CDNS vs NOW
Cadence Design Systems and ServiceNow, both Technology
Cadence Design Systems is the larger company at $107B against $98B. On trailing earnings CDNS is the cheaper of the two at a P/E of 82.3 against 87.8, a gap that is only a bargain if the two are growing at similar rates. Over the past year CDNS returned -3.3% against -26% for NOW. The RyuScore puts CDNS ahead, 60 against 53 out of 100.
| Figure | CDNS | NOW |
|---|---|---|
| Last close | $353 | $141 |
| Market cap | $107B | $98B |
| Trailing P/Elower is cheaper for the same earnings, not automatically better | 82.3 | 87.8 |
| 1-year return | -3.3% | -26% |
| 5-year return | +114% | +10% |
| RyuScoresector-relative, 1–10 | 60/100 | 53/100 |
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.
ServiceNow
Revenue of $4.0B in Q2 2026, net income $298M. Its largest reported line is License And Service, 97% of the disclosed total.
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