CVE Valuation Report | Mar 22, 2026
CDNS
CADENCE DESIGN SYSTEMS INC
10-K · Filed 2026-02-19
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Fair Value
$120.51
1Y Target
$143.67
MKT. PRICE
$283.90
Model Blend
LOW agreement · 47% spread
DCF$149.24 · 32%
Residual Income$56.59 · 28%
Comps$212.84 · 21%
ROIC Fade$37.35 · 11%
EV/Rev$109.49 · 8%
Trailing Rev Growth
14.1%
Model Implied Rev CAGR
9.2%
Market Cap
$77B
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Mar 22, 2026
11:10 PM EDT
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CDNS Valuation Summary

Based on Clarity's multi-model valuation engine, CADENCE DESIGN SYSTEMS INC (CDNS) has an estimated fair value of $120.51 per share, compared to its current market price of $283.90. The stock is currently trading 57.6% above Clarity's fair value estimate, resulting in a verdict of SIGNIFICANTLY OVERVALUED.

This valuation blends 5 independent models — including Discounted Cash Flow (DCF), Residual Income, Comparable Companies, and 2 more. The primary weight is given to the Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) model, with Bayesian triangulation used to reconcile the estimates into a single blended fair value. The 5 models show low agreement with a 47% spread between the highest and lowest estimates.

Monte Carlo simulation across 5,000 scenarios estimates a 3.2% probability that the stock is trading below its intrinsic value, with a median simulated value of $102.03.

Clarity's 1-year price target is $143.67, reflecting expected earnings growth and margin trajectory.

CADENCE DESIGN SYSTEMS INC is classified under the SaaS / Tech sector, and this valuation is based on 10-K · Filed 2026-02-19 filings sourced directly from SEC EDGAR. All models use trailing twelve month financials where available, with sector-appropriate growth and discount rate assumptions.

Not financial advice. For educational and research purposes only.
Updated Mar 22, 2026, 11:10 PM EDT · Powered by Clarity Valuation Engine · Methodology

CADENCE DESIGN SYSTEMS INC (CDNS) Valuation Summary

Clarity's 6-model valuation engine estimates CADENCE DESIGN SYSTEMS INC (CDNS) at $120.51 per share, compared to the current market price of $283.90. This represents a 57.6% downside from the current price. The verdict is SIGNIFICANTLY OVERVALUED.

This valuation was generated from CADENCE DESIGN SYSTEMS INC's 10-K · Filed 2026-02-19 filing, classified in the SaaS / Tech sector with high confidence. Model agreement is LOW with a 47% spread across models.

Models used: DCF (scenario-weighted), Residual Income, Comparable Companies, EV/Revenue, ROIC Fade, and Dividend Discount Model. All data sourced from SEC EDGAR and validated against XBRL structured filings.