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APP vs CDNS: AppLovin vs Cadence Design

AppLovin (APP) and Cadence Design (CDNS) on Torvanta's measures: APP grades higher on 3 of the 4 factor families and CDNS on 1.

APPCDNS
Value gradeB+D
Growth gradeB+D+
Profitability gradeA+C+
Momentum gradeFC-
Market value$95.0B$97.5B
P/E (trailing)21.7x82.4x
Forward P/E (Torvanta estimate)16.7x73.1x
Revenue, last 12 months$6.8B$5.5B
Revenue growth (y/y)+29%+13%
Operating margin77.4%28.3%
Return on invested capital123.5%22.3%
Free-cash-flow yield4.8%1.5%
Total return, 1 year-58.7%+1.8%
Total return, 3 years+610.2%+50.6%

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Which is better, APP or CDNS?

AppLovin (APP) and Cadence Design (CDNS) on Torvanta's measures: APP grades higher on 3 of the 4 factor families and CDNS on 1. Which fits an investor depends on their goals; this is research, not a recommendation. Subscribers see where the model ranks each and its expected return.

Which is cheaper, APP or CDNS?

On trailing earnings APP trades at 21.7x and CDNS at 82.4x; their value grades are B+ and D against their sectors.

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