ADP vs CDNS
Automatic Data Processing and Cadence Design Systems, both Technology
Cadence Design Systems is the larger company at $107B against $87B. On trailing earnings ADP is the cheaper of the two at a P/E of 25.7 against 78.0, a gap that is only a bargain if the two are growing at similar rates. Over the past year ADP returned -4.1% against -7.1% for CDNS. Ryufin's sector-relative Smart Score puts ADP ahead, 9/10 against 6/10.
| Figure | ADP | CDNS |
|---|---|---|
| Last close | $281 | $335 |
| Market cap | $87B | $107B |
| Trailing P/Elower is cheaper for the same earnings, not automatically better | 25.7 | 78.0 |
| Dividend yield | 2.1% | n/a |
| 1-year return | -4.1% | -7.1% |
| 5-year return | +50% | +127% |
| Ryufin Smart Scoresector-relative, 1–10 | 9/10 | 6/10 |
Figures from SEC filings and end-of-day closes. Highlighting marks the higher or lower number, which is not the same as the better investment, a low P/E can be a warning and a high one can be deserved.
Automatic Data Processing
Cadence Design Systems
Revenue of $1.5B in Q1 2026, net income $336M. Its largest reported line is Asia, 40% of the disclosed total.
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