Cadence Design Systems Inc (CDNS)vsMarvell Technology Group Ltd (MRVL)
CDNS
Cadence Design Systems Inc
$376.19
+4.80%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $114.85B
MRVL
Marvell Technology Group Ltd
$316.43
+9.63%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $264.11B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Marvell Technology Group Ltd generates 58% more annual revenue ($8.72B vs $5.53B). MRVL leads profitability with a 29.0% profit margin vs 21.2%. MRVL appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.64. CDNS earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 62/100 (C+).
CDNS
Buy62
out of 100
Grade: C+
MRVL
Buy55
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
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Keeps 29 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Revenue surging 27.6% year-over-year
Areas to Watch
Trading at 15.8x book value
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Expensive relative to growth rate
Trading at 18.7x book value
Grey zone — moderate risk
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
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 : MRVL
The strongest argument for MRVL centers on Market Cap, Profit Margin, Debt/Equity. Profitability is solid with margins at 29.0% and operating margin at 14.5%. Revenue growth of 27.6% demonstrates continued momentum.
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 : MRVL
The primary concerns for MRVL are PEG Ratio, Price/Book, Altman Z-Score. A P/E of 104.0x leaves little room for execution misses.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
MRVL carries more volatility with a beta of 2.25 — expect wider price swings.
MRVL is growing revenue faster at 27.6% — sustainability is the question.
MRVL generates stronger free cash flow (483M), providing more financial flexibility.
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Bottom Line
CDNS scores higher overall (62/100 vs 55/100), 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.
Marvell Technology Group Ltd
TECHNOLOGY · SEMICONDUCTORS · USA
Marvell Technology, Inc. designs, develops, and sells analog, mixed-signal, digital signal processing, and integrated and independent integrated circuits. The company is headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware.
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