
$281.39
-1.03%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $78.44B
CRM
Salesforce.com Inc
$181.96
-0.58%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $171.49B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Salesforce.com Inc generates 684% more annual revenue ($41.52B vs $5.30B). CDNS leads profitability with a 20.9% profit margin vs 18.0%. CRM appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.06. CRM earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 63/100 (C+).
CDNS
Buy62
out of 100
Grade: C+
CRM
Buy63
out of 100
Grade: C+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-129.2%
Fair Value
$122.75
Current Price
$281.39
$158.64 premium
Margin of Safety
+34.2%
Fair Value
$276.43
Current Price
$181.96
$94.47 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Strong operational efficiency at 32.8%
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Large-cap with strong market position
Every $100 of equity generates 22 in profit
Keeps 21 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Large-cap with strong market position
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Reasonable price relative to book value
Generating 5.3B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
Trading at 14.0x book value
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Grey zone — moderate risk
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : CDNS
The strongest argument for CDNS centers on Operating Margin, Altman Z-Score, Market Cap. Profitability is solid with margins at 20.9% and operating margin at 32.8%.
Bull Case : CRM
The strongest argument for CRM centers on Market Cap, Debt/Equity, Price/Book. Profitability is solid with margins at 18.0% and operating margin at 19.2%. Revenue growth of 12.1% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : CDNS
The primary concerns for CDNS are Price/Book, Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio. A P/E of 69.9x leaves little room for execution misses.
Bear Case : CRM
The primary concerns for CRM are Altman Z-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
CRM carries more volatility with a beta of 1.31 — expect wider price swings.
CRM is growing revenue faster at 12.1% — sustainability is the question.
CRM generates stronger free cash flow (5.3B), providing more financial flexibility.
Monitor SOFTWARE - APPLICATION industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
CRM scores higher overall (63/100 vs 62/100), backed by strong 18.0% margins and 12.1% 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.
Salesforce.com Inc
TECHNOLOGY · SOFTWARE - APPLICATION · USA
Salesforce.com, Inc. is an American cloud-based software company headquartered in San Francisco, California. It provides customer relationship management (CRM) service and also provides a complementary suite of enterprise applications focused on customer service, marketing automation, analytics, and application development.
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