Cadence Design Systems Inc (CDNS)vsRimini Street Inc (RMNI)
CDNS
Cadence Design Systems Inc
$376.19
+0.32%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $114.85B
RMNI
Rimini Street Inc
$4.15
0.00%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $382.27M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Cadence Design Systems Inc generates 1208% more annual revenue ($5.53B vs $422.81M). CDNS leads profitability with a 21.2% profit margin vs 8.3%. RMNI appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.88. CDNS earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 62/100 (C+).
CDNS
Buy62
out of 100
Grade: C+
RMNI
Hold45
out of 100
Grade: D+
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
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Growing faster than its price suggests
Areas to Watch
Trading at 15.8x book value
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
1.2% revenue growth
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of 0.0% — below average capital efficiency
Operating margin of 4.9%
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 : RMNI
The strongest argument for RMNI centers on P/E Ratio, Debt/Equity, PEG Ratio. PEG of 0.88 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 : RMNI
The primary concerns for RMNI are Revenue Growth, Market Cap, Return on Equity.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
CDNS profiles as a growth stock while RMNI is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
RMNI carries more volatility with a beta of 1.30 — expect wider price swings.
CDNS is growing revenue faster at 18.7% — sustainability is the question.
CDNS generates stronger free cash flow (307M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
CDNS scores higher overall (62/100 vs 45/100), backed by strong 21.2% margins and 18.7% revenue growth. Both earn "Buy" and "Hold" 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.
Rimini Street Inc
TECHNOLOGY · SOFTWARE - APPLICATION · USA
Rimini Street, Inc. provides business software products, services and support for various industries. The company is headquartered in Las Vegas, Nevada.
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