Valuation check: CDNS's profit margin is 22.51%, below the Technology sector average of 28.0%.
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Trailing 12 months ending Sep 2026
Cadence Design Systems's profit margin stands at 22.51% as of September 2026. That compares with 20.35% in the prior-year period — up 10.6% year over year. That is below the Technology sector average of 28.0%. Stockcircle updates this page with the newest filings so you can track how the metric evolves quarter by quarter.
Cadence Design Systems reported 22.51% in profit margin versus 20.35% a year earlier — a 10.6% year-over-year increase. The historical chart on this page makes it easier to see whether that move is part of a longer pattern.
Cadence Design Systems sits lower the Technology benchmark (28.0%) with a profit margin of 22.51%. That is roughly 19.6% below the sector mean. Peer context matters because what looks expensive or cheap in absolute terms can be normal for the sector.
A profit margin of 22.51% for Cadence Design Systems means each unit of related capital or sales is generating that return rate. Higher is usually better for profitability metrics, but extremely high figures can reflect one-time items or thin equity bases. Review several years of data on this page before extrapolating.
The history chart shows how Cadence Design Systems's profit margin evolved across reporting periods, while the comparison chart places CDNS next to similar companies. Use both: a rising metric that still lags peers tells a different story than a rising metric that already leads the group. Growth charts, when available, highlight acceleration or slowdown.