Cadence Design Systems Inc (CDNS) - Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency
Based on the latest financial reports, Cadence Design Systems Inc (CDNS) has a cash flow conversion efficiency ratio of 0.054x as of March 2026. Cash flow conversion efficiency measures how effectively a company's net assets (equity) generate operating cash flow. It is calculated by dividing operating cash flow ($355.78 Million) by net assets ($6.56 Billion). A higher ratio indicates that the company is more efficient at using its equity to generate cash flow from its core operations. See defensive interval ratio of Cadence Design Systems Inc to measure how many days the company can operate on defensive assets alone.
Cadence Design Systems Inc - Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency Trend (1986–2025)
This chart illustrates how Cadence Design Systems Inc's cash flow conversion efficiency has evolved over time, based on yearly financial data.
Cadence Design Systems Inc Competitors by Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency
The table below lists competitors of Cadence Design Systems Inc ranked by their cash flow conversion efficiency.
| Company | Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency |
|---|---|
|
Quanta Services Inc
NYSE:PWR
|
0.043x |
|
Crowdstrike Holdings Inc
NASDAQ:CRWD
|
0.111x |
|
Howmet Aerospace Inc
NYSE MKT:HWM
|
0.082x |
|
DBS GROUP ADR/4 SD 1
F:DEV
|
N/A |
|
Bank of Nova Scotia
TO:BNS
|
-0.102x |
|
BP p.l.c
MX:BPN
|
0.037x |
|
Lockheed Martin Corporation
NYSE:LMT
|
0.603x |
|
ServiceNow Inc
NYSE:NOW
|
0.173x |
Annual Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency for Cadence Design Systems Inc (1986–2025)
The table below shows the annual cash flow conversion efficiency of Cadence Design Systems Inc from 1986 to 2025. For the full company profile with market capitalisation and key ratios, see Cadence Design Systems Inc market cap and net worth.
| Year | Net Assets | Operating Cash Flow | Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | $5.47 Billion | $1.73 Billion | 0.316x | +17.09% |
| 2024-12-31 | $4.67 Billion | $1.26 Billion | 0.270x | -31.94% |
| 2023-12-31 | $3.40 Billion | $1.35 Billion | 0.396x | -12.40% |
| 2022-12-31 | $2.75 Billion | $1.24 Billion | 0.452x | +12.62% |
| 2021-12-31 | $2.74 Billion | $1.10 Billion | 0.402x | +10.67% |
| 2020-12-31 | $2.49 Billion | $904.92 Million | 0.363x | +4.62% |
| 2019-12-31 | $2.10 Billion | $729.60 Million | 0.347x | -26.08% |
| 2018-12-31 | $1.29 Billion | $604.75 Million | 0.469x | -1.37% |
| 2017-12-31 | $989.20 Million | $470.74 Million | 0.476x | -20.65% |
| 2016-12-31 | $741.77 Million | $444.88 Million | 0.600x | +118.23% |
| 2015-12-31 | $1.38 Billion | $378.20 Million | 0.275x | +15.72% |
| 2014-12-31 | $1.33 Billion | $316.72 Million | 0.237x | -25.31% |
| 2013-12-31 | $1.16 Billion | $367.61 Million | 0.318x | -7.91% |
| 2012-12-31 | $915.17 Million | $315.99 Million | 0.345x | -40.94% |
| 2011-12-31 | $411.13 Million | $240.34 Million | 0.585x | -14.15% |
| 2010-12-31 | $292.45 Million | $199.14 Million | 0.681x | +187.85% |
| 2009-12-31 | $108.37 Million | $25.64 Million | 0.237x | -65.68% |
| 2008-12-31 | $101.97 Million | $70.29 Million | 0.689x | +256.27% |
| 2007-12-31 | $2.08 Billion | $402.44 Million | 0.193x | -21.95% |
| 2006-12-31 | $1.70 Billion | $421.22 Million | 0.248x | +7.27% |
| 2005-12-31 | $1.84 Billion | $426.28 Million | 0.231x | +5.45% |
| 2004-12-31 | $1.70 Billion | $372.52 Million | 0.219x | +101.48% |
| 2003-12-31 | $1.57 Billion | $171.00 Million | 0.109x | -48.47% |
| 2002-12-31 | $1.66 Billion | $350.20 Million | 0.211x | -5.68% |
| 2001-12-31 | $1.12 Billion | $250.91 Million | 0.224x | +45.04% |
| 2000-12-31 | $921.08 Million | $142.10 Million | 0.154x | +19.59% |
| 1999-12-31 | $986.19 Million | $127.22 Million | 0.129x | -55.03% |
| 1998-12-31 | $857.86 Million | $246.07 Million | 0.287x | +5.16% |
| 1997-12-31 | $727.22 Million | $198.36 Million | 0.273x | -31.11% |
| 1996-12-31 | $442.75 Million | $175.31 Million | 0.396x | -70.62% |
| 1995-12-31 | $146.25 Million | $197.10 Million | 1.348x | +53.64% |
| 1994-12-31 | $176.06 Million | $154.44 Million | 0.877x | +99.32% |
| 1993-12-31 | $206.10 Million | $90.70 Million | 0.440x | +157.94% |
| 1992-12-31 | $249.10 Million | $42.50 Million | 0.171x | -55.08% |
| 1991-12-31 | $200.10 Million | $76.00 Million | 0.380x | +15.62% |
| 1990-12-31 | $158.30 Million | $52.00 Million | 0.328x | -11.06% |
| 1989-12-31 | $103.70 Million | $38.30 Million | 0.369x | -15.79% |
| 1988-12-31 | $51.30 Million | $22.50 Million | 0.439x | +134.23% |
| 1987-12-31 | $25.10 Million | $4.70 Million | 0.187x | +120.81% |
| 1986-12-31 | $3.00 Million | $-2.70 Million | -0.900x | -- |
About Cadence Design Systems Inc
Cadence Design Systems, Inc. develops computational, AI-driven software, hardware, and silicon intellectual property products and solutions. The company offers functional verification services, such as Jasper, a formal verification platform; Xcelium, a parallel logic simulation platform; Verisium, a generative AI solution; Palladium, an enterprise emulation platform; and Protium, a prototyping pl… Read more