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During the past 12 months, Cadence Design Systems's average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was 18.50% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was 18.70% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was 20.90% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was 21.90% per year.
During the past 13 years, Cadence Design Systems's highest 3-Year average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 78.20% per year. The lowest was -41.60% per year. And the median was 19.70% per year.
Cadence Design Systems (XSWX:CDNS) Earnings per Share (Diluted) Explanation
Earnings Per Share (EPS) is the single most important variable used by Wall Street in determining the earnings power of a company. But investors need to be aware that Earnings per Share can be easily manipulated by adjusting depreciation and amortization rate or non-recurring items. That's why GuruFocus lists EPS without NRI, which better reflects the company's underlying performance.
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Compared with Earnings per share, a company's cash flow is better indicator of the company's earnings power.
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Cadence Design Systems Earnings per Share (Diluted) Related Terms
Cadence Design Systems Earnings per Share (Diluted) Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Cadence Design Systems's Earnings per Share (Diluted) 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 Earnings per Share (Diluted) Chart
XSWX:CDNS vs ADBE, DDOG, SNOW: Earnings per Share (Diluted) Comparison
For the Software - Application subindustry, Cadence Design Systems's PE Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and PE 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 PE Ratio vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, Cadence Design Systems's PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Cadence Design Systems's PE Ratio falls into.
Cadence Design Systems Earnings per Share (Diluted) Calculation
Earnings Per Share (EPS) is the amount of earnings per outstanding share of the company's stock. In calculating earnings per share, the dividends of preferred stocks need to subtracted from the total net income first.
Cadence Design Systems's Earnings Per Share (Diluted) for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as
Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was CHF4.00
* 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.
Companies also reported diluted shares in their financial reports. Diluted shares include the shares of convertibles or warrants outstanding.
What does a Earnings per Share (Diluted) of CHF4.00 mean?
Cadence Design Systems (XSWX:CDNS) has a Earnings per Share (Diluted) of CHF4.00 as of Jun. 2026. Diluted EPS equals net earnings divided by average shares outstanding, including dilutive securities. View historical data on Cadence Design Systems and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Cadence Design Systems ranks #831 out of 2075 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 40%.
Is Cadence Design Systems' Earnings per Share (Diluted) too high?
Cadence Design Systems' current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is CHF4.00. Based on the distribution chart, Cadence Design Systems ranks #831 out of 2075 companies in the Software industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Cadence Design Systems has a GF Score™ of 99/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cadence Design Systems' Earnings per Share (Diluted) compare to ADBE and DDOG?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Cadence Design Systems ranks #831 out of 2075 companies for Earnings per Share (Diluted). This puts Cadence Design Systems in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 12.50. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Earnings per Share (Diluted) for a Software company?
The median Earnings per Share (Diluted) among Software companies is 12.50, based on 2,075 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Earnings per Share (Diluted) significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Earnings per Share (Diluted) should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Earnings per Share (Diluted) mean?
A high Earnings per Share (Diluted) can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Diluted EPS equals net earnings divided by average shares outstanding, including dilutive securities. View historical data on Cadence Design Systems and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 12.50 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Cadence Design Systems's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is CHF4.00. 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?
Cadence Design Systems (XSWX:CDNS) has a current Earnings per Share (Diluted) of CHF4.00. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF321.54, compared to a current price of CHF265.30 — trading 17.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is CHF4.00. Cadence Design Systems' overall GF Score™ is 99/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Earnings per Share (Diluted) calculated?
Earnings per Share (Diluted) is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Cadence Design Systems (XSWX:CDNS), the current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is CHF4.00 as of Jun. 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 (XSWX:CDNS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cadence Design Systems stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of CHF265.30 is trading 17.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of CHF321.54.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:CDNS:
Earnings per Share (Diluted): CHF4.00
GF Value™: CHF321.54 vs. price of CHF265.30 (17.5% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX: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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