Cadence Design Systems Inc (CDNS)vsToronto Dominion Bank (TD)
CDNS
Cadence Design Systems Inc
$376.19
+4.80%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $114.85B
TD
Toronto Dominion Bank
$113.16
-0.52%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $187.21B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Toronto Dominion Bank generates 970% more annual revenue ($59.18B vs $5.53B). TD leads profitability with a 25.2% profit margin vs 21.2%. TD appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.01. CDNS earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 62/100 (C+).
CDNS
Buy62
out of 100
Grade: C+
TD
Buy61
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
Strong operational efficiency at 35.4%
Generating 10.2B in free cash flow
Large-cap with strong market position
Keeps 25 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
Trading at 15.8x book value
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Revenue declined 31.5%
Earnings declined 61.2%
Distress zone — elevated risk
Elevated debt levels
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 : TD
The strongest argument for TD centers on Operating Margin, Free Cash Flow, Market Cap. Profitability is solid with margins at 25.2% and operating margin at 35.4%. PEG of 1.01 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 : TD
The primary concerns for TD are Revenue Growth, EPS Growth, Altman Z-Score. Debt-to-equity of 2.22 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
CDNS profiles as a growth stock while TD 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.
TD generates stronger free cash flow (10.2B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
CDNS scores higher overall (62/100 vs 61/100), 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.
Toronto Dominion Bank
FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - DIVERSIFIED · USA
Toronto-Dominion Bank offers a variety of personal and commercial banking products and services in Canada and the United States. The company is headquartered in Toronto, Canada.
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