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 0.060x as of September 2025. 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 ($310.66 Million) by net assets ($5.20 Billion). A higher ratio indicates that the company is more efficient at using its equity to generate cash flow from its core operations.
Cadence Design Systems Inc - Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency Trend (1986–2024)
This chart illustrates how Cadence Design Systems Inc's cash flow conversion efficiency has evolved over time, based on yearly financial data. Read CDNS liabilities breakdown for a breakdown of total debt and financial obligations.
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 |
|---|---|
|
Enterprise Products Partners LP
NYSE:EPD
|
0.079x |
|
ADVANTEST ADR NEW/1 O.N.
F:VANA
|
N/A |
|
United Parcel Service Inc
NYSE:UPS
|
0.203x |
|
Barclays PLC
MX:BCSN
|
N/A |
|
TOKYO ELECTRON ADR 1/4/ON
F:TKY0
|
N/A |
|
Lloyds Banking Group plc
MX:LYGN
|
N/A |
|
Industrial and Commercial Bank of China Limited
F:ICK
|
-0.038x |
|
Suncor Energy Inc
TO:SU
|
0.087x |
Annual Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency for Cadence Design Systems Inc (1986–2024)
The table below shows the annual cash flow conversion efficiency of Cadence Design Systems Inc from 1986 to 2024. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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. provides software, hardware, and other services worldwide. The company offers functional verification services, such as Jasper, a formal verification platform; Xcelium, a parallel logic simulation platform; Palladium, an enterprise emulation platform; and Protium, a prototyping platform for chip verification. It also provides digital IC design and sign off products, i… Read more