Cadence Design Systems (MEX:CDNS) Institutional Ownership: 68.78% (As of Jul. 18, 2026)

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MEX:CDNS Cadence Design Systems Inc MEX:CDNS
96 GF Score
Price MXN5,763.00
GF Value MXN6,668.53
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Cadence Design Systems Institutional Ownership?

Cadence Design Systems MEX:CDNS -9.56% 96 Institutional Ownership is 68.78% as of Jul. 18, 2026. GuruFocus rates MEX:CDNS with a GF Score™ of 96/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN6,668.53 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

Institutional ownership is the percentage of shares that are owned by institutions out of the total shares outstanding. As of today, Cadence Design Systems's institutional ownership is 68.78%.

Insider Ownership is the percentage of shares that are owned by company insiders relative to the total shares outstanding. As of today, Cadence Design Systems's Insider Ownership is 0.00%.

Float Percentage Of Total Shares Outstanding is the percentage of float shares relative to the total shares outstanding. As of today, Cadence Design Systems's Float Percentage Of Total Shares Outstanding is 99.51%.

Cadence Design Systems Institutional Ownership Historical Data

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Cadence Design Systems Institutional Ownership Chart

Cadence Design Systems Historical Data

The historical data trend for Cadence Design Systems can be seen below:

2025-09-30 2025-10-31 2025-11-30 2025-12-31 2026-01-31 2026-02-28 2026-03-31 2026-04-30 2026-05-31 2026-06-30
Institutional Ownership 70.17 70.07 69.07 68.23 67.01 65.53 67.72 68.54 68.51 68.78
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Cadence Design Systems Institutional Ownership Calculation

The percentage of shares that are owned by institutions out of the total shares outstanding.

What does a Institutional Ownership of 68.78% mean?
Cadence Design Systems (MEX:CDNS) has a Institutional Ownership of 68.78% as of Jul. 18, 2026. Institutional ownership equals the percent of shares owned by financial institutions relative to total shares. View historical data on Cadence Design Systems and its competitors.
Is Cadence Design Systems' Institutional Ownership too high?
Cadence Design Systems' current Institutional Ownership is 68.78%. Overall, Cadence Design Systems has a GF Score™ of 96/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cadence Design Systems' Institutional Ownership compare to NOW and ADP?
Cadence Design Systems' Institutional Ownership of 68.78% can be compared against companies in the Software industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Institutional Ownership for a Software company?
A good Institutional Ownership depends on the Software industry context. However, Institutional Ownership 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 Institutional Ownership mean?
A high Institutional Ownership can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Institutional ownership equals the percent of shares owned by financial institutions relative to total shares. View historical data on Cadence Design Systems and its competitors. Cadence Design Systems's current Institutional Ownership is 68.78%. 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 Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN6,668.53, compared to a current price of MXN5,763.00 — trading 13.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Institutional Ownership is 68.78%. Cadence Design Systems' overall GF Score™ is 96/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Institutional Ownership calculated?
Institutional Ownership is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Cadence Design Systems (MEX:CDNS), the current Institutional Ownership is 68.78% as of Jul. 18, 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 MXN5,763.00 is trading 13.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of MXN6,668.53. GuruFocus considers Cadence Design Systems to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for MEX:CDNS:

  • Institutional Ownership: 68.78%
  • GF Value™: MXN6,668.53 vs. price of MXN5,763.00 (13.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 96/100 with 3 warning signs

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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