Cadence Design SystemsMEX:CDNS 95 Days Inventory is 132.08 as of Mar. 2026, which is 37% above its 10-year median of 96.33. GuruFocus rates MEX:CDNS with a GF Score™ of 95/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN6,641.62 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,648 Software companies, Cadence Design Systems ranks worse than 85.25% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Cadence Design Systems's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:
MEX:CDNS'
s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 43.29 Med: 96.33 Max: 141.82
Current: 128.95
During the past 13 years, Cadence Design Systems's highest Days Inventory was 141.82. The lowest was 43.29. And the median was 96.33.
MEX:CDNS's Days Inventory is ranked worse than 85.25% of 1648
companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 20.09
vs MEX:CDNS: 128.95
Cadence Design Systems's Days Inventory
declined
from Mar. 2025 (133.29) to Mar. 2026 (132.08).
Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
Cadence Design Systems's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.69.
Inventory-to-Revenue determines the ability of a company to manage their inventory levels. It measures the percentage of Inventories the company currently has on hand to support the current amount of Revenue.
Cadence Design Systems's Inventory-to-Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.21.
Cadence Design Systems (MEX:CDNS) Days Inventory Explanation
Days Inventory indicates the liquidity of the inventory. Generally, a lower Days Inventory is preferred as it indicates a shorter duration to clear off the inventory. An increase of the ratio may indicate the company's sales slowed. Similar ratios related to Days Inventory are:
1. Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
Cadence Design Systems's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as
2. Inventory-to-Revenue determines the ability of a company to manage their inventory levels. It measures the percentage of Inventories the company currently has on hand to support the current amount of Revenue.
Cadence Design Systems's Inventory to Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as
* 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.
Be Aware
A lot of business are seasonable. It makes more sense to compare Days Inventory from the same period in the previous year instead of from the previous quarter.
Cadence Design Systems Days Inventory Related Terms
Cadence Design Systems Days Inventory Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Cadence Design Systems's Days Inventory 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.
MEX:CDNS vs NOW, ADP, SNOW: Days Inventory Comparison
For the Software - Application subindustry, Cadence Design Systems's Days Inventory, along with its competitors' market caps and Days Inventory 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 Days Inventory vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, Cadence Design Systems's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Cadence Design Systems's Days Inventory falls into.
* 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 (MEX:CDNS) has a Days Inventory of 132.08 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Cadence Design Systems and its competitors. This is 37% above median its historical median of 96.33. Over the past decade, Cadence Design Systems' Days Inventory has ranged from 43.29 to 141.82. According to the industry distribution chart, Cadence Design Systems ranks #1405 out of 1648 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 85.3%.
Is Cadence Design Systems' Days Inventory too high?
Cadence Design Systems' current Days Inventory of 132.08 is 37% above median its 10-year median of 96.33. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 43.29 to a high of 141.82. The Software industry median Days Inventory is 20.09. Cadence Design Systems' value of 132.08 is 557.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Cadence Design Systems ranks #1405 out of 1648 companies in the Software industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Cadence Design Systems has a GF Score™ of 95/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cadence Design Systems' Days Inventory compare to NOW and ADP?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Cadence Design Systems ranks #1405 out of 1648 companies for Days Inventory. This places Cadence Design Systems in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 20.09. Cadence Design Systems' value of 132.08 is 557.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Cadence Design Systems' own Days Inventory has ranged from 43.29 to 141.82 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 96.33 vs. the industry median of 20.09, 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 Days Inventory for a Software company?
The median Days Inventory among Software companies is 20.09, based on 1,648 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Days Inventory significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Days Inventory should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Cadence Design Systems's current Days Inventory of 132.08 is 557.4% 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 Days Inventory mean?
A high Days Inventory can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Cadence Design Systems and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median Days Inventory is 20.09 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Cadence Design Systems's current Days Inventory is 132.08, which is 37% above median its own 10-year median of 96.33. 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 MXN6,641.62, compared to a current price of MXN6,638.98 — trading 0% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 132.08, which is 37% above median its 10-year median of 96.33 and 557.4% above the Software industry median of 20.09. Cadence Design Systems' overall GF Score™ is 95/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Days Inventory calculated?
Days Inventory is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Cadence Design Systems (MEX:CDNS), the current Days Inventory is 132.08 as of Mar. 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 MXN6,638.98 is trading 0% below its estimated GF Value™ of MXN6,641.62.
GuruFocus considers Cadence Design Systems to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for MEX:CDNS:
Days Inventory: 132.08 (37% above median its 10-year median of 96.33)
GF Value™: MXN6,641.62 vs. price of MXN6,638.98 (0% below fair value)
Industry Position: 557.4% above the Software median (#1405 of 1648)
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 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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