CDNS Cadence Design Systems PE ratio, current and historical analysis

The PE ratio for Cadence Design Systems stock stands at 68.23 as of Apr 23, 2025. This is calculated based on the current EPS of $3.89 and the stock price of $265.42 per share. A decrease of 11% has been seen in the P/E ratio compared to the average of 76.7 of the last 4 quarters.

CDNS PE ratio history

How has CDNS's PE ratio performed in the past

Over the last ten years, the average PE ratio of Cadence Design Systems has been 48.61. The current 68.23 PE ratio is 40% above the historical average. Over the past ten years, CDNS's PE ratio was at its highest in the Mar 2024 quarter at 80.23, with a price of $311.28 and an EPS of $3.88. The Mar 2020 quarter recorded the bottom point at 17.2, with a price of $62.28 and an EPS of $3.62.

Today
72.23
Average
48.61
Median
51.32
Minimum
17.2
Maximum
80.23

Cadence Design Systems PE ratio by year

Maximum annual increase: 225.23% in 2021

Maximum annual decrease: -78.58% in 2012

Year PE ratio PE change Price EPS
2024 77.24 9.47% $300.46 $3.89
2023 70.56 37.49% $272.37 $3.86
2022 51.32 -30.05% $160.64 $3.13
2022 73.37 16.17% $186.35 $2.54
2021 63.16 225.23% $136.43 $2.16
2019 19.42 -43.55% $70.29 $3.62
2018 34.4 -38.31% $43.34 $1.26
2017 55.76 56.98% $41.82 $0.75
2016 35.52 50.19% $25.22 $0.71
2016 23.65 -29.68% $20.81 $0.88
2015 33.63 42.44% $18.83 $0.56
2013 23.61 186.18% $13.93 $0.59
2012 8.25 -78.58% $13.44 $1.63
2011 38.52 128.47% $10.4 $0.27
2011 16.86 N/A $8.26 $0.49

Cadence Design Systems PE ratio by quarter (TTM)

Year PE ratio PE change Price EPS
Dec 2024 77.24 9.44% $300.46 $3.89
Sep 2024 70.58 -10.33% $271.03 $3.84
Jun 2024 78.71 -1.89% $307.75 $3.91
Mar 2024 80.23 13.7% $311.28 $3.88
Dec 2023 70.56 6.91% $272.37 $3.86
Sep 2023 66 -7.13% $234.3 $3.55
Jun 2023 71.07 7.24% $234.52 $3.3
Mar 2023 66.27 29.13% $210.09 $3.17
Dec 2022 51.32 -9.57% $160.64 $3.13
Oct 2022 56.75 7.71% $163.43 $2.88
Jul 2022 52.69 -13.47% $149.64 $2.84
Apr 2022 60.89 -17.01% $165.63 $2.72
Jan 2022 73.37 21.8% $186.35 $2.54
Oct 2021 60.24 8.31% $153.01 $2.54
Jul 2021 55.62 -6.05% $137.94 $2.48

CDNS average PE ratio chart

What is the average PE ratio of CDNS for the past years

CDNS's current P/E ratio is above the 3, 5 and 10-year historical averages.

3-year avg
67.4
5-year avg
61.35
10-year avg
48.61
15-year avg
41.99

CDNS PE vs peers

What is CDNS's PE ratio compared to its peers

Compared to its peer PDFS, CDNS's PE ratio stands lower, however it is higher than SNPS's and ADSK's. Cadence Design Systems's PE ratio is trading above the peer group average of 39.07.

Stock name PE ratio Market cap
TER Teradyne Inc 22.69 $12.51B
SNPS Synopsys Inc 31.94 $67.86B
PTC Ptc Inc 46.4 $18.26B
ANSS Ansys Inc 47.95 $27.7B
ADSK Autodesk Inc 52.7 $58.03B
CDNS Cadence Design Systems Inc 72.23 $77.02B
PDFS Pdf Solutions Inc 168.73 $725.95M
CEVA Ceva Inc N/A $632.07M

Frequently asked questions

What is Cadence Design Systems's PE ratio?

As of Apr 23, 2025, CDNS stock has a price to earnings ratio of 68.23.

What is the 3-year average PE ratio for Cadence Design Systems (CDNS)?

Over the last 3 years, the average price to earnings ratio for CDNS stock is 67.4.

What is the 5-year average PE ratio for Cadence Design Systems (CDNS)?

Over the last 5 years, the average price to earnings ratio for CDNS stock is 61.35.

What is the highest PE ratio for CDNS?

Over the last ten years, the quarterly PE ratio reached a historic high of 80.23 in the Mar 2024 quarter.

How does the current PE ratio for CDNS compare to its historical average?

The current price to earnings ratio of CDNS is 40% higher than the 10-year historical average.

How is CDNS's PE ratio calculated (Cadence Design Systems PE ratio formula)?

The PE ratio is calculated by taking the latest stock price and dividing it by the EPS for the last 12 months. As of today (Apr 23, 2025), Cadence Design Systems's stock price is $265.42. The earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Dec 2024 is $3.89. Therefore, Cadence Design Systems's P/E ratio for today is 68.23. PE RATIO(68.23) = STOCK PRICE($265.42) / TTM EPS($3.89)

All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified. Data from and Sharadar.