PE Ratio: 56.65

Basis: FMP quote price / unrounded diluted EPS from four consecutive issuer fiscal quarters. Source: stored company filings and market data; unavailable inputs remain N/A.

Is the P/E ratio high or low?

The P/E ratio of 56.65 is 22% below its 5-year average of 72.31, near the low end of its 5-year range (50.14–100.91).

As of 2026-09-11T08:10:35.875Z. 29.43% below its 12-month average of 80.27.

PE Ratio (56.65) = Close Price ($284.95) / Diluted TTM EPS ($5.03)

CDNS PE Ratio Metrics

P/E vs. its own history

At 56.6, P/E is above its 20-year median — higher than 67% of readings in its 20-year history.

P/E Comparison

PE Ratio Formula & Definition

PE Ratio = Share Price / Diluted EPS (TTM)

The price-to-earnings ratio measures how much investors pay for each dollar of trailing earnings. A lower PE can indicate a cheaper valuation; a higher PE implies higher growth expectations.

Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute

PE Ratio FAQ

What is the P/E ratio for Cadence Design Systems, Inc. (CDNS)?

The P/E ratio for CDNS stock is 56.65.

Is Cadence Design Systems, Inc.'s P/E ratio high or low?

The P/E ratio of 56.65 is 22% below its 5-year average of 72.31, near the low end of its 5-year range (50.14–100.91).

What is the TTM average P/E ratio for Cadence Design Systems, Inc. (CDNS)?

The TTM average P/E ratio for CDNS stock is 80.27.

What is the 3Y average P/E ratio for Cadence Design Systems, Inc. (CDNS)?

The 3Y average P/E ratio for CDNS stock is 77.56.

What is the 5Y average P/E ratio for Cadence Design Systems, Inc. (CDNS)?

The 5Y average P/E ratio for CDNS stock is 72.31.

What is the 10Y average P/E ratio for Cadence Design Systems, Inc. (CDNS)?

The 10Y average P/E ratio for CDNS stock is 58.56.

What is the 15Y average P/E ratio for Cadence Design Systems, Inc. (CDNS)?

The 15Y average P/E ratio for CDNS stock is 48.80.

What is the 20Y average P/E ratio for Cadence Design Systems, Inc. (CDNS)?

The 20Y average P/E ratio for CDNS stock is 45.12.

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