Cadence Design Systems (MEX:CDNS) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 27.34 (As of Jul. 15, 2026) — 47% Above Median

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MEX:CDNS Cadence Design Systems Inc MEX:CDNS
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Price MXN6,620.00
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What is Cadence Design Systems Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio?

Cadence Design Systems MEX:CDNS 98 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 27.34 as of Jul. 15, 2026, which is 47% above its 10-year median of 18.59. GuruFocus rates MEX:CDNS with a GF Score™ of 98/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN6,665.25 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,585 Software companies, Cadence Design Systems ranks worse than 98.11% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-15), Cadence Design Systems's current share price is MXN6620.00. Cadence Design Systems's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN242.15. Cadence Design Systems's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is 27.34.

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

MEX:CDNS' s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.81   Med: 18.59   Max: 31.77
Current: 27.8

During the past years, Cadence Design Systems's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 31.77. The lowest was 4.81. And the median was 18.59.

MEX:CDNS's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked worse than
98.11% of 1585 companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 1.65 vs MEX:CDNS: 27.80

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 PS Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted revenue per share of a company over the past 10 years.

Cadence Design Systems's adjusted revenue per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN97.120. Add all the adjusted revenue per share for the past 10 years together and divide 10 will get our Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share, which is MXN242.15 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Cadence Design Systems  (MEX:CDNS) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Explanation

Compared with the regular PS Ratio, which works poorly for cyclical businesses, the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio smoothed out the fluctuations of revenue 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 PS Ratio should give similar results to regular PS Ratio.


Cadence Design Systems Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms


Cadence Design Systems Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Cadence Design Systems's Cyclically Adjusted PS 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 PS Ratio Chart

Cadence Design Systems Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 23.88 17.84 26.81 26.20 24.09

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 PS 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 21.38 25.08 27.72 24.09 20.50

MEX:CDNS vs NOW, ADP, SNOW: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison

For the Software - Application subindustry, Cadence Design Systems's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted PS 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 PS Ratio vs Software Industry

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

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


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Cadence Design Systems Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Calculation

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

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

Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share
=6620.00/242.15
=27.34

* 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 Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

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

Adj_RevenuePerShare=Revenue per Share/CPI of Mar. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Mar. 2026)
=97.12/330.2130*330.2130
=97.120

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

Cadence Design Systems Quarterly Data

Revenue per Share CPI Adj_RevenuePerShare
201606 28.380 241.018 38.883
201609 30.013 241.428 41.050
201612 34.666 241.432 47.414
201703 32.332 243.801 43.792
201706 30.975 244.955 41.756
201709 31.304 246.819 41.881
201712 34.914 246.524 46.766
201803 33.369 249.554 44.154
201806 36.279 251.989 47.541
201809 35.363 252.439 46.258
201812 39.903 251.233 52.447
201903 39.868 254.202 51.789
201906 39.669 256.143 51.140
201909 40.769 256.759 52.432
201912 40.441 256.974 51.967
202003 51.886 258.115 66.379
202006 52.802 257.797 67.634
202009 52.588 260.280 66.718
202012 53.948 260.474 68.392
202103 53.706 264.877 66.953
202106 52.044 271.696 63.253
202109 55.477 274.310 66.783
202112 56.983 278.802 67.491
202203 64.839 287.504 74.471
202206 62.694 296.311 69.867
202209 66.028 296.808 73.459
202212 64.265 296.797 71.501
202303 67.418 301.836 73.756
202306 61.328 305.109 66.374
202309 65.416 307.789 70.182
202312 66.586 306.746 71.680
202403 61.224 312.332 64.729
202406 71.043 314.175 74.670
202409 87.362 315.301 91.494
202412 103.100 315.605 107.872
202503 92.886 319.799 95.911
202506 88.002 322.561 90.090
202509 89.701 324.800 91.196
202512 95.008 324.054 96.814
202603 97.120 330.213 97.120

Add all the adjusted revenue per share together and divide 10 will get our Cyclically Adjusted Revenue 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 PS Ratio of 27.34 mean?
Cadence Design Systems (MEX:CDNS) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 27.34 as of Jul. 15, 2026. Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted revenue per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Cadence Design Systems and its competitors. This is 47% above median its historical median of 18.59. Over the past decade, Cadence Design Systems' Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 4.81 to 31.77. According to the industry distribution chart, Cadence Design Systems ranks #1555 out of 1585 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 98.1%.
Is Cadence Design Systems' Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
Cadence Design Systems' current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 27.34 is 47% above median its 10-year median of 18.59. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.81 to a high of 31.77. The Software industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.65. Cadence Design Systems' value of 27.34 is 1557% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Cadence Design Systems ranks #1555 out of 1585 companies in the Software industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Cadence Design Systems has a GF Score™ of 98/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cadence Design Systems' Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to NOW and ADP?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Cadence Design Systems ranks #1555 out of 1585 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This places Cadence Design Systems in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.65. Cadence Design Systems' value of 27.34 is 1557% above this benchmark. Historically, Cadence Design Systems' own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 4.81 to 31.77 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 18.59 vs. the industry median of 1.65, 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 PS Ratio for a Software company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio among Software companies is 1.65, based on 1,585 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cyclically Adjusted PS 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 PS Ratio of 27.34 is 1557% 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 PS Ratio mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted revenue 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 PS Ratio is 1.65 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Cadence Design Systems's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 27.34, which is 47% above median its own 10-year median of 18.59. 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 (MEX:CDNS) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN6,665.25, compared to a current price of MXN6,620.00 — trading 0.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 27.34, which is 47% above median its 10-year median of 18.59 and 1557% above the Software industry median of 1.65. Cadence Design Systems' overall GF Score™ is 98/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Cadence Design Systems (MEX:CDNS), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 27.34 as of Jul. 15, 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 (MEX:CDNS) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cadence Design Systems stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of MXN6,620.00 is trading 0.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of MXN6,665.25. GuruFocus considers Cadence Design Systems to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for MEX:CDNS:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 27.34 (47% above median its 10-year median of 18.59)
  • GF Value™: MXN6,665.25 vs. price of MXN6,620.00 (0.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 98/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 1557% above the Software median (#1555 of 1585)

No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX:CDNS 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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