Cadence Design Systems (LTS:0HS2) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 31.12 (As of Jul. 23, 2026) — 16% Above Median

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LTS:0HS2 Cadence Design Systems Inc LTS:0HS2
88 GF Score
Price $333.95
GF Value $379.73
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Cadence Design Systems Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Cadence Design Systems LTS:0HS2 -1.33% 88 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 31.12 as of Jul. 23, 2026, which is 16% above its 10-year median of 26.85. GuruFocus rates LTS:0HS2 with a GF Score™ of 88/100 and a GF Value™ of $379.73 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,591 Software companies, Cadence Design Systems ranks worse than 97.74% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-23), Cadence Design Systems's current share price is $333.95. Cadence Design Systems's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $10.73. Cadence Design Systems's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 31.12.

The historical rank and industry rank for Cadence Design Systems's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

LTS:0HS2' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 6.26   Med: 26.85   Max: 43.32
Current: 31.28

During the past years, Cadence Design Systems's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 43.32. The lowest was 6.26. And the median was 26.85.

LTS:0HS2's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
97.74% of 1591 companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 2.26 vs LTS:0HS2: 31.28

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller. He uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings per share of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted book value per share of a company over the past 10 years.

Cadence Design Systems's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $23.789. Add all the adjusted book value per share for the past 10 years together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share, which is $10.73 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Cadence Design Systems  (LTS:0HS2) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Explanation

Compared with the regular PB Ratio, which works poorly for cyclical businesses, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio smoothed out the fluctuations of book value during business cycles. Therefore it is more accurate in reflecting the valuation of the company.

If a company has consistent business performance, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio should give similar results to regular PB Ratio.


Cadence Design Systems Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Cadence Design Systems Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Cadence Design Systems's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Cadence Design Systems Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Cadence Design Systems Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Cadence Design Systems Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 28.13 32.72 35.84 30.85 25.79

LTS:0HS2 vs NOW, ADP, SNOW: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Software - Application subindustry, Cadence Design Systems's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


Cadence Design Systems Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Software Industry

For the Software industry and Technology sector, Cadence Design Systems's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Cadence Design Systems's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.


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Cadence Design Systems Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Calculation

Like the Shiller PE Ratio, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio takes the Book Value per Share from the past 10 years, adjusts it for inflation, and then calculates the average. This average is then used for the P/B calculation. Because it considers this 10-year average, it's often referred to as the CAPB Ratio.

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller to measure the valuation of the overall market. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio.

Cadence Design Systems's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=333.95/10.73
=31.12

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Cadence Design Systems's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, Cadence Design Systems's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was:

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Mar. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Mar. 2026)
=23.789/330.2130*330.2130
=23.789

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

Cadence Design Systems Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 3.679 241.018 5.041
201609 3.232 241.428 4.421
201612 2.674 241.432 3.657
201703 3.006 243.801 4.071
201706 3.397 244.955 4.579
201709 3.580 246.819 4.790
201712 3.507 246.524 4.698
201803 4.052 249.554 5.362
201806 4.201 251.989 5.505
201809 4.457 252.439 5.830
201812 4.601 251.233 6.047
201903 4.860 254.202 6.313
201906 5.106 256.143 6.583
201909 5.275 256.759 6.784
201912 7.514 256.974 9.656
202003 7.730 258.115 9.889
202006 8.094 257.797 10.368
202009 8.589 260.280 10.897
202012 8.937 260.474 11.330
202103 9.137 264.877 11.391
202106 9.093 271.696 11.051
202109 9.494 274.310 11.429
202112 9.901 278.802 11.727
202203 10.009 287.504 11.496
202206 9.586 296.311 10.683
202209 9.872 296.808 10.983
202212 10.067 296.797 11.200
202303 10.785 301.836 11.799
202306 10.701 305.109 11.581
202309 11.446 307.789 12.280
202312 12.529 306.746 13.488
202403 13.110 312.332 13.861
202406 15.561 314.175 16.355
202409 16.639 315.301 17.426
202412 17.066 315.605 17.856
202503 17.493 319.799 18.063
202506 18.373 322.561 18.809
202509 19.100 324.800 19.418
202512 20.141 324.054 20.524
202603 23.789 330.213 23.789

Add all the adjusted book value per share together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share.

Please note that we use the CPI data of the country/region where the company is headquartered. If the CPI data for that country/region is not available, then we will use the CPI data of the United States as default.

What does a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 31.12 mean?
Cadence Design Systems (LTS:0HS2) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 31.12 as of Jul. 23, 2026. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Cadence Design Systems and its competitors. This is 16% above median its historical median of 26.85. Over the past decade, Cadence Design Systems' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 6.26 to 43.32. According to the industry distribution chart, Cadence Design Systems ranks #1555 out of 1591 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 97.7%.
Is Cadence Design Systems' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Cadence Design Systems' current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 31.12 is 16% above median its 10-year median of 26.85. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.26 to a high of 43.32. The Software industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.26. Cadence Design Systems' value of 31.12 is 1277% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Cadence Design Systems ranks #1555 out of 1591 companies in the Software industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Cadence Design Systems has a GF Score™ of 88/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cadence Design Systems' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to NOW and ADP?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Cadence Design Systems ranks #1555 out of 1591 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Cadence Design Systems in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.26. Cadence Design Systems' value of 31.12 is 1277% above this benchmark. Historically, Cadence Design Systems' own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 6.26 to 43.32 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 26.85 vs. the industry median of 2.26, Cadence Design Systems has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for a Software company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Software companies is 2.26, based on 1,591 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Cadence Design Systems's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 31.12 is 1277% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Cadence Design Systems and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.26 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Cadence Design Systems's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 31.12, which is 16% above median its own 10-year median of 26.85. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Cadence Design Systems stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cadence Design Systems (LTS:0HS2) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $379.73, compared to a current price of $333.95 — trading 12.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 31.12, which is 16% above median its 10-year median of 26.85 and 1277% above the Software industry median of 2.26. Cadence Design Systems' overall GF Score™ is 88/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Cadence Design Systems (LTS:0HS2), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 31.12 as of Jul. 23, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Cadence Design Systems (LTS:0HS2) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cadence Design Systems stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $333.95 is trading 12.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of $379.73. GuruFocus considers Cadence Design Systems to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for LTS:0HS2:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 31.12 (16% above median its 10-year median of 26.85)
  • GF Value™: $379.73 vs. price of $333.95 (12.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 88/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 1277% above the Software median (#1555 of 1591)

No single metric tells the full story. See the LTS:0HS2 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Cadence Design Systems Business Description

Address 2655 Seely Avenue, Building 5, San Jose, CA, USA, 95134
Cadence Design Systems is a provider of electronic design automation software, intellectual property, and system design and analysis products. EDA software automates and aids in the chip design process, enhancing design accuracy, productivity, and complexity in a full-flow end-to-end solution. Cadence offers a portfolio of design IP, as well as system design and analysis products, which enables system-level analysis and verification solutions.
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