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 Cadence Design Systems Inc net asset quality index to measure how much of total assets are equity-financed.
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. Check how high is Cadence Design Systems Inc's earnings quality to evaluate the quality of earnings relative to operating cash generation.
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 |
|---|---|
|
Barclays PLC
MX:BCSN
|
N/A |
|
PROSUS NV ADR/ 1/1
F:1YL
|
N/A |
|
Enel SpA
F:ENLA
|
0.103x |
|
McKesson Corporation
NYSE:MCK
|
-4.102x |
|
SK Square Co Ltd
KO:402340
|
0.003x |
|
Grupo México S.A.B. de C.V
MX:GMEXICOB
|
0.050x |
|
Snowflake Inc.
NYSE:SNOW
|
0.125x |
|
Tata Consultancy Services Limited
NSE:TCS
|
0.134x |
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 CDNS market cap.
| 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