CDNS vs CRM
Cadence Design Systems and Salesforce, both Technology
Salesforce is the larger company at $124B against $107B. On trailing earnings CRM is the cheaper of the two at a P/E of 20.9 against 82.3, a gap that is only a bargain if the two are growing at similar rates. Over the past year CDNS returned -3.3% against -5.6% for CRM. The RyuScore puts CRM ahead, 63 against 60 out of 100.
| Figure | CDNS | CRM |
|---|---|---|
| Last close | $353 | $229 |
| Market cap | $107B | $124B |
| Trailing P/Elower is cheaper for the same earnings, not automatically better | 82.3 | 20.9 |
| 1-year return | -3.3% | -5.6% |
| 5-year return | +114% | -8.3% |
| RyuScoresector-relative, 1–10 | 60/100 | 63/100 |
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.
Cadence Design Systems
Revenue of $1.5B in Q1 2026, net income $336M. Its largest reported line is Americas, 51% of the disclosed total.
Salesforce
Revenue of $11B in Q2 2027, net income $3.5B. Its largest reported line is Agentforce Apps, 63% of the disclosed total.
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