Cadence Design Systems Inc (CDNS)vsDiebold Nixdorf, Incorporated (DBD)
CDNS
Cadence Design Systems Inc
$374.93
-2.01%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $97.79B
DBD
Diebold Nixdorf, Incorporated
$81.14
+0.12%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $2.81B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Cadence Design Systems Inc generates 43% more annual revenue ($5.53B vs $3.86B). CDNS leads profitability with a 21.2% profit margin vs 2.8%. DBD trades at a lower P/E of 28.0x. CDNS earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 62/100 (C+).
CDNS
Buy62
out of 100
Grade: C+
DBD
Buy56
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
Earnings expanding 815.0% YoY
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
Trading at 15.5x book value
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Moderate valuation
2.8% margin — thin
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 : DBD
The strongest argument for DBD centers on EPS Growth, Price/Book.
Bear Case : CDNS
The primary concerns for CDNS are Price/Book, PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio. A P/E of 82.7x leaves little room for execution misses.
Bear Case : DBD
The primary concerns for DBD are P/E Ratio, Profit Margin. Thin 2.8% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
CDNS profiles as a growth stock while DBD is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
DBD carries more volatility with a beta of 1.15 — expect wider price swings.
CDNS is growing revenue faster at 18.7% — sustainability is the question.
Monitor SOFTWARE - APPLICATION industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
CDNS scores higher overall (62/100 vs 56/100), 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.
Diebold Nixdorf, Incorporated
TECHNOLOGY · SOFTWARE - APPLICATION · USA
Diebold Nixdorf, Incorporated provides connected commerce solutions to financial institutions and retailers in Western Europe, Eastern Europe, Asia, the Middle East, Africa, the United States, Canada, Mexico and Latin America. The company is headquartered in North Canton, Ohio.
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