CDNS Cadence Design Systems PE ratio, current and historical analysis
The PE ratio for Cadence Design Systems stock stands at 68.11 as of Apr 2, 2025. This is calculated based on the current EPS of $3.89 and the stock price of $264.94 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
Over the last ten years, the average PE ratio of Cadence Design Systems has been 48.21. The current 68.11 PE ratio is 41% 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.
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
CDNS's current P/E ratio is above the 3, 5 and 10-year historical averages.
CDNS PE vs 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 41.0.
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| TER Teradyne Inc | 22.27 | $12.28B |
| SNPS Synopsys Inc | 29.98 | $63.7B |
| PTC Ptc Inc | 45.86 | $18.04B |
| ANSS Ansys Inc | 47.14 | $27.23B |
| ADSK Autodesk Inc | 50.14 | $55.21B |
| CDNS Cadence Design Systems Inc | 64.23 | $68.49B |
| PDFS Pdf Solutions Inc | 156.73 | $674.32M |
| CEVA Ceva Inc | N/A | $537.32M |
Frequently asked questions
What is Cadence Design Systems's PE ratio?
As of Apr 2, 2025, CDNS stock has a price to earnings ratio of 68.11.
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 41% 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 2, 2025), Cadence Design Systems's stock price is $264.94. 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 68.11. PE RATIO(68.11) = STOCK PRICE($264.94) / TTM EPS($3.89)
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