Cadence vs Synopsys
Synopsys is growing faster. So why does Cadence win?
The short answer
Cadence wins, 80 to 75, on valuation.
Synopsys wins on growth, but Cadence's lead on valuation counts for more.
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AI-resilient moats · 80%
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Shaded cells mark the higher score or stronger moat on each row. Valuation and composite use the live price when it is available, the same as each stock page.
Cadence or Synopsys? Common questions
Which is the better stock, Cadence or Synopsys?
Cadence wins, 80 to 75, on valuation. Synopsys wins on growth, but Cadence's lead on valuation counts for more. Our rating: Cadence Accumulate, Synopsys Accumulate.
Does Cadence or Synopsys have the wider moat?
Both score 80 on moat. Both are rated strong on network effects, transaction embedding and talent scarcity.
Which is growing faster, Cadence or Synopsys?
Synopsys scores 77 on growth to Cadence's 75. We expect Cadence to grow 15–18% a year, Synopsys 10–15%.
Is Cadence or Synopsys cheaper right now?
Cadence scores 79 on valuation to Synopsys's 66. In our base case, Cadence has more upside: +21% vs +1%.
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Scores in the answers use the price each valuation was last struck at; the table above updates with the live price. Not investment advice.